University of Sheffield industrial action strike to take place during peak exam season
Sheffield University staff are striking during exam season
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Parents raise concerns as renowned Sheffield school’s future remains uncertain
Parents, teachers, students, and others in Sheffield are currently awaiting news determining the future of the historic King Edward VII School (KES). Last month it was confirmed that the school will join a multi-academy trust following an Ofsted inspection held...
Father Walks 100K for MS Awareness Week
A Rotherham father of two is walking 100 kilometres to raise money for MS awareness week, following his wife’s diagnosis. Ben Mason, 46, a professional golfer, will be walking and running across the week has raised nearly £500 for the MS Society, Sheffield and...
Daredevils set to take part in abseil fundraiser for homeless Sheffield charity
Brave adrenaline junkies are taking part in a event to raise money for a Sheffield homelessness charity. People will be abseiling down Sheffield Hallam University's Owen building on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for Shelter. Money raised from those attempting...
Student wakes to shock discovery of badger in kitchen
A Sheffield student spent an hour trying to get rid of a badger after he woke up to find the creature in his kitchen. Baffled by the sight, Tom Coles, a medical student at the University of Sheffield, couldn’t understand how the badger accessed the student house in...
Sky-high inflation and interest rates impacting Sheffield locals
Inflation rates have hit 40-year highs, and interest rates have been raised to their highest level in 15 years. As well as individuals, businesses have been affected through wider implications on the economy, with people cutting back on spending as a result of the...
Notorious restaurant Karen’s Diner announces sponsorship of Sheffield football team
Karen’s Diner is normally known for its ill-mannered waiting staff, but its manager hopes to show another side of the restaurant through their new sponsorship. The diner will work alongside Sheffield City Lionesses Football Club, which recently underwent a...
Anti-Clean Air Zone protesters say ‘taxing the working man will not solve anything’
A protest against Sheffield's new Clean Air Zone was held last Saturday. The Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ) launched on the 27 February 2023, with an aim to reduce harmful emissions in the city. There is a daily fee, if your vehicle does not meet the minimum standard,...
‘We’re a long way away from getting it right’: Why we still need Autism Acceptance Week
World Autism Acceptance Week shines a light on the often forgotten needs of those diagnosed with autism, a lifelong developmental disability. Approximately 700,000 UK residents are diagnosed with the disorder and yet widespread support is still largely...
