Sheffield AI study aims to stop regional accents being ‘misunderstood’
Researchers at the University of Sheffield say new AI research could reduce accent bias in public service phone systems.
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Councillor slams decision to go ahead with local elections
A Sheffield councillor has criticised the Government’s decision to go ahead with the local elections on 6 May. The Green Party’s Martin Phipps believes this year’s elections are unfair and will favour the bigger political parties due to issues with cost. Door to door...
Arbourthorne resident slams Park Hill renovators Urban Splash for developing ‘yuppie-style apartments’
Manchester-based builders Urban Splash are adding upwards of 200 more units on the Grade II listed Park Hill complex by Autumn 2021, having already opened 656 flats on the site since 2013. The scheme has been poorly received by many residents in and near the Park Hill...
Sheffield organisation ‘well on their way’ to raising £10,000 for low wage workers
A Sheffield organisation is ‘well on their way’ to raising £10,000 for low wage workers. Sheffield Needs a Pay Rise have raised £5,007 since September 2020. Caty Murray, a 23-year-old volunteer canvasser, said: “We are all about low wage workers coming together to...
New Council park proposals to save famous Sheffield artwork
An iconic Sheffield artwork has been saved as plans were unveiled for a new park in the city centre. The brutalist sculpture by William Mitchell Frieze will be installed in Pound’s park, which will be built near the site of a former fire station on Carver Street. The...
Chancellor’s promise for art venues and museums: ‘Any fund is crucial for museums to survive’
During yesterday’s budget speech Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced over £400m will be provided for the museums, theatres, galleries and live music venues in England to help them reopen after the Coronavirus pandemic. Matthew Wakefield, Chief Executive Officer for...
Steelers confirm return to action in Elite competition
Sheffield Steelers will take to the ice for the first time in over a year, with the Elite Series announced yesterday. They will play the Nottingham Panthers, Manchester Storm and Coventry Blaze in the tournament and focus now turns to recruitment ahead of the opening...
Historic building in Sheffield city centre set to transform into ‘cultural hub’
Sheffield City Council have approved plans to convert a historic building in the city centre into "a business, social and visitor destination and independent cultural hub". Leah’s Yard, located between The Benjamin Huntsman and The Tap and Tankard pubs, has been...
‘It has been a nightmare’ Parent excited for schools to reopen
An enthusiastic parent has praised the Prime minister’s announcement on schools reopening in two weeks' time on March 8. Kelly Louise* an underwriter from Bradway is keen to see her two children return to class as staying at home has badly affected their mental...
