Sheffield to host next year’s Tour de France Femmes stage two finish.
A professional women’s biking race is hitting British soil in 2027, with its second stage finishing off outside the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. Starting in Manchester City Centre on the 31st of July, the Tour De France Femmes avec Zwift route looks to take on a...
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Region reacts to UK fast-track of climate goals
A promise to commit to stronger climate change goals from Downing Street has been met with mixed reactions in South Yorkshire. The targets, set to become law in June 2021, include cutting carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, bringing forward the government’s...
Talks of a ban on drinking within parks in Sheffield after litter madness
Additional measures are set to be put in place for Endcliffe Park visitors, amid talks of a ban on drinking in parks within Sheffield. Large gatherings in parks have seen an increase in the last few weeks following changes to the government guidelines. With many...
Climate group urges people to attend Sheffield Environment Hustings this week
Sheffield Climate Alliance are urging people to attend the Sheffield City Council Elections Environment Hustings throughout the week. The climate-focused events are being held online and there are six meetings, giving people the chance to ask their local candidates...
Socially distanced Vegan Market to be held in Sheffield
After having to reschedule twice in the past 12 months, the Vegan Market Co is set to hold their first event of the year in Sheffield this Sunday. The Sheffield Vegan Market will bring together local businesses selling a large variety of products, all the way from...
‘Action for Amazon’: Whistleblowing hotline launched for South Yorkshire Amazon workers
A new campaign for better treatment and working conditions of Amazon workers has ramped up with the launch of a new whistleblowing hotline. ‘Action on Amazon’, led by Unite the Union, hopes the hotline can help workers in warehouses across the region raise concerns...
Director of Public Health urges public to take lateral flow tests
Sheffield’s Director of Public Health, Greg Fell, has encouraged people to take lateral flow tests to maintain the steady decrease of COVID-19. The latest seven-day average of cases in Sheffield dropped below 50 for the first time since September last year. One month...
Students protest Covid tuition fees at Sheffield universities
Students protested at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam campuses yesterday, demanding a tuition fee refund for this year’s teaching. It was part of a ‘national day of action’ with protests at 26 campuses across the country, organised by Socialist...
Women’s support group organise protest march to curb Sheffield’s gang violence
The community group MumsUnited Sheffield have announced plans to protest through the city on May 22 due to the rising levels of gang violence. Based in Sharrow, the group is calling on all residents to shine a light on youth crime by taking part in the march. Sahira...
