The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations
The University of Sheffield has denied accusations that it has been 'spying' on students who have advocated for Palestine. This comes following a joint investigation by Al Jazeera, a news company, and Liberty, which found that 12 universities, including the University...
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Sheffield’s The Crucible welcome fans back for the Snooker World Championships
Sheffield’s The Crucible is set to be part of a pilot programme for the next two weeks to gradually get fans back into sporting venues when they host the Snooker World Championships. Fans have already attended the arena on the opening day of the tournament, which...
Earth Day 2021: Young generation participate in the local Sheffield litter pick
A local litter pick took place in Sheffield last weekend to support this year's Earth Day. Two young environmentalists and their mothers attended the 'Restore Our Earth' initiative to help restore the natural environment in their local area near Harborough Avenue,...
Arbourthorne woman “driven nuts” at night by unknown “weird humming noise”
Sheffield residents have complained of a persistent unidentified “weird humming noise” that is keeping them awake through the night. The irritating sound has been heard between 10pm and 3am for the last eight weeks causing a plethora of complaints on community...
The Betfred World Snooker Championship returns to Sheffield theatre The Crucible
The World Snooker Championship has returned to Sheffield theatre- The Crucible for the 45th time. The tournament has been chosen by the Government for their Events Research Programme as one of the pilot events which spectators can attend. Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet...
Gyms in England have reopened in step two of the roadmap out of lockdown
Indoor gyms have finally reopened in England following the implementation of step two of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which began on 12 April. Gym-goers have been told to attend the gym on their own or with members of their household, wear a mask while...
British Mountaineering Council start campaign to ban disposable BBQs
The British Mountaineering Council, BMC, has launched a new campaign called 'No Moor BBQs'. The group urged supporters to lobby their local MPs, with the aim of making the use of disposable BBQs illegal in open moorland. Mike Pike, a climber and mountain biker, used...
We’re going on a bear hunt: Bears of Sheffield edge closer to summer trail
The Bears of Sheffield team have made progress towards the launch of their sculpture trail this summer. The decoration of the 60 large bears is underway and the 100 little bears have now been delivered to the local schools, nurseries and colleges who will be...
Students studying in England not permitted to return for face to face classes earlier than May 17
The government recently announced that students studying across England would not be permitted to return to their university earlier than May 17. This rule has generated a conflict in opinions between national and international students concerned with quarantine upon...
