Pink balloons line funeral route for Sheffield teenager Cherish Bean after holiday tragedy
A Sheffield girl who died while on holiday will have her funeral held today.
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Myeloma trial extends progression-free survival for patients
A new blood cancer treatment could extend remission by seven months, according to the findings of a trial involving Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The trial, led by the University of Leeds and funded by Stand up to Cancer, Cancer research UK...
Founder of the Scottish football museum challenges claims that Sheffield founded football
Leading historian Ged O'brien has responded to Sheffield charity claims the Steel City founded football, with evidence that the sport has deep origins in Scotland. In an interview with ShefNews, trustee of charity 'Sheffield:The Home of Football' Steve Woods,...
Sheffield Cathedral hopes to encourage new organ players through Organ Festival
The South Yorkshire Organ Festival is well underway this month and has made its way to Sheffield Cathedral. Yesterday, organist James Mitchell gave an ‘Introduction to the Organ’, in the hopes of increasing people’s understanding of the complex instrument. Mr...
Sheffield joins coalition calling for Green and Decent Homes Programme
Local authorities across the country are calling on the government to upgrade and modernise council housing. The coalition, which is made up of 112 local authorities, says poor housing costs the NHS an estimated £1.4bn each year, whilst investment in warm and energy...
A Sheffield woman ‘thought her world was ending’ having been undiagnosed with coeliac for 10 years
Medical student, Ciara Parker, 23, spent ten years battling with coeliac symptoms and now shares her story during Coeliac Awareness month which takes place this May. She said: “I got misdiagnosed as not having coeliac, so I'd be just sitting in pain because I was told...
Vape Ban to be put in place on 1st June
On the 1st June 2025, the Government ban on disposable vapes will be called into action. Last October, the Government confirmed there will be a ban put in place for England and Wales, with the exception of rechargeable and refillable devices. Sheffield City Councillor...
Yorkshire Gardener hopes to win gold in 40th year at Chelsea Flower Show
A Barnsley-based plant grower is marking 40 years in business by striving to win gold for his family legacy with a return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Steven Hickman, 68, runs Hoyland Plant Centre with his wife and children, which specialises in Agapanthus, Clivia...
Charity Event held for student who died in Nottingham
A charity barbeque to raise money for the Barnaby Webber Foundation was held on Wednesday by The University of Sheffield Swimming and Water Polo Society (UOSSWPC). The Barnaby Webber Foundation was created following the murder of two students in Nottingham in June...
