Mind your language: Sheffield leads UK’s first swear census
The UK’s first swear word census has been launched by linguists at the University of Sheffield, aiming to document the way people express themselves across the UK.
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Mum describes ‘pain and emptiness’ of losing daughter in hit and run
The family of 30- year-old Keita Mullen have spoken out to bring more awareness to road traffic collisions. On 24 July 2022, Keita Mullen tragically lost her life after being hit by a drunk driver on High Street, Bawtry. Matthew Harris, 36, of Burncroft Hill,...
Watch: New campaign against cuts to disability benefits holds first Sheffield protest
A new campaign against cuts to the benefits of disabled people has held its first protest in Sheffield. More than a hundred people gathered in the city centre on Saturday 22 March for the Crips Against Cuts event. In the annual Spring Statement this week, Chancellor...
Police concerned over missing Doncaster man
South Yorkshire Police are "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of a 76-year-old man who has been reported as missing in Doncaster. Alfred was last seen at 2pm yesterday around Bessacarr, and police are urging anyone who has seen or been contacted by him since...
Newspaper released to help Sheffield’s homeless
The ‘Help Us Help’ Project has launched a new ‘newspaper’ to highlight the support available across the city to people experiencing homelessness or begging. An event was held this Tuesday (25th March) at Sheffield Winter Garden where the public could meet...
Sheffield Mind to benefit from funding after creating partnership with new international food festival
Sheffield Mind will benefit from an increase in funding after creating their partnership with the new Graves Park Food Festival set to take place in Graves Park, Sheffield. The revenue will be generated through a two-way process, where funds will be donated to the...
Free Barnsley bus scheme could pave the way for Sheffield
Under-18s in Barnsley will be able to travel on buses free of charge to make it easier for them to access education and work opportunities. The initiative, being piloted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) for 12 months, will begin on 1 August and will...
Temporary funding for Safe Square has ended
Safe Square located in Barkers pool, Sheffield has run out of its temporary funding this week and won’t be present for the foreseeable future. The service provides essential support to night-goers such as medical assistance, a meeting point, taxi organisation, helpful...
Yvette Cooper to meet with Parents of Harvey Willgoose
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet with the parents of Harvey Willgoose today. The meeting comes seven weeks after the 15-year-old boy was stabbed whilst attending All Saints Catholic School in Sheffield. The incident received nationwide attention last month. In...
