New independent café opens in Sheffield
New independent cafe Sipp has recently opened on Hickmott Road, Sheffield.
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Chair of council social care committee calls overseas worker recruitment ‘short-sighted’
The chair of Sheffield City Council's adult social care committee has called overseas care worker recruitment "short-sighted". Earlier this week, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced government plans to end care worker recruitment from abroad in an effort to curb...
Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire
A man has passed away after emollient cream made his clothes more flammable and were set alight by a gas heater. Jim Rownsley, of Kempton Gardens, is believed to have died after residue from the cream created a serious fire risk which he was not aware of. ...
Unpaid carers: The invisible backbone of a strained social care system
Sheffield’s new Adult Partnership Board was established on 30 April to work collaboratively to transform local social care, and in choosing its areas of focus, it was recognised that unpaid carers are essential but often overlooked. The Board was formed to find...
How Leadmill’s closure is affecting Sheffield’s music scene
Artists and fans have displayed their outrage of Leadmill's closure on social media, with Oasis's Liam Gallagher labelling the decision as 'scandalous.' This comes after the venue announced they had lost their eviction notice served by their landlord. Yesterday the...
£16m neuroscience build begins as striking staff continue to highlight ongoing cuts
"It's tone deaf to be celebrating a multi million investment when staff are currently concerned for their jobs." said a Professor at the University of Sheffield. Work has begun on a major new health research facility at the University of Sheffield, just metersfrom...
Homelessness crisis continues in Sheffield amid rising demand and strained resources
Sheffield is grappling with a worsening homelessness crisis, as a surge in rough sleeping and escalating temporary accommodation costs place mounting pressure on local services. At the heart of the issue is a shortage of affordable housing, combined with the ongoing...
Ex-Sheffield MP Lord Blunkett unveils plan to fix ‘broken’ Yorkshire railways
Lord David Blunkett has unveiled a new plan to improve services on Yorkshire's "broken" railways. The 10-year strategy is touted to bring £20bn to the region's economy and would require an estimated £14bn of government investment. It follows a review of the county's...
Masculinity and Queer love: Bourne’s Swan Lake stuns Sheffield audiences
Former dancer said the ballet was “mesmerising and unforgettable” as Lyceum Theatrewelcomes sold-out crowds. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Matthew Bourne’s iconic reimagining of the Tchaikovsky classic,featuring a male corps-de-ballet, brings a wave of excitement...
