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. ...
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Sheffield animal shelter offers free microchipping
A Sheffield animal shelter has warned cat owners may be fined up to £500 if they fail to cooperate with a new microchipping mandate that comes into legislation in June. In a bid to enhance responsible pet ownership and facilitate swift reunions between lost pets...
Sheffield student takes stride for testicular cancer awareness
A University of Sheffield student is set to hit the pavement in a bid to raise both funds and awareness for the battle against testicular cancer. Donovan Rodgers, 21, has recently announced his plans for a fundraising run in support of the Oddballs Foundation...
ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend
To show support for Children's Mental Health Week, ShawMind charity has encouraged residents across Sheffield to wear their quirkiest socks. The campaign ‘Sock It To Stigma’ aims to highlight mental health taboos within schools and workplaces by sparking...
Outrage at proposed plans for Gleadless Valleys’ new green space: ‘It isn’t what the people need’
As part of the Gleadless Valley Masterplan, the council's regeneration team have presented plans for a new green space at Spotswood Road. This is the first big project as part of their masterplan. The Gleadless Valley Master plan is a future investment plan to make...
Parents and children urged to increase awareness of internet safety through police campaign
South Yorkshire Police has encouraged children and their parents to make themselves aware of the best ways to stay safe online as part of Safer Internet Day 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children...
Burglaries in Crookes area puts residents on edge
Recent burglaries in the Crookes area of Sheffield have left people concerned for their safety. In recent months, people have claimed the number of break-ins in the area has led to them having to take extra precautions in order to protect themselves and their...
Extinction Rebellion protest against the council’s progress to meet emission reduction targets
A Sheffield City council meeting yesterday was adjourned due to disruption caused by Extinction Rebellion protesters. Yesterday marked five years since the council called a climate emergency. Since 2019 the city has only seen a 3% cut in reducing emissions. The...
Sheffield social enterprise turning food for landfill into 150,000 meals
A Sheffield social enterprise company says it has saved 62 tonnes of food from landfill which could make more than 150,000 meals. Food Works Sheffield is dedicated to creating sustainable life by upcycling food that would otherwise go to waste. It aims to bring people...
