Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals
17-year-old Thomas Halsall from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia.
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Sheffield locals in support of nurse strikes
Some Sheffield residents have called government actions “despicable”, after they took the Royal College of Nurses (RCN) to Court to call off a strike action. The RCN had planned a 48 hour strike action from 8pm on April 30th until May 2nd. This will involve thousands...
WATCH: The Snooker World Championship is back in Sheffield!
The World Snooker Championship is well underway with the best in the world fighting for the famous trophy along with a tasty £500,000. We’ve seen grudge matches, midnight finishes, lightning-fast frames and even a giant 147 break inside the Crucible Theatre this year....
Lesbian Visibility Week 2023: Everything you need to know about its significance in Sheffield
Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) is important to lesbians all over the world, but what is it, and why should it be recognised in the Steel City? What is Lesbian Visibility Week? LVW is an annual event aiming to both celebrate lesbians and show solidarity with all LGBTQ+...
Australian native gets to see her terminally ill father thanks to Sheffield fundraiser
Jordann Turner, a nurse at Northern General Hospital, has been able to go home following a massive fundraiser which raised more than £3,000. The 28-year-old, from Sharrow Vale, said: “This year has been so tough financially, and all I want to do is be able to get home...
Hong Kong immigrant couple find love and tie the knot in Sheffield
In a heart-warming tale of love and destiny, a Hong Kong couple who were both new immigrants to the UK, have found each other and tied the knot in Sheffield. It all began when 29-year-old Edmond and 30-year-old Jackie were both working in the stage and theatre...
Market Place Europe makes its return to Sheffield
Stalls from all over the world have come together in Sheffield's Peace Gardens and Town Hall Square for the Market Place Europe. Put together to celebrate the Snooker World Final, the market lasts five days, starting April 27th to May 1st, and is open from 10am. Full...
Rotherham United investigating allegation of online racist abuse
Rotherham United FC say they are working with South Yorkshire Police to investigate an incident of online racist abuse following Thursday night's fixture with Cardiff City. The Millers lost 2-1 last night, a result which sees them sliding towards the championship...
PCS Union Strikes today amid ‘ideological war’ with the Government
The PCS Trade Union are striking today up and down the country as they continue to press the Government for change. Outside St Paul's this morning (credit: twitter - @pcs_union) The Public and Commercial Services Union is the sixth biggest trade union in the UK and...
