South Yorkshire media group launch digital radio station
A new digital radio station, African Voices, has launched a service shedding a light on African culture and diaspora.
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New Sheffield charity shop helping those dependent on drugs and alcohol
A Sheffield charity shop is helping people who struggle with drug and alcohol dependency. Ben's Bazaar on The Moor includes an information hub for people seeking services and a shop selling donated and brand new items. The store owned by Ben’s Centre, established 25...
Sheffield to host 2022 World Women’s Snooker Championship
The tournament will be held at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield and will take place from February 10-14. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this is the first staging since 2019. On February 11, 53 contestants from 15 countries will begin group stage matches....
Plans approved for Sheffield Covid-19 memorial
Plans have been approved by Sheffield City Council to erect a £300,000 memorial to lives lost during the Covid-19 pandemic. The memorialisation will be part of a bigger programme to develop Sheffield as a ‘Compassionate City’, a place that provides better management...
WATCH: The Hunger provide sneak peak of new play
The cast and crew of The Hunger, a new play written by Madeline Farnhill, have made the most of Covid-19 restrictions by rehearsing online over the last few months. The play will debut on 21 June at DINA Venue in Sheffield, and has been described as ‘a kitchen sink...
Parkrun set to return to Sheffield
The much-loved Parkrun events are set to make a return to Sheffield on 5 June as coronavirus restrictions continue to be lifted across England. Parkrun is a free event for anyone who wants to run, jog or walk 5km in parks and open spaces. Concord, Millhouses,...
High school teacher feeds 300 cats on her own every day
An English teacher in UAE has been feeding over 300 cats every day for two years. Inocente Sebastian, a Sharjah-based expatriate who teaches the O-level and American curriculum in Al Maarifah International Private school, rests after work only to embark on a 3-hour...
Greens and Labour party form Sheffield City Council coalition
After more than two weeks of negotiations, a coalition will be formed between the Labour Party and Green party to lead Sheffield City Council. Following a ‘No overall control’ result from the council elections on 6th May, Labour will be forming a coalition...
Sheffield eating disorder charity condemns new anti-obesity laws
A South Yorkshire eating disorder charity has condemned the government's anti-obesity strategy, stating it could 'seriously stunt or disturb' people's ability to deal with the condition. Last week's Queen's Speech made it mandatory for large food chains to include...
