Sheffield community to host second CPR training day following the release of new data
In response to recent statistics revealing a decrease in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rights (OHCAO), the Scowerdons Community Centre is preparing to host its second free training event this year. The event aims to improve people’s confidence about...
New visa rules restrict care workers coming into the UK but Sheffield not affected
New visa rules impacting the number of care workers coming into the UK will not affect provision in Sheffield, the city’s head of social care has told ShefNews.
Over £50,000 worth of drug use, trafficking and theft shut down by South Yorkshire police
Officers made 18 arrests and seized £15,000 of cash and Class A drugs last week in a clamp down on county lines. The arrests made were for multiple offences of child trafficking, possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply, theft of motor vehicles and...
Better buses would help hospital access
A leading Sheffield councillor has said she’d like to see changes to transport provision at Northern General.
Former Sheffield United footballer Gerry Summers dies aged 90
Gerry Summers, who played for Sheffield United between 1957 and 1964, has passed away aged 90.
Sheffield retains title of best beer in the world
A recent report from the University of Sheffield stated that the city has retained its position as the real ale capital as it continues to bring in tourism. The University report suggests that Sheffield is experiencing a beer tourism boom, with the region now housing...
Sheffield Teaching Hospital opens a £4 million suite to speed up wait times for cancer treatment
A new nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy facility will be able to detect and treat cancer and bring down waiting lists. It has officially opened in Western Park Cancer Centre. The new facility can detect, treat tumours and visualise organ systems which will...
Doncaster Burglars Jailed For Over 60 Years’ Worth Of Convictions After A Year Of Operation Castle
Operation Castle, a city-wide campaign tackling burglaries in Doncaster, is celebrating a year in operation with over 60 years' worth of convictions and dozens of criminals behind bars. Detective Sergeant James Wiggins, who has led the operation, said: "Rather than...
Taking control of your energy: an event this weekend aims to increase sustainable community energy in Sheffield
Sheffield Community Energy have announced a free event to emphasise the importance of small-scale community based sustainable energy projects.
College Fair Held For UK Students Searching Higher Education
UK University Search held a fair at the University of Sheffield, bringing hundreds of college students to the campus. Nosheen Riaz, Director of UK University Search, said: “The main purpose of the event is to encourage 16 to 19-year-olds to further their careers,...