Covid memorial unveiled in Sheffield
A memorial sculpture for those affected by the Covid pandemic has been unveiled by Sheffield City Council. The opening ceremony, which took place at Balm Green Gardens yesterday, was specifically chosen to coincide with the national day of Covid remembrance. The...
Appeal for volunteers to help at Sheffield’s unique uphill bike race
A Sheffield charity is hosting a cycling event this weekend to encourage sustainable travel.
What is Ramadan? – Sheffield’s Muslim community begin month long celebrations
As Muslims begin to observe the holy month of Ramadan, here’s a brief look at the historic religious festival and what it means to Sheffield’s Muslims.
Sheffield Half Marathon: South Yorkshire’s run for charity
More than 6000 people are set to run on what organisers say will be a “great day for the city.”
Sheffield Wednesday’s Her Game Too advocate speaks out after receiving sexist abuse
An advocate for an organisation which promotes inclusive sporting culture has spoken out after being a victim of sexist abuse following a football match. Emma Partridge was responding to a viral video she posted online showing her being abused after The Owls' game...
Four in hospital after suspected arson attack
A house fire in Sheffield which left two adults and two children in hospital is being treated as arson, police have said. Emergency services were called to Wordsworth Avenue in Parson Cross just before 21:00 GMT on Tuesday night. A 47 year old woman and a 42...
South Yorkshire residents can access personalised wellbeing support from their smartphones: Here is how
NHS South Yorkshire have commissioned an innovative wellness app to provide 24/7 support to residents of South Yorkshire. The app is called ‘Teladoc MyStrength’ and has been delivered by Consultant Connect, the NHS Telemedicine provider. Sarah Boul,...
Sheffield Socialist Working Party pushing to ask ‘How Do We Fight Racism’ at event tonight
The Sheffield SWP are holding a talk at 7pm at the Central United Reform Church this evening which aims to discuss action around fighting racism in Sheffield. The talk is being held partially in response to an anti-racist and fascist demonstration which took...
Barnsley woman to travel length of the UK for local autism charity
A woman with autism is preparing to travel the length of the UK to raise money for her local charity,Action for Autism Barnsley. Rhiannon Hilary-Rees, who lives locally to the charity, will be using public transport to get fromLands’ End in Cornwall to John O’Groats...
Brave mum set to lead memorial walk to confront grief after losing three family members
A bereaved mum will be leading a memorial walk in Peak District in memory of her daughter who died 10 years ago. Faye Smith, from Ranmoor, has organised the event on Sunday in memory of her daughter, Gabi, who died when she was 12. Gabi died on exactly the...