Students are set to host sustainable fashion show featuring second-hand clothes
Maddy Lewis, one of the organisers, said: “We want people to take away that it is possible and affordable to stay on trend whilst being sustainable.”
“Claps don’t pay bills”: Why the rail workers are striking.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) are striking again this week, with industrial action scheduled for 16th and 18th March, causing significant disruption to travel across Mother’s day weekend. RMT workers united with university lecturers,...
Mother’s Day appeal to donate hundreds of gift bags to disadvantaged women
Hundreds of gift bags are to be donated to women's hostels and refugees this Mother's Day in Sheffield after appeal receives donations from volunteers. Thirteen services across Sheffield including Ashiana, SWWOP, Baby Basics, Young Women's Housing Project and...
Study suggests you could be waiting up to six months for an appointment with the NHS
A recent study by the Office for National Statistics suggests that 65% of NHS users have been waiting up to 6 months for an appointment. In addition, roughly 70% of users have been negatively impacted by the delay in treatment. Benie Davies, 26 from Suffolk, is...
Meet the Disney characters ‘Making a Smile’ across Sheffield
A group of students in Sheffield have started dressing up as famous Disney and Marvel characters in hopes of brightening the day of children in need. ‘Make a Smile’ is an ever-growing charity based in Cardiff with groups stationed across the country. Luke...
New running group offering a free beer at the end of each run launches in Sheffield
A new running group in Sheffield has been launched offering runners taking part a free beer at the end of each run. Run Dusty, which originated in London, encourages fitness fanatics to run across Sheffield, meet new people and enjoy an ice cold beer at different...
Junior Doctors complete a three day strike with the aim of getting their wages restored
A national strike took place after The British Medical Association said that doctors want a pay increase to compensate for the 15 years of inflation. Junior Doctors across Yorkshire took part in strikes from hospitals in Leeds, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and...
Junior Doctor’s Strikes: “This is a last resort”
Junior Doctors across the country have been striking for 72 hours since Monday. At Netherthorpe House, Jamilla Flaherty, 31, a Core Trainee Year 2 in Psychiatry said: “When I went to University in 2011 my peers were being paid up to 25% more than I’m getting now.”They...
Junior doctors strike across Sheffield in protest over pay
NHS junior doctors across Sheffield have joined a national 72-hour strike over a dispute about pay after their real-term income fell by 26% since 2008. The British Medical Association (BMA) has demanded a 35% pay increase to account for 15 years of inflation, but the...
Fagan’s pub plans to close road for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
A renowned Sheffield pub plans to close the road for St Patrick’s day celebrations on Friday for its first major event since the reopening. Fagan's pub in Broad Lane reopened last Thursday after previous owners Tom and Barbara Boulding decided to close the pub...