Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity
“Although we are a very small charity the staff are absolutely amazing. We’re an amazing group of women who really believe in what we do,” said the charity chair.
Sheffield United’s FA Cup Journey: How they can make history again
Sheffield United are one of England's most historic teams and this season have progressed far in one of its oldest competitions - the FA Cup. The team recently reached the quarter finals in a dramatic victory against Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. ...
Teacher strike: ‘’School funding is at crisis point’’ Walk-outs across South Yorkshire after lack of support
The National Education Union have set up teacher strike campaigns across the region of South Yorkshire after demanding a pay rise for all their teachers inline with inflation. Why are they striking? Children across the region are suffering from the lack of...
International Cat Rescue Day: Sheffield charities in high demand as pet-owners struggle during cost of living crisis
Today is International Cat Rescue day, which aims to help raise awareness for the many stray and abandoned cats that desperately need to be rehomed. Several Sheffield charities are asking for your support amid the cost of living crisis. In particular this year, cat...
Businesses welcome council U-turn on red line proposals
Business owners on Sheffield's Ecclesall Road have welcomed a decision to overturn the city council’s red line plan following a petition launched by traders in the area. The plans would have seen new road markings put in place on Abbeydale and Ecclesall Road,...
World Book Day: Sheffield children ‘transported’ to different places through reading
Today marks the 28th anniversary of World Book Day, primary schools all over the UK have got their pupils to dress up as their favourite characters from their much loved story books. The national event aims to excite children and young people about reading by making...
Hindu Samaj Holi festival 2023 returns with “King sized” celebrations after the pandemic
The colours of happiness, excitement and joy are all over the Hindu community across Sheffield for the Holi season of 2023. The Hindu Samaj at Sheffield is all set to host the biggest holi celebration post Covid-19 and it starts next week. Holi is known as the...
Trans cartoonist Sophie Labelle extends UK tour despite backlash
A trans cartoonist who received backlash due to her book tour has decided to further extend it. French-Canadian cartoonist Sophie Labelle, 34 recently released her first print illustration book, The Best of Assigned Male, through Hachette and has been on tour since...
2023 East Asian Culture and Art Festival ‘breaking the strangeness and stereotypes’ at Sheffield City Hall
The largest East Asian Cultural and Arts festival Gala in Northern England was held at the City Hall in the centre of Sheffield on the 24th Feburary. The festival is returning for the first time since a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The...
Tottenham fan attack: 69-year-old man in hospital following assault after Sheffield United v Spurs
A 69-year-old man who was celebrating his birthday ended up in hospital after allegedly being assaulted by Sheffield United fans last night. Spurs fan Craig Pankhurst and his dad attended the FA Cup game between Sheffield United and Spurs at Bramall Lane last night....