Sheffield Council social care funding increases by £29 million
Social care budgets at Sheffield Council have been increased by £29m to ease pressure on the overstretched service. The council have managed to maintain the budget at the expenditure given to social care in 2021/22, according to the authority's new revenue budget...
Sheffield road users debate new ‘Hierarchy’ of Highway Code
Sheffielders are split on the new Highway Code advisory, which gives pedestrians the most priority on UK roads. Drivers now have to give way to pedestrians waiting at junctions and cyclists are advised to ride in the centre of their lane on quiet roads. There has been...
Sheffield road users debate new ‘Hierarchy’ of Highway Code
Sheffielders are split on the new Highway Code advisory, which gives pedestrians the most priority on UK roads. Drivers now have to give way to pedestrians waiting at junctions and cyclists are advised to ride in the centre of their lane on quiet roads. There has been...
Thousands sign petition to safeguard Liberty Speciality Steels jobs in Stocksbridge amid administration fears
An online petition to protect hundreds of steel worker’s jobs has gained over 2,000 signatures as the threat of liquidation at Liberty Specialty Steel intensifies.
Students occupy multiple Uni buildings in protest
Around 30 students from the University of Sheffield have now occupied 4 university buildings in protest of the proposed closure of the university’s archaeology department.
Professor speaks out against the Prime Ministers proposed Covid plan.
The University of Sheffield’s Public Health Professor has spoken out against Boris Johnson’s plan to lift all covid restrictions.
Spring Festival Gala back in Sheffield after a two-year break
The Spring Festival Gala celebrating the Chinese New Year has returned to Sheffield. The gala which took place at The Octagon Centre last Sunday boasted a spectacular medley of traditional Chinese music, dancing and performances. The event came back to the city after...
Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake opens up conversation about ADHD and neurodivergent conditions
Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake has called for action to improve the system for neurodivergent young people and those with ADHD in a recent speech in Parliament.
Sheffield residents react to COVID jabs offered for five to 11-year- olds
The government have announced children aged between five and 11 in England will be offered a low-dose Covid vaccine. The official scientific advice claims the Pfizer/BioNTech jab would help protect the "very small" number of children who become seriously ill with...
Sheffield duo to skydive 15,000 feet for charity
Two daredevil workmates have volunteered to plunge from 15,000 feet above ground to raise funds for a Sheffield charity. Hannah Baker, 25, and Helena Baker, 26, have agreed to skydive on May 1, 2022 to raise money for Paces Sheffield, a charity and school for people...