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VIDEO: Firefighters bid to reach Christmas number one
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are attempting to become the first fire service to have a Christmas number one song in aid of firefighter's mental health. The song, Fire Safety Dance, was created by Big Shaun and the Steel People, with the accompanying dance created...
Sheffield delighted with 28% reduction in anti-social behaviour
There has been a significant decrease in incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the 48 key hotspots in the region. South Yorkshire Police have credited the 28% decrease to the introduction of highly visible patrols as part of a problem-solving based policing...
Volunteering crisis sparks plea from charity
Amid the every-growing demand on charities and community hubs, Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) has urged the people of Sheffield to volunteer in support of vital organisations. A volunteering fair, held at The Circle in Sheffield, gave 20 organisations the...
VIDEO: Violence against women declared ‘national emergency’ in the UK
Hundreds of students, parents and children marched through the streets of Sheffield this week to highlight the ongoing issue of violence against women. Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union held the “Reclaim The Night” march around the city centre on Monday 25. It took...
Transgender violence out of control after ‘alarming statistics’
Silent marches and vigils have been held across Sheffield in memory of transgender people who have lost their lives due to anti-trans violence. This comes after data shows that 375 transgender and gender-diverse people were reportedly murdered worldwide between...
Charity rewrites narrative on epilepsy with bold six-year plan
Sheffield Epilepsy Action (SEA) launched their ‘Without Limits’ six-year strategy this week, targeted at improving the standard of living for sufferers, raising awareness of the condition, and improving access to support. According to Epilepsy Action research,...
Sheffielders save lives by running miles for Movember
The first ever 'MoRun' event in Sheffield has raised over a thousand pounds for men’s mental health awareness month. Dave Krangel, 53, the Director of MoRunning, from Surrey, said: “Our goals are to get people focusing on their health and mental wellbeing. If we stop...
BREAKING NEWS: Have you seen Alison Yolshina-Cash?
An appeal for a missing girl has been sent out around Sheffield and neighbouring areas. Alison Yolshina-Cash was last seen yesterday (21/11/24) in Sutton on the Hill, East Derbyshire. She has links to both Sheffield and Derbyshire. Contact Derbyshire Police on 07738...
Crime fighting boxing club knocked out of Sheffield building
Arbourthorne's only free boxing facility, that prevents children from falling into gangs and crime, is facing permanent closure after being “booted out” by the headteacher of a local school. Aspire Box were based at the Sheffield Inclusion Centre School on Spring...
Yellow weather warning in Sheffield: Snow-storm and freezing temperatures forecasted
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, urging Sheffield residents to prepare for significant snowfall and icy conditions from 7PM on November 18, to 10 AM on November 19. Sheffield is set to be one of worst impacted areas in England with a...
“Everyone deserves something at Christmas”: Shoebox Appeal’s plea to Sheffield
A Christmas charity is facing their largest demand to date after identifying over 3000 people in need this festive season. The Shoebox Appeal works closely with charities to provide Christmas presents for vulnerable and disadvantaged adults throughout Sheffield,...
“The Vanilla Gorilla” raises thousands for Sheffield gym
Former Yorkshire Regional Champion, “The Vanilla Gorilla”, has raised over £2,000 for Sheffield City Boxing Club. Callum Beardow, who was undefeated in his professional career, took on the Oulton Marathon on November 24 to help “soften the blow” for the club during a...
City housing crisis brought to life by art
The housing crisis in Sheffield has been showcased by a unique art project. ‘The Fabric of Home’ art exhibition used quilts and fabric to explore the issue of housing insecurity in Sheffield. Artist Rebekah Johnston worked alongside Hannah Fairbrother, who conducted...
Women’s safety shunned in budget announcement
Sheffield Women’s Aid has pushed for a commitment of £2M from the government following the recent budget announcement. The charity has urgently called for specialised and dedicated funding to ensure that organisations are well equipped to deal with the demand of women...
Food banks face supply crisis this winter
Food banks and donation services across Sheffield have been under immense pressure as a result of the escalating cost of living crisis and increasing homelessness rates in deprived areas of the city. Sheffield S6 Foodbank’s annual report revealed that they provided...
Three found guilty of murder in Sheffield
A women and two teenage boys have been found guilty of murder following an incident in Ponderosa Park on March 9. Rebecca Moore, 25, of no fixed address, will be sentenced alongside Barney Griffin, 18, and a 17-year old male who can’t be named for legal reasons....
Free travel for veterans this Remembrance Day
SuperTram are offering complimentary tram journeys for military personnel on the November 10 and 11. Nigel Wragg, Commercial Manager at South Yorkshire SuperTram said: “Remembrance Day is an important day of reflection across the country, honouring all those who...
Inspiring ex-con hits major fundraising milestone
An ex-con has raised over £450,000 for Sheffield-based charities following his release from prison in 2015. Pop Hayward, from Egerton Street, Sheffield spent 17 years in jail before turning his life around and dedicating himself to helping the local community and the...
Road safety crackdown after worst winter on record
The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) has revealed that 152 people were severely injured or killed across the county between November and December 2023, a major increase from previous years. Their ‘Return of the Dark Nights’ campaign has called attention...
Movember triumph amid major mental health service cuts
Charities across Sheffield have been fundraising for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month despite £858M of cuts to mental health services across the country since 2015. The Movember campaign has been encouraging the public to fundraise and spread awareness about men’s...
Student scores spot on England squad
A 20-year-old University of Sheffield student has been selected to represent England on their Partially Sighted Futsal team. Jacob Heasman, from Crowborough, started the sport at age 10 and quickly rose through regional and national levels, playing in his first major...
Shoplifting crackdown success in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Police revealed Safer Business Action Week (SABA) secured 43 arrests and a further 88 charges, with one prolific shoplifter being jailed for a year on the first day of the initiative. The dedicated week of action, that began on October 14, saw the...
Special needs neglect alleged in Sheffield school
Parents have taken a stand against the leadership of Firth Park Academy, claiming a catastrophic list of failings over bullying and neglect for special needs students. We spoke to a number of parents, all of which wish to remain anonymous. One parent, whose son has...
Bouncers neglecting the most vulnerable in Sheffield
A Sheffield-based anti-harassment charity has claimed that a large percentage of the victims they support were neglected by bouncers and staff in the venues where incidents occurred. Catcalls of Sheffield (CCOS) are working to ensure that a proper system of...
Charity’s bid to make city ‘plastic-free’
Action on Plastic hosted a market event as the latest step towards their 'plastic-free' city dream. The charity hopes the event will encourage people across Sheffield to reduce their use of single-use plastics that greatly contribute to plastic pollution. Greg Hewitt,...
Market raises hundreds for local food bank
A pop-up market in Hillsborough has raised £235 for the S6 Foodbank. This comes after the S6 Foodbank stated that one in five local children, and 42,200 local adults, were declared to be in a food emergency from April 2023 to March 2024. The organisation supports...
Black community “on the fence” over new police plan
A new plan launched by South Yorkshire Police to improve policing for black communities has been met with a lukewarm response. Following the force’s annual Black History Month event on October 8, South Yorkshire Police published their local Race Action Plan, aimed to...
Nursery shut down after £50,000 loss
Springfield Nursery is proposed to close permanently by July 2025, after low enrolment rates caused the nursery to run at an annual deficit of over £50,000. It comes after a significant reduction in the number of children taking a place at the early years nursery over...
Fireworks target houses and cars in Shiregreen
Members of the Shiregreen community have voiced concerns over dangerous fireworks. A Shiregreen resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “Youths have been firing fireworks at our houses and cars. “This has occurred for three consecutive nights at random times...
Sheffield rape survivor hits back at “tick box” police plan
A Sheffield survivor of a paedophile ring has spoken out against the new police initiative to support the black community, claiming it’s “tick boxing” and “absolute rubbish”. South Yorkshire Police launched a new Race Action Plan in conjunction with their annual Black...
Women’s Ministry demands change for women
The Sheffield Women and Girls Night-Time Safety Charter has urgently called venues and businesses across Sheffield to take action gender based violence. This comes after the Domestic and Sexual Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls annual report revealed that...
Youth homelessness showcased in Sheffield
Roundabout Roses art installation has raised awareness of youth homelessness in the city by highlighting each young person’s unique journey. The display ran by Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homelessness charity, featured 1,800 handmade roses, one for every young...
Housing changes a ‘crisis’ for the vulnerable
Spiralling council house rent and new government measures on who can buy social housing is stopping integrating the vulnerable back into society, a Sheffield charity has claimed. Changes announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, in addition to the increased...
Youth services revived after £2.5M grant
The Youth Investment Fund Refurbishment Grant was awarded to Sheffield City Council earlier this year, providing £2.5M to renovate youth centres across the city. Since then, access to support and opportunities for young people has expanded across the city. Penny Rea,...
Flats narrowly lose prestigious national award
Park Hill flats, overlooking Sheffield's train station, narrowly missed out on winning the Royal Institute of British Architect Stirling Award. It was one of six nominees and was the only northern building that made the list. The award is presented to the UK's new and...
Crackdown on shoplifting in Safer Business Action Week
The national week for combatting retail crime and targeting prolific shoplifters has returned for its third year nationally. Safer Business Action Week, organised by The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), runs from October 14 to October 20 every year....
Afternoon tea in an unusual location
Afternoon tea was held in Woodhouse Cemetery to bring the Sheffield community together to remember their loved ones. Around 30 people gathered at the cemetery to have conversations about grief whilst building friendships, doing craft activities and enjoying tea and...
Forgotten black inventors celebrated in interactive exhibition
The Real McCoy exhibition celebrated the stories of black inventors. The exhibition, which is part of a wider scheme called Hidden Figures curated by Ruth McDonald, took place from October 15 to October 19 at the Winter Gardens in Sheffield. Sarah Joseph-Dasent, an...
Immersive experience spotlights daily struggles of the homeless
The Archer Project is raising awareness and helping fundraise ahead of what will beanother harsh winter for those on the streets of Sheffield. The event, held on October 12, allowed visitors to step inside a -3°C trailer and testhow long they could withstand the...
Victims call for more spiking awareness ahead of festive season
With Halloween and festive celebrations approaching, charities and organisations are working to encourage better safeguarding for women and vulnerable people on nights out. Harassment and drink spiking incidents in Sheffield have been a concern for many women...
Beloved green spaces under threat from council
Plans to build 14 new homes on Burncross Road in Chapeltown have been objected to bypast and present residents. Over 35 letters of objection have been submitted, with residents citing worries aboutincreased traffic, pressure on local schools and healthcare services...
Rats flock and rubbish builds as bins are removed
Rats rummage around dumped rubbish
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