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Sheffield delighted with 28% reduction in anti-social behaviour
South Yorkshire Police have announced a significant decrease in incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the 48 key hotspots in the region. The 28% decrease is credited to the introduction of highly visible patrols as part of a problem-solving based...
Sheffield charity’s plea to community amid volunteering crisis
Voluntary Action Sheffield has encouraged people to volunteer at local charities and community hubs to support the growing demand on their services. The Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) volunteering fair, held at The Circle in Sheffield, began on 19 November, giving...
Women of Sheffield “reclaim the night” in protest against sexual harassment and violence
Hundreds of students, parents and children marched through the streets of Sheffield in an attempt to highlight the ongoing occurrence of violence against women. Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union held the “Reclaim The Night” march around Sheffield city centre on Monday...
Transgender violence spotlighted 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. Transgender Day of Remembrance hit its 25th year of action on November 20, with events taking place nationwide. John...
Charity drives epilepsy awareness in Sheffield with bold six-year plan
Sheffield Epilepsy Action (SEA) have launched their ‘Without Limits’ six-year strategy, targeted at improving the standard of living for sufferers, raising awareness of the condition, and improving access to support. According to Epilepsy Action research, in the...
Sheffield locals run thousands of kilometres for Movember
South Yorkshire runners have come together in force in support of 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, and if we stop one person...
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 works to stop children 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
Sheffield is set to be one of worst impacted areas in England as a snowstorm is expected to hit the city tonight according to the latest forecasts. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, urging Sheffield residents to prepare for significant...
“Everyone deserves something at Christmas”: Shoebox Appeal’s plea to Sheffield
The Shoebox Appeal works closely with charities to provide Christmas presents for vulnerable and disadvantaged adults throughout Sheffield. They rely on the goodwill of the public to create shoeboxes filled with objects from a set list that are distributed to over 40...
“The Vanilla Gorilla” raises thousands for Sheffield gym
Ex-boxer known as “The Vanilla Gorilla” has raised over £2,000 for Sheffield City Boxing Club Callum Beardow, who won all five of his professional fights, will take on the Oulton Marathon on November 24 to help “soften the blow” after the clubs plans to host an...
Housing insecurity spotlighted by fabric exhibition in Sheffield
‘The Fabric of Home’ art exhibition used quilts and fabric to explore the issue of housing insecurity in Sheffield. The project was brought to life by Rebekah Johnston, the artist, and Hannah Fairbrother, who conducted research. Ms Johnston said: “It's a very...
Women’s Aid demand £2M after 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...
Sheffield food-bank urges community support amid supply crisis
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 34, 524...
Woman and two teenage boys found guilty of murder
Rebecca Moore, 25, of no fixed address, has been found guilty of murdering Sacad Ali in Ponderosa Park on Saturday 9 March 2024. Detective Chief Inspector Ben Wood, the Senior Investigating Officer in the case said: "Sacad was lured to his death by Moore who arranged...
SuperTram marks Remembrance Sunday with free travel for veterans
SuperTram are offering complimentary tram journeys for military personnel on the 10th and 11th November. Nigel Wragg, Commercial Manager at South Yorkshire SuperTram, said: “Remembrance Day is an important day of reflection across the country, honouring all those who...
Ex-con raises £450,000 for Sheffield charities
Pop Hayward, from Egerton Street, Sheffield, has hit another major fundraising milestone, raising £450,000 for various Sheffield-based charities since he was released from prison in 2015. The 68-year-old spent 17 years in jail before turning his life around and...
Road safety crackdown after worst winter on record
According to the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP), 152 people were severely injured or killed across the county between November to December 2023, a major increase from previous figures. Their ‘Return of the Dark Nights’ campaign has called attention to...
Movember highlights men’s mental health amid major service cuts
Charities across Sheffield have been fundraising for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month despite major cuts to funding for mental health services. The Movember campaign has been encouraging businesses and charities across the country to fundraise and spread awareness...
England’s Partially Sighted Futsal squad welcomes Sheffield student
University of Sheffield student Jacob Heasman, 20, from Crowborough, East Sussex, will be representing England this week on their Partially Sighted Futsal team. After starting the sport at age 10 and quickly rising through regional and national levels, Jake played in...
Safer Business Action Week secures 43 arrests and 88 charges
A couple of weeks on from Safer Business Action (SaBA) Week, which took place between October 14 to October 20, South Yorkshire Police have revealed the success of the initiative. The dedicated week of action, within which the force targeted shoplifters and offered...
Firth Park Academy parents demand action amid claims of bullying and special needs neglect
Furious parents have taken a stand against the leadership of Firth Park Academy, claiming a catastrophic list of failings over bullying, support for special needs and various communication issues. Parents of children at the school in ShireGreen formed a public...
Women’s organisation expands in bid to keep Sheffield safe from sexual harassment
Catcalls of Sheffield (CCOS) have been training prospective volunteers for their current campaign to promote safety across the city. They are part of a global youth-led organisation ‘Chalk-Back’, that collects anonymous submissions of incidents of harassment across...
Sheffield charity’s bid to make city ‘plastic-free’
Sheffield-based environmental charity, Action on Plastic, has announced its second market event, hosting eco-friendly local businesses selling plastic-free products and gifts. The charity hopes the event will encourage people across Sheffield to reduce their use of...
Sheffield market raises hundreds of pounds for local foodbank
A pop-up market in Hillsborough has raised £235 for the S6 foodbank. Makers Market, held on Sunday 27 October by Cut Up Collective, gathered donations for the foodbank on the door, while holding an event to promote Sheffield based artists, crafters and makers. Anna...
Black community “on the fence” over new local 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...
Local nursery set to permanently close after £50,000 loss
Springfield Nursery is proposed to close permanently by July 2025, after low enrollment rates caused the nursery to run at a 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 the...
“Irresponsibly set off fireworks target houses and cars” in Shiregreen
As Bonfire Night approaches, multiple members of the Shiregreen community have voiced their concerns over dangerous fireworks. A Shiregreen resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “Youths have been seen firing fireworks targeting houses in the Shiregreen...
Sheffield rape survivor hits back at new “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...
Dean of Women’s Ministry says ‘there needs to be a stronger culture of calling out unacceptable behaviour’
The Sheffield Women and Girls Night-Time Safety Charter has called venues and businesses across Sheffield to challenge gender based violence. The charter, developed by Sheffield City Council, outlined seven commitments consisting of practical actions to improve safety...
“Beautiful but shocking” youth homelessness installation at Sheffield Cathedral
Roundabout Roses art installation has raised awareness of youth homelessness in the city by highlighting each young person’s unique journey. The display was ran by Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homelessness charity, and featured 1,800 handmade roses in mild and...
Social housing changes put pressure on Sheffield charities ahead of winter period
Increased council housing prices and the plan to impose restrictions on who can buy homes are amongst the recent changes to social and council housing within Sheffield. The changes, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, in addition to the increased...
Revival of youth services in Sheffield 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,...
Sheffield flats narrowly miss out on winning prestigious national award
Park Hill Phase 2, a prominent block of flats overlooking Sheffield's train station, wasshortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architect Stirling Award. It was one of six that were nominated and was the only northern building that madethe list. Anne Micheal,...
South Yorkshire Police crackdown on shoplifting in Safer Business Action Week
The national week for combatting retail crime and targeting prolific shoplifters hasreturned 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. Superintendent...
Community gathers for afternoon tea in cemetery to remember loved ones
Afternoon tea was held in Woodhouse Cemetery to bring the Sheffield communitytogether to remember their loved ones. Around 30 people gathered at the cemetery to have conversations about grief whilst buildingfriendships, doing craft activities and enjoying tea and...
Sheffield exhibition tells untold stories of black inventors
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...
Public takes on -3°C experience to highlight rough sleepers’ daily struggle
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...
Spiking awareness spotlighted ahead of upcoming seasonal nights out
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...
Chapeltown green space threatened by housing development plans
Plans to build 14 new homes on Burncross Road in Chapeltown have been objected to bypast and present residents. The proposal includes constructing five bungalows, four semi-detached houses, and fivedetached homes next to a busy surgery. Over 35 letters of objection...
Rubbish piles up and rats move in after recycling bins removed in Ecclesfield
A supermarket in Ecclesfield, Sheffield, has been inundated with litter in its car park after theremoval of recycling bins. “Davidoffdaftum”, a 44-year-old TikTok user and frequent Morrisons shopper said: “There’srats everywhere playing in the rubbish, it looks...
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