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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...
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...