Communities
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...
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...