South Yorkshire falls behind other parts of the UK when it comes to considering mental health in black communities, an expert claims. 

by Olivia Warburton | Oct 26, 2023 | Culture, Culture Top Story, Current

Research suggests that black communities face significant systemic challenges when it comes to mental health.  Figures from 2017 found that 23% of black people experienced a mental health related problem in any given week, compared to 17% of white people. ...

Meet the inclusive lingerie shop who are advocating for Breast Cancer Awareness every month 

by Olivia Warburton | Oct 24, 2023 | Culture, Current

A Sheffield based independent lingerie shop is raising awareness for breast cancer through a series of events this October. The Woman in Me, located on Crookes High Street, Sheffield, was started by Lana Barker, 44, two years ago, and inclusivity is at the heart of...

Storm Babet: Sout Yorkshire Fire and Rescue issue advice as weather warning upgraded to ‘amber’ for Yorkshire

by Olivia Warburton | Oct 20, 2023 | Current, Current Top Story, Uncategorised

South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to only travel if it is essential as Storm Babet continues to rage across the UK.   Earlier today the Met Office upgraded the weather warning for rain across Yorkshire and Humberside from yellow to amber, with the...

“I couldn’t imagine these kids going to bed not having had any food”: How a 23-year-old from Barnsley set up a food bank from her kitchen

by Olivia Warburton | Oct 19, 2023 | Culture, Current

A young woman from Barnsley is using her personal experiences with food insecurity to run an independent food bank out of her kitchen. Terri Allen, 23 is the brains behind Feeding Barnsley and, since the non-profit began in May 2023, with the help of her partner, Adam...

Large police presence in Sheffield City Centre after suspected stabbing

by Olivia Warburton | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

The bottom of The Moor near Hereford Street, Sheffield was sealed off by a police cordon earlier this afternoon, 17th October, after reports of a suspected stabbing in the popular city centre area. Several police and ambulance vehicles were seen attending and South...