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‘I think about death everyday’ – End of Life doula opens up about running a Death Cafe
(Image: The Death Cafe) An End of Life doula who runs a regular ‘death cafe’ has spoken out about the benefits of changing your perception on death. Penny Merrett from Sheffield trained as an End of Life doula after a thirteen year career in hospice care. The Death...
Friends of Hillsborough Park announce they are dissolving and feel ‘ignored’ by Sheffield Council.
Established community group Friends of Hillsborough Park have announced they are disbanding after 20 years of work, as they feel they are no longer being listened to by Sheffield City Council. After an EGM held last Wednesday, the group took to Facebook to announce...
VIDEO: Sheffield Steelkings player a national champion just a year after his leg was amputated
A Sheffield Steelkings player said para ice hockey saved his life after becoming a playoff champion just a year after losing his leg. Gareth Lawton, from Dronfield, had his leg amputated on 17 October 2022 after being diagnosed with a rare condition called complex...
Residents in Crookes forced to leave Bole Hills after unpoliced firework display posed threat to safety
Members of the Crookes community have expressed their outrage after people started setting off ‘dangerous’ fireworks at Bole Hills last night. Every year, members of the crookes community gather in this spot to view fireworks being set off across the city, a safe...
Cycling volunteer group for the elderly celebrates successful fundraiser in Sheffield
Cycling without Age held a free-ride event on Sunday at Western Park, Sheffield, to thank everyone for their support and successful fundraising. The group is made up of volunteer cyclists who take residents from care homes for a ride on 'tri-bikes' around local...
South Yorkshire to receive almost £1 million as part of Safer Streets Fund as women across the region continue to voice concerns for their safety at night.
South Yorkshire is set to receive £993,311 from the latest round of the government’s Safer Streets Fund, with the aim of reducing crime and antisocial behaviour across the county. Started in July 2022, The Safer Streets Fund was established by then Home Secretary...
Bonfire Weekend: Keeping pets across South Yorkshire safe during firework night
As bonfire night approaches, it is important to remember that not all of the family are fans of fireworks, most notably our furry friends. Joanne McClay, 52, from Barnsley, who owns a 10 year old cat named Ziggy, says she finds this time of year particularly...
“Had I not been adopted; I would be a very different person today”: Care agency’s appeal to get more families to consider adoption
(Photo of Connor and his brother Jacob) As November marks National adoption month, many people across South Yorkshire have been raising awareness for adoption and the impact it can have. Connor Woodroffe, 20, from Sheffield was adopted along with his younger brother...
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri confirms club have paid off HMRC debt
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Sheffield Wednesday's owner Dejphon Chansiri has confirmed that the club have had their EFL embargo lifted after paying off their HMRC debt. Players and staff have also been paid for the month, which the Thai businessman said was at...
