by Larissa Hurt | Oct 20, 2023 | Culture
The University of Sheffield has been critcised by a Student Union member for not hiring enough black members of staff in leadership positions. Ahmad Arshad, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic officer for The University of Sheffield said: “The university does well to...
by Larissa Hurt | Oct 17, 2023 | Crime, News
A Sheffield man was recently found guilty of two sexual offences against a schoolgirl at the Sheffield Crown Court. Nathan Walker, 35, previously of Sicey Avenue in Firth Park, was found guilty of two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, South Yorkshire...
by Larissa Hurt | Oct 17, 2023 | News, Top Story
Around 30% of children in Sheffield are now living in poverty, and help groups and hospitals have become increasingly strained for resources. Jayne Mason, founder of S12 Community Pantry, said: “We have seen a 1000% increase in demand for our emergency food parcels in...
by Larissa Hurt | Oct 13, 2023 | News
A men’s only English Conversation class for immigrants to practise speaking in a welcoming and friendly conversation group is being run by the Shipshape Community Hub. Nearly 20,000 Sheffield residents consider English as their second language and a Sheffield...
by Larissa Hurt | Oct 9, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story
October marks Black History Month in Sheffield, a time to celebrate and learn about Black History and culture. Events have been held all across the country since the event first began in the UK in 1987, but it wasn’t until 1997 that the celebration was brought to the...
