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“Premature” talk of McColl’s closing as Sheffield shop workers face an uncertain future

“Premature” talk of McColl’s closing as Sheffield shop workers face an uncertain future

by Jack Lister | May 6, 2022 4:04PM | News, Top Story

Sheffield store managers and staff are in the dark about their livelihoods after UK retailer McColl’s went into administration today. The corner-shop retailer, which has four stores across Sheffield and employs 16,000 workers nationally, has been owned by Morrisons...
Trade Union Congress backs campaign to make Jubilee Bank Holiday permanent, despite likely financial hit to UK economy

Trade Union Congress backs campaign to make Jubilee Bank Holiday permanent, despite likely financial hit to UK economy

by Jack Lister | May 4, 2022 3:44PM | News

What do Bear Grylls, Deborah Meaden and the Archbishop of Canterbury all have in common? They all support the idea of an extra annual bank holiday, termed the “Thank Holiday” by Together organisation, which would boost the annual number of UK bank holidays from eight...
New exhibition opens in Fargate showcasing talent from disabled artists

New exhibition opens in Fargate showcasing talent from disabled artists

by Jack Lister | Apr 25, 2022 4:00PM | News

An exhibition showcasing sculptures, paintings and drawings made by artists with a range of disabilities has opened in Chapel Gate, Fargate. The exhibition, put on by Burton Street Foundation, supports people with additional needs, with 100% of the proceeds going to...
Sheffield man reaches £100,000 charity milestone after completing 300-mile coast-to-coast cycle trip in memory of his brother

Sheffield man reaches £100,000 charity milestone after completing 300-mile coast-to-coast cycle trip in memory of his brother

by Jack Lister | Apr 25, 2022 1:43PM | News

Emergency Services workers, Tom Walker and Dan Rawson, have cycled 300 miles from Bridlington to Morecambe and then onto Whitby in the space of just two days to raise money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The pair have raised funds in memory of 16-year-old Nick...
“The most successful environmental grassroots campaign ever”: The Felling documentary premieres at Sheffield City Hall

“The most successful environmental grassroots campaign ever”: The Felling documentary premieres at Sheffield City Hall

by Jack Lister | Mar 21, 2022 2:32PM | News

Hundreds of viewers filled the Sheffield City Hall as the green carpet was rolled out for the international premiere of The Felling- An Epic Tale of People Power. Directed by Jacqui Bellamy and Eve Wood, the tree felling dispute originated from a £2bn highways...
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