by Peter Spriggs | May 3, 2024 4:59PM | Elections 2024
A whirlwind day at Sheffield’s Local Election count sees no party take overall control, but Labour gains offer an insight into some of the key issues that will be at hand come the general election. Labour increased its control of the council winning six...
by Peter Spriggs | May 3, 2024 9:18AM | Campaigns - Deaf Awareness
An alarming official study has shown deaf people were more than 1.3 times as likely to die with Covid during the pandemic. This figure, in a report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is after adjusting for other factors that could increase a person’s risk...
by Peter Spriggs | Apr 15, 2024 2:47PM | Long Reads
“We’re going to replace the Tories in the red wall.” These are the bold words of Reform UK’s leader, Richard Tice, but could his optimistic prediction be a realistic threat to the Conservatives come the general election? Reform UK has jumped to third in recent...
by Peter Spriggs | Mar 4, 2024 4:02PM | News, Sport
A Sheffield based tennis coaching programme has received recognition for their efforts towards promoting inclusivity in the sport. Ability Tennis holds sessions for people with physical, learning and sensory disabilities, and was awarded the Tennis For All (Inclusion)...
by Peter Spriggs | Mar 4, 2024 2:49PM | Sport
A gym and mixed martial arts academy based in Kelham Island recently celebrated its second birthday after two members were rewarded with silverware for their efforts. Amy Dalrymple, who has attended Unrivalled MMA for two years, won her first competitive fight...
