by Megan Thomas | Dec 10, 2021 4:22PM | Long Reads
After more than a year of living with Covid-19, the inequality that splits Sheffield in half has never been more apparent. Despite hearing that “we’re all in this together” from politicians, brands, and celebrities, the pandemic showed the stark...
by Sophie Watson | Dec 10, 2021 4:09PM | Long Reads
In the last few months, coffee roasters and cafes in Sheffield have faced a united struggle with product suppliers, staff shortages and tax increase on key items. To compensate for these problems, many businesses have had no choice but to increase their coffee prices....
by Katya Witney | Dec 10, 2021 3:35PM | Long Reads
Campaigners say the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill, currently making its way through parliament, will “destroy what little democratic rights we have left”. The bill is in its third reading stage in the House of Lords this week and votes will be held...
by Emily Phillips | Dec 10, 2021 2:43PM | Long Reads
On a cold winter’s night in 2013, Ian Courtney’s life was changed forever. His girlfriend at the time was on duty as a police officer when she heard scratching and whining coming from a box left at the side of the road. Upon investigating, she found an abandoned...
by Lauren White | Dec 10, 2021 1:49PM | Long Reads
In 2020, during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, junior doctor Jeremy Telford was deployed to an end of life ward. After four months on the unit, he moved to another placement, but kept having PTSD flashbacks, feeling as though he was physically at the...
by Samantha Hawkins | Dec 3, 2021 5:36PM | Long Reads
Will the decision to remove gendered categories help to promote inclusivity or does it further hinder the chances of equal opportunity? Following the BRIT Awards decision to replace female and male categories with gender neutral awards, Artist of the Year and...