by Lydia Patrick | Dec 10, 2021 4:58PM | Long Reads
Through the medium of a 61-page document, the government have declared war on British drug culture. Drug deaths in the UK are at an all-time high. In 2020, 4,561 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales. Almost half of all drug deaths are...
by James Wilson | Dec 10, 2021 4:57PM | Long Reads
Sitting at home during the Covid lockdown in November 2020, Harley Jones-Ryley imagined what life must be like for people unable to read the fast-changing national guidelines. This moment of empathy triggered a movement of charitable action. In September this year,...
by Romesa Razzaq | Dec 10, 2021 4:51PM | Long Reads
Expectations of a Friday morning in Sheffield markets during the Christmas season are one of overcrowded joy, though the reality is nowhere close. In the past, the streets of Sheffield would be filled with people who were shopping and enjoying buskers’ music and...
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...
