by Daniel Thomas | Mar 17, 2025 4:54PM | Long Reads
The re-opening of the River Sheaf last month as part of regeneration works at Castlegate, made headlines across Sheffield and the UK. With bold plans for regeneration of the city’s rivers, there’s much for nature lovers to be excited about, and plenty of...
by Moulik Mathur | Mar 17, 2025 3:49PM | Long Reads
The people of Sheffield feel ‘powerless’ to make an impact when it comes to climate change, despite knowing how crucial it is, according to latest research. Climate Conversations Sheffield have been collecting public opinion about how they feel in relation to...
by Caitlin James | Mar 17, 2025 3:43PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
Ahead of Nigel Farage’s planned visit to Doncaster next week, protesters spoke up against the rise of Reform UK in a ‘Stand Up to Racism’ demonstration in Sheffield. Around 100 people came together in a show of action at the Sheffield and District African Caribbean...
by James Fletcher | Mar 3, 2025 4:18PM | Long Reads
This week, children across the country will be encouraged to dress up as their favourite characters from a book, join in a read-along and talk about fictional characters who have inspired them for World Book Day. Sheffield children’s author, Helen Hunt, explains...
by Madeleine Rousell | Mar 3, 2025 3:36PM | Long Reads
Desperate for help, Jessica Lynam was 19 the first time she reached out for domestic abuse support. She was told she would need to relocate to be offered refuge. Wanting to stay in her home city, she ended up staying in the abusive relationship. “This is why...
by Annabel Scott | Mar 3, 2025 2:52PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized
Felicity wasn’t even 10-years-old the first time she deliberately hurt herself; clawing at her forehead or biting her hands in a desperate bid to block out her own intrusive thoughts. “In my mind it made sense, to help turn the emotional pain I was feeling...