by Allegra Goodwin | Feb 22, 2021 1:34PM | News
Sheffield MPs have signed an Early Day Motion (EDM) to bring parliament’s attention to Israel’s destruction of an entire Palestinian village. Olivia Blake, Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam, tweeted last week to say she had signed the EDM, which was also signed by...
by Georgina Quach | Feb 22, 2021 1:20PM | News
Protests against tree-felling in both Sheffield and Doncaster prompted Doncaster Council to hold an independent review of its tree policy, which will be approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday. The original tree policy was written before Doncaster Council’s declaration of...
by Sophie Henderson | Feb 22, 2021 1:07PM | News
An independent cinema in Sheffield has received a grant of £292,836 to help rebuild the business following the Covid-19 pandemic. The Light is located on The Moor in the city centre and is one of ten cinemas in the chain to receive a share of £2.9 million in funding...
by Lia | Feb 22, 2021 1:04PM | News
Sheffield students are holding a virtual fundraiser to save a struggling music venue in the city “at risk of permanent closure” due to the pandemic. Plot 22, a creative hub on Exchange Street in the city centre, has been financially struggling due to the impact of...
by Jack Williamson | Feb 22, 2021 12:52PM | News, Sport
Amateur boxing clubs can now tap into £4.6 billion of government funding made available during the January 2021 national lockdown. Changes to the criteria for Sport England’s ‘Return to Play Fund’ have made it easier for clubs to now access up to...
by Jessica Morris | Feb 22, 2021 12:46PM | News
A retired Sheffield doctor has said the government will be taking a massive risk by lifting lockdown restrictions in accordance with the prime minister’s roadmap. The prime minister is to put his lockdown exit plan to MPs today. The roadmap calls for all schools...
