by Michael Robinson | Mar 15, 2021 3:44PM | News
Labour MP Paul Blomfield has written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson urging him to overturn a rule which is restricting funding for Sheffield College and other Sheffield schools. The government rule means schools which have grade three (‘requires...
by Lydia Kerin | Mar 15, 2021 3:38PM | News
This year’s national Safer Sleep Week campaign (15-21 March) targets new and expectant dads, as a survey shows less than a third are shown how to safely sleep their baby and lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is...
by Ed Brown | Mar 15, 2021 3:21PM | News
Sheffield Student Union voted to support a rent strike organised by University of Sheffield students. The vote, which took place on 11 March, saw 45 councillors voting in favour of the strike and none voting against. “It’s a strong vote for,” said SU...
by Amos Wynn | Mar 15, 2021 3:19PM | News, Top Story
(Credit: The Leadmill) Sheffield’s longest running music venue and nightclub say online events are helping to push their brand. The Leadmill, who have hosted the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Oasis throughout the years, began virtual live-streaming during the first...
by Adam Stanworth | Mar 15, 2021 3:16PM | News, Top Story
Image credit: The University of Sheffield A new local democracy initiative is likely to be given the green light which will see a major shake-up to the way the city is governed. Sheffield City Council are set to introduce ‘Local Area Committees’ which will...
by Frazer MacDonald | Mar 15, 2021 2:59PM | News
A further government support grant is set to provide a boost for Sheffield’s small businesses. In Rishi Sunak’s Spring budget, he announced that Covid-19 support grants for businesses – which have been available since the pandemic began – are...
