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Sheffield run which awards Christmas puddings as prizes sees turnout of nearly 3,000 people

Sheffield run which awards Christmas puddings as prizes sees turnout of nearly 3,000 people

by Mia Wallis | Dec 9, 2022 4:48PM | News

Sheffield’s most popular 10k run lived up to its reputation last Sunday despite an early start and a bitingly cold day. The Percy Pud 10k takes place every December in Loxley Valley and has sold out for the last ten years in a row. This year 2800 runners took...
Man jailed for 18 years at Sheffield Crown Court after raping, beating and threatening to kill his victim

Man jailed for 18 years at Sheffield Crown Court after raping, beating and threatening to kill his victim

by Alexandra Carter | Dec 9, 2022 4:48PM | News

A man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after repeatedly beating, raping and threatening to kill his victim for more than 16 years. Louis Williams, 39, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday after it was heard he subjected the woman to ongoing abuse since...
Sheffield councillor hits out at “sticking plaster” government support as Christmas food voucher roll out begins

Sheffield councillor hits out at “sticking plaster” government support as Christmas food voucher roll out begins

by Olivia Mustafa | Dec 9, 2022 4:46PM | News

Over 30,000 children will receive food vouchers from Sheffield City Council this week, but one councillor has claimed it will only be a short-term solution. Eligible families will receive £30 towards food costs during the Christmas holidays as part of the...
Sheffield’s ‘man with the pram’ close to raising £1m for Macmillan

Sheffield’s ‘man with the pram’ close to raising £1m for Macmillan

by Molly Pipe | Dec 9, 2022 4:37PM | News

Sheffield’s iconic ‘man with a pram’ has said he is close to reaching his £1m fundraising target for a cancer care charity. John Burkhill, from Handsworth, can be seen around Sheffield almost every day, dressed in a curly green wig and pushing a...
School workshops will allow young people to reflect on how the pandemic changed their views on life

School workshops will allow young people to reflect on how the pandemic changed their views on life

by Megan Cooke | Dec 9, 2022 4:28PM | News

A company which runs educational workshops for young people will be hosting free reflecting on the pandemic sessions for schools in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council has awarded Amazelab a COVID memorial fund grant to help facilitate the workshops, which will let...
“Absolutely Ridiculous” – Pulp fans hit out at resale sites

“Absolutely Ridiculous” – Pulp fans hit out at resale sites

by Laurence Griffin | Dec 9, 2022 4:25PM | News

Some fans’ dreams of meeting up for Pulp’s 2023 reunion have been crushed by the price of tickets listed on resale sites. Jarvis Cocker’s band will play two shows in Sheffield next July, with fellow local star Richard Hawley supporting for their...
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