CULTURE
Sheffield GP surgery stops hormone therapy for transgender patients
A Sheffield GP surgery has announced it will no longer prescribe hormone treatment for adult transgender patients which could result in some being driven to the black market.

Sheffield bin strikes explained: recycling sites remain closed in face of ongoing dispute
Sheffield residents have voiced their frustration at the disappearance of recycling sites as industrial action enters its eighth month.

“Everyone looks forward to Monday lunchtime”: Open Kitchen Social Club builds bridges for the refugee community in Sheffield
At Monday lunchtime at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, there is a feeling of warmth and contagious energy.

Sheffield student worries “financial lifeline” will be gone under PIP reforms
For Thomas Atkin-Withers, just getting through each day is a battle. They suffer from complex neurological conditions, are in constant pain, but to make matters worse, they are now frightened that the financial lifeline they receive is about to be taken away.

Parents gather in Sheffield to celebrate Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day but more needs to be done to receive support
Families from Sheffield Down’s Syndrome Support Group celebrated their childrens' achievements at a picnic in Forge Dam Park.

“I felt like I’d done something wrong”: Sheffield women share their PIP assessment experiences
A Sheffield woman who is battling a debilitating condition which leaves her struggling to walk and in constant pain has said securing financial security through the government targeted PIP process was one of the hardest battles of her life. It took Rachel Wood,...

What regeneration works in Sheffield can tell us about the future of Britain’s hidden rivers
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...