Tramlines has brought millions to Sheffield funding over 40 local organisations
Tramlines 2022, which Hillsborough hosted over the summer, brought a staggering £3.8 million to the local economy, an independent report has found. The Tramlines Trust, which was set up earlier this year, has given 42 funding grants worth up to £30k altogether. They...
Moving documentary about a journalist murdered by the new IRA aired in Sheffield
A self-titled documentary ‘Lyra’ has been aired in Sheffield. It tells the story of Lyra McKee, a 29 yr. old journalist. She was murdered in Derry in 2019 by the new IRA whilst observing a riot. She was the 160th conflict victim to be killed since the 1998 Good...
Fourth ever international stress awareness week after it was founded in 2018
This week marks the fourth international stress awareness week after it was founded by Carole Spiers. National stress awareness day was started in 1998 by Ms. Spiers who is the chairwoman of international stress Management Awareness (ISMA). Since the day’s...
Concerns raised over accommodation standards for asylum seekers in Sheffield
A local NHS group is raising concerns about accommodation standards for asylum seekers in Sheffield. MedAct Sheffield, run by frontline NHS workers, are leading a campaign for “health justice”. After reports of poor sanitation in the home office accommodation migrants...
Plans to re-establish Castlegate as a vital part of the city set to go to public consultation
Sheffield City Council have secured funding for their levelling-up plans for Castlegate, a place that used to be home to Sheffield Castle which is now currently an abandoned and derelict area. By going to a public consultation this allows the public to have their say...