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Sheffield city centre location named as the best picnic spot in the UK
As part of National Picnic Month in July, the Peace Gardens in Sheffield was named the UK’s top picnic spot.
The study was conducted by Cartwright & Butler, a luxury food hamper company, who compared over 4,000 parks nationwide to find the best picnic spots this July.
All of the parks had to have a minimum 4* rating in the top 100 most populated towns and cities in the UK.
They used Google Maps to determine how many public toilets and convenience stores there are within a 10-minute walk of ea
The study was conducted by Cartwright & Butler, a luxury food hamper company, who compared over 4,000 parks nationwide to find the best picnic spots this July.
All of the parks had to have a minimum 4* rating in the top 100 most populated towns and cities in the UK.
They used Google Maps to determine how many public toilets and convenience stores there are within a 10-minute walk of ea
Arson attack causes yet more damage to abandoned ski village - look how it has changed over the years
An arson attack was to blame for the latest fire on the site of the abandoned former Ski Village in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze on Wednesday at the Parkwood Springs site is believed to have been started deliberately – the latest in a long list of arson attacks at the site over the years.
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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze on Wednesday at the Parkwood Springs site is believed to have been started deliberately – the latest in a long list of arson attacks at the site over the years.
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9 great places to eat out for under £10 - some of these might surprise you
There are some fantastic places to eat out in Sheffield if you are on a tight budget.
‘Spoons is the classic place to go for an affordable meal and a drink. Whether you want a burger and fries, or something lighter like a salad- they’ve got you covered!
Proove, in Broomhill, offer a lunch deal for £9.90 on weekdays which includes a pizza, side and drink! All of the Neapolitan pizzas are made to order with a choice of toppings and there is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
‘Notty hou
‘Spoons is the classic place to go for an affordable meal and a drink. Whether you want a burger and fries, or something lighter like a salad- they’ve got you covered!
Proove, in Broomhill, offer a lunch deal for £9.90 on weekdays which includes a pizza, side and drink! All of the Neapolitan pizzas are made to order with a choice of toppings and there is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
‘Notty hou
South Yorkshire neighbourhood 'heartbroken' for families who lost everything in devastating fire during 38C heat
A South Yorkshire neighbourhood has been left in disbelief today after a devastating fire in yesterday’s heatwave destroyed five houses.
Between the line of ruined homes and the scorched grass, the residents of Woodlands Drive, Barnsley, can hardly recognise their own street today (July 20).
As a result, residents say despite police and ambulance services arriving in moments, it took up to 40 minutes for fire engines to arrive on Woodland Drive to battle the flames because of how busy crews we
Between the line of ruined homes and the scorched grass, the residents of Woodlands Drive, Barnsley, can hardly recognise their own street today (July 20).
As a result, residents say despite police and ambulance services arriving in moments, it took up to 40 minutes for fire engines to arrive on Woodland Drive to battle the flames because of how busy crews we
Sheffield heatwave: 9 air-conditioned places you can go to escape the heat
With the Met Office having announced highs of 41C, we’re experiencing record-breaking heat here in Sheffield.
While it’s tempting to resume usual summer rituals such as walks in the park and a pint in your local beer garden, these activities can seem impossible in this heat!
If it’s a cultural day-out you’re looking for, the Cathedral is perfect. They run drop-in guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as pre-booked tours which can be arranged with them by email.
They also have regula
While it’s tempting to resume usual summer rituals such as walks in the park and a pint in your local beer garden, these activities can seem impossible in this heat!
If it’s a cultural day-out you’re looking for, the Cathedral is perfect. They run drop-in guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as pre-booked tours which can be arranged with them by email.
They also have regula
School raises £1,500 to help legendary Sheffield fundraiser reach £1m target
A Sheffield school has raised £1,500 for Sheffield legend John Burkhill – ‘the man with the pram’ – to help him reach his £1m fundraising target.
With support from Macmillan and The Star, a new campaign was recently launched to help the legendary fundraiser achieve his goal.
John has pushed his pram, which he bought for his daughter Karen in 1961 and who suddenly passed away at the age of 29, the distance equivalent to the moon and back over the last 15 years.
The ‘man with the pram’ is well-
With support from Macmillan and The Star, a new campaign was recently launched to help the legendary fundraiser achieve his goal.
John has pushed his pram, which he bought for his daughter Karen in 1961 and who suddenly passed away at the age of 29, the distance equivalent to the moon and back over the last 15 years.
The ‘man with the pram’ is well-
Five Guys Sheffield: First review of new restaurant - here's what we made of it
And so with this in mind we sent out two Sheffield student reporters – Nelson Walker and Elizabeth Hopwood – to the venue on The Moor to give the food a try, and most importantly to deliver their verdict.
Sheffield has a new burger place in town and you can indulge in gourmet burgers, fries and help yourself to a milkshake while you are at it.
Five Guys has just opened at the heart of the Moor and the American fast-food chain is bringing its take on the burger scene to Sheffield. The chain off
Sheffield has a new burger place in town and you can indulge in gourmet burgers, fries and help yourself to a milkshake while you are at it.
Five Guys has just opened at the heart of the Moor and the American fast-food chain is bringing its take on the burger scene to Sheffield. The chain off
Sheffield Half Marathon runner raising money for Ukraine
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Endcliffe Parkrun marks 78th anniversary of Mi-Amigo crash
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Diabetic student claims bags containing insulin needles only checked once in clubs despite spiking
A diabetic student has questioned the vigilance of bag checking in Sheffield nightclubs – claiming she has been allowed in with needles despite reports of injection spiking in the city.
There were three reports of spiking with needles of young women in Sheffield the weekend before last, and spiking cases are on the rise across the country.
Anna Wilson, aged 19, who is an English Literature student at the University of Sheffield, has Type 1 diabetes and needs access to insulin at all times thro
There were three reports of spiking with needles of young women in Sheffield the weekend before last, and spiking cases are on the rise across the country.
Anna Wilson, aged 19, who is an English Literature student at the University of Sheffield, has Type 1 diabetes and needs access to insulin at all times thro
Male breast cancer less common but more deadly, Sheffield sufferer shares his story | The Steel Speaker
Researchers discovered male breast cancer survival rates are significantly lower than that of female breast cancer.
Male breast cancer affects one in 883 men in their lifetime in the UK, making it a relatively rare disease compared to female Breast Cancer which affects one in eight.
However, the rarity of the diagnoses comes with its own unique challenges due to a notable lack of research among men and clinicians.
Martin White, from Hillsborough, was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when
Male breast cancer affects one in 883 men in their lifetime in the UK, making it a relatively rare disease compared to female Breast Cancer which affects one in eight.
However, the rarity of the diagnoses comes with its own unique challenges due to a notable lack of research among men and clinicians.
Martin White, from Hillsborough, was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when
Coming to uni in Sheffield made me realise I was gay says university student | The Steel Speaker
Queer young people starting university in the UK have said they would feel comfortable ‘coming out’ at the start of their degree in a recent study.
Kaya Harris, a 22-year-old politics student from Doncaster, experienced her ‘gay awakening’ after meeting other LGBTQ+ students at university in Sheffield.
She said: “In secondary school, I just knew that I didn’t like boys.”
UCAS and Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ rights charity, found over 80% of university students felt like they could be open about thei
Kaya Harris, a 22-year-old politics student from Doncaster, experienced her ‘gay awakening’ after meeting other LGBTQ+ students at university in Sheffield.
She said: “In secondary school, I just knew that I didn’t like boys.”
UCAS and Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ rights charity, found over 80% of university students felt like they could be open about thei
Queer university student scared of experiencing a hate crime in Sheffield city centre | The Steel Speaker
A lesbian student has said she is scared to be openly affectionate with her girlfriend in public in Sheffield.
Fiona Barrett, a 20-year-old who has lived in Sheffield for two years, claims she has experienced LGBTQ+ hate, primarily on West Street and the city centre.
She said: “I was walking with my girlfriend on West Street and when we started to hug and kiss, a man threw a can of something at us.
“It made me feel so angry as I didn’t understand why it was such a bad thing to be affectionate
Fiona Barrett, a 20-year-old who has lived in Sheffield for two years, claims she has experienced LGBTQ+ hate, primarily on West Street and the city centre.
She said: “I was walking with my girlfriend on West Street and when we started to hug and kiss, a man threw a can of something at us.
“It made me feel so angry as I didn’t understand why it was such a bad thing to be affectionate
South Yorks Police celebrate Black History Month | The Steel Speaker
The South Yorkshire Police hosted their annual Black History Month event, with over 100 guests including officers, staff, speakers, and members of the Black community.
This included an update on the progress on the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) by Superintendent Benn Kemp, which sets out changes across policing with the aim of improving outcomes for Black people who work within policing.
This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating our sisters’, and many influential guests shared their stories as Black
This included an update on the progress on the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) by Superintendent Benn Kemp, which sets out changes across policing with the aim of improving outcomes for Black people who work within policing.
This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating our sisters’, and many influential guests shared their stories as Black
Sheffield LGBTQ+ charity claims queer mental health worse than average | The Steel Speaker
Queer people have been disproportionately impacted by poor mental health according to an LGBTQ+ charity in Sheffield.
Heather Paterson, CEO of SAYiT, said years of hiding your true identity and the general anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in society lead to poor mental health.
She said: “It’s not a biological fact that queer people suffer with their mental health more than anyone else.
“It’s because us as queer people are ill-treated.
“If you are routinely bullied, discriminated against, experiencing ha
Heather Paterson, CEO of SAYiT, said years of hiding your true identity and the general anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in society lead to poor mental health.
She said: “It’s not a biological fact that queer people suffer with their mental health more than anyone else.
“It’s because us as queer people are ill-treated.
“If you are routinely bullied, discriminated against, experiencing ha
New healthcare hub opening in Sheffield to raise life expectancy | The Steel Speaker
Both universities in Sheffield have partnered up to launch a new digital healthcare hub aiming to tackle healthcare inequalities in South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire reportedly has some of the worst health in the country and a younger life expectancy than most of the UK.
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University paired up to create the hub which will use data analytics, AI, and mobile health monitoring to help speed up diagnosis and plan more effective targeted treatment.
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South Yorkshire reportedly has some of the worst health in the country and a younger life expectancy than most of the UK.
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University paired up to create the hub which will use data analytics, AI, and mobile health monitoring to help speed up diagnosis and plan more effective targeted treatment.
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Sheffield mum bans trick or treating on Halloween for son with allergies | The Steel Speaker
A Sheffield mother said she has opted out of trick or treating this year due to fears her child with Celiac disease will fall ill.
Helen Dawson, a 49-year-old mother of three from Ecclesall Road, said her son was diagnosed with Celiac when he was seven.
She said: “I’ve taken Alfie trick or treating with his friends down our street for the past three years now.
“But each time he has picked up a Twix or something with biscuit when I haven’t been looking and been ill for days afterwards.
“It’s
Helen Dawson, a 49-year-old mother of three from Ecclesall Road, said her son was diagnosed with Celiac when he was seven.
She said: “I’ve taken Alfie trick or treating with his friends down our street for the past three years now.
“But each time he has picked up a Twix or something with biscuit when I haven’t been looking and been ill for days afterwards.
“It’s
Outrage over new Pay & Display areas in Peak District | The Steel Speaker
An announcement that the Peak District will be adding Pay and Display machines to 13 more of its car parks has sparked a debate amongst walkers.
The payment machines went live this week, set up by The Peak District National Park Authority.
One Facebook user, Donna Chetwyn, said:”No where to park for free now anywhere near Dovedale.
“As a local it was great to be able to walk off peak without crowds and take advantage of free parking in the area and the roads around here will now be chaos in p
The payment machines went live this week, set up by The Peak District National Park Authority.
One Facebook user, Donna Chetwyn, said:”No where to park for free now anywhere near Dovedale.
“As a local it was great to be able to walk off peak without crowds and take advantage of free parking in the area and the roads around here will now be chaos in p
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