Category Archives: General

Fire service strikes as investigation continues into Sharrow fire

Posted on May 2, 2014 by lewisward20

A post mortem into the cause of death of five people, including three children, in a house fire in Sharrow has been concluded and the inquest into their deaths has begun. The results suggest that they all died from smoke … Continue reading →

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No make-up selfies raise over 8 million pounds for charity

Posted on April 13, 2014 by kravalia

A new craze has helped raise over 8 million pounds for charity. A few months ago, the dangerous craze of Nek Nominations swept the nation and Facebook. Now it’s the ‘No makeup selfies’. They involve females taking pictures of themselves … Continue reading →

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Sheffield half marathon cancelled due to lack of water

Posted on April 7, 2014 by lewisward20

Organisers of the Sheffield half marathon were left red-faced yesterday when the race was cancelled with 4000 people waiting at the start line. The event, which is in its 33rd year, was scrapped due to a failed water delivery before … Continue reading →

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Doncaster Rovers become official foodbank Collection Point

Posted on March 18, 2014 by lewisward20

A number of foodbanks have opened across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. They provide emergency food and support to people experiencing times of crisis such as illness, redundancy or family breakdown. Foodbanks ask for people from the local community to help … Continue reading →

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Spring has arrived at Whirlow Farm

Posted on March 10, 2014 by laurarowley94

Spring has arrived early at Whirlow Farm in Sheffield, with the arrival of the new piglets and lambs, attracting visitors from all across South Yorkshire. The fully functioning farm sits on the outskirts of Sheffield City Centre on Broad Elms … Continue reading →

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Sheffield Students: Are Nek Nominations going too far?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by kravalia

The latest craze to sweep the country has taken a dangerous turn. A new drinking game called Nek Nominations has killed five people in Britain all of who were under the age of 30. The game involves creating a pint … Continue reading →

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