Homelessness charity Roundabout is organising a fundraising and awareness campaign for youth homeless in Sheffield with supporters spending the night sleeping rough. Sheffield Live! reporter Nick Coleman spoke to Katlin Hodgkinson and Claire Collingworth from Roundabout.
Alan Biggs presents a highly topical chat with a former top footballer who received the MBE only last week. John Beresford has been honoured for his work against racism. The Sheffield-born star rose to prominence with Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle.
Sharrow youngsters hoping to follow in the footsteps of Joe Root are to benefit from £28,000 investment in cricket nets and facilities at Mount Pleasant Park. The refurbished community facilities are supported by Sheffield City Council and community partners. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!
UTC Sheffield engineering students celebrated winning three medals in a prestigious skills competition that attracted entries from across the UK. WorldSkills UK aims to inspire and equip the next generation with world-class skills to compete on the global stage. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Alex Reynolds principal at UTC Sheffield.
The chancellor Phillip Hammond announced an extra £2.8 billion for the NHS and a rise in the national living wage. Sheffield Live! Reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to University of Sheffield economics lecturer Dr Jonathan Perraton.
Over 1200 children have visited Santa’s Post Office, a pop-up store on Chapel Walk, which offers the opportunity to write a letter to Santa. Sheffield Live reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Diane Jarvis, manager of Sheffield BID.
A research report from Citizens Advice Sheffield has highlighted deteriorating employment practices that are impacting on Sheffield workers rights and pay. The research highlighted the growth of zero hours contracts and self-employment arrangements and calls for action to improve employment rights and remedies to unfair practices. The researchers estimate £2.7 billion is lost nationally each year in wages withheld from people who are legally entitled to them. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Tim Arnold of Citizens Advice Sheffield.
Catch up on the latest show to launches on Sheffield Live! ‘Who What Where’ with Azz Mohammed and Stevie Nicks, and a special extended feature on Sheffielder and England international Kyle Walker including an exclusive interview with the man himself. Watch out for the next Who What Where show next Friday evening on Sheffield Live! 8:30pm.
Visitors to the Moor Market in Sheffield were greeted by stallholders dressed for the occasion in a day of fun to raise money for the BBC Children in Need appeal. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
A popular weekly radio show on Sheffield Live community radio has led to the setting up of a record label and the launch of a first CD for music and comedy duo, the Glummer Twins. The Steel and Wire Show, produced by Harry Welburn, focuses on bluegrass, americana and old time folk music. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!