World

Xmas celebration Victorian style

Sheffield Industrial Museum held its 22nd annual Victorian Xmas market at Kelham Island. The Town Crier, Morris Men and a Punch and Judy show entertained those attending,  alongside characters from the Victorian era who, added to the atmosphere.

Remembrance Day

Thousands of people lined Bakers Pool, Sheffield, to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of war.  This year marks the 100th year since the first world war started and 70 years since D Day.

Food Injustice in South Yorkshire

Child hunger, the need for food banks and access to locally sourced food are some of the issues effecting South Yorkshire, that were discussed,  at a locally held event.  The conference looked at food security and food justice which wants all  food to be be safe, healthy, affordable,  culturally appropriate and accessible to everyone.

UK gender gap widens.

A new report from the World Economic Forum has shown that the gap between womens’  and mens’ earnings has widen.  The UK has fallen eight places in the table to twenty sixth.