Sheffield City Council voted last week not to invest in fossil fuels putting Sheffield on target to become one of the world’s first fossil fuel free cities. Decisions to divest from fossil fuels have previously been made by both of Sheffield’s universities and other public bodies are being pressed by campaigners to make similar commitments. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Green Party Councillor Rob Murphy who supported the move.
Sheffield’s annual Children’s Book Awards were announced today, with the overall winner, Michael Rosen, and other authors present at The Crucible for the ceremony and signings. The Sheffield Children’s Book Awards bring together schools across Sheffield to enable children to vote on their favourite books. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Claire South, senior library officer at Sheffield City Council.
Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park has been nominated for the UK’s Best Park award in a competition to be decided by public vote. The Fields In Trust charity present awards for the UK’s Best Park every year. Last year’s winner was Telford Town Park in Shropshire. This year hundreds of local green spaces have been nominated and over 10,000 votes are expected to be cast. Endcliffe Park is the only Sheffield nominee. Sheffield Live! reporter spoke with Ashley Charlesworth from Endcliffe Park Café.
Skywatchers in Sheffield have been enjoying a ‘supermoon’ sighting as the Earth’s satellite makes its closest approach since 1948. The supermoon was at its brightest on Monday night when, for observers, it appeared about seven per cent larger and fifteen per cent brighter than normal. The moon will not be this close again until 25 November 2034. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake spoke with astrophysicist Professor Simon Goodwin from University of Sheffield.
Blind Sheffield pianist and charity fundraiser Bill Skipworth has regained his vision after a successful operation. Skipworth, whose sight has progressively deteriorated over 20 years, was left totally blind after a failed operation earlier this year. As a supporter of Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind, the pianist has performed many fundraising concerts. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association in Sheffield were on the streets this weekend to support the Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal. The nationwide youth group that works with young Muslim men and boys were fundraising as part of the Poppy Appeal in support of members of the Armed Forces and their families. Sheffield Live! reporter Shamaan Freeman Powell spoke to Saad Tahir.
Cancer fundraising hero, John Burkhill, known as the Man with the Pram, was at a book signing event at the Moor Market today. John who is 77 years old, has raised £350,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and has completed at least 965 races including running the London Marathon 16 times. Sheffield Live! reporter Shamaan Freeman-Powell spoke to one of his biggest fans, Lord Mayor Denise Fox.
As World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights science in society, Sheffield Live! investigates new developments in nuclear waste storage. Neil Hyatt, professor of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield and a recognised authority on radioactive waste management is leading a team developing a new kind of cement to store radio active waste. Azz Mohammed reports.
The 19th Century Nonconformist Chapel at the heart of Sheffield General Cemetery has been re-opened to the public after fifty years of dereliction. The listed building has been part of a restoration project managed by Sheffield General Cemetery Trust and aided by grant funding and voluntary work. As a result of the restoration the building has been taken off the national heritage at risk register. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Mike Clarke, chairman of the Sheffield General Cemetery trust. The following footage may contain flash photography.
Community sports activities in Sharrow have led to reduced anti-social behaviour according to Wajid Nazir of Sharrow’s One Nation Community Centre. A year ago bonfire night in the Sharrow neighbourhood was marred by violence as local youth hurled fireworks and stones at cars and police but this year’s events went off without incident. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!