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Musicians unite to raise money for homeless

Musicians in Sheffield are playing a special gig in support of people facing homelessness as part of a national campaign. Local band manager Neil Raymond Clarke, who has himself previously experienced homelessness in London, and Rachel Brown from Northern Exposure magasine are co-hosting the Sheffield event, one of many happening across the UK under the banner ‘Musicians against Homelessness’. The events are the brain child of former Creation Records boss Alan McGee. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Local historian sheds light on Sheffield’s forgotten castle

Local historian Lloyd Powell is seeking to raise public awareness of Sheffield Castle and its role in local history. At a packed meeting at the United Reformed Church, organised as part of the Off the Shelf literary festival, Powell explained the building and later destruction of Sheffield Castle and where some of the ruins can be found today. Powell is a member of the Friends of Sheffield Castle, a voluntary group that aims to protect and promote the archaeological site. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Sheffield’s Park Hill to be completed ‘within five years’

Regeneration of Park Hill flats is to be completed within five years, according to developers Urban Splash. The company confirmed that they have reached agreement with Sheffield City Council to finish work on Europe’s largest listed building. The remaining redevelopment will see creation of another 210 apartments and 330 student housing units. Renovation on the site started in 2007. The estate originally opened in 1961 and was seen as the most ambitious inner city housing schemes of its time. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Former Green Party leader to stand in Sheffield

Former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett is set to challenge Labour MP Paul Blomfield in Sheffield Central. Bennett will take over from Jillian Creasy, who finished second in the 2015 General Election, the third best result for the party across England and Wales. Sheffield Greens increased their average share of the constituency vote by 5 per cent in the May 2016 council elections and have councillors in three of the five wards. Sheffield Live! reporter Simon Thake spoke to Natalie Bennett after the announcement.

Sheffield bin workers in 24 hour strike

Sheffield refuse workers walked out this week in a twenty four hour industrial action over pay. The strike affected households in the S6 area including Halfway, Southey Green and Foxhill. The strikes follow a failure to reach agreement between the GMB union Veolia, the company working on behalf of Sheffield City council to manage refuse collection services. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

Under the Stars with legendary DJ Pipes

Sheffield social enterprise, Under The Stars, are celebrating a new generation of DJ talent. Newly trained DJs will be demonstrating their skills alongside other artists and music acts, including Sheffield legend DJ Pipes, as part of a collaboration with ‘Party for the People’. Under the stars is a social enterprise run by and for people with a learning disability and their friends.

Orgreave Justice campaign awaits enquiry decision

Joe Rollin, chair of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign, says there is “no wriggleroom” in the case for an independent enquiry. Home Secretary Amber Rudd is expected to announce before the end of October the Government decision into the events at Orgreave of 18 June 1984. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!

Theatre Deli hosts “The Church of Jim”

Theatre Delicatessen is hosting the Sheffield based play “The Church of Jim”, which explores politics, religion and community spirit. The Church of Jim is the story of a community formed to bring hope into a seemingly hopeless situation. Sheffield Live! reporter Shamaan Freeman-Powell spoke to author of the play, Andrew Cook.

Memory map of Sheffield highlights Mental Health Week

A memory map of Sheffield is part of an art exhibition at the Winter Gardens for Sheffield Mental Health Week. The exhibition is part of the project ‘Bridges not Barriers’ with a focus on the significance of place and the effect it has upon our identities. It has been created through storytelling workshops involving users of mental health services, medical students and mental health professionals.