A group of Sheffield students from King Edward VII school have launched a campaign under the banner Our Own Rights with a demonstration outside the Town Hall. The campaigners are calling for young people’s views to be heard on issues and decisions affecting their lives. Baillor jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
The Sheffield branch of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK hosted a symposium at the weekend entitled Islam Promotes Peace, not Violence. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Trades unionists, MPs and councillors were among those taking part in an International Workers’ Memorial Day event outside Sheffield Town Hall to remember those who have died or sustained injuries at work. Those present observed a minute’s silence and the laying of a wreath at the Memorial Tree. The TUC theme for the 2019 memorial is “dangerous substances – get them out of the workplace”. Similar events have been held in towns and cities across the world. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
A national breakdancing competition is set to return to Sheffield, organised by students from the city’s two universities. Break the System Volume 2 takes place on 4 May at The Hubs building and reflects growing interest in the sport since its consideration for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to organiser Torrell Premier.
Data security firm Egress has opened a second office in Sheffield at the city’s digital campus with plans to create 30 new jobs by the end of 2019. The company currently employs 70 staff at its existing Sheffield office. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been knocked out of the World Snooker Championship by amateur player James Cahill. The 23 year-old from Blackpool is the first non-professional player to qualify for the Crucible and he beat the world number one by 10 frames to 8. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Cahill after the match.
A new partnership between six charity organisation and Sheffield Council is underway to support refugees granted status to stay in the UK. Sheffield Project for Refugee Integration and Growth (SPRING) is a European funded initiative to enable refugees to meet their potential and integrate into the local community. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Sudanese residents in Sheffield have pledge their solidarity with protesters in Khartoum as they call on military leaders now running Sudan to hand over to a civilian-led transitional government. On Monday the African Union urged Sudan’s military junta to transfer power to a civilian-led political authority or face suspension from the AU. Earlier this years hundreds of Sudanese from across South Yorkshire marched through Sheffield demanding the resignation of Omar Al-Bashir. Bashir was president of the country for 30 years until his sudden resignation last week. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
South Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent drugs-related safety warning after a woman died on Saturday and two men were left seriously ill. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
International TV channel Eryal TV, based in Somaliland, has launched a multi-media hub in Sheffield to support young Somalians and others to get into the media industry. The studio is hosted by the Somali Community Centre on Cemetery Road and has benefited from the support of Sheffield Hallam University. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!