Sheffield is on its way to getting more powers over is transport, business and housing infrastructure as Whitehall hands over more power to local councils
Sheffield is on its way to getting more powers over is transport, business and housing infrastructure as Whitehall hands over more power to local councils
Despite not being the only big name from the Madchester music scene in the 1980s and 90s, Oldham’s own Inspiral Carpets are veterans to the alternative rock scene of the time, having links with the Happy Mondays and Stone Roses, they are truly influential British legends.
Their Leadmill gig on 6th December saw fans young and old gather together to celebrate an extraordinary act. It was a flawless gig with a killer combination of old and new tracks, giving everybody something to love.
After seeing the Happy Mondays a year ago this month, there was a distinctive contrast between the two groups despite coming from just around the corner from each other. It was very evident throughout the Mondays gig that these guys had hit it hard over the last 30 years. In contrast, no spark had been lost from the Inspirals, a perfect sound and charismatic performance that sounded as enthused and energetic as I imagine it had done the first time they were on stage.
An unbeatable blending of dance and indie that made standing still impossible. The new single Spitfire should be purchased by anybody with any taste immediately.
Fire Fighters held a picket line to mark the end of their 24 hour strike action outside the Eyre Street station. The Fire Fighters are striking to keep their retirement age at 55 and pension rights.
The Freedom Riders are fighting for the return of free travel for pensioners. Two of the protesters were arrested earlier on this year and were due in court today. The protest turned in to a celebration as it was announced last week that charges were being dropped.
A turf cutting ceremony was held to celebrate construction work beginning on an extension to the Hillsborough College which will be specialising in Journalism and the creative industries.
Senior Lecturer in Economics Jonathan Perraton explains how some of the measures in the The Autumn Statement will affect the people of Sheffield.
People demonstrated outside the Town Hall by banging pots and pans to bring attention to areas that they felt The Autumn Statement did not tackle.
Dr Aledia Guevara, came and spoke at the University of Sheffield, about how Cuba is helping the fight against Ebola by being amongst the first countries to send medical staff and supplies at the beginning of the epidemic.
Street dancers from around the world took part in the Global Street Dance Championships here in Sheffield. The competition wants to bring more dance to the City by raising enough money to provide a free dance space in Sheffield.
Muslims for Humanity brought the people of Sheffield together to plant 500 trees at Longley Park in the winter sunshine.