The people of Sheffield gathered in Hallam Square to remember those who have been killed and injured in the Orlando shooting. Forty nine people were killed when a gunman entered a LGBT nightclub and opened fire.
The people of Sheffield gathered in Hallam Square to remember those who have been killed and injured in the Orlando shooting. Forty nine people were killed when a gunman entered a LGBT nightclub and opened fire.
Hallam University Paramedic students have developed training to attract more people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds into the profession. Research shows that only 7 percent of the service are from Minority communities.
Anyone found producing or supplying psychoactive substances, otherwise known as legal highs, now face up to seven years in prison under new legislation introduced this week.
Women on the internet are often on the receiving end of abuse on social media a recent study has shown. A cross party campaign has started to tackle the growing issues of online abuse.
Tom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, speaking at the Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough by-election count, said: “In Sheffield the debate about the future of British steel has seized all of our attention. Jeremy took a leadership position on that. Hopefully it will mean we can secure the future of that industry. It’s early days in Jeremy’s leadership but I hope we are showing there’s a different way to do politics.”
London 2012 silver medalist Will Bayley says he will take anybody on at table tennis at National Paralympic Day. He got his first table when he was diagnosed with cancer at the age of seven. He is aiming for gold in Rio next year.
Eight Sheffield cyclists are going to ride from Lands End to John O’ Groats to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The disorder affects mainly boys and is progressive muscle wasting disease that is life limiting. There is currently no known cure. They Sheffield riders will be part of a 32 strong team that is aiming to raise £70,000 during the 1,000 mile ride.
Professor Sir Harry Kroto lead the workshop. he was one of the team that discovered the nanopartical. Buckyball is made up of carbon atoms and not only is it the same shape as a football but it is also the same structure. It has many properties including being used to strengthen material.
A new mountain bike trail has been opened at Lady Cannings Plantation. The trail is for beginners but there is also plenty there for the more experienced riders. The trail has been funded by a crowdfunding scheme.
Ponds Forge is going through a major refurb. The new gym will open in the autumn but meanwhile a temporary facility with over 90 machines is still available at the venue.