Children’s food charity Magic Breakfast is taking action against holiday hunger by providing thousands of healthy breakfasts to Sheffield school children. The charity, which works across the UK, provides support for children at risk of hunger across 20 schools in Sheffield. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Alysa Remttula, head of policy and campaign for Magic Breakfast.
Clare Lodder, head of Citizens Advice Sheffield, has warned low income families may struggle this winter to pay their energy bills. Energy prices are set to rise in October for millions of UK households following the raising of the price cap by regulator Ofgem to cover suppliers’ increased costs. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
The University of Sheffield has been awarded the What Uni student choice award for best students union for the fourth consecutive year. Over 41,000 student reviews from across the UK are taken into account for the award with the the union praised for its cinema, shops, study areas, a wide range of food outlets and excellent student activities. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Taylor Ogle, international community officer at the University of Sheffield Students Union.
Vigils have been held at the weekend to mark Hiroshima Day, the 76th anniversary of the dropping of an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Over 150,000 people died, with and many more suffering generational defects that continue to this day. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Doncaster-based Sleep Charity has been presented with the Queens Award, one of the highest voluntary sector accolades. The charity has been recognised for its specialist services to address sleeping issues for parents and professionals. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to the deputy chief executive of Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis.
Taxi hailing apps and food delivery companies are to offer discounted rides and meals for customers who get a COVID-19 jab. Avimule Sibanda, a Sheffield Hallam University student said it was welcome news and would boost vaccine uptake among students and young people. Uber, Bolt, Deliveroo and Pizza Pilgrims are among companies who will be giving out incentives. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is urging road users to be cautious and “do the right thing” when it comes to speed. The campaign group has joined forces with South Yorkshire Police to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding. Nationally, excess speed is a contributory factor in one in three fatal road collisions. “The Slow Down Save Lives” campaign aims to remind people of the risks and consequences of speeding and encourage them to stick to the limit and travel to the conditions of the road. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Environmental activists and trade unionists gathered outside Sheffield Town hall with a call to bring buses back into public ownership. The demonstration was organised by the Sheffield Climate Campaign Umbrella Group COP26 Coalition. Fran Posthlethwaite from Better Buses for South Yorkshire campaign group said the buses are “in crisis and fare prices have gone through the roof”. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Following the nationalisation of Sheffield Forgemasters, Unite are calling on government to consider nationalising other steel firms. Sheffield Forgemasters was bought out this week by the Ministry of Defence to secure production of defence critical components. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to Steve Turner, assistant general secretary of Unite the Union.
Sharks captain Mike Tuck has agreed to sign a one year extension to play a thirteenth season with the Sheffield basketball team. The thirty eight year old from Toronto Canada joined the club in 2009 and has won four major trophies. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!