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Tech North is launched

Nick Clegg, MP for Hallam, launched Tech North in Sheffield this week.  Over 200,000 people are working in the creative and technical industries in the North.  The scheme aims to see this number doubled.

Happy Diwali

Thursday saw hundreds of people gathering in Sheffield to celebrate Diwali,  the Festival of Lights. Candles are lit and there is singing, dancing and fireworks to mark the occasion.

Radiographers ask for fair pay

Radiographers went on strike for the first time in over 30 years.  The half day strike is the latest in a number of stoppages by NHS workers to get a one percent pay rise this year.  NHS workers have only had one increase in the last 5 years.

Sheffield Design Awards

The winners of the Sheffield Design Awards were announced at the start of Urban design week.The awards are given to local building projects which demonstrate the best design.  Ten buildings including, residential properties were short listed.  The people’s choice was won by Sum Studios in Heeley while best building went to Sellers Wheel in the centre of town.

Stop the traffic

A local fair trade social enterprise is making jewellery and raising money for a total of six charities that are working to support women who are being trafficked.

 

Outdoor activities help economic growth

The European Outdoor Summit is going to be held in Sheffield next year. This announcement comes as the same time as  research carried out by Sheffield Hallam University,  shows that outdoor activities such as climbing, walking and biking are all contributing to the economic growth of the City.  The research estimates that outdoor activities bring £53 million pounds to Sheffield.