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Northampton Chronicle and Echo •

Life coach plans to begin a men's mental health support group in Northampton

Jon Hunter, who has worked in mental health for more than 25 years and offers 1:1 coaching as a life coach, first set up a support group at his own place of work, St Andrew’s Healthcare. He now has plans to set up a similar group for the wider community of men in the town.He hopes to run the group every other week starting around March or April in Workbridge, in Bedford Road, and work around the flexibility of future members. He wants it to be known it will be structured as a discussion and supp...
Northampton Chronicle and Echo •

Applications open for Northampton Strictly Come Dancing charity showcase for adults with learning disabilities

They are looking for 12 contestants to take part in six weeks of free dance training. Contestants will then perform in two showcase events. The contest is open to people aged 16 and above with a learning disability, and participants are welcome from any provision across Northampton.The dance school has been working with the SEN group since May 2024 to deliver monthly dance workshops. Participants have been learning a range of ballroom and Latin dances, like the Jive and Cha Cha, alongside their...
Forge Press •

Student activist group blockade careers fair - Forge Press

Student campaign group People and Planet staged a protest against the University of Sheffield’s careers on the 14th October, gathering at the Octagon Centre from 11:30 a.m.
The protest drew around 50 people and marked the third coordinated action in the UK’s #FossilFreeCareers month of activism.
Alongside the Pro-Palestine Society, members  blockaded the fair entrance for over an hour. They voiced opposition to certain companies present, which they claim are involved in fossil fuels, arms, and m...
Liberty Belle •

A guide to staying warm (but still cute) at outdoor events this Christmas season

With Bonfire Night just behind us, and the temperatures dipping, finding the balance between warmth and style can be tricky. Chances are you might have been a bit chilly whilst out watching the fireworks, so here’s a guide to staying cosy outside and ready for all the upcoming Christmas markets you’ll be heading to. Start strong with a statement coat; when it’s cold, your coat does most of the talking, so make it count. Faux-fur coats are a big hit this year, giving off that plush, oversized vib...
Forge Press •

Sheffield meeting bridges gap between students and local community - Forge Press

On Thursday evening, the Foundry hosted ‘Your City, Your Voice Matters’, a meeting bringing together the SU Council, Sheffield City Council, and various community organizations to address young people’s concerns.
The event was opened by Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Local Area Committee, and featured groups such as Community Youth Services, Sheffield Mind, South Yorkshire Police, and 1625 Outreach. SU President Daisy Watson told Forge: “I was really keen to get City Council here, especially on th...
Forge Press •

The Strictly Scandal & Where we Go from Here - Forge Press

Since airing in 2000, the programme Strictly Come Dancing has surpassed expectations and become one of the most beloved shows on the BBC. Celebrities are paired with professional dancers from across the world to dance their way to the final and hopefully take home the winning glitter ball. However, months of allegations concerning two of their male dancers’ behaviour have made headlines, revealing negative celebrity experiences. 
Two professionals, Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice, have bo...
Forge Press •

Pop Tarts turns 30! - Forge Press

First launched in 1994, the Saturday student club night, known for its nostalgic hits and themed events, celebrates its 30th birthday this year.
Held in The Foundry at the Students’ Union, Pop Tarts is the longest-running club event in Sheffield. On October 5th, it hosted a birthday party-themed night.
Lucy Hall, the events coordinator, told Forge Press, “it’s going to be a year of birthday celebrations, and we have some exciting plans for next year.”
On the night, they offered birthday cake and...
ShefLive •

South Yorkshire Supertrams back under public control after 30 years cause tensions over use of South Yorkshire funds. | ShefLive

MP Nick Fletcher claims Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotheram are losing out on millions to fund Sheffield’s trams being taken back under public control.


South Yorkshire’s Supertram has come back under public control for around a month after 27 years of being run privately by transport company Stagecoach.


Sheffield Labour MP Oliver Coppard said this was “the first step in our journey back to a public transport system that puts people first, connecting our communities”.


However, the changes h...
ShefLive •

Killamarsh residents benefit from new Sheffield bus link | ShefLive

A direct bus link from Killamarsh to Sheffield will start from the 13 May, but Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire areas will remain without.


From the next month Killamarsh residents will now be able to access Sheffield through the new 120 bus link that will now run through the village following a decision by Derbyshire County Council.


MP Lee Rowley has given an update regarding his ongoing campaign to restore and improve bus links in areas Killamarsh, Renishaw and other parts of his co...
The Tab •

University of Sheffield students rank second in weed consumption among Russell Group universities

University of Sheffield students smoke the second-highest amount of weed in a ranking of Russell Group universities, a survey by The Tab has revealed.
The investigation, which questioned almost 7,000 students across the UK, found that 43 per cent of university students regularly use weed, making it the most popular recreational drug among students.
The survey assigned a “weed score” to each Russell Group university, factoring in the number of students who smoke weed, how often they do so, and th...
Liberty Belle •

Sweet and simple or sad and sore snow days?

The first snowfall of the season blanketed Sheffield recently, painting a picturesque winter scene. For many, snow has a way of rekindling childhood nostalgia. Waking up to a white garden, pulling on boots and gloves, and getting into snowball fights were once the highlights of winter. But as adults, does snow still hold the same magic, or has it become just another inconvenience in our busy schedules?For children, snow is part of the Christmas spirit. It is a gift from the sky that invites endl...
Forge Press •

Local Theatre Review: STOS' Crazy For You - Forge Press

This week in Sheffield, a piece of old Hollywood American showbiz appeared on the Lyceum Theatre stage. The loved  Gershwin musical, based on the book by Ken Ludwig, had a recent West End revival this year and has now made its way up north with the STOS Theatre Company. Overall, it was a lighthearted, feel-good show with bursts of real glitz and glamour pulling the performance together.
Act 1 introduces Bobby Child, played by Sam Widdowson, a New York banker with dreams of stardom. Sent to shut...
Liberty Belle •

A winters guide to glowing skin

It’s getting cold once again, meaning the sun-kissed skin we loved so dearly is slowly fading away. Maintaining that extra flush we got is now up to us. This can pose a challenge, but there are tips and tricks that can help radiate our skin through these winter months. We’ve heard it all before: but you are what you eat. Your diet is crucial for supporting general well-being, and skin health is no different. Feeding your skin from the inside is the first step in helping it. Eating foods high in...
Forge Press •

Burglaries create concerns over student safety - Forge Press

Following a series of burglaries in the student-heavy area of Crookes, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have issued warnings and advice, urging residents to keep their properties safe.
In a letter sent to some residents, the police stated, “Please make sure your property is always secure, even if you are just in the garden.”
The neighbourhood is often referred to as one of the safest places to live in Sheffield, thanks to its proximity to multiple university sites, which attract students to Crookes....
Forge Press •

Why you shouldn't worry if your Freshers' Week didn't live up to the hype - Forge Press

Everyone who participates in the welcome period for University of Sheffield students— the infamous ‘Freshers Week’— has wildly different experiences. 
My attempt to navigate those seven days proved no exception to that rule.
I presumed stress and anxiety would dissolve after A-Levels and before university. I was wrong.
The approach of Freshers’ Week brought with it an avalanche of advice on social media. Everyone, everywhere, seemed eager to dish out survival tips—what I must do, avoid, and prac...
Forge Press •

Review: Short n’ Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter - Forge Press

This year’s pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, has had us on the edge of our seats all summer in anticipation for her sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet. The record consists of 12 great songs; in each one, Sabrina really allows us to feel each emotion attached to the unresolved situation she so rawly sings about. Between them, the project is flirtatious, dreamy, funny and sexy while still being so beautifully vulnerable and honest. Short n’ Sweet has taken the internet by storm, and for many good r...
Forge Press •

VARSITY 2024: Defeat for Uni of as Hallam takes assertive win in men's swimming - Forge Press

The University of Sheffield showed great ability and resilience at Sheffield swim varsity yesterday morning, although unfortunately, did not come out as winners this year.
Atmosphere wise, Uni of did take the lead, with friends, family and of course many of the swim club showing their support the whole morning. 
To start off the Varsity was the 4x50m medley relay, in which Hallam took first and second over University of Sheffield, with first place holding a time of 1:42.50. 
Uni of took third pl...