Peter Hook brings Q&A event to Sheffield to boost local charity Support Dogs

Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook is set to visit Sheffield City Hall for an unmissable evening of stories, memories, and music history – all in aid of local charity Support Dogs. In Conversation with Peter Hook takes place in the Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 7, with tickets now on sale. Hosted by his longtime friend and fellow Manchester music icon Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets), the night promises […]

29/07/2025

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Hot summer sparks blue-green algae warning from vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take precautions when walking dogs near freshwater bodies this summer, as the warm weather brings with it an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth. The warning comes after several recent reports of algal bloom sightings in lakes, ponds of rivers around the UK, including the Lake District, Greater Manchester and parts of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. Confirmed sightings are […]

18/07/2025

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2024 officially one of the worst years on record for UK butterflies

More than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term decline for the first time on record. Small Tortoiseshell had its worst year ever and is in long-term decline. Common butterflies that live in gardens, parks and the wider countryside had their second-worst year since 1976. 51 of the UK's 59 species declined in 2024 compared to 2023. Newly released data has shown that 2024 was one of the […]

02/04/2025

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Celebrating 20 Years of Care: ‘What Does Care Mean to You?’

Photography Competition for Yorkshire Residents to Win £1,000 Luxury Getaway. To mark 20 years of championing care in communities across the UK, leading homecare provider Caremark is inviting Yorkshire residents to enter its unique photography competition titled ‘What is care?’ for a chance to win a £1,000 luxury getaway. Whether it’s a simple gesture like someone holding another’s hand, […]

22/03/2025

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80’s Music Festival is raising awareness and funds for The Children’s Hospital Charity

An all new 80’s Music Festival is taking place at Cotswold Airport on 7th June 2025 to raise awareness and funds for The Children’s Hospital Charity. Who says that the glamourous era of travel is over? It’s about to revisit the Cotswolds with the announcement of ‘Fly Back To The 80’s’ a music festival celebrating the decade’s music and decadence taking place at Cotswold Airport on 7th June 2025. The […]

19/03/2025

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Sheffield children’s hospital has been lit up with a moon and stars display to mark the month of Ramadan

Sheffield Children's Hospital has marked the Muslim holy month for the first time in this manner.Each star adorning the hospital's façade has been funded through donations from local families, charities, and businesses.John Armstrong, the chief executive of the Children's Hospital Charity, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It is wonderful that we can engage and collaborate with the entire community across our region."Haroon Rashid, whose son Ayaan received treatment at the hospital […]

08/03/2025

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Remarkable Jody from Sheffield is an inspiration winning national WellChild Award

Sheffield girl, 16-year-old Jody Brocklebank has been named as a winner in the prestigious national 2024 WellChild Awards. https://www.rotherradio.co.uk/video/jody.mp4In association with GSK, having been nominated by her mother Amy, and headed to London to collect her award on September 30th. The Awards were run by WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children, and celebrate the resilience of children with complex medical needs and the dedication of those who go the […]

03/10/2024

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South Yorkshire To Host 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men Stage

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men will return to South Yorkshire for the first time in almost 20 years this September, as Sheffield and Barnsley gear up to hold the third stage of Britain’s national Tour. Stage three of the race, on Thursday 5 September, will head from Sheffield to Barnsley, taking in Rotherham and Doncaster during the route. The race last came to South Yorkshire in 2007 when […]

23/07/2024

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QLIST launches as the world’s most comprehensive LGBTQ+ venue directory

In a significant leap forward for the LGBTQ+ community, QLIST is set to revolutionize how queer individuals connect with spaces worldwide. Launched in June 2024, QLIST boasts an unparalleled listing of over 5000 venues across 255 cities/43 countries, establishing itself immediately as the largest, most accurate, most up-to-date LGBTQ+ directory in the world. Created by the minds behind the popular Wapo & Wapa dating apps, QLIST addresses and solves the […]

23/06/2024

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