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In May, Sheffield’s new Lord Mayor, Magid Magid, reportedly visited anti-fracking campaigners at the Preston site, which was blockaded last…

Who's in Charge Here?

Do you like taking orders? Are you happy going to work? Global capitalism dominates our stormy economic world like a fleet of battleships,…

Peace in the Park

In spring 2018, people have again started talking about World War Three. Trump, May and Macron started bombing in Syria, without a…

Now Ten!

Remember 2008? The biggest economic crash of our time hit us the same year as this magazine. Yes, it's Now Then's tenth birthday. In the…

Hosted by Alt-Sheff

Riding my bike recently, I was thinking how much healthier, happier and safer cycling would be without any cars. Montgomery Road is a…

City Planning Grinds On

Development in Sheffield is slow. It was recently announced that a building on Church Street may become a bar after standing empty for 15…

Renters Rising

The stereotypical landlord is lazy, greedy, bullying and dishonest. Perhaps your landlord – or any landlord – is good. Excellent landlords…

Vital Signs

Season’s greetings. Hope you have a good Christmas. Sadly many people won’t this year. A recent report from UK Community Foundations, Vital…

News from Tinsley

I don’t know whether you’ve ever walked or cycled under Tinsley Viaduct, north of the city, where the motorway passes Meadowhall. I have…

The News: No One Died

Halloween will be a protest night in Sheffield this year, with a zombie march to the law courts. They’re railing against the undead ghost…