Coronavirus

At the time of writing, the UK could have more than 50,000 excess deaths as a result of coronavirus. We have the highest death toll in Europe and the second highest in the world.

A bereavement service has been launched to support anyone in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw who has lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic.

We are currently hunkered down in our homes in order to avoid dying or killing someone else by passing on coronavirus. But is anyone talking about who will die - and how?

Life isn't about greed, violence, supremacy or hate. It's about food, shelter and caring for others.

In Now Then #144 we heard that Sheffield's independent outlets were under pressure. There was real appreciation for local punters…

Any local charity, non-profit organisation or sporting club who have links with the Sheffield Wednesday community can now apply for an emergency grant from a supporter group.

"We will do our best to continue to update this list as provision shifts and develops," says Managing Director Josie Soutar.

A new online course will help local people cope with the emotional and psychological effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

Revealed by retweet or algorithmic fate, these tragedies levitate for a moment in pixels, burn out their short intense lives, before sailing calmly on.

"Accurate and timely reporting of deaths is essential to [...] saving as many lives as possible," says Haigh.

"Small businesses are really struggling now and timing is critical," says local Green councillor.

"It's a sign of the strength of Sheffield that people are keen to offer support through these difficult circumstances and help out in their community," says VAS Chief Exec Maddy Desforges.

Fun is the only way to stay sane if there is nothing else to be done. Lives depend on it.

In Sheffield, local favourites Tamper Coffee and The Depot Bakery have pledged to open their kitchen for eight weeks.

Closing our doors at the Cathedral Archer Project has so far not been an option.

A new funding stream for local not-for-profits which are providing vital support to autistic people and their families during the coronavirus outbreak has been announced by Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS).

New Beginnings supports asylum seekers and refugees to integrate into life in Sheffield.

During the upcoming Bank Holidays, anyone who is self-isolating and finds themselves with no food in the house, and with no means to obtain…

Common issues faced by independent publishers include plummeting ad sales, both online and in print, and the suspension of print distribution services during the lockdown.

The fund​ aims to support community organisations ​that are working to ease the immediate difficulties communities are facing and ​to support their recovery in ​the coming weeks and months.