Invisible, ignored, isolated: bisexuality in the 21st century
How a viral song reignited the debate on bisexual visibility and inclusion, and led to the outpouring of bisexual people’s stories.
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Creative sign language brings stories to life for deaf theatre lovers
The importance of artistic creativity when using sign language brings stories to life for people suffering from hearing loss, according to an award-winning poet.
Nearly a third of people struggle to access hearing services - Sheffield Wire
One in three people who are Deaf or suffer from hearing loss say they have had difficulties accessing services or faced a long wait for an appointment.
Fad or a new normal? The rise in popularity of cosmetic procedures
The rise of social media has transformed the way women perceive themselves, by exposing them to various different definitions of beauty, but also by creating new sources of insecurity stemming from photo filters, airbrushing, and peer pressure leading many to chase the cycle of ever-changing beauty trends in the pursuit of “perfection”.
Sheffield duo on a mission to recycle tents into clothes and accessories - Sheffield Wire
A new Sheffield-based sustainability initiative is fundraising to recycle outdoor products into clothes and accessories.
Husky Blue is best pals with owls and the unlikely pair go on walks together
Blue, an 11-year old German Shepherd-Husky, has always got along with the birds he lives with. Owner Amy Jo Lawrance, 40, didn’t expect her pup to strike up such a bond with three of her six pet owls – Juneau, Xena and Frankie.
Cambridge personal trainer 'nearly died' after Covid-19 caused blood clots
A personal trainer from Cambridge 'nearly died' after Covid-19 caused blood clots in her legs, stomach, and lungs. Becky Fanthorpe, 39, first noticed something was wrong when she started experiencing hip pain.
‘It’s just an incredible physical and mental buzz’ rising tide of outdoor winter swimming for better wellbeing
A wave of outdoor winter swimmers hoping to improve their health is sweeping across South Yorkshire.
Disabled campaigner slams Sheffield streets as vulnerable people are forced into road
The lack of dropped kerbs and disabled parking in Sheffield has been branded “horrific” by a disability support group.
Are You Kidding? Choosing to Live Childfree
Dirty nappies, non-stop crying, no more freedom nor money to do what you like. A century ago, having children would have been an inevitability. Fate, if you like. However, thanks to movements such as the workers’ rights which enabled more women to enter the workforce, and the contraceptive revolution, people are now more free than ever before to choose their life’s path, and thus to choose whether to have children or not.
One Reason Why You Are Happy Today: Interview With OneReason
Have you heard of OneReason yet? It’s a heart-warming project by Sevara Rasulova, who approaches strangers on the street to ask them a question: what is just one reason why you are happy today?
In Praise of Maximalism With Sue Kreitzman - Inksight - Art and Culture
Marie Kondo, an organising consultant and TV personality, is famous for her belief that tidying up can change your life for the better. Her philosophy focuses on looking at whether the objects you own “spark joy”, and if they don’t you must get rid of them.
Persecuted for Love: Poland's War on the LGBTQ+ Community - Inksight Magazine - Topics that matter.
On Saturday, a protest in solidarity with LGBTQ+ activist took place in the city of Poznan in Poland. An activist, known as Margot, was arrested on the 7th of August in Warsaw during a protest against homophobia.