Now Then - A Magazine for Sheffield

The Doncastrian writer, podcaster and musician expores his connection to the River Don in our new generative interview series looking at nature's right to thrive in South Yorkshire.

Candidates have described the change to the voting system as “antidemocratic” and “hugely disappointing”.

The civil war in North Africa is being felt by many people here. By bringing the community together, the Sudanese Community Association in Sheffield is trying to stop the war coming to our city too.

Ben PMA "Every sign painter has their own flavour"

Sian Ellis "I'm taking a lighter look at the darker side of life"

A brightly coloured painting on the side of a building featuring a child and oranges.

Peachzz "Painting is a way I can invite nature back into urban spaces"

Amaia Moran From neighbourhood activism to anthropologically-inspired design

Lauren Hall “I animate frame by frame, which has a tactile and slightly wobbly feel to it”

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Ahead of an appearance at Festival of Debate, one researcher says that new technology could fundamentally alter the role of the journalist.

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Carbon emissions are still increasing as global policies fail to address climate change. Could systems thinking be the way forward?

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The Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival takes place this May with a mission to break through taboos, awkwardness and anxiety about death and dying. Here's why it's important.

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Filmed in Sheffield, the crime thriller by filmmaker, dancer and martial artist Nathan Geering has been picking up awards. Nathan told us more about kung fu, ‘fire breaking’ and being invited to train with Jackie Chan’s stunt team.

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Food Works is helping to lead the way for a healthier, more equitable food future in Sheffield. Dan and Gavin told us more about their community activities, including their new 'pay what you can' shop.

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Our guest writer examines her childhood filled with many languages and a plurality that resisted colonial imaginations and borders.

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Honest Conversations The food we eat in Sheffield will be totally different in ten years' time

Right to Thrive David Bramwell: "It feels right to treat the river as a living thing"

The Tories have changed the rules for next week’s South Yorkshire mayoral election to make it more likely they’ll win

"What we really need is support": The impact of the Sudanese conflict on the Sheffield community

Ben PMA "Every sign painter has their own flavour"

Sian Ellis "I'm taking a lighter look at the darker side of life"

Peachzz "Painting is a way I can invite nature back into urban spaces"

Amaia Moran From neighbourhood activism to anthropologically-inspired design

Lauren Hall “I animate frame by frame, which has a tactile and slightly wobbly feel to it”

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Nabila Cruz de Carvalho Artificial Intelligence: What are the threats and opportunities for the media?

Mind the (emissions) gap

Death is a part of life – so let's talk about it

Flaming Assassin is catching fire on the festival circuit

"There is more than enough food to go around": Food Works on their new surplus pop-up shop

Give Over Language as a site of resistance to physical and mental borders

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