Local News
Issue 1176
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29th July 2021
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40 new jobs created
The Range to open new store at Fox Valley The UK’s great value home, leisure and gardens retailer, The Range, is delighted to announce that it will be opening a new store at Fox Valley in north Sheffield later this year in the former Next unit. The new branch will create 40 new full and part-time jobs for the local area, which is positive news during such testing times for the retail sector. It is great to see a national retailer progress with their growth and expansion plans, even in the tough economic climate. The Fox Valley branch is expected to bring additional footfall to the popular shopping park. The new store will provide an offering of the most popular products found in The Range stores around the country. It includes luxurious bedding, statement
lighting and beautiful ornaments to finish the look. Combined with Furniture, DIY and everyday essentials from cleaning supplies to health & beauty necessities, this store is expected to have something to suit everyone’s tastes and needs. Centre Manager of Fox Valley, Claire Reynolds, commented on the Range’s upcoming opening: “We are thrilled to announce that The Range will be joining Fox Valley later this year, the popular national retailer will be a fantastic addition to the area and bring something completely new to Fox Valley!” To find out more about Fox Valley please visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk
People urged to have covid vaccine as cases rise in Sheffield A chief doctor in Sheffield is urging people to have their vaccination as covid restrictions are lifted. Most covid restrictions were lifted in England on Monday 19 July meaning there aren’t limits on how many people can meet or attend events and nightclubs reopened. However, this doesn’t mean covid has gone away. Cases of covid are rising in Sheffield with the latest figures showing 580 cases per 100,000 people. Cases are now as high as they were in January 2021. It’s now more important than ever that people have their covid vaccination. Dr Zak McMurray, Medical Director at NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Thank you to the people of Sheffield for getting their covid vaccine. 60% of us are double vaccinated, which is fantastic but we need to keep going. The best way to end the pandemic is for as many people as possible to get both doses of the vaccine. “As we start socialising more and spending more time around others, please get your vaccination to help to prevent serious illness, hospital admissions and deaths from covid19. The vaccines are saving lives.” It’s not too late to have your vaccination, if you turned down the offer initially but now want your vaccination you can still book an appointment or turn up at one of the city’s walk in clinics.
Quadri Adeboye from Sheffield had his second vaccination at the pop up clinic at Sheffield United Football Club earlier this month. He works in a role where he comes in to contact with a lot of people and wanted to protect himself and others. He also had the vaccine to enable him to travel more freely. He said: “The way the government have put things in place for travelling, that you don’t have to isolate when you’ve had two jabs, works for me. Having to isolate for 10 days would affect my income. My family live abroad so it means I will be able to see them quicker.” For some people, covid-19 can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is called long covid. Around 10,000 people in Sheffield have long covid, including plenty of young people. Dr McMurray continued: “Long covid can cause over 200 symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, and impotence. The best way to avoid long covid is to not get covid. The best way to not get covid is to get vaccinated. get vaccinated today. “I would also advise that people continue to keep their distance from others when out and about, keep wearing your face coverings when in crowded places and isolate and book a test if you get symptoms.” You can book your vaccine by contacting 119, online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus-vaccine or by visiting one of the daily walk in clinics in Sheffield:
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