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Radio marathon raises money for mental health charity
Sheffield University’s Forge Radio broadcast for 24 hours to raise funds for Mind.
Sheffield students reassured and offered advice after meningitis outbreak
The University of Sheffield has reassured students over growing concerns after two people died in an outbreak of meningitis in the south-east of England. There have...
Krazy Races roll into Sheffield in a Roundabout way
Dozens of teams will race homemade soapbox carts through the centre of Sheffield this summer as part of the city’s first-ever derby, raising money for youth...
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Pub-led Easter egg appeal aims to bring smiles to Sheffield Children’s Hospital
A well-loved Sheffield pub has called on the community to help it collect easter eggs for youngsters in the city's nearby children's hospital. The Fox and Duck on...
Sheffield turns sunny after shocking 48 days of rain
Sheffield’s students embraced the sunny weather in Weston Park after being faced with consecutive days of rain. Weston Park, a historic area located west of...
Sheffield to hold memorial event for national Covid-19 Day of Reflection
Sheffield is to mark the third annual national Covid-19 Day of Reflection this weekend with an event when people can add messages to the city's memorial tree. There...
Search is on for partner to bring city-wide cost-cutting heat network for Sheffield homes
Cheaper and greener energy could be coming Sheffield with one of the UK's biggest heat networks - if the city council finds a developer to work with. The council is...
Empty Chairs battles social isolation with new venture in Sheffield
A community initiative dedicated to building spaces where people can connect without pressure, judgment or expectation has been launched in Sheffield. In late 2025,...
Weston Park Cancer Charity closes in on £1.85m goal following Steel City Derby support
Weston Park Cancer Charity is closing in on its £1.85 million fundraising goal following the Steel City Derby's ‘Bring a Pound’ initiative. The campaign saw the charity...
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Have your say on plans for new swimming pool and sports centre at University of Sheffield
An exhibition displaying plans for a new sports centre at the University of Sheffield will be held this week giving people the chance to ask questions and provide feedback. The exhibitions for the centre which would be built on Northumberland Road will take place on...
Free music festival CareFest to recognise carers in Sheffield
Sheffield’s biggest free family-friendly music festival CareFest is back for 2025 to honour South Yorkshire’s carers and frontline workers . The annual music festival, taking place on bank holiday Monday (25 August) from 2pm to 8pm, celebrates the life-changing work...
Sheffield A&E installs sensory equipment to become more neurodiversity friendly
The Accident and Emergency department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has installed sensory panels in order to foster a calming environment for neurodiverse patients. The panels are just part of consistent improvements being made to the hospital to cater to patients...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to Travel, Skills for Life programme will bring in Personal Travel Budgets - PTBs - that aim to empower...
‘He’s perfect now’: Dad’s mission to thank heart surgery fund after son’s treatment
A dad is spearheading a major fundraising drive after his son underwent open heart surgery at just five months old. Sam Small, 29, who works at Howden's in Barnsley, is aiming to raise thousands for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), the charity that supported...
Backlash from Sheffield residents as council reviews funding for cycling provisions in Attercliffe
Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents. Plans had originally been put in place for improved infrastructure to support safer cycling and encourage active...