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Sheffield MP speaks out against thousands of homes approved by councillors
An MP has spoken out against the unfair distribution of houses that have been approved to be built across 14 greenbelt sites in Sheffield. The controversial plan approved more than 3,500 homes in an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, which according to...
University of Sheffield students set sights on space with record-breaking rocket
Video footage of the Karman Charlie test launch on Sunday 11 March The sky is not the limit for the University of Sheffield’s rocketry team, who hope to break altitude records, and send their rocket to space. On Sunday 11 May, Project Sunride ended their test...
Sheffield Council agrees to highest possible tax increase amid financial pressures
Sheffield Council has increased council tax to the maximum amount possible, as members blame financial difficulties and long-term effects of austerity. Councillors have approved a 4.99% increase in taxes, which would cost the average home £1.17 more per week. It is...
Fan raises money for new headstone to commemorate historic Sheffield Wednesday captain
Ambrose Langley, the first captain to lead Sheffield Wednesday to victory in the football league in 1902 and 1903, will be honoured with a new headstone at a ceremony in Burngreave Cemetery almost 90 years after his death. Clive Nicholson, great-grandnephew of...
‘Don’t suffer in silence’ – Hallam netball team speaks out on eating disorders through charity tournament
Netballers are trying to break the taboo surrounding eating disorders and have taken to the court to raise funds for a charity giving support. Sheffield Hallam's...
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Residents furious at Sheffield Local Plan outcome
Sheffield residents are feeling insulted and ignored after councillors voted in favour of a Local Plan that builds on cherished green-belt land. Following an...
Sheffield MP speaks out against thousands of homes approved by councillors
An MP has spoken out against the unfair distribution of houses that have been approved to be built across 14 greenbelt sites in Sheffield. The controversial plan approved more than 3,500 homes in an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, which according to...
University of Sheffield students set sights on space with record-breaking rocket
Video footage of the Karman Charlie test launch on Sunday 11 March The sky is not the limit for the University of Sheffield’s rocketry team, who hope to break altitude records, and send their rocket to space. On Sunday 11 May, Project Sunride ended their test...
Sheffield Council agrees to highest possible tax increase amid financial pressures
Sheffield Council has increased council tax to the maximum amount possible, as members blame financial difficulties and long-term effects of austerity. Councillors have approved a 4.99% increase in taxes, which would cost the average home £1.17 more per week. It is...
Fan raises money for new headstone to commemorate historic Sheffield Wednesday captain
Ambrose Langley, the first captain to lead Sheffield Wednesday to victory in the football league in 1902 and 1903, will be honoured with a new headstone at a ceremony in Burngreave Cemetery almost 90 years after his death. Clive Nicholson, great-grandnephew of...
Parents force retreat by the City Council over cuts to disabled children’s school transport
Council proposals to replace home to school transport for over 16’s with a ‘personal transport budget’ were withdrawn at a Committee meeting on 7 May. Personal...
Parents force retreat by the City Council over cuts to disabled children’s school transport
Council proposals to replace home to school transport for over 16’s with a ‘personal transport budget’ were withdrawn at a Committee meeting on 7 May. Personal...
70% of public housing to receive solar panels under new housing decarbonation plan
Plans to decarbonise Sheffield involves providing 70% of council homes with solar panels. Sheffield City Council has approved a 2025-26 housing decarbonation plan which...
70% of public housing to receive solar panels under new housing decarbonation plan
Plans to decarbonise Sheffield involves providing 70% of council homes with solar panels. Sheffield City Council has approved a 2025-26 housing decarbonation plan which...
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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...
Disappointment after primary school’s controversial games area gets planning permission
A multi-use games area at Ecclesall Primary School has been approved by councillors, despite concerns from the community. The decision was made nearly two years after...
Drug driver jailed following high-speed police chase through Sheffield
A driver who was high on cannabis drove down the wrong side of a carriageway towards oncoming vehicles before crashing into another car while trying to flee from...
New pond to ‘boost wildlife and conservation’ in Grenoside woods
A pond that will boost biodiversity and protect wildlife is due to be built in Wheata Wood in Grenoside. The pond, which will be about 70cm deep and have a sloping...
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Green-light for new school games area “devastates” Sheffield community over flooding fears
Ecclesall Primary School’s plans for a multi-games area were approved despite mass objections from the neighbourhood this week. The approval has faced backlash from the members of the local community,highlighting concerns regarding potential drainage issues, increased...
University of Sheffield strikes set to continue after staff cuts dispute
Strikes at the University of Sheffield are set to go ahead over the next fortnight over a dispute the threat of compulsory redundancies. Staff members who are part of UCU say they will continue to protest against the ‘drastic restructuring plans that put up to a 1,000...
Raging Flat Fire above West Street’s Tiger Works
A huge fire was seen burning from within a flat above popular Sheffield bar, Tiger Works, at approximately 2am yesterday. The blaze, affecting the top floor of the property, was quickly tackled by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue services, climbing to the roof via...
Sustainable community interest company “bursting with excitement” as they receive funding.
A collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable fashion have just received funding from the National Lottery, Awards for All. Fashion Fusion CIC, a community interest company based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire are launching a collaborative project aimed to...
New £3m Gordon Banks Sports Hub unveiled in Sheffield
Football icon Gordon Banks has been honoured in his hometown of Sheffield with the official opening of a new multi-million-pound sports hub in his name. The well-known football site on Woodburn Road in Darnall, Sheffield has undergone a major transformation thanks to...
Sheffield students take part in viral “ice bucket challenge” for mental health charity.
Students around Sheffield have been taking part in a frosty challenge to raise money and awareness for mental health. Members of the Mental Illness Needs Discussion club in The University of South Carolina have re-ignited the infamous Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014 that...