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Beer and Cider Festival 2026 offers pre-exam relief for Sheffield students
Sheffield University Student Union welcomed the annual return of the Beer and Cider Festival for 2026 last weekend. The event took place from Friday 1 May - Sunday 3 May at Bar One, with a wide selection of otherwise rare cask ales, lagers and fruity ciders on offer....
Sheffield brewery celebrate 30th anniversary with opening of very first taproom
A Sheffield-based brewery is set to open its first taproom as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Abbeydale Brewery took over the former Turner’s Bottle Shop in Nether Edge after its closure in January 2026, and announced the opening of its first...
£9.35m e-bike scheme set to launch in 2027 in Sheffield – What does this mean for local cycling communities?
Public e-bikes are returning to Sheffield to battle the city's hills after an eight-year break since their last appearance due to crime rates. Sheffield council has announced that a new scheme will be launched in the city allowing people to hire bikes from hundreds...
University of Sheffield students speak up: Mixed reactions to what strike action means for their studies
Sheffield students say they support striking university staff but fear the impact it may have on their studies. Academic and professional services staff at the University of Sheffield are going on strike from 7-14 May and are taking part in action short of a strike,...
Sheffield United players nominated for end of season awards
Three Sheffield United players are up for nominations in the Barclay's Women Championship end of season awards. Izzy Goodwin, Jodie Hutton and Fran Stenson have all...
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Kelham Island Museum lands major £228,381 grant from National Lottery
Sheffield is looking to protect its world-famous toolmaking industry for generations to come after landing a major funding boost, for its new project Pride, Passion and...
Beer and Cider Festival 2026 offers pre-exam relief for Sheffield students
Sheffield University Student Union welcomed the annual return of the Beer and Cider Festival for 2026 last weekend. The event took place from Friday 1 May - Sunday 3 May at Bar One, with a wide selection of otherwise rare cask ales, lagers and fruity ciders on offer....
Sheffield brewery celebrate 30th anniversary with opening of very first taproom
A Sheffield-based brewery is set to open its first taproom as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Abbeydale Brewery took over the former Turner’s Bottle Shop in Nether Edge after its closure in January 2026, and announced the opening of its first...
£9.35m e-bike scheme set to launch in 2027 in Sheffield – What does this mean for local cycling communities?
Public e-bikes are returning to Sheffield to battle the city's hills after an eight-year break since their last appearance due to crime rates. Sheffield council has announced that a new scheme will be launched in the city allowing people to hire bikes from hundreds...
University of Sheffield students speak up: Mixed reactions to what strike action means for their studies
Sheffield students say they support striking university staff but fear the impact it may have on their studies. Academic and professional services staff at the University of Sheffield are going on strike from 7-14 May and are taking part in action short of a strike,...
North vs South Rugby Charity Match; the debate to be settled
University of Sheffield rugby teams are joining forces to raise money for charity in a North vs South showdown. Students are being divided into teams depending on...
North vs South Rugby Charity Match; the debate to be settled
University of Sheffield rugby teams are joining forces to raise money for charity in a North vs South showdown. Students are being divided into teams depending on...
South Yorkshire Police announces new BSL sign language service
A new sign language app is aiming to help South Yorkshire Police break down accessibility barriers by enabling people contact emergency services more easily. The app,...
South Yorkshire Police announces new BSL sign language service
A new sign language app is aiming to help South Yorkshire Police break down accessibility barriers by enabling people contact emergency services more easily. The app,...
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Concerns over Sheffield food festival damaging Rose Garden Cafe business over bank holiday weekend
Charity Friends of Graves Park has raised concerns over a planned Sheffield food festival damaging business for a much-loved cafe during one of its busiest weekends of...
‘I had four Christmases on my own’ Covid-19 Remembrance Day takes place in the city centre
Sheffield’s Covid-19 Remembrance Day saw bereaved families come together to remember their loved ones and reflect on a ‘time of silence’. Throughout Sunday afternoon...
Violence at Fir Vale Academy Addressed by Councillor
A Burngreave Councillor has spoken out following the violence at Fir Vale academy last month, which saw a member of staff carried out on a stretcher. On Thursday...
Chocolate theft across the city linked to organised crime
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Watch: Student musicians shine at ‘Battle of the Bands’ event
A ‘Battle of the Bands’ event showcased the talents of the Sheffield University Big Band and Music Players’ Society last Monday. The show was held in the Students' Union's Foundry and consisted of three acts: FriNJE, the Blues Band, and the University Big Band. ...
400 page documents and 100 page agendas make tough reading for Sheffield public
Complicated, lengthy documents and 100-page-long agendas are making it hard for people in Sheffield to access vital information - it has been claimed. Members of Sheffield City Council's Governance Committee said during a meeting on April 30 that documents of up to...
Sheffield experiences driest spring for 90 years – increasing threat of hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water water has launched its drought plans, with the threat of a future hosepipe ban after Sheffield experienced its driest spring in 90 years. The recent heatwave and high temperatures have caused a spike in water-usage with as much as 100 million litres of...
Sustainable fashion favourite closes Meadowhall pop-up after successful year
Independent vintage second-hand clothing brand, Glass Onion, has closed the doors of its Meadowhall pop-up store after a successful year-long run. The brand opened its Meadowhall outlet in 2023 with the aim of reaching new audiences and providing affordable and...
New proposals for low carbon ‘district heating’ in Sheffield
A new programme to provide low carbon 'heat districts' for Sheffield have been proposed as part of its push for net zero, aiming to benefit the city by cutting levels of fossil fuel energy. The Advanced Zoning Programme has been suggested as a part of the government's...
Improvements to home-to-school transport aims to empower students by increasing their independence
Proposals for changes to Post-16 Home-to-School Travel Support sets to enhance independent travel training for students with SEND, a service that provides support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities On 7 April, Sheffield City Council's...