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‘Youth Say No to War’: Sheffield students call for more youth activism
Young people gathered on Wednesday to protest political unrest and violence across the Middle East, one of many recent demonstrations outside Sheffield’s Students Union...
Sheffield students and staff unite in cuts protest
Students and teachers gathered for a major demonstration to protest budget cuts and job losses affecting both of Sheffield's universities. The protest took place at the...
‘Desperate’ need for school repairs after roof collapse
Sheffield City Council has allocated more than £700,000 for Carterknowle Junior School.
Local shop owner calls for systematic change over shoplifting incidents
A Sheffield shop owner said he felt sympathy for those who have to resort to stealing, as he thanked customers for their support after several high profile shoplifting...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
Radio marathon raises money for mental health charity
Sheffield University’s Forge Radio broadcast for 24 hours to raise funds for Mind.
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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...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering women through biking
Sheffield’s community of Hillsborough honoured International Women's Day through a female-led BMX jam inspired by a ambitious teenager. The Give to Gain Jam, at...
Traitor hunter Harriet Tyce visits Sheffield with latest novel Witch Trial
Traitors star and million-copy-selling author Harriet Tyce completed a book signing in Meadowhall for her fifth novel, Witch Trial. Ms Tyce, 53, opens her novel with a...
Wildlife at risk: fears of environmental ‘destruction’ as Woodhouse housing proposal is approved
New homes and a four-storey apartment block have been approved for land in Woodhouse, despite environmental objections from residents. The proposal includes 31 houses...
‘Heavy-indie-metal’ band performs first support show
A Sheffield indie and metal band performed a last-minute gig at Corporation on Saturday night - and is urging music lovers to support the city's venues. FourFlightsUp...
Sheffield celebrates Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colours
Students enjoyed a colourful celebration of good over evil as part of the Hindu Holi festival in Weston Park last Wednesday. The University of Sheffield's Hindu Society...
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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 homelessness charity Roundabout. Event organisers, Krazy Races, have partnered with the charity to bring the...
Sheffield steel giant celebrates 250-year anniversary with £1.3 billion investment
A Sheffield company is commemorating its 250 years of steel production with an investment programme to set itself up 'for generations to come'. With its history going back to 1776, Forgemasters has responsible for much of Sheffield's reputation as the 'City of Steel'....
Community pantry’s shutters receive glow up
A Frecheville community project has received a glow up thanks to a new paint job designed by primary school children from the area. Last weekend the S12 Community Pantry's outside shutters were repainted with colourful new designs, instead of the council repainting...
Former John Lewis building renovation approved
Planning permission has been granted for company Urban Splash to renovate the former John Lewis building, a grade II listed site. The building in Barkers Pool opened in 1963 under the Cole Brothers, later becoming the John Lewis Building in 2002 and closing in 2021....
‘School Wars’ social media trend prompts South Yorkshire Police to increase patrols
Schools in South Yorkshire have sent letters home encouraging parents to discuss the dangers of an emerging 'red vs blue school wars' trend. Originating in London, the trend splits schools into 'red' and 'blue', with a points system set in place promoting violence...
Sheffield Hospital Charity raises awareness for women’s inequalities in healthcare
Sheffield Hospitals Charity has handed out handmade yellow mimosa flowers to raise awareness of inequalities women face in healthcare on the 8th March. For International Women's Day this year, Sheffield Hospitals Charity aimed to highlight the problems that women face...