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Allotment Society plans to connect with the local area
The University of Sheffield Allotment Society have revealed plans to reach out and give back to the wider community. The society has been long-standing at the...
Sheffield Greens announce Hillsborough Litter Pick
Hillsborough’s Green party have announced that a litter pick will happen this Saturday. The litter pick starts at 10:30am, meeting at Hillsborough corner near to where...
Iconic venue The Leadmill ordered to vacate within three months
The Leadmill, one of Sheffield's most cherished and historic music venues, has lost its legal appeal against an eviction notice served by the property's landlord,...
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a startup on a three month pilot study to reduce carbon footprint
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a local startup to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology. Suiso’s breakthrough pyrolysis technology...
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....
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Cancels Hot Air Balloon Event for the fourth year in a row
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign was forced to cancel their hot air balloon flight through the Sheffield sky due to weather conditions. This was the fourth year that...
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South Yorkshire Police announce new Independent Advisory Group for Black Communities
Chief Inspector Laurie Millington (left), Co-chair Adrian Bent (middle left), Co-chair Kaltum Osman Rivers (middle right) and Deputy Cheif Constable Sarah Poolman (right)
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city The most awaited free family entertainment fayre is taking place on 18 May 2025, from...
Sheffield Council to scrap green parking permits by end of July
Sheffield City Council has announced that it will stop issuing new Green Parking Permits from July 31, marking the end of the scheme after nearly 20 years in operation....
Sheffield Council approves controversial traffic changes despite local opposition
Sheffield City Council gave the go-ahead for new, disruptive traffic regulations between the City Centre, Attercliffe and Darnall, despite concerns from residents and...
Sheffield honours the female war effort on VE Day
Celebrations for VE Day were in full swing across the city yesterday, with special commemorations for the women who helped the war effort. Sheffield was a significant...
Regeneration of Sheffield Castle remains to prioritise newly-found elements
The regeneration of Sheffield Castle has led to recent discoveries of remains said to have dated back to the 11th century, which will be displayed in the park once...
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Nursery future remains uncertain after Ofsted report
Furious parents have slammed teaching watchdog Ofsted after an inspection left the future of a Middlewood nursery in doubt. Middlewood Nature Nursery in Winn Grove Middlewood was recently under threat of closing this May after the inadequate Ofsted report led to the...
SEND pupils to benefit from flexible home-school transport
A proposal for revised home-to-school transport links for young people with Special Educational Needs has been approved by Sheffield City Council. A public consultation launched in January 2025 sought to receive feedback on the proposal to introduce a Personal Travel...
City council changes approach to special needs travel support in Sheffield
New measures to improve Sheffield's provision of travel support for young people with special educational needs are being introduced by the city council. The incoming changes aim to make SEND Travel Support more flexible, inclusive, and better suited to the needs of...
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...
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 plans for the MUGA were first proposed, as a solution to the poor-quality playing field that is...
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 police. Laine Hempsey, 25, of Dryden Avenue, Southey Green, Sheffield, was driving a Vauxhall Signum in...