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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...
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...
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...
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...
Sheffield Council’s green belt plans cause quarrel
A determined community have rallied together to fight plans to build over 3,500 new homes on six green belt sites in the north of the city. Sheffield City Council has...
Built for Change project to help Sheffield students tackle climate change
A £500,000 investment to help schools, nurseries, and colleges tackle climate change has been announced by Sheffield City Council. The Built for Change project will...
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New transport plan approved for Sheffield’s trams, buses, trains and cycling
A new plan that includes major developments in public transport infrastructure and looks at how to improve road safety across the city has been approved by Sheffield...
Katie O’Brien’s Irish Tavern launches new bingo night
Organised Chaos event managers, Finn McGrath (left) and Joe Beardall (right)
Red Brick Market opens its doors to shoppers in the Steel City
An independent market opened its doors on Monday morning to give Sheffield its first look inside. Small businesses, vintage traders and local artists had set up their...
Sheffield’s Manor Fields Park scoops funding to keep it looking ‘fabulous’
A Sheffield park has been given a grant to ensure it can continue to be fit for the community to use. Sheffield City Council has reinstated The Green Estate Community...
Wardsend volunteers plea for more young people to get involved in conservation
A Sheffield community group is urging more young people to get involved in conservation and help preserve the area. The Friends of Wardsend Cemetery Group is keen for...
New LoveJam alcohol-free community event in Sheffield to take place in April
LoveJam alcohol-free community events will return to Sheffield again on April 24th, giving people the chance to socialise and celebrate together. The event will begin...
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Parking charges to increase on Sundays in Sheffield
Sunday parking fees are to double for some Sheffield motorists in a move councillors say will bring changes in line with the rest of the week. The decision was made by Sheffield City Council to help better manage parking demand and contribute to wider traffic...
Sheffield reacts to the fast food industry following McDonalds blackout
Following the McDonald’s worldwide IT crisis that prevented millions from enjoying their morning McMuffins, the people of Sheffield have shared their thoughts on the fast food industry. Many furious customers took to social media to criticise their local McDonalds...
Campaigners rally for better bus services in South Yorkshire
Members from organisation Better Buses for South Yorkshire rallied outside the Mayoral Combined Authorities' offices this week hoping for improved bus services. During the rally, South Yorkshire's Mayor, Oliver Coppard, thanked them for their campaign work over the...
Cancer patients to receive faster treatment as £4 million Sheffield nuclear medicine suite opens
A state-of-the-art nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy suite has opened at Weston Park Cancer Centre giving more patients access the latest treatments sooner. The lead-lined building, which opened last week, will offer high-precision technology to detect,...
Elation in Sheffield as Steelers take home Challenge Cup
The Sheffield Steelers have been celebrating after becoming Challenge Cup champions. The Steelers defeated the Guildford Flames 3-1 at the Utilita Arena. Steelers captain, Robert Dowd said: “It’s obviously a very special night personally to me, but as a team we’ve...
New independent market to open in Sheffield
Independent traders will be showcasing their products at a new market which opens in Sheffield next week. Red Brick Market will launch on Monday 18 March on John Street, opposite Bramall Lane Stadium, with nearly 100 stalls. Speaking on social media, the...