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An elderly man and woman were tragically found deceased in a home in Doncaster
Police are investigating the deaths of an 82 year old man and a 78 year old woman in a bungalow property in Doncaster On the 26th April, both officers and ambulance...
Green Belt saga dividing Sheffield politics
Proposals to build on some of the city's Green Belt have split the political landscape. The Sheffield Greenbelt Alliance have accused the council of “wanton...
Sheffield UCU announce six more days of strike action as disputes remain unsolved
The Sheffield branch of the University and College Union has called for six individual days of strike action, beginning from Thursday 7th May and ending on Thursday...
Sheffield woman undertakes fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Now following stepmom’s diagnosis
A Sheffield woman has planned to walk a hundred miles in May to fundraise for the charity Breast Cancer Now after her stepmom was diagnosed in November 2023. The...
Sheffield tattoo parlour faces uncertain future after building collapse
Modelajna, a 'safe studio' for women's tattoos has its future in the balance after the building housing the business collapsed. The building, located on London Road in...
University of Sheffield teacher conquers the London Marathon for charity
A Sheffield teacher ran the London Marathon at the weekend in memory of her brother who died by suicide. Polly Rippon, age 52, took part in the TCS London Marathon 2026...
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Sheffield’s first independent cinema celebrates 30th anniversary
Sheffield's first independent cinema, The Showroom Cinema, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Showroom hosted numerous events at the weekend to aid the occasion,...
Runners gearing up to take on Sheffield Half Marathon with three days to go
Nerves and excitement are starting to kick in as thousands of runners make final preparations with just days to go before tackling Sheffield Half Marathon. The 13.1...
Council plans to spend over three million pounds on improving pedestrian crossings
Several locations across the city are set to see new crossings in order to prevent road accidents. Pedestrian crossings are to be installed in areas such as...
Ranmoor church launches £1m appeal for vital restorations
St John’s Church, Ranmoor, has launched a Save Our Spire appeal to raise money for much-needed refurbishments, including making repairs to its spire. The church hopes...
Still time to help Framework charity ‘end homelessness’ with Sheffield Half Marathon
There are just eight spaces left in Framework Housing Association’s battle against homelessness in this Sunday’s Sheffield Half Marathon. The Midlands and South...
Sheffield’s women leading the way in sport, arts, and culture for Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, Sheffield’s women are making their mark in arts, sports, and beyond, leading a culture that continues to gain recognition. One vibrant...
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Row over Sheffield post office’s new 24-hour alcohol premise license
A Sheffield Post office has been granted permission to run as a convenience store and will be allowed to sell alcohol for 24 hours - which owners claim is a last resort to stop the business having to close. The decision, made by the Sheffield City Council's Licencing...
South Yorkshire’s Mayor “delighted” to present first Crime and Policing plan
A new five-step plan has been unveiled by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, aiming to tackle crime within Sheffield's communities. The plan is the first published Police and Crime Plan from South Yorkshire's Mayor since policing and crime responsibility was...
Sheffield health director sets out plan to help combat the “wicked” problem of poverty
Sheffield’s Director of Public Health has set out a detailed plan of what can be done to reduce poverty in the city. Plans included supporting anti-poverty measures that are currently in place as well as identifying areas where further improvements can be...
Thieves force entry and steal donation cash from Sheffield Central Library
Thieves broke into Sheffield Central Library and stole money from a public donation point after forcing entry with a crowbar. South Yorkshire Police were called to Surrey Street at 2.12am on Monday 10 March following reports of a break in at the library. When the...
Veolia strikes escalate with protests outside Sheffield Town Hall
Refuse workers have held a demonstration against Veolia over the company's refusal to recognise members of the Unite union. Trade unionists gathering at the city's Lumley Street depot before marching to Sheffield Town Hall. The demonstration aimed to deliver a strong...
Sheffield buses set to return to public control under South Yorkshire’s franchising scheme
Buses in Sheffield will return to full public ownership by 2027 through South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard's return to bus franchising. Mr Coppard announced his decision yesterday to 'go back to the future', where the last time buses were under public control was...