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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...
Students triumph in 1400 mile hitchhiking challenge
Sheffield students recently completed a nine day hitchhiking challenge across Europe for charity. 150 students successfully hitchhiked from Sheffield to Belgrade, as...
Communities in Sheffield reclaim previously neglected anti-social space
Ambitious plans to transform the top of South Street as part of a scheme to tackle anti-social behaviour have been welcomed by residents. Since April 20th, an...
Parents fight back over “shock” plans to close Sheffield Hallam Nursery
Campaigning parents have formed a 1500-strong petition after the shock news that their beloved Collegiate Nursery, on Broomgrove Road, is expected to close in just...
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Fundraisers being held to raise cash for exhibition to celebrate women ‘united by art’ in Sheffield
A group of 12 student photographers in Sheffield are fundraising for a photography exhibition of ‘women united by art’, with spare funds being donated to Sheffield's...
Sheffield women’s charity holds vigil for victims of domestic homicide
The names of 80 women who lost their lives to domestic homicide were read out during a candlelit vigil by in Sheffield. Sheffield Women’s Collective organised the...
“Guinness is flowing” in Sheffield for St Patrick’s Day
Pubs, bars and social groups in Sheffield look forward to a 'great craic' this St Patrick’s Day. Some pubs and bars in Sheffield have live music on today, such as Katie...
Treasured CBD coffee shop owner promises to repay all donations given to save its future
Cheeba Cheeba in Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, is at risk of being shut down permanently if it cannot raise £50,000 in three months to buy the building they are...
A Place To Be: magazine shares unusual places to drink in first print edition at Sheffield Beer Week
An online magazine has launched its first print publication at the end of Sheffield Beer Week aiming to bring more media coverage of beer culture. Katie Mather, deputy...
Sheffield City Council urged to go 100% Plant-based to help reach their climate goal
A petition has been launched to try and get Sheffield City Council to go 100% plant based for all their future catering. Sheffield City Council has set a goal for...
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New wine store opening in Leah’s Yard
A renowned sommelier has decided to use his expertise and open his wine store, 'Barks Wines', in Leah's Yard located in Sheffield City centre. The wine shop will be situated inside Leah's Yard, which is next to Cambridge Street Collective and opposite the old John...
Sheffield exploring eight potential sites for new cemeteries
Eight possible cemetery sites have been identified to combat the lack of burial provision in Sheffield. The city currently has only six to eight years of citywide burial provision remaining, with six of 16 cemeteries having no new grave spaces. Most cemeteries in the...
Determined students aim to tackle problems with road safety in Sheffield
Campaigning pupils say they will keep fighting for safer roads outside their north Sheffield school and have called on councillors to take action. A group of students from Forge Valley School shared their concerns over road safety during a presentation given at a...
Extinction Rebellion activists protest university’s partnership with power plant operator DRAX
Activists held a rally at The University of Sheffield calling on it to end its partnership with energy company Drax - which is accused areas of burning areas of ancient forest. Members of the People & Planet society and Extinction Rebellion joined forces for a...
Migrant who moved from Kurdistan into UK foster care buys ‘dream’ barbershop in Crookes
A man who moved to the UK from Kurdistan as a teenager and went into foster care aged 17 has opened his dream barbershop after saving around £20,000 while supporting his wife and child. Zanko Dleri arrived in Britain not speaking English and went straight into foster...
Sheffield’s biggest Holi celebration takes place at Kelham Island
Colour Town Holi Festival 2025 was hosted at shipping container venue in Kelham Island, and welcomed over 1,500 people from all walks of life to celebrate together. SteelYard Kelham saw performances from stars such as Rameet Sandhu and authentic live music...