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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...
Residents furious at Sheffield Local Plan outcome
Sheffield residents are feeling insulted and ignored after councillors voted in favour of a Local Plan that builds on cherished green-belt land. Following an...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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New pond to ‘boost wildlife and conservation’ in Grenoside woods
A pond that will boost biodiversity and protect wildlife is due to be built in Wheata Wood in Grenoside. The pond, which will be about 70cm deep and have a sloping profile to allow wildlife to enter and exit, will be planted with only species native to the area. It...
City businesses ‘snookered’ if World Championships leave Sheffield
Sheffield's economy could shrink by £4.5m every year if the World Snooker Championships leave the city, according to a city council report. Matchroom Sport (who own the rights to the majority of professional snooker) has said the event will go elsewhere after 2027...
Safety concerns raised over recent transport network scheme in Sheffield
A Sheffield City councillor raised concerns over child safety on £400m sustainable transport network scheme. The Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Scheme aims to provide a wide range of low carbon emission transport networks across the city with the council's intentions...
Parents and Students protest against Newfield Secondary School’s plans to halve Art and Drama classes
Parents and pupils have spoken out after reports that Newfield Secondary School, in Norton Lees, are planning to lessen teaching time for creative art classes starting in September. An online petition titled “Save our creative studies” has gathered nearly a thousand...
New Sheffield plan to tackle obesity through transport investment
Almost a quarter of Year Six children are obese in Sheffield. New studies revealed that 23 per cent of children in the city are at an unhealthy weight and in response, Sheffield City council approved the walking wheeling and cycling investment plan (WWCIP) during the...
Students offered free STI tests at Sexual Health and Guidance week
The University of Sheffield's Student Union has been holding its first ever Sexual Health and Guidance week over the past week. Events during the week have combined giveaways and club nights with education on how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. ...