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Sheffield students and staff unite in cuts protest
Students and teachers gathered for a major demonstration to protest budget cuts and job losses affecting both of Sheffield's universities. The protest took place at the...
‘Desperate’ need for school repairs after roof collapse
Sheffield City Council has allocated more than £700,000 for Carterknowle Junior School.
Local shop owner calls for systematic change over shoplifting incidents
A Sheffield shop owner said he felt sympathy for those who have to resort to stealing, as he thanked customers for their support after several high profile shoplifting...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
Radio marathon raises money for mental health charity
Sheffield University’s Forge Radio broadcast for 24 hours to raise funds for Mind.
‘Nuisance’ Bikes seized in Hillsborough and Walkley
Police have reported an increase in plain clothes patrols in Hillsborough Park as officers crack down on e-bikes following a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area....
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Krazy Races roll into Sheffield in a Roundabout way
Dozens of teams will race homemade soapbox carts through the centre of Sheffield this summer as part of the city’s first-ever derby, raising money for youth...
Sheffield steel giant celebrates 250-year anniversary with £1.3 billion investment
A Sheffield company is commemorating its 250 years of steel production with an investment programme to set itself up 'for generations to come'. With its history going...
Community pantry’s shutters receive glow up
A Frecheville community project has received a glow up thanks to a new paint job designed by primary school children from the area. Last weekend the S12 Community...
Former John Lewis building renovation approved
Planning permission has been granted for company Urban Splash to renovate the former John Lewis building, a grade II listed site. The building in Barkers Pool opened in...
‘School Wars’ social media trend prompts South Yorkshire Police to increase patrols
Schools in South Yorkshire have sent letters home encouraging parents to discuss the dangers of an emerging 'red vs blue school wars' trend. Originating in London, the...
Sheffield Hospital Charity raises awareness for women’s inequalities in healthcare
Sheffield Hospitals Charity has handed out handmade yellow mimosa flowers to raise awareness of inequalities women face in healthcare on the 8th March. For...
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Sheffield students raise concern over rising house costs
Students in Sheffield said that their finances are being strained by rising rent costs, with many saying it is getting harder to afford everyday living due to an 8% increase in recent years. One second year student at the University of Sheffield, Matty Fox, 20,...
Temporary dry ski slope hopes to revive interest in Sheffield Ski Village
Revive Sheffield Ski Village is building a dry slope which should allow up to 50 people a day to have a go for Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF). The group hopes to remind people what a dry slope could mean for Sheffield as a photo exhibition will showcase old...
Concert goer left heartbroken after car broken into during James Arthur gig at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena
A woman was left heartbroken after her car was raided by thieves while she watched a James Arthur concert at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Molly Page, 23, who works for community first responder charity Lives, was attending the gig on 14 February when her Audi A3 parked...
Mixed response as Royal Mail rolls out new ‘Postboxes of the future’ across South Yorkshire
As Royal Mail rolls out 3,500 new 'futuristic' postboxes, people in South Yorkshire have given a cautious response to the new tech. Existing postboxes are being transformed, they will feature a solar panel that powers a barcode scanner, along with a larger drop down...
‘Steel, beer and synthesisers’ – Sheffield Beer Week takes over the city
Pubs and bars around Sheffield are hosting a range of events this week, in celebration of the city's 'renowned brewing industry', and 'legendary electronic music heritage'. Several events have already taken place: beer launches at pubs on Kelham Island, a beer...
Mirror-free infrared fitness studio set to open on Ecclesall Road
The new studio has special heating technology for maximum sweat workouts.





