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Heeley Park Farm animals visit University of Sheffield medical students
Amidst the heatwave, Sheffield University medical students were visited by animals from Heeley Park Farm today (Thursday 1st May). The visit saw chickens, goats...
Watch: Students and staff unite during first day of UCU strike action
Staff at the University of Sheffield have begun industrial action after the Vice Chancellor Koen Lamberts announced plans to cut staffing costs by £23 million over the...
From ‘Learning off Mum’ to Celebrity customers: The rise of Sheffield-based fashion brand
A Sheffield-based fashion brand who are attracting A-list attention are expanding to larger premises in Sheffield City Centre. Morgan Sidle, founder and owner of the...
Council to build on greenfield sites despite public objection
A decision which could lead to thousands of houses being built on greenfield sites in Sheffield ‘just feels wrong’, a leading councillor has said. Sheffield Council has...
Council meeting sets new budget and completion date on Castlegate project
'More archaeological finds than originally expected' have led to an extension of the Castlegate regeneration project budget and completion date. On-site work to...
Sheffield student takes on 100 mile run to raise money for Cancer Research UK
A Sheffield student plans to run 100 miles in May in support of various charities as a result of a light-hearted bet with his co-worker. Harrison Martin, 19, a student...
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147 new homes to be built in Sheffield suburb following unprecedented demand for affordable housing
Sheffield City Council has announced 147 new homes are to be built on two sites in Newstead following an 'unprecedented demand' for affordable and social housing....
Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors kicks off with a wind-powered sculpture by local artist
Local Artist Christopher Jarratt began exhibiting his Hopes/Fears sculpture in Ecclesall Woods last week to begin Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors. ...
Sheffield Litterbugs could be fined if new cam gets green-light
Proposals to create a “litter-cam” to fine careless motorists and members of the public who discard rubbish is being discussed by council officers. The idea was put...
Sheffield pharmacy “thriving” since introduction of Pharmacy First
A pharmacy in Sheffield is "thriving" since the introduction of a new NHS service. Pharmacy First allows the public to go to their local pharmacy in order to be treated...
Welterweight boxer Nicola Barke, diagnosed with brain tumour, relocates to Sheffield gym as she plans return to ring.
A Sheffield boxer has pledged to reignite her career after her brain tumour was found benign in an ordeal that led to her being a ‘strong beacon of light’ to carry her...
How this charity is changing lives of people in one of Sheffield’s most deprived areas
Darnall Well Being, a local, not-for-profit organisation has been providing health and wellbeing services in Darnall for the past 20 years. The Darnall...
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Dancing On Ice star unveils Cat Shelter Charity shop in Broomhill
Cats and kittens in need of care are being looked after by The Sheffield Cat Shelter, which has opened a new shop in Broomhill to raise funds. Dancing on Ice star Frankie Seaman is a patron of the organisation and helped open the new Broomhill store by cutting the...
Animal shelter plans abseil of 140ft building in Sheffield City Centre
The Thornberry Animal Sanctuary has organised an abseil down Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building with the aim of each person raising £1 for every foot. The Animal Sanctuary, which has previously completed 5ks, 10ks and muddy fun runs to fundraise for the shelter, will...
PAW-some fun at ‘Pup Up’ Cafe on Ecclesall Road
A day for dog lovers to meet like minded people, take photos with their pups and pick up dog clothes and treats has been held at an Ecclesall Road cafe. The Pup Up Cafe hosted their 8th Sheffield event at the Lost and Found cafe on Ecclesall Road on Sunday 3rd...
Sheffield Sabrecats make strong comeback at home competition
Sheffield stunt cheerleading squad - The Sabrecats - have taken a top-five spot in a national event, just a year after suffering a disappointing result at the same competition. The event, which took place at the English Institute of Sport, ended with the Gold squad...
Greyhound races continue in Sheffield despite animal abuse protests
Greyhound racing remains popular in Sheffield despite national efforts by animal charities to bring an end to the sport. John Marriott of Rotherham, who has been competing for 40 years, turned away from the industry last October. Despite his love for greyhounds, he...
Community screening promotes Hong Kong history in Broomhall
A film director hopes to have raised interest in Hong Kong’s history in the UK and the rest of the world through her documentary which has been screened in Sheffield. On 2 March, Sheffield Rewater CIC, an organisation supporting those who moved to Sheffield from Hong...