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Crucible Theatre in Sheffield set to hold huge costume sale
It's the final curtain call for costumes at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre as the public are being invited to an up-and-coming sale later this month. From Guys and Dolls...
Empowering Women leading change conference held in Sheffield this week
The Festival of Debate has been brought to Sheffield this year, and this week they held their annual Empowering Women Conference. The festival is the largest...
University of Sheffield’s role in lighting up Africa with MOPO batteries
A ground-breaking project to provide off-grid communities in Africa with affordable, clean energy is being led by engineers from the University of Sheffield. Together,...
Pro-Palestinian protestors storm University of Sheffield prestigious award ceremony
By Libby Mashedi Pro-Palestinan protesters stormed Firth Court at 12.30pm yesterday, disrupting Vice Chancellor Koen Lambert’s speech at The Education Awards 2024...
Ice hockey player set to take part in 11th Allstars charity tournament
An ice hockey player is set to take part in his 11th tournament to raise money for charity. Pete Frith, 58, will be getting involved in the Allstars Charity Ice Hockey...
Much loved café begins project to double its capacity
A café in Meersbrook, Sheffield, has begun a renovation project to double capacity and keep up with it's increasing popularity. Owner Adam Heyes opened the Mandala Cafe...
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Sheffield City Council approves protection of trees against the wishes of part owners
Over a year since a request was sent to the Sheffield City Council for the protection of three mature trees on Moorbank Road, Sheffield, the decision to approve the...
Council approves plan for four new homes in Fulwood
Councillors yesterday approved a plan for four new homes in Fulwood - more than two years after an initial application for development on the site was first submitted....
Sheffield graduate organised a ‘paint and sip’ event promoting body positivity to raise funds for local charity
Sheffield Hallam graduate Jasmine Concannon created the event as part of her final project, which focused on linking social media and magazines to body dysmorphia....
Environmentalist group launches petition to install more water fountains in Sheffield amid plastic-waste crisis
A petition has been launched by a Sheffield environmental community organisation to increase people’s access to drinking water fountains and tackle single-use plastic...
Horror fire prompts Sheffield campaign over e-bike battery safety
by Olivia Firth and Larissa Kirkby Shocking images of a house blaze started by an e-bike battery have emerged just hours after South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue launched...
Steve Davis says it will be a “sad day” if Sheffield loses the fight to stay home of Snooker
Snooker legend Steve Davis says ‘there is an inevitability’ for The World Snooker Championship to leave Sheffield. On Saturday morning, crowds gathered at Sheffield...
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Promotion success for West Yorkshire Futsal Club
West Yorkshire Futsal Club have been promoted to the second highest competitive futsal league in England, which is “something we never even thought of achieving at the start of the season” according to the club’s owner. The club gained promotion to the National...
Sheffield couple jailed for nine years over huge drug bust
A Sheffield couple have been sent to prison for a total of nine years amid a drug raid worth £100,000 in February. On Friday 26th April, at Sheffield Crown Court, Shakeen Christian, 28, and Sophie Massey, 29, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin,...
Sheffield company’s bid to support addicts says ‘a sense of community’ is needed.
A former drug dealer who turned his life around in prison said he created his business after being inspired to help other addicts. Michael Thompson was imprisoned in 2013 for twelve months for dealing drugs just after leaving University. The 31-year-old is part of the...
Vegan markets need to be more inclusive and welcoming claim Sheffield traders
Vegan markets “shouldn't force their agenda down people’s throats”, according to a plant based trader in Sheffield and that the market is “quite a chilled introduction into veganism.” Alex Harker, 40, owner of vegan company The Adventurous Cakebook, made the comments...
Music-based social enterprise releases new sober social dates
Community music organisation Ritetrax has secured funding for a new set of sober socials in Sheffield aimed at recovering alcoholics and ex-convicts. The free entry socials will be held in RiteTrax's club venue Plot22, on the 26th April, 24th May and 28th June. ...
South Yorkshire police in search for suspect involved in Sheffield pub assault
SY Police have released a CCTV image of a man who can help them in their investigation following an assault in Crookes, Sheffield. According to reports, on 30 March around 8.20pm, a man was struck on the head and injured at The Old Grindstone pub in Crookes. The...