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Bands battle for a good cause in Neepsend
Eight bands took part and food bank donations were accepted for entry.
‘The best weekend I’ve had in Sheffield’: new book festival draws crowds to Kelham Island
The Sheffield Indie Book Festival attracted authors, publishers and readers.
High student turnout in Sheffield local elections
Students turned out in unusually high numbers at a university-based polling station for last week’s local election. More than 1,500 voters arrived at The Edge polling...
Rising fuel prices ‘may mean many vulnerable people will not be able to afford care’
Sheffield's Care agencies have been left struggling with increased fuel prices - and staff say it means some vulnerable people may not be able to afford their services....
Curtain to rise on university theatre workshop years after last use
A university theatre facility is being renovated and transformed into a new performing space which will be used by groups all over Sheffield. The School of English...
33rd edition of Sheffield DocFest returns with a new panel of youth jurors
Youth judges are preparing to announce the recipient of the youth jury award as part of an annual international documentary festival in Sheffield. This year marks the...
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Mass pay-out expected for Sheffield school staff as council settles unfair pay claims
Hundreds of teaching staff across Sheffield have received compensation agreements after years of underpayment within the education sector. Around 1,000 school employees...
Graves Park Country Show honours the Park’s 100th Birthday
The 100 year anniversary of Graves park was celebrated in style, with an estimated 10,000 people attending its Country Show. Highlights of the Country Show...
Sheffield Wednesday saved from financial ruin by American buyout
Hillsborough Stadium was in a celebratory mood on Saturday, despite the clubs relegation to League One, as new owner David Storch introduced himself to the fans. Chants...
Greyhound racing decline questioned as Sheffield track attracts new audience
Greyhound racing has been subject to years of declining national interest, but the Owlerton track attracting around 300,000 visitors a year suggests the sport may be...
Red Shoe Walk set to return to Meadowhall in support of dementia care
A charity walk is set to return to Meadowhall this summer after a hugely successful debut event last year. The Red Shoe walk will take place on Sunday 2 August,...
Glass Onion student lock in shows Sheffield students commitment to sustainability
Vintage and second hand shop Glass Onion hosted a student night where they tripled student discounts to 30% on 30 April. The tickets for early entry from 4-5pm were...
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Five year roadwork warning for seven-mile long heat pipeline instalment
Plans have been approved to construct a seven mile heating scheme from Northern General Hospital, through Pitsmoor, Burngreave, Grimesthorpe, the Lower Don Valley, Tinsley, and the Waverley estate. Roadworks will develop on some of Sheffield's busiest roads, including...
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Pleads for Government Help as Fuel Costs Surge
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service (YAA) have pleaded for government support after surging fuel prices have rocked the service’s budgets. Yorkshire Air Ambulance CEO, Kathryn Marsden, amplified the continued problems the YAA are facing following surges in fuel prices...
Road closed in Park Hill over antisocial behaviour as ‘pocket park’ proposed
The closure is expected to remain in place for up to 18 months.
Crucible’s Snooker World link remains central to identity and culture of Sheffield
Snooker fans expressed their jubilation at this years' World Snooker Championships following a deal to retain the competition at the Crucible until 2045. The tournament, running from 18 April to 4 May, has been held in Sheffield since 1977 and remains snooker’s most...
“Start doing it, see what happens”: inside the mind of an eccentric fundraiser
Elliott Mawhinney spent 16 hours walking up and down one of Sheffield’s steepest roads.
Sheffield’s restaurants offer exclusive deals on new app
A global dining app has branched out to Sheffield, offering discounts for a monthly fee.