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‘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...
Importance of physical art in the age of AI clear as Hallam Art Group holds annual spring exhibition
Visitors of Hallam Art Group's spring exhibition have praised the event for embracing the power of physical art and community in a world where AI-generated and digital...
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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,...
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,...
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...
“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.
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WATCH: Charity calls for end to ban on asylum seekers working
City of Sanctuary Sheffield provides support for asylum seekers and refugees.
From 2017 foundations to major impact by 2026: council hails ethical contract plan
The scheme ensures contractors in Sheffield comply with slavery and human rights laws.
Sheffield community school staff set to receive payments over unfair pay
Over 1000 Sheffield school staff are set to receive cash settlements in response to long standing gender based pay inequality. The Sheffield Role Review Programme has found that around 260 job roles had experienced unfair pay and recognises that mainly female workers...
Sheffield UCU strikes again
More strikes have been scheduled for The University of Sheffield staff, leaving final year students feeling ‘robbed’. Sheffield UCU has called for more striking, due to take place 7-8th May and 11-14th May, a total of six days of strike action, to protest the...
A taste of Tokyo in Sheffield: Japan Day connects cultures across the city
Japan Day summer festival is bringing a taste of Tokyo to Sheffield, as crowds come together at the Octagon Centre on Friday the May 1st to experience the culture through food, live performances and hands-on workshops. Organised by the University of Sheffield’s Japan...
Sheffield’s Indie Book Festival shines a light on small businesses and the importance of community
SIBFest - Sheffield’s Indie Book Festival - celebrated the independent arts and culture scene across Sheffield last weekend. The two-day event was organised by four Sheffield bookshops, La Biblioteka, Hillsborough Bookshop, Juno Books, and Novel. Events took...