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The Oldest Football Ground in the World: Hallam FC, Bringing Community Back to Football
A Tuesday night in suburban Crosspool is hardly where you'd expect football in Sheffield to be hiding its character, but Sandygate Road, the oldest football stadium on...
Sharrow residents left scared after being evacuated from their home due to a bomb threat
by Melissa Dams and Angel Ubando Residents from Lansdowne Flats, Washington Road, were evacuated by armed police yesterday to Sharrow Community Forum due to a...
Customers seek answers as fuel payments display wrong business name
People buying petrol found a fencing company appearing on their bank statements.
Free bus fare scheme for under 18s set to extend from Barnsley to Sheffield
Teenagers in Sheffield could be getting their bus rides for free, as the successful South Yorkshire’s People’s Network says Sheffield is next on their list for the...
Student worries following meningitis outbreak
Students and people of Sheffield are ‘very anxious’ following the outbreak of meningitis at the University of Kent. A number of students have been admitted to...
Striking a chord: new band applauds Sheffield’s support for the indie music scene
A new band in Sheffield hope they are on track for success, claiming the city's supportive indie music scene has been vital in encouraging fledging artists. 'Five...
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‘I had four Christmases on my own’ Covid-19 Remembrance Day takes place in the city centre
Sheffield’s Covid-19 Remembrance Day saw bereaved families come together to remember their loved ones and reflect on a ‘time of silence’. Throughout Sunday afternoon...
Violence at Fir Vale Academy Addressed by Councillor
A Burngreave Councillor has spoken out following the violence at Fir Vale academy last month, which saw a member of staff carried out on a stretcher. On Thursday...
Chocolate theft across the city linked to organised crime
CCTV footage from The Bare Alternative
Cat-call for more foster homes for moggies in need in Sheffield
A self-funded cat rescuer has issued a plea for more foster homes for cats in the city. Jules Hales, 54, has been taking care of animals since the mid 1990s. Known as...
Pub-led Easter egg appeal aims to bring smiles to Sheffield Children’s Hospital
A well-loved Sheffield pub has called on the community to help it collect easter eggs for youngsters in the city's nearby children's hospital. The Fox and Duck on...
Social media sensation DJ AG showcases new and old Sheffield talent to thousands online
Some of Sheffield's most renowned talent was showcased by social media sensation DJ AG in a four-hour livestream from the city centre on Friday. The event, held...
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A plea for paws: Sheffield Cats Shelter seeks donations and support for a new building
Donations and fundraising are needed to help Sheffield Cats Shelter move out of its well-loved but worn-out building to a newer, larger and more accessible property. For over two years, the shelter has been looking for a more modern property to move into but needs...
New opportunity to give views on green belt housing plans for Lodge Moor
Changes to controversial plans to allow 258 homes on green belt land in Lodge Moor have gone on display - and people are being invited to have their say. The proposals would lead to the creation of homes around the Lodge Moor Road and Redmires area, and council...
Protesters form alliance as council wants to develop their green belts
Green belt protesters from around Sheffield have joined forces to try and prevent the city sprawling into undeveloped land. The S35 green belt action group announced their plans to join up with other groups around the city during a protest outside Sheffield Town...
Drivers call for action over ‘dangerous’ potholes across Sheffield.
Motorists in Sheffield have said that the roads are becoming difficult to navigate due to the high volume of potholes around the city, following months of wet winter weather. Drivers in areas such as Ecclesall and Hangingwater have reported significant road...
Calls for curbs on ‘loud speakers’ used by buskers and street preachers on The Moor
A petition to the council has questioned the use of sound amplifiers for buskers and preachers in Sheffield city centre. Buskers and preachers are a common sight on The Moor in Sheffield's city centre, but a recent petition has asked for limits to be put on the volume...
£5.5 million plan to redevelop Rother Valley Country Park, transforming it into a ‘major leisure destination’, enters final year
A £5.5million project to redevelop Rother Valley Country park will turn it into a 'major leisure destination', according to plans. The project is called ‘Rother Valley Country Improvement Scheme’. The £5.5 million investment from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough saw...