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£15,000 Crowdfunder appeal launched to create bouldering wall at Broomhill church building
A new bouldering wall and play space is set to be created in a Broomhill church building - and organisers are hoping to raise £15,000 to help fund it. The Broomhill...
Sheffield Council grants establishment permission to sell alcohol later
A soon-to-be renovated establishment in Sheffield's City Centre was given permission to sell alcohol until 4.00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, despite complaints being...
Sheffield leads the way as it aims to be real ale – and cider – capital of the world
A manager at a Sheffield festival who has has been a long time champion of the local beer and cider scene in city has told how he has turned his passion into a lifelong...
Police appeal after reports of voyeurism at Sheffield Park
Police are appealing to the public for information after reports of voyeurism in Weston Park. The incident occurred at 4.20pm on Friday 2 May, with it being reported...
Suspected arson destroys three independent businesses
Three businesses have gone up in flames after a suspected arson attack in the east of Sheffield. On Monday 12 May, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at...
Watch: New independent shopping emporium to open in Sheffield City Centre
A new independent shopping outlet and community arts space is to be officially opened on Matilda Street, less than a five minute walk from The Moor. Though Arundel...
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Watch: New independent shopping emporium to open in Sheffield City Centre
A new independent shopping outlet and community arts space is to be officially opened on Matilda Street, less than a five minute walk from The Moor. Though Arundel...
Sheffield takes on starring role in new Sheffield DocFest premiere
Sheffield is set to have a starring role in a new film premiering at Sheffield DocFest, presented by the Yorkshire Film Archive. Sheffield On Film is one of many films...
Allotment Society plans to connect with the local area
The University of Sheffield Allotment Society have revealed plans to reach out and give back to the wider community. The society has been long-standing at the...
Sheffield Greens announce Hillsborough Litter Pick
Hillsborough’s Green party have announced that a litter pick will happen this Saturday. The litter pick starts at 10:30am, meeting at Hillsborough corner near to where...
Iconic venue The Leadmill ordered to vacate within three months
The Leadmill, one of Sheffield's most cherished and historic music venues, has lost its legal appeal against an eviction notice served by the property's landlord,...
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a startup on a three month pilot study to reduce carbon footprint
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a local startup to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology. Suiso’s breakthrough pyrolysis technology...
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Sheffield A&E installs sensory equipment to become more neurodiversity friendly
The Accident and Emergency department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has installed sensory panels in order to foster a calming environment for neurodiverse patients. The panels are just part of consistent improvements being made to the hospital to cater to patients...
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Cancels Hot Air Balloon Event for the fourth year in a row
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign was forced to cancel their hot air balloon flight through the Sheffield sky due to weather conditions. This was the fourth year that they were unable to fly the balloon and had to cancel the event. But in spite of this set- back, this...
Residents furious at Sheffield Local Plan outcome
Sheffield residents are feeling insulted and ignored after councillors voted in favour of a Local Plan that builds on cherished green-belt land. Following an Extraordinary Meeting on Wednesday, Sheffield City Council voted 45-31 to implement the Sheffield Local...
Sheffield MP speaks out against thousands of homes approved by councillors
An MP has spoken out against the unfair distribution of houses that have been approved to be built across 14 greenbelt sites in Sheffield. The controversial plan approved more than 3,500 homes in an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, which according to...
University of Sheffield students set sights on space with record-breaking rocket
Video footage of the Karman Charlie test launch on Sunday 11 March The sky is not the limit for the University of Sheffield’s rocketry team, who hope to break altitude records, and send their rocket to space. On Sunday 11 May, Project Sunride ended their test...
Sheffield Council agrees to highest possible tax increase amid financial pressures
Sheffield Council has increased council tax to the maximum amount possible, as members blame financial difficulties and long-term effects of austerity. Councillors have approved a 4.99% increase in taxes, which would cost the average home £1.17 more per week. It is...