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Parents force retreat by the City Council over cuts to disabled children’s school transport
Council proposals to replace home to school transport for over 16’s with a ‘personal transport budget’ were withdrawn at a Committee meeting on 7 May. Personal...
70% of public housing to receive solar panels under new housing decarbonation plan
Plans to decarbonise Sheffield involves providing 70% of council homes with solar panels. Sheffield City Council has approved a 2025-26 housing decarbonation plan which...
Penistone rail line gets £1.5 million boost
Sheffield train station, where the Penistone Line terminates. £1.5 million has been granted for plans to improve the Northern trains rail line that runs from...
Sheffield asylum seekers find healing in harmonies
Acclaimed classical musician launches music initiative for refugees and appeals to local artists to step up
Litter pickers act after Council considers a motion to grow the Green City
Sheffield City Council has pledged to support community litter pickers to keep the streets of the Green City clean. At a Transport meeting on 30 April, Sheffield City...
Prayers in the Peaks: international students find divine solace in Sheffield’s nature
The Peak District has become a popular prayer destination for international Muslim students who have discovered a piece of heaven away from home. Students go in groups...
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Sheffield student takes on 100 mile run to raise money for Cancer Research UK
A Sheffield student plans to run 100 miles in May in support of various charities as a result of a light-hearted bet with his co-worker. Harrison Martin, 19, a student...
Watch: Clothes swap aids struggling families
A charity clothes swap which has been running for 10 years emphasises the impact the cost of living crisis has had on the community. Organisers of the event at St...
Sheffield hosts World Snooker Championships for 49th year running
For the 49th year in a row, Sheffield is hosting the World Snooker Championships, with the prestigious event being staged at the Crucible Theatre in the heart of the...
Students make the most of soaring temperatures in Sheffield
https://youtu.be/QjrtxP3jeQI As the weather gets warmer in Sheffield, university students find themselves taking advantage of the city's greenery and the panoramic...
Student-run swim and hike club to open in June in support of SANE
Happy Feet, a non-profit swim and hike club founded by Sophie Russell, 19, is set to open to the public at the beginning of June for the first hike and swim of the...
Students who founded campaign highlighting sexual harassment to speak at South Yorkshire’s Festival of Debate
The founders of Catcalls of Sheffield, a campaign working to tackle harassment in the streets of the city, have been invited to speak out about their cause at this...
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‘Higher education is on its knees’ claims striker as industrial action at University of Sheffield begins
Ten days of UCU strike action and demonstrations began at The University of Sheffield with a walkout by staff on April 30. The UCU - University and College Union - which represents more than 120,000 people has called for action in response to £23 million worth of cuts...
Brand new ‘hilarious’ family show hits the stage in Sheffield
A comedy named ‘Happily, Never After’ is a fairytale inspired show is set to open in Sheffield at the Library Theatre in April. The show consists of a cast from MK theatricals, a community theatre company based in Sheffield. The company itself writes a lot of their...
Art fair showcases Sheffield’s creativity
An art fair featuring paintings, pottery, crochet creations, jewellery and more will take place at the Brother’s Arms pub on Well Road in Heeley on Saturday 29 March. The event - called Alfonzo's Art Fair - aims to immerse visitors in a world of creativity as the...
Sheffield medical practice’s future remains uncertain under temporary management
A Sheffield medical centre's future remains in doubt after the previous long-standing doctor became ill and later died. Harold Street Medical Centre in Walkley has been managed by the Sheffield's GP federation on a temporary contract since the previous doctor's...
Architects who will lead refurbishment of Sheffield Town Hall announced
The architects who will restore and refurbish the town hall sustainably to ensure it remains a Grade 1 listed heritage asset have been appointed. Sheffield City Council's Strategy and Resources Committee initially met on January 22 2025 where they discussed...
New scheme offers £90,000 of grants to improve Sheffield’s Chapel Walk
Grants totalling £90,000 are available to encourage new businesses to start up in Sheffield's Chapel Walk. Business start-up grants of up to £10,000 are available through Sheffield City Council's ReNew scheme. The scheme aims to give a helping hand to new independent...