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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...
Sheffield Christmas markets confirmed to return after success of last year
The 'Crackers for Christmas' event last year was branded a great success and will return for 2025. The event will be packed with festive fun, including live...
Watch: Meet the people that bring the Quayside Markets to life
https://youtu.be/aVMV-HEhprc The monthly Quayside Markets saw hundreds of visitors last weekend as the sun brought the people of Sheffield out on the streets. Situated...
Iconic Sheffield music venue loses appeal against eviction
The Leadmill has announced that it has lost its appeal against eviction, meaning it will be leaving its long-standing premises. The venue, which has been open...
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Men cycle 195 miles in 17 hours to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends cycled 195 miles from Worksop in Nottinghamshire to Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway in aid of Dementia UK. Sheffield man Mark Gebbie raised...
Sheffield homes to benefit from £3.4M to boost energy efficiency
More than 200 homes in Sheffield are set to benefit from a £3.4 million energy efficient scheme. The ‘ Warm Homes Grant’ aims to reduce carbon emissions and support...
Stewardship scheme thriving after successful environmental clean ups
A scheme to improve the appearance of Sheffield's roads and pavements while helping young people find employment has been praised as a success. The Environmental...
Council backs £3m investment to boost jobs in South Yorkshire Investment Zone
A £3 million investment has been given approval by Sheffield City Council in an attempt to boost job opportunities and the economy in South Yorkshire. The money will be...
Trading Standards seize over 27,000 illegal vapes from Sheffield city warehouse
Over 27,000 illegal vapes have been seized from a Sheffield warehouse by the city council's Trading Standards team. The council revealed that Trading Standards'...
Tickets on sale for the battle of the bands now
Tickets are on sale now for the Music Players Society, which hosts its Battle of the Bands at the Foundry on 12 May at 7pm The event is described as high-energy and a...
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Neighbours fear new homes plan would put children at risk
Controversial plans to build five new houses on land which was used for garages have received backlash from neighbours regarding the safety and danger of the Meadowhead site. Sheffield City council will determine whether the homes can be built at the rear of Meadow...
Sheffield volunteer had to wait 20 years before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A volunteer for the Sheffield and Rotherham MS Group said she suffered years of being misdiagnosed by doctors before being told she had multiple sclerosis (MS). Joanna Mason, 43, from Bramley, Rotherham first went to the doctors with symptoms when she was 19, however...
Sheffield Sustainability Market returns to combat plastic pollution
The Sheffield Sustainability Market returned to the city centre for a third time, featuring a range of eco-friendly products made by businesses from the area. The event was organised by volunteer group Sheffield Action on Plastic and took place on Saturday 26 April at...
Sheffield traders buck national trend as economy grows
Sheffield's economy is celebrating growth despite national decline - with nearby cities such as Leeds and Nottingham experiencing significant shortfalls. A new report has shown monthly sales in the city centre reached £18 million on February 2025, representing a 0.6%...
Controversial Old Fulwood Road redevelopment decision delayed as residents voice objections
A decision on whether a £54 million housing development planned for a former NHS site in Fulwood can go ahead has been delayed due to months of opposition, with residents raising concerns over the scale of the project and its environmental impact. The proposal,...
Former Sheffield ski village boasts “phenomenal” redevelopment potential and could lead to 100 new jobs
Sheffield City Council have renewed negotiations with Skyline Enterprises for the re-development of the former artificial ski complex in Parkwood Springs. The former Parkwood Springs site was once one of Europe’s largest dry skiing centres, but was forced to close...