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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...
Opinions divided over Sheffield electric bus revamp
Sheffield City Council has announced plans to spend £93m on 180 new electric powered buses. The new fleet of buses was announced on March 15th by the transport...
Former Cole Brothers building to be transformed under new city centre plans
Plans to redevelop one of Sheffield’s most recognisable city centre buildings have been given the green light, marking a significant step in efforts to revive a site...
Prominent Sheffield figures want Steel City to step into the spotlight it deserves
Sheffield needs to shout about its heritage and put itself on the UK's culture map, according to Sheffield FC's new chairman - and indie musician. Lead singer of Indie...
Burngreave residents urged to share thoughts on proposed plans to make roads safer
Changes have been proposed to redesign Burngreave roads in a bid to make them safer - and the council is urging locals to share their opinions on the plans. The...
Sheffield organisations fight to end violence against women
A crowd of 100 protestors gathered in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens for International Women’s Day and called for the government to fight harder against gender-based...
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Palestine protest: HSBC aims to “ensure accountability” following vandalism at Sheffield office
HSBC have slammed protesters who sprayed red paint over their Sheffield city centre building saying it threatened the safety of their workers. The bank has released a...
Sheffield’s Archer Project set to make major developments with appeals to raise £2m to rebuild the homeless centre
The Archer Project has launched an ambitious fundraising target of £2 million to help rebuild the centre and enhance provision for life after homelessness.. Since...
Sharrow in the spotlight as its much loved latern festival begins to shine
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Search is on for partner to bring city-wide cost-cutting heat network for Sheffield homes
Cheaper and greener energy could be coming Sheffield with one of the UK's biggest heat networks - if the city council finds a developer to work with. The council is...
Neepsend Beer Festival doing wonders for UK crafted beer, claim brewers
Neepsend Beer Festival has been described as ‘massively important’ in showcasing local and UK crafted beer. The festival, which ran on February 27 and 28, is a...
Sheffield care staff to sleep outdoors to raise funds for veterans
Staff at a care facility in Bradway will be swapping their beds for sleeping bags to raise funds for veterans. Outram Fields Care Home will host an outdoor sleepout on...
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Tik Tok hits leads to cafe’s permanent location
A six-month old pop up cafe Iced has moved to a new permanent location in Meadowhall shopping centre. Iced was opened to quench the thirst of the customers queing for beauty store Sephora when it launched in July last year. Their social media presence on Tik Tok and...
Hopes dialled up in Sheffield as The Leadmill fundraises for relocation
Sheffield’s longest-running late-night venue, The Leadmill, has set a fundraising target of £30,00 to help them find a new home following their 2025 eviction. A staple of the Sheffield music scene since 1980, The Leadmill is famous for hosting some of the most iconic...
Green Light for Greener Streets: Majority Welcome City Centre Revamp
Plans to overhaul two key routes in Sheffield city centre have been largely welcomed by residents, despite some concerns over parking and disruption. Sheffield City Council has unveiled proposals to redesign areas around Leopold Street and Townhead...
Sheffield HSBC’s ‘Global IT Hub’ Targeted by Pro-Palestine Protesters
Grosvenor House in the city centre was left damaged after protesters smashed windows and revolving doors, and threw red paint over the walls of the building. Messages written in red paint read ‘free Palestine’ and ‘drop Elbit’, a criticism of the bank’s investment in...
Evicted Leadmill start relocation crowdfunder
Former owners of The Leadmill site have launched a Crowdfunder to help find a new venue following last year's eviction. The team behind the iconic venue have set a £30,000 target to find a new suitable place to host gigs and shows. The Leadmill team said in a...
Trio set for Charity Hitchhiking challenge to Serbia
An adventurous trio are hitchhiking nearly 1,500 miles from Sheffield to Serbia, in a bid to raise money for local and international charities. Robin Hibbs, 23, is taking on the challenge to Serbia’s capital Belgrade, as part of a challenge organised by...