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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...
Calls for better special needs education funding in Sheffield mainstream schools
A School governor has criticised special educational needs funding provided by the council, claiming that it falls short in mainstream schools. Emily...
Council looks to improve travel skills for children of Sheffield
Councillors have reviewed and revamped the original proposal to replace the majority of post-16 home to school transport with personal travel budgets. The plan aims to...
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Man to cycle from Sheffield to Scotland in three days to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends are planning to cycle 195 miles from Worksop to Ecclefechan in Scotland to raise money for charity. Mark Gebbie, 53, is raising money in aid of Dementia UK...
Public urged to back climate bond scheme and raise £1m for Sheffield environmental projects
Labour councillor Minesh Parekh has announced an exciting new project to launch later this year to race to net zero, and anyone can get involved. In December 2024,...
“Everyone has a camera these days” : Sheffield’s annual Photographic Society’s exhibition opens today
Sheffield Cathedral was picture perfect today as a photography exhibition launched with almost 160 entries. The annual Photographic Society's exhibition boasts prints...
Sheffield United announce Big Charity Bash
Sheffield United announced that Chris Basham’s testimonial match will take place on Sunday May 4 at Bramall Lane, with all profits going to Weston Park Cancer Charity....
Sheffield student to run 100 miles over April after raising £300 in first ever half-marathon
https://youtu.be/TdMUS5GQD64 A Sheffield student raised £300 for The Benjamin Foundation in his first ever half-marathon, and will run 100 miles over April, for Cancer...
Husband says his wife has given him ‘ life ‘after donating her kidney
A devoted wife has given her husband the greatest gift anyone could ever give. Keiran Hodgson,48 ,was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disorder known as polycystic...
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Proposed changes to PIP spark protest in Sheffield City Centre
A protest organised by ‘Crips Against Cuts’ gathered in the city centre to campaign against cuts in disability benefits on Saturday. The protest was one of many organised by the group on March 22nd, which was their global day of action. Demonstrations spanned across...
1,800 steel roses to support Sheffield’s homeless youth for Mother’s Day
Sheffield charity Roundabout are selling 1,800 steel roses as part of their Mother’s Day fundraising campaign. The charity began in 1977, and offers support to young people aged 16-25 who are currently homeless, at risk of homelessness, or care leavers. They...
Benidorm and back in a banger in aid of Sheffield Retired Greyhounds charity
A woman based near Sheffield is planning on driving an old car to Benidorm and back in just 12 days for the Sheffield Retired Greyhounds charity. Vicky Lounds will be driving the annual journey of nearly 3000 miles in convoy with 50 other cars each raising money for...
Lorry driver hailed a saint after rescuing elderly woman from terrifying incident on M18 in South Yorkshire
A 76 year-old woman was rescued by a heroic lorry driver after two of her tyres exploded on the motorway on the way to Rotherham on 13th March. Pauline Sharpe, a dog trainer from Sheffield, was stranded when Anglia Freight driver, Christopher Dornelly, came to her...
Sheffield ‘Tik Tok’ star raises over £4,000 for Mind charity in 24-hour gaming stream in honour of friend.
A Tik Tok star from Sheffield completed a 24 hour gaming stream for Mind charity in honour of his best friend who tragically died last year. Mike Smith, 37, from Sothall, who goes by the name 'The Yorkshire Gamer' said lost his best friend Rob to suicide last year and...
City council to meet developers to see where new houses can be built in Sheffield
Sheffield City Council will meet with developers in May to consult them on where houses can be built in Sheffield, councillors have revealed. The consultation comes as part of the council’s Sheffield Plan, which was approved in October 2024. The strategy aims to...