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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...
SEND students to become more ‘adulthood ready’ following Skills for Life programme approval
A programme that advocates for teenager and young adult independence for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the...
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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...
Home Secretary meets with parents of stabbed teenager in plea for stricter knife laws
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has met with the parents of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death at his Sheffield school in February. Mark and Caroline...
“We are overwhelmed with the complexity of issues we face” temporary accommodation crisis continues
Sheffield City Council has proposed an extra 200 properties to be used as council houses, attempting to address rising costs and homelessness within the city. The gap...
Potholes and shattered tarmac frustrate road-users and dogwalkers as firm fails to meet deadline
Residents and motorists are calling for immediate action after a 28-day pledge to repair a damaged road was not met. Amey, the company responsible for upkeeping...
Pizzeria owner thanks community for support as decking petition reaches 1,000 signatures
A pizzeria in south-west Sheffield has reached its 1,000-name goal in a petition to keep decking in front of its premises - after the city council demanded its removal....
Student runs Sheffield Half Marathon to raise awareness for men’s mental health
A Hallam University student has taken part in the Sheffield Half Marathon and set up a fundraiser for the charity Mind in order to spark conversation over men's mental...
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Ex-pro referee officiates University Darts competition
A former referee for the Professional Darts Corporation was the voice of Monday's Steel City Darts event at The Leadmill between University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University's darts clubs. Paul Hinks, 69, who is from Mexborough in Doncaster, announced that...
Help us Help newspaper relaunched to help Sheffield homeless
Help us Help, a collaboration of local charities, has relaunched a ‘newspaper’ to help those experiencing homelessness. The Help us Help newspaper has been relaunched dedicated to raising awareness of homelessness. It helps people sleeping rough by providing...
Council pledges to tackle child inequality with £2m holiday activities scheme
Vulnerable children in Sheffield will continue to receive support in the school holidays after Sheffield City Council approved £2m plans to extend its Holiday Activities with Food programme (HAF). The Council's Director of Public Health Integrated Commissioning, Greg...
‘It was one of the best things I’ve done in my life’: Sheffield runners pound city streets for charities
More than 6,000 runners, including characters like Mr Blobby, Scooby Doo and the Minions took to the city's streets for Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday. The 13.1 mile race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, which was ran by 6,489 runners, began in the city...
Man with end-stage kidney failure is forced to have home dialysis in his garage
A family is appealing for support to fund a home dialysis space after being denied financial aid. Ben Parker, 42, from Barnsley, is battling end-stage kidney failure for the second time in his life and relies on dialysis four to five times a week. His wife, Sam has...
Tram passengers slam decision to bar card payments for weekly tickets
Passengers have slammed Supertram’s 'strange' decision to no longer accept card payments for weekly tickets. City-Wide 7 day tickets and SYConnect 7 day tickets can only be purchased in cash from 23 March, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority...