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Alcohol licence gets revoked in off-licence shop after selling illegal tobacco products
Super Booze in Sheffield has been caught selling cheap illegal tobacco products and vapes to customers. Members of the Licensing Sub-Committee held a hearing at...
Open Up festival celebrates 28 Years of Sheffield’s art community
140 emerging and award winning artists opened their studios and showcased artwork to the public over May Bank holiday. The organisation has hosted the "Open Up" event...
Sheffield nominated for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield, alongside eight other candidates, has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029. The city has been celebrating this nomination, as it helps to showcase...
Sheffield park to host late night 2026 World Cup ‘Fan City’ in city centre
A World Cup 'Fan City' is coming to Sheffield's city centre, with Devonshire Green set to host thousands in the late night event. The organisers behind Sheffield's Rock...
Repairs begin on O2 Academy after three-year closure
Building work has begun on Sheffield’s O2 Academy after the venue was forced to close in 2023 over fears concrete in the roof could “collapse with no notice”. An exact...
Could you eat an entire packet of rice cakes without water? These Sheffield lads can…want to watch?
Two Sheffield brothers are once again inviting the masses to Sheffield Amphitheatre where onlookers can watch the pair scoff an entire packet of rice cakes each. The...
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Local shop owner calls for systematic change over shoplifting incidents
A Sheffield shop owner said he felt sympathy for those who have to resort to stealing, as he thanked customers for their support after several high profile shoplifting...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
Radio marathon raises money for mental health charity
Sheffield University’s Forge Radio broadcast for 24 hours to raise funds for Mind.
‘Nuisance’ Bikes seized in Hillsborough and Walkley
Police have reported an increase in plain clothes patrols in Hillsborough Park as officers crack down on e-bikes following a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area....
Sheffield student band plays first headline gig
Student band Sam’s Town headlined The Washington for the first time on the 25th of February 2026, celebrating Sheffield’s tight-knit music scene and the power of free...
The Oldest Football Ground in the World: Hallam FC, Bringing Community Back to Football
A Tuesday night in suburban Crosspool is hardly where you'd expect football in Sheffield to be hiding its character, but Sandygate Road, the oldest football stadium on...
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Sharrow residents left scared after being evacuated from their home due to a bomb threat
by Melissa Dams and Angel Ubando Residents from Lansdowne Flats, Washington Road, were evacuated by armed police yesterday to Sharrow Community Forum due to a 'suspicious package'. The area was cordoned off with a 50m radius as a safety precaution, causing disruption...
Customers seek answers as fuel payments display wrong business name
People buying petrol found a fencing company appearing on their bank statements.
Free bus fare scheme for under 18s set to extend from Barnsley to Sheffield
Teenagers in Sheffield could be getting their bus rides for free, as the successful South Yorkshire’s People’s Network says Sheffield is next on their list for the scheme. This MiCard scheme started in Barnsley in August last year and Sheffield is the next city to...
Student worries following meningitis outbreak
Students and people of Sheffield are ‘very anxious’ following the outbreak of meningitis at the University of Kent. A number of students have been admitted to hospital with suspicions of the bacterial infection that has killed two students in Kent - although no...
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 Over', is a band that formed in the past few months and recently played their first live event at Sidney...
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 secretary Councillor Tom Hunt in a video posted on the Sheffield City Council's page. The costs of the...