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£15,000 Crowdfunder appeal launched to create bouldering wall at Broomhill church building
A new bouldering wall and play space is set to be created in a Broomhill church building - and organisers are hoping to raise £15,000 to help fund it. The Broomhill...
Sheffield Council grants establishment permission to sell alcohol later
A soon-to-be renovated establishment in Sheffield's City Centre was given permission to sell alcohol until 4.00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, despite complaints being...
Sheffield leads the way as it aims to be real ale – and cider – capital of the world
A manager at a Sheffield festival who has has been a long time champion of the local beer and cider scene in city has told how he has turned his passion into a lifelong...
Police appeal after reports of voyeurism at Sheffield Park
Police are appealing to the public for information after reports of voyeurism in Weston Park. The incident occurred at 4.20pm on Friday 2 May, with it being reported...
Suspected arson destroys three independent businesses
Three businesses have gone up in flames after a suspected arson attack in the east of Sheffield. On Monday 12 May, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at...
Watch: New independent shopping emporium to open in Sheffield City Centre
A new independent shopping outlet and community arts space is to be officially opened on Matilda Street, less than a five minute walk from The Moor. Though Arundel...
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The University of Sheffield has partnered with a startup on a three month pilot study to reduce carbon footprint
The University of Sheffield has partnered with a local startup to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology. Suiso’s breakthrough pyrolysis technology...
Sheffield A&E installs sensory equipment to become more neurodiversity friendly
The Accident and Emergency department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has installed sensory panels in order to foster a calming environment for neurodiverse patients....
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Cancels Hot Air Balloon Event for the fourth year in a row
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign was forced to cancel their hot air balloon flight through the Sheffield sky due to weather conditions. This was the fourth year that...
Residents furious at Sheffield Local Plan outcome
Sheffield residents are feeling insulted and ignored after councillors voted in favour of a Local Plan that builds on cherished green-belt land. Following an...
Sheffield MP speaks out against thousands of homes approved by councillors
An MP has spoken out against the unfair distribution of houses that have been approved to be built across 14 greenbelt sites in Sheffield. The controversial plan...
University of Sheffield students set sights on space with record-breaking rocket
Video footage of the Karman Charlie test launch on Sunday 11 March The sky is not the limit for the University of Sheffield’s rocketry team, who hope to break altitude...
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Sheffield Council agrees to highest possible tax increase amid financial pressures
Sheffield Council has increased council tax to the maximum amount possible, as members blame financial difficulties and long-term effects of austerity. Councillors have approved a 4.99% increase in taxes, which would cost the average home £1.17 more per week. It is...
Fan raises money for new headstone to commemorate historic Sheffield Wednesday captain
Ambrose Langley, the first captain to lead Sheffield Wednesday to victory in the football league in 1902 and 1903, will be honoured with a new headstone at a ceremony in Burngreave Cemetery almost 90 years after his death. Clive Nicholson, great-grandnephew of...
Parents force retreat by the City Council over cuts to disabled children’s school transport
Council proposals to replace home to school transport for over 16’s with a ‘personal transport budget’ were withdrawn at a Committee meeting on 7 May. Personal Transport Budgets, which involve giving funding directly to families to make their own travel...
70% of public housing to receive solar panels under new housing decarbonation plan
Plans to decarbonise Sheffield involves providing 70% of council homes with solar panels. Sheffield City Council has approved a 2025-26 housing decarbonation plan which prioritises renewable green energy, local funds and grants. Nathan Robinson, housing decarbonation...
Penistone rail line gets £1.5 million boost
Sheffield train station, where the Penistone Line terminates. £1.5 million has been granted for plans to improve the Northern trains rail line that runs from Huddersfield to Sheffield Kirklees Council has been assigned £1.5 million to improve the running of the...
Sheffield asylum seekers find healing in harmonies
Acclaimed classical musician launches music initiative for refugees and appeals to local artists to step up