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Former Sheffield ski village boasts “phenomenal” redevelopment potential and could lead to 100 new jobs
Sheffield City Council have renewed negotiations with Skyline Enterprises for the re-development of the former artificial ski complex in Parkwood Springs. The former...
Man cycles 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...
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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...
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...
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...
Sheffield City Council put forward temporary accommodation strategy due to soar in cost and demand
An extra 200 properties could be used as council houses by Sheffield City Council to halt growing need for temporary B&B accommodation. The gap in what the local...
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...
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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. The petition was started a month ago to keep the structure at Pizz-Elia in Ringinglow Road, Bents...
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 health after his own previous experiences. Ollie Creighton, 20, grew up with poor mental health and...
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...