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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...
Sheffield councillors pledge to “take back control of our buses”
Sheffield councillors pledge to "take back control of our buses" through a new franchising scheme to be implemented by September 2027. Ian Smith, Assistant Director of...
Watch: Student musicians shine at ‘Battle of the Bands’ event
A ‘Battle of the Bands’ event showcased the talents of the Sheffield University Big Band and Music Players’ Society last Monday. The show was held in the Students'...
400 page documents and 100 page agendas make tough reading for Sheffield public
Complicated, lengthy documents and 100-page-long agendas are making it hard for people in Sheffield to access vital information - it has been claimed. Members of...
Sheffield experiences driest spring for 90 years – increasing threat of hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water water has launched its drought plans, with the threat of a future hosepipe ban after Sheffield experienced its driest spring in 90 years. The recent...
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Darnall Wellbeing charity celebrates 25 years of service
A charity which boosts health and wellbeing in one of the city's most deprived and culturally diverse areas is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Darnall...
Student to shave head for cancer support in memory of ‘incredible’ uncle
A Sheffield student is set to brave the shave this weekend to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in a noble tribute to his late uncle. Gordon Turnor, from...
‘Help us Help’: Sheffield charities back new newspaper to support the homeless
The Help us Help newspaper has been launched to provide key information for those struggling with homelessness in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council ran an event on...
Sheffield Youth Orchestra conductor to complete Ultra Tour of Arran to raise money for the organisation
Sheffield Youth Orchestra's conductor will be completing the Ultra Tour of Arran Challenge next weekend, where he will be running 100km over two days in Scotland. ...
University societies raise over £13 million for charity through gigs and fundraisers
University of Sheffield’s Bummit and Music Culture Societies have been hosting non-profit music events in the hopes of raising funds for charity. The events, which are...
Volunteers strive to ‘spruce up’ the Bole Hills in upcoming ranger morning
Park rangers and volunteers from all over Crookes are coming together this Sunday with intent to tidy and ‘spruce up’ the Bole Hills. The Friends of the Bole Hills...
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Sheffield Litter Pickers speak up about rising drug paraphernalia dumping around their city
After Sheffield courts issued £44,500 worth of fines for littering in a single day, Sheffield communities have spoken out about their efforts to keep the streets clean, with a rise in drug paraphernalia dumped around the city. Naomi Lopez, 62, is a new resident of...
Sheffield wholesaler demands government close tax loophole for online giants such as Shein and Temu
A Sheffield-based businessman is running a petition demanding the government puts a fair tax on air cargo of companies such as Shein and Temu. David Lloyd Hardy started his business - Ancient Wisdom - in Sheffield in 1995, and starting out selling essential oils. Now...
Sheffield sustainability market to happen this Easter at city’s Victoria Hall
A market celebrating sustainability will be held at Victoria Hall on April 26 in the centre of Sheffield featuring live music, food, drinks and gifts - but you'll need to bring your own bags, cups and cutlery. Sheffield Action on Plastic are running the event at the...
Sheffield allocates more than £3million to new pedestrian crossings across city
Sheffield is expected to see up to fifteen new or improved pedestrian crossings in order to reduce road accidents across the city. The plans from Sheffield City Council are part of a wider raft of proposals that are expected to cost £13million over the next two...
Sheffield’s Quayside market to return featuring award winning street food, drink and music
Quayside market in Victoria Quays has been announced to be returning to its canal side spot for the fourth year running on 12 and 13 April. Founded in 2022 by Sheffield entrepreneur Bally Johal, Quayside market is a celebration of street food and the local businesses...
Sheffield charity reaches £100,000 of donations to 100 local organisations
Local charity The Sheffield 1000 has surpassed £100,000 of donations ahead of its annual charity brunch, hosted by ambassador and patron Dan Walker. The charity uses a model that aims to provide an equal amount for all, equally distributing £100,000 across on hundred...