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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...
Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation after disastrous elections
Four of Sheffield's Labour MPs have suggested Keir Starmer should resign, to allow Labour the best chance of winning the next general election, after a disastrous set...
‘Grade A’ sustainability with vintage sale in Sheffield
Thousands of second-hand goods were sold to Sheffield students last Monday by a vintage clothing business. The business, Headlock, was founded in 2009 and travelled...
Emergency services fun day makes triumphant return to Sheffield after popular demand
An annual emergency services fun day returned to Sheffield to provide the city with a look inside the world of rescue for all the family. The 999 Fun Day made its...
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“Can’t wait to be king!” – Walkley Primary school to raise £950 for lion cub sculpture
Almost £1k is to be raised by St Mary’s CE primary, Walkley to adopt a lion cub sculpture from the Pride of Yorkshire trail. St Mary’s have made £180 by hosting a bake...
Historic Sheffield building set for controversial overhaul
Sheffield City Council has approved plans to redevelop the former John Lewis building on Barker’s Pool, despite heritage bodies’ opposition. Built in 1963, the Grade II...
Beer Central: Sadness as Moor Market shop announces closure
An independent craft beer shop has announced its closure after over a decade of trading in the Moor Market. Beer Central has been providing Sheffield with beers from...
Campaigners lose battle over concerns about historic Sheffield building regeneration
Plans to redevelop Sheffield’s historic John Lewis building have been approved by councillors despite ongoing objections from heritage campaigners. The Grade II listed...
Sheffield City Council raise council tax by maximum amount
Sheffield City Council has raised council tax by 4.99% in their most recent budget meeting. The council raised the tax in the city by 4.99%, with 2% of the raise being...
Sheffield going quackers for infamous duck race to boost cash for playground
Friends of the Porter Valley are having a duck race on the April 6 at Endcliffe Park. This is a fundraising event that is hoping to raise £10,000 in hope to improve...
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City’s first football artwork unveiled to celebrate Sheffield FC and FA Cup history
An art feature celebrating Sheffield's rich footballing history has been unveiled this week, illustrating the one and only time an FA Cup tie has been settled by a coin flip. After four years of fundraising, the project raised the required £53,500 and the artwork now...
£2 Million Jackpot: Council Set to Revolutionise Youth Services
Sheffield City Council have received a £2 million grant from the Youth Investment Fund to build two new youth and community centres. They are one of 16 organisations across England to receive the grant as part of a national programme worth £22 million. Each new centre...
Angered Sheffield students protest to stop cuts to higher education
Students have protested against university cuts which have seen ongoing restructures and job losses across Sheffield universities. On Thursday 12th March, the Anti-Cuts Coalition Sheffield joined arms with Sheffield Hallam Against Cuts and Leicester Student- Worker...
University of Sheffield on high alert following two deaths from meningitis in Kent
University of Sheffield reassures students that the risk is low after two young people have died following an outbreak of a Meningitis strain. One of the victims has been named as 18 year-old Juliette, a sixth form student from Faversham who died on Saturday, and the...
Blitz Kidz share stories from the “eye of the storm”
The last generation of blitz survivors stories have been commerated in a brand new book, highlighting Sheffield as 'a city of resilience'. Local author Neil Anderson has been writing books on this part of Sheffield's history for 15 years, with his most recent book...
Walk for Gaza later this month in Weston Park
A family-friendly walk in Weston Park is being held later this week to raise money for a charity that helps to feed families in war-torn Gaza. The Walk for Gaza will take place on the 22nd March from 10:30am to 12:30pm, aiming to raise awareness and vital funding for...