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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...
Sustainable fashion favourite closes Meadowhall pop-up after successful year
Independent vintage second-hand clothing brand, Glass Onion, has closed the doors of its Meadowhall pop-up store after a successful year-long run. The brand opened its...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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University of Sheffield students vote to support strikes
Students at the University of Sheffield have voted to support staff taking strike action against cuts. It comes as a part of the Students’ Union election and referendum that has given students the opportunity to have their say on key issues facing the institution and...
Star backing as Sheffield’s first dedicated padel venue prepares to open its doors
Sheffield's first dedicated padel venue will open in the city this week with backing from England and Yorkshire cricketer Joe Root. The new venture is being launched on 28 March at Abbeydale Tennis Club and has been described on social media as "a great addition to...
Charity runners complete one of UK’s hardest half marathon’s to fundraise for their causes
Charity champions took part in Sheffield Half Marathon to raise £1,000s for good causes across the region - including a new pioneering medical facility to help sick children. Various charities, including The Children's Hospital Charity, saw runners complete the half...
Student who believed she was suffering a hangover was told she had potentially deadly blood poisoning
A first year journalism student at the University of Sheffield has described how she could have died from blood poisoning - which she though was just a hangover. Journalism student Izzy Jakes, 19, started to feel unwell after a night out with friends. She was shaking...
Animal Farm animator celebrated in Sheffield exhibition
A commemorative exhibition has been put on show at Sheffield Hallam University’s Post Hall gallery celebrating Arthur Humberstone, whose animation work has featured in films such as Animal Farm, Noddy Goes to Toyland and the BFG. The materials for the exhibition were...
Multi-million-pound scheme launched to achieve safer roads in Sheffield
Safer roads are being promised in Sheffield thanks to a £3million investment toward new crossings and upgraded junctions. Pedestrian crossings will be installed in locations such as Crookes Valley Road, which was identified by the Department of Transport as one of the...