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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...
New proposals for low carbon ‘district heating’ in Sheffield
A new programme to provide low carbon 'heat districts' for Sheffield have been proposed as part of its push for net zero, aiming to benefit the city by cutting levels...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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Women’s history month- Meet the women making history in our community
As women's history month draws to a close, ShefLive reached out to celebrate three local women and what they have done for our community. Tracey Ford, Janet Blackburn and Gemma Burgin were all highlighted to us as having a significant positive impact on people within...
Sharrow Lantern Carnival sees another year of success
The Sharrow Lantern Carnival took place in Sheffield General Cemetery this year, with thousands of people showing their support at the event. This year’s theme for the carnival was whimsical woodland, which resulted in various flora and fauna being represented...
Wildflower project to support bumblebees in Sheffield returns
A popular wildflower project established to support bumblebees in Sheffield has returned for a second year. Bee Squared is a project by Ecclesfield Parish Council to promote greater biodiversity by distributing free wildflower seeds for people in the community...
How dog flea powder and litter are threatening wildlife in Sheffield’s rivers
Dog owners are being warned against letting their pets swim in Sheffield's rivers, after research found that commonly-used flea treatment can be deadly to aquatic insects. Sheffield River Rangers and Rivelin Valley Conservation Group say there has not so far been a...
Concerns for parents of SEND students over Sheffield’s £7.1m transport overspend
A £7.1m overspend on Sheffield's Home-to-School transport has left special educational needs and disability (SEND) children and their stressed parents facing an uncertain future. There are more than 1,000 more children in need of the service than pre-pandemic. A...
Tree recycling scheme raises £26,563 for Children’s Hospital Charity
A Sheffield Christmas Tree recycling scheme has raised over £100,000 in seven years for the Children's Hospital Charity, with plans to expand further. Organisers Mitchel Ingham and Joel Berry helped raise £26,563 by collecting over 3,000 trees this Christmas. They...