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‘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...
Artists take centre stage with Open Up Sheffield
A city-wide art festival has brought attention to the artists of Sheffield and their work. Over the last two weeks, artists from all over the area have been working...
From canvas to kilns: Stepping inside the studios of Sheffield artists
Over 140 artists and makers across Sheffield and the surrounding areas opened up their homes, studios, galleries and workshops for free across five days. From May 2 to...
Sheffield local election results raise questions over student issues
Students in Sheffield have shared mixed reactions following the progress made by Reform UK in the city’s local elections, with many questioning what the results could...
Urban Pitta launches third Sheffield location donating opening day proceeds to charity
Families and students queued round the street for the opening of Urban Pitta's third location in Crookes whilst raising money for Sheffield Children's Hospital. With...
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Sheffield students reassured and offered advice after meningitis outbreak
The University of Sheffield has reassured students over growing concerns after two people died in an outbreak of meningitis in the south-east of England. There have...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering women through biking
Sheffield’s community of Hillsborough honoured International Women's Day through a female-led BMX jam inspired by a ambitious teenager. The Give to Gain Jam, at...
Traitor hunter Harriet Tyce visits Sheffield with latest novel Witch Trial
Traitors star and million-copy-selling author Harriet Tyce completed a book signing in Meadowhall for her fifth novel, Witch Trial. Ms Tyce, 53, opens her novel with a...
Wildlife at risk: fears of environmental ‘destruction’ as Woodhouse housing proposal is approved
New homes and a four-storey apartment block have been approved for land in Woodhouse, despite environmental objections from residents. The proposal includes 31 houses...
‘Heavy-indie-metal’ band performs first support show
A Sheffield indie and metal band performed a last-minute gig at Corporation on Saturday night - and is urging music lovers to support the city's venues. FourFlightsUp...
Sheffield celebrates Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colours
Students enjoyed a colourful celebration of good over evil as part of the Hindu Holi festival in Weston Park last Wednesday. The University of Sheffield's Hindu Society...
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Krazy Races roll into Sheffield in a Roundabout way
Dozens of teams will race homemade soapbox carts through the centre of Sheffield this summer as part of the city’s first-ever derby, raising money for youth homelessness charity Roundabout. Event organisers, Krazy Races, have partnered with the charity to bring the...
Sheffield steel giant celebrates 250-year anniversary with £1.3 billion investment
A Sheffield company is commemorating its 250 years of steel production with an investment programme to set itself up 'for generations to come'. With its history going back to 1776, Forgemasters has responsible for much of Sheffield's reputation as the 'City of Steel'....
Community pantry’s shutters receive glow up
A Frecheville community project has received a glow up thanks to a new paint job designed by primary school children from the area. Last weekend the S12 Community Pantry's outside shutters were repainted with colourful new designs, instead of the council repainting...
Former John Lewis building renovation approved
Planning permission has been granted for company Urban Splash to renovate the former John Lewis building, a grade II listed site. The building in Barkers Pool opened in 1963 under the Cole Brothers, later becoming the John Lewis Building in 2002 and closing in 2021....
‘School Wars’ social media trend prompts South Yorkshire Police to increase patrols
Schools in South Yorkshire have sent letters home encouraging parents to discuss the dangers of an emerging 'red vs blue school wars' trend. Originating in London, the trend splits schools into 'red' and 'blue', with a points system set in place promoting violence...
Sheffield Hospital Charity raises awareness for women’s inequalities in healthcare
Sheffield Hospitals Charity has handed out handmade yellow mimosa flowers to raise awareness of inequalities women face in healthcare on the 8th March. For International Women's Day this year, Sheffield Hospitals Charity aimed to highlight the problems that women face...