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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...
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...
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...
Vegas themed casino night to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice
Four university students have come together to host a fundraising event for St Luke’s Hospice on 10 April. The...
Mayor Oliver Coppard unveils the South Yorkshire People’s Network: the ‘Future’ of travel in the region
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has announced the all new South Yorkshire People’s Network of public transport backed by £1.5 billion of investment as the ‘future...
Scaffolder to walk Cornwall-to-Scotland route for male suicide prevention charity
A scaffolder plans to walk 1200 miles in 60 days across the length of Britain, fundraising for Andy’s Man Club, a male suicide prevention charity. On May 1st, he will...
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Improvements to home-to-school transport aims to empower students by increasing their independence
Proposals for changes to Post-16 Home-to-School Travel Support sets to enhance independent travel training for students with SEND, a service that provides support for...
Petition to stop building on greenfield sites in the East of Sheffield reaches 4,000 signatures
A campaign group aiming to protect greenfield land in the East of Sheffield has created a petition to stop a large development going ahead. Members of the...
Ambitious development plan set to transform Sheffield into more pedestrian friendly, green city
Plans for a 'Walking, Wheeling, Cycling' Investment Plan which aspires for high quality networks to be developed city-wide for Sheffield over the next 20 years are set...
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Revised SEND transport in Sheffield approved
Flexible post-16 SEND home-to-school transport prioritising tailored support and independence, has been approved following public consultation. The Education, Children...
Founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign questions Sheffield City council’s ‘democracy’
A vocal campaigner for open democracy in Sheffield has raised concerns about how the city council is run. On the 30 April Ruth Hubbard, the founder of ‘Its Our City’...
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Housing plans encroach on protected green belt land
Sheffield City Council plans to build offices, industrial buildings and homes on protected green belt land as part of the local plans to develop the city. On May 30, the Council’s strategy and resources committee agreed that 3.6% of Sheffield's green belt land would...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to Travel, Skills for Life programme will bring in Personal Travel Budgets - PTBs - that aim to empower...
Low carbon transport proposed as the key to Sheffield’s growth
A new plan to promote "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling" in Sheffield hopes to tackle rising transport inequality and the current NHS burden by taking a new approach to creating a safe, reliable, and low-carbon transport network. Councillors across the city have...
Girl plans ultimate band bash to raise money for St Luke’s hospice
Final year Sheffield Hallam student Molly Ripley plans the ultimate live event for her final year project to raise money for her chosen charity St Luke's Sheffield Hospice. The Ultimate Band Bash is a band night taking place at Yellow Arch Studios which will feature...
The Future of Travel in Sheffield? New Plan to Prioritise People Over Cars
Sheffield City Council has approved a 'Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Investment Plan (WWCIP) scheme to help transform Sheffield into a healthier, more active and sustainable city. This decision was approved on the 30th April 2025 at the Transport, Regeneration and...
Picket line protesters fight for better pay and transgender rights
The University of Sheffield has come to an agreement with tutors and students after days of them rallying together in front of university buildings to advocate for change in reference job redundancies. Teachers, students and campaigners held banners and signs in...