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Sheffield Pub to reopen after Covid Closure
A beloved pub in Ecclesfield is set to reopen after its closure in May 2020 due to Covid - after an investment from Heineken. The Black Bull was a staple to the area,...
Sheffield Council pass TPO despite clear objections from homeowners
Sheffield Council has passed a tree protection order despite homeowners objections that the ‘unexpected’ recommendation would instead increase future risk against the...
South Yorkshire police seize XL bullies from illegal Sheffield breeding farm
Twenty-two dogs, most believed to be XL bullies, were seized by the police from an illegal dog breeding facility in Darnall, Sheffield. On Thursday, 2 May, South East...
Sheffield International Market returns to Peace Gardens
The popular International Market has returned to the city centre for yet another year, bringing tastes from across the globe to the people of Sheffield. The market,...
Crowdfunding appeal to restore a bowling club back to its “former glory”
A fundraising appeal has been started to revive the Meersbrook Park Bowling Club, improve facilities, offer coaching sessions and to purchase new equipment. The club...
Environmental charities enraged after peregrine falcon shot in Peak District
The RSPB and the Peak District National Park have offered £5,000 each for information on the shooting of a peregrine falcon. The bird was found in the Dove Stone...
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‘Cat Man Jules’ to return to Ukraine on animal rescue mission
An animal-loving former charity worker from Sheffield is heading back to Ukraine with a trailer of supplies to help support locals and save the lives of dogs and cats. ...
Sheffield’s expanding Peddler Market returns to Kelham Island for monthly food festival
The founder of a Sheffield event which is expanding across the north of England says it will never forget its roots. Peddler Market returned to Kelham Island last...
Sheffield volunteers continue fight against food insecurity at expanding community pantry
A Sheffield community pantry says it has people queuing outside waiting for food a year after it was launched. The S12 Community Pantry in first started in February...
Iconic Sheffield Leadmill music venue nominated for grassroots award
Sheffield's longest running live music venue has been shortlisted for a grassroots award for the second year running. The Leadmill, celebrating its 45th anniversary...
Sheffield City Council blames Government for maximum 4.99% rise in council tax
Sheffield City Council has decided to raise council tax by 4.99% - the maximum increase possible. Councillors blamed the government's treatment of the Council over the...
Friendship Lunches held to tackle loneliness and isolation among the elderly in Sheffield
A monthly 'Music Makes Memories' Friendship Lunch has helped to bring people in our region together for food, conversation and entertainment. The monthly Friendship...
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Owner celebrates 10 years in charge of beloved Stannington pub.
The owner of a historic Sheffield pub has celebrated a decade of being behind the taps. Thomas Mosley started working at The Rose and Crown - also known as Minnies - at the young age of only 13 years old. Each day he started work before the pub opened its doors,...
£1m invested into clean air plan for 2024 ‘to save lives’
The 26th February 2024 marked one year since Sheffield City Council launched the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). The plan focused on reducing the number of heavy polluting vehicles surrounding the city centre. Recently, plans to gradually decommission the CAZ have been...
Sheffield’s night-time economy scoops various awards in successful ceremony
An awards ceremony held in Sheffield saw seven city centre venues crowned in 11 different categories. The 'Best Bar None' awards took place at Sheffield City Hall last Tuesday and was held to celebrate the achievements of well-run night time establishments. Richard...
Sheffield celebrates annual beer week
Breweries across Sheffield are celebrating the city’s tenth annual beer week. The annual event, which started in 2015, sees breweries and beer lovers from across the city indulge in newly crafted beers, and a series of events to celebrate Sheffield’s beer culture....
One hundred people sign petition objecting to plans for 67 apartments
People have signed a petition objecting to plans to build 67 apartments on Sheffield's Carter Knowle Road arguing that it would amplify already existing traffic problems. PTA Developments put in a planning application in October last year to turn the former Gospel...
Sheffield councillors concerned over country road
Skew Hill Lane in Grenoside has raised multiple complaints for allowing cars to travel at 60mph on a single-carriageway with no footpaths to protect pedestrians . The road has been a persistent issue for the locals, being brought up in the North Area Local Committee...