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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...
Collapsing school roof rescued with £720k cash boost amid pupils and teachers safety concerns
A crumbling school roof that led to 237 students being evacuated in January has been allocated £720,000 for a temporary fix. Sheffield City Council’s Finance &...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Updated Proposal for Students Travel Support Approved by Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council’s Post-16 Travel Support policy has been updated and approved following the Education Committee’s vote in favour of the new proposal. On Wednesday, May 7th, the Education, Children and Family Policy Committee met and approved the expansion of...
Victory for small businesses at Victoria Quayside
Crowds of people flocked to Sheffield's Victoria Quay to indulge in street food and craft stalls by the water while enjoying the summers day brought on by a surprise heatwave. Every second Saturday and Sunday of the month from April till September, Sheffield quayside...
£100,000 investment to tackle crime and improve east Sheffield neighbourhoods
An investment of £100,000 to tackle crime, improve neighbourhoods and support youth services across east Sheffield has been announced by the city council. The funding and priorities were presented at the East Local Area Committee (LAC) meeting on Wednesday 7 May and...
‘He’s perfect now’: Dad’s mission to thank heart surgery fund after son’s treatment
A dad is spearheading a major fundraising drive after his son underwent open heart surgery at just five months old. Sam Small, 29, who works at Howden's in Barnsley, is aiming to raise thousands for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), the charity that supported...
South Yorkshire Police announce new Independent Advisory Group for Black Communities
Chief Inspector Laurie Millington (left), Co-chair Adrian Bent (middle left), Co-chair Kaltum Osman Rivers (middle right) and Deputy Cheif Constable Sarah Poolman (right)
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city The most awaited free family entertainment fayre is taking place on 18 May 2025, from 11am to 5 pm. The Fayre offers a commendable array of street performances, entertainment act, live...





