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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...
Property developer finally gets ‘go ahead’ after angry neighbours fought against it for two years
A property developer has said it is “more relief than joy” after a two year battle against residents for his ambitious housing development was passed by Sheffield City...
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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...
£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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Government to extend Household Support Fund for six months after major backlash from UK councils
Some of Sheffield's poorest families can breathe a sigh of relief after the Government decided to extend the Household Support Fund for six months for UK households. The fund provides help for tens of thousands of households in Sheffield, who have struggled to afford...
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival to go ahead despite last year’s washout
Tramlines, a popular festival hosted in Sheffield, has been licensed permission to host in Hillsborough Park by the charity the City Council's Trustee Sub-Committee for 2024. Tramlines Festival is one of the UK’s longest-running, city-based music festivals, hosted in...
Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club secure Eurocup finals spot
Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club has secured a spot at the IWBF Eurocup finals in Spain marking their return to the European Basketball scene for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Founded in 1987 by ex-patients from the Spinal Injuries Unit at...
International Women’s Day: Sheffield charity event celebrates women in Burngreave
Dozens of people took part in exercise classes, wellbeing activities and beauty treatments during an event to celebrate International Women's Day. More than 30 organisations took part at the community day which was held last Tuesday at Verdon Recreation Centre,...
Graves Park glass houses approved for food growing restoration
Sheffield City Council has approved the commissioning of a new operator to oversee the restoration and use of the glass houses at Norton Nurseries, Graves Park, as a food growing facility. A licence of up to 5 years for the chosen operator to maintain and improve the...
Massive fundraising effort for Rotherham foodbank
An engineering firm has raised over £3000 through fundraising for a food bank in Rotherham. Wakefield-based engineering consultancy firm Pell Frischmann have recently participated in and organised events to raise money for Rotherham Foodbank. The firm have raised over...