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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 &...
Urgent donation appeal to save Sheffield city centre charity shop
A Sheffield city centre charity shop has launched an urgent appeal for donations amongst a string of charity shop closures. Age UK on Norfolk Row, an outlet charity...
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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...
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...
£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...
‘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...
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...
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Sheffield Council to scrap green parking permits by end of July
Sheffield City Council has announced that it will stop issuing new Green Parking Permits from July 31, marking the end of the scheme after nearly 20 years in operation. The decision was formally approved by the council's Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy...
Sheffield Council approves controversial traffic changes despite local opposition
Sheffield City Council gave the go-ahead for new, disruptive traffic regulations between the City Centre, Attercliffe and Darnall, despite concerns from residents and businesses. Objections were raised due to the proposal of double yellow lines, bus lanes, prohibited...
Sheffield honours the female war effort on VE Day
Celebrations for VE Day were in full swing across the city yesterday, with special commemorations for the women who helped the war effort. Sheffield was a significant industrial power during World War Two due to the steel factories, a key arms supplier for the British...
Regeneration of Sheffield Castle remains to prioritise newly-found elements
The regeneration of Sheffield Castle has led to recent discoveries of remains said to have dated back to the 11th century, which will be displayed in the park once completed. Wessex Archaeology, who was tasked with conducting an archaeological dig at the site have...
Nursery future remains uncertain after Ofsted report
Furious parents have slammed teaching watchdog Ofsted after an inspection left the future of a Middlewood nursery in doubt. Middlewood Nature Nursery in Winn Grove Middlewood was recently under threat of closing this May after the inadequate Ofsted report led to the...
SEND pupils to benefit from flexible home-school transport
A proposal for revised home-to-school transport links for young people with Special Educational Needs has been approved by Sheffield City Council. A public consultation launched in January 2025 sought to receive feedback on the proposal to introduce a Personal Travel...