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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...
Council Greenlights £196k boost for Kelham and Neepsend Parking Project to ‘provide relief for local businesses’
The Council approved a budget increase of £196,563 to a total of £690,544 to ‘provide relief for local businesses’ in the Kelham/Neepsend Parking Project. Kelham Island...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Community rejoice as The Rose Park Café is saved form demolition
A beloved café is to be saved after the council declared they will restore it following a new charity partnership. The Rose garden cafe, located in Graves Park, is set to be refurbished and reopened after community and charity group 'Friends of Graves Park' campaign...
Community speak of horror after 17-year-old stabbed in Burngreave
By Charlotte Colley and Rosie Wallace A shocked community has labelled yesterday's stabbing of a teenage boy as "vile and horrible". The attack happened on Shirecliffe Road at 6.18am yesterday. The road was closed off to traffic for part of yesterday along the...
NHS calls for more young blood donors
The NHS Blood and Transplant service is calling for more young people to give blood after it was revealed that for the first time in five years there are more donors over the age of 45 than under. Since 2018, 17-44 year olds have been the majority and they have now...
Facebook users criticise Rotherham Council’s Empty Homes pledge
Rotherham Council have faced social media backlash after launching their Empty Homes plan for the city. Despite more than 6,500 households awaiting council homes, and hundreds of homelessness cases, the Council has said they're committed to making neighbourhoods...
Notorious Tramlines music festival to go ahead despite community backlash over long-lasting damage to their park.
Hillsborough Park will host the Tramlines Festival again this year despite the local community feeling that their wishes have been ignored, according to a councillor. Tramlines Festival is one of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and has been held...
Video: Consortium of charities highlight importance of funding disability sport
A group of charities, including Sheffield United’s charity partner, say disability specific physical activity sessions is their major goal. The consortium, led by Sheffield United Community Foundation, have planned to apply for more funding in the hope of providing...