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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...
Upcoming rock camp for girls and non-binary youth held feminism fundraiser
A rock camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth is turning the volume up on the next generation of musicians. The non-profit hosted a feminist embroidery...
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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City council changes approach to special needs travel support in Sheffield
New measures to improve Sheffield's provision of travel support for young people with special educational needs are being introduced by the city council. The incoming changes aim to make SEND Travel Support more flexible, inclusive, and better suited to the needs of...
Backlash from Sheffield residents as council reviews funding for cycling provisions in Attercliffe
Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents. Plans had originally been put in place for improved infrastructure to support safer cycling and encourage active...
Disappointment after primary school’s controversial games area gets planning permission
A multi-use games area at Ecclesall Primary School has been approved by councillors, despite concerns from the community. The decision was made nearly two years after plans for the MUGA were first proposed, as a solution to the poor-quality playing field that is...
Drug driver jailed following high-speed police chase through Sheffield
A driver who was high on cannabis drove down the wrong side of a carriageway towards oncoming vehicles before crashing into another car while trying to flee from police. Laine Hempsey, 25, of Dryden Avenue, Southey Green, Sheffield, was driving a Vauxhall Signum in...
New pond to ‘boost wildlife and conservation’ in Grenoside woods
A pond that will boost biodiversity and protect wildlife is due to be built in Wheata Wood in Grenoside. The pond, which will be about 70cm deep and have a sloping profile to allow wildlife to enter and exit, will be planted with only species native to the area. It...
City businesses ‘snookered’ if World Championships leave Sheffield
Sheffield's economy could shrink by £4.5m every year if the World Snooker Championships leave the city, according to a city council report. Matchroom Sport (who own the rights to the majority of professional snooker) has said the event will go elsewhere after 2027...