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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...
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...
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Treasured CBD coffee shop owner promises to repay all donations given to save its future
Cheeba Cheeba in Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, is at risk of being shut down permanently if it cannot raise £50,000 in three months to buy the building they are...
A Place To Be: magazine shares unusual places to drink in first print edition at Sheffield Beer Week
An online magazine has launched its first print publication at the end of Sheffield Beer Week aiming to bring more media coverage of beer culture. Katie Mather, deputy...
Sheffield City Council urged to go 100% Plant-based to help reach their climate goal
A petition has been launched to try and get Sheffield City Council to go 100% plant based for all their future catering. Sheffield City Council has set a goal for...
New wine store opening in Leah’s Yard
A renowned sommelier has decided to use his expertise and open his wine store, 'Barks Wines', in Leah's Yard located in Sheffield City centre. The wine shop will be...
Sheffield exploring eight potential sites for new cemeteries
Eight possible cemetery sites have been identified to combat the lack of burial provision in Sheffield. The city currently has only six to eight years of citywide...
Determined students aim to tackle problems with road safety in Sheffield
Campaigning pupils say they will keep fighting for safer roads outside their north Sheffield school and have called on councillors to take action. A group of students...
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Extinction Rebellion activists protest university’s partnership with power plant operator DRAX
Activists held a rally at The University of Sheffield calling on it to end its partnership with energy company Drax - which is accused areas of burning areas of ancient forest. Members of the People & Planet society and Extinction Rebellion joined forces for a...
Migrant who moved from Kurdistan into UK foster care buys ‘dream’ barbershop in Crookes
A man who moved to the UK from Kurdistan as a teenager and went into foster care aged 17 has opened his dream barbershop after saving around £20,000 while supporting his wife and child. Zanko Dleri arrived in Britain not speaking English and went straight into foster...
Sheffield’s biggest Holi celebration takes place at Kelham Island
Colour Town Holi Festival 2025 was hosted at shipping container venue in Kelham Island, and welcomed over 1,500 people from all walks of life to celebrate together. SteelYard Kelham saw performances from stars such as Rameet Sandhu and authentic live music...
Dad-of-three fined £100s for keeping illegal pet alligator
A man who kept an alligator in his outhouse for over a year claims he did not know he needed a licence for the animal. Ashley Betts, 32, of Rotherham, was fined £333, paying nearly £1,000 in total costs, after pleading guilty to breaching the Keeping Dangerous Animals...
Student runs half marathon for Yorkshire Cancer Research in memory of grandad
A student hopes to fundraise £400 by running the Sheffield Half Marathon in honour of her grandad who suffered with testicular cancer. Eliza Ridout, 18, an architecture student at the University of Sheffield, is taking part in the race on Sunday for Yorkshire Cancer...
Drone search team helps to rescue missing dog found ten miles from its Sheffield home
A volunteer search and rescue group in Sheffield has helped to reunite a missing dog with its owner thanks to the use of a thermal imaging drone. Alfie, a Bedlington Whippet who is around 10 years old, was rescued after a three-day search by K9-SAR, a specialist...