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World Snooker Championships draws crowds to Sheffield as businesses see boost
The World Snooker Championship has recently concluded in Sheffield, after 22-year-old Wu Yize won his first title. Local venues experienced a boost in business as...
Three years on, Sheffield businesses say Clean Air Zone still affecting trade
Even three years after Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone was introduced, business owners and taxi drivers have said it continues to have an impact on trade and increases...
The rise of Reform in Sheffield shows the city’s move to the political right
Last week’s elections saw Reform gain 12 new seats, indicating a shift to the right in Sheffield and its council. Sheffield’s local elections are held in a four year...
LGBTQ+ elders face immense abuse within care homes as portrayed within ‘At The Rainbows End’
Artemis Theatre Company based in London founded in 2002 by Dr Clare Summerskill has finished performing 'At The Rainbows End' at the Broomhill Centre and is now...
Does the tip of a kitchen knife really matter?
A campaign to introduce blunt kitchen knives in a bid to stamp out knife crime has been met with a lukewarm response by the Sheffield chef community. The " Lets be...
Uni Staff Strike As Dispute Rages On
University of Sheffield staff went on strike again this week at the request of the University and College Union amidst an ongoing dispute over restructuring and...
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“We are giving them a voice to their lived experience” – ArtWorks Together 2026 showcases disabled artists’ creative talent at Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery
A showcase to celebrates artwork created by autistic artists and artists with learning disabilities is running in Sheffield. Artworks Together aims to bring awareness...
Hillsborough community cleans up Sheffield streets
The Hillsborough community has been helping clean up their streets through litter picks each month. The S6 community litter pick is organised by the Green Party and...
Reform UK Candidate who ‘flirted with Far Right ideology’ elected in Woodhouse
Nathaniel Menday has been elected in Woodhouse with almost 2000 votes despite Hope Not Hate, an organisation combatting far right extremism, reporting that he described...
Alcohol licence gets revoked in off-licence shop after selling illegal tobacco products
Super Booze in Sheffield has been caught selling cheap illegal tobacco products and vapes to customers. Members of the Licensing Sub-Committee held a hearing at...
Open Up festival celebrates 28 Years of Sheffield’s art community
140 emerging and award winning artists opened their studios and showcased artwork to the public over May Bank holiday. The organisation has hosted the "Open Up" event...
Sheffield nominated for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield, alongside eight other candidates, has been longlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029. The city has been celebrating this nomination, as it helps to showcase...
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Sheffield park to host late night 2026 World Cup ‘Fan City’ in city centre
A World Cup 'Fan City' is coming to Sheffield's city centre, with Devonshire Green set to host thousands in the late night event. The organisers behind Sheffield's Rock N Roll Circus, AGN Events, have previously hosted a 'Fan City' for the Women's Euro 2022 and Euro...
Repairs begin on O2 Academy after three-year closure
Building work has begun on Sheffield’s O2 Academy after the venue was forced to close in 2023 over fears concrete in the roof could “collapse with no notice”. An exact reopening date has not been confirmed, but construction activity has increased in recent weeks, with...
Could you eat an entire packet of rice cakes without water? These Sheffield lads can…want to watch?
Two Sheffield brothers are once again inviting the masses to Sheffield Amphitheatre where onlookers can watch the pair scoff an entire packet of rice cakes each. The free event, which begins at 2PM, on July 25th is the third of its kind, and has become the talk of the...
Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation after disastrous elections
Four of Sheffield's Labour MPs have suggested Keir Starmer should resign, to allow Labour the best chance of winning the next general election, after a disastrous set of local elections for the party. Labour lost eight seats in Sheffield, taking their total down to...
‘Grade A’ sustainability with vintage sale in Sheffield
Thousands of second-hand goods were sold to Sheffield students last Monday by a vintage clothing business. The business, Headlock, was founded in 2009 and travelled from their base in York to sell items to the public. University of Sheffield's Student Union is one of...
Emergency services fun day makes triumphant return to Sheffield after popular demand
An annual emergency services fun day returned to Sheffield to provide the city with a look inside the world of rescue for all the family. The 999 Fun Day made its return to The Moor in Sheffield city centre on 10 May to bring together emergency services from across...