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‘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...
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...
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Fans prepare for crowd trouble at Steel City derby
The 146th edition of the Steel City derby takes place this Sunday with the stakes as high as ever for both teams. Sheffield United are locked in a three-way title race...
Raffle being held to raise money for life-saving defibrillators
A healthcare manager in Sheffield is calling for more funding to ensure life-saving equipment is installed in public spaces across the city. The LivingCare group,...
Mixed response as Sheffield Supertram conductors to permanently wear body cameras on trams
A move to force Supertram conductors to wear body cameras has been slammed as a "breach of privacy". One conductor, who didn’t wish to be named, said the decision,...
Vile sex acts in a Sheffield park leads to rally cry for men to stop looking the other way
Lewd sex crimes in Endcliffe Park have prompted a councillor to issue a plea for more men to stand up and protect vulnerable people in distress. On Saturday (1 March),...
Proposed plans for Sheffield apartments refused due to ‘dangerous’ site
A proposal to demolish a former bank for 25 new homes and a commercial unit was refused planning permission due to the site being seen as ‘dangerous’. The former...
Watch: Sheffield pub landlord calls on the public to ‘support your locals’
The landlord of a Sheffield pub that has seen eight different managers in the past year alone has spoken out about the struggles he is facing to keep the pub open. Ken...
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Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns for 2025
Running from 21 to 23 March, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns for another adrenaline filled weekend. It runs as part of the annual Festival of the Outdoors that takes place in March, which is arguably the biggest month in the calendar for the ‘Outdoor City’....
Sheffield Council tax to rise 4.99 per cent response to financial pressures
By Martha Hobby. Sheffield City Council has approved a council tax rise, which it says will help it to regain financial security and improve local services. The 4.99 per cent rise is the largest it can increase without the need of a local referendum. Labour...
Graves park animal farms baby Llama name chosen
A baby Llama who is the newest edition at Graves Park Animal Farm, has been named Pitta by members of the public on Facebook. The baby was born at the end of January and is part of a herd of 20 Llamas, all of which are a huge attraction to the park for visitors. ...
Swift conservation effort begins in Norfolk Heritage Park with new nesting boxes
A new conservation initiative to protect Sheffield's declining swift population has got underway at Norfolk Heritage Park with the installation of three new swift boxes. The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park is a group dedicated to protecting and developing the park...
COVID day of reflection honours lasting pain of the pandemic
A memorial event to mark the second COVID day of reflection was held at Balm Green Gardens on Sunday. A series of speeches commemorated all those lost during the pandemic, and those who still suffer today. Members of the public created leaves to hang from...
Body cameras now mandatory for tram staff following rise in abuse
A recent spike in anti-social behaviour has caused Sheffield Supertram to make it mandatory for its conductors to wear body cameras, its operator has announced. The policy has been introduced to serve as an “effective deterrent” against the crime and disorder faced by...