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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Sheffield Bagel shop starts weekend runs to bring together community
Bagels Inc in Sharrow has begun a weekly Sunday Run Club with the aim of bringing together the community which it serves. The shop first opened its doors on Hickmott Road in November 2023 and has seen huge success since then. Annabel Davies, 31, the owner of Bagels...
“Historic day for Yorkshire” as White Rose Agreement signed
The three Metro mayors of Yorkshire have signed historic white rose agreement with the aim to sustain and develop Yorkshire on a national and international level. Signed by South Yorkshire's Oliver Coppard, North Yorkshire's David Skaith and West Yorkshire's Tracey...
‘Skip day’ held to help clean up Grenoside
People from all around Grenoside came to throw their unwanted items in a massive 20 yard Roro skip as part of a quarterly clean-up operation organised by members of Ecclesfield Parish Council. The parish has tried to hold these skip days four times a year since...
Weston Park Cancer Charity to hold ball to celebrate 30 years of fundraising
A ball to celebrate 30 years of fundraising is being held at the OEC events centre at Owlerton Stadium to raise money for Weston Park Cancer Charity. The 'Enchanted Garden Spring Ball' is taking place on 21 March boasting of 'elegance, enchantment and engagement,'...
South Yorkshire talent show to hold new auditions after hugely successful first run
Applications for a charity talent show have recently opened in Rotherham with auditions taking place during September 2025. ‘Rotherham’s Got Talent’ had their final show on February 7th 2025 at the Lyric theatre in Dinnington and was so popular that they...
Sheffield students to feel the pinch as university accommodation fees rise sharply
The University of Sheffield has announced its new rent guide for 2025/2026 which includes a significant rise in fees that for many students is unrealistic. The University's standard accommodation is located in Ranmoor and Endcliffe and houses 4,500 students every...