Latest in Politics
Former Cole Brothers building to be transformed under new city centre plans
Plans to redevelop one of Sheffield’s most recognisable city centre buildings have been given the green light, marking a significant step in efforts to revive a site...
Prominent Sheffield figures want Steel City to step into the spotlight it deserves
Sheffield needs to shout about its heritage and put itself on the UK's culture map, according to Sheffield FC's new chairman - and indie musician. Lead singer of Indie...
Burngreave residents urged to share thoughts on proposed plans to make roads safer
Changes have been proposed to redesign Burngreave roads in a bid to make them safer - and the council is urging locals to share their opinions on the plans. The...
Sheffield organisations fight to end violence against women
A crowd of 100 protestors gathered in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens for International Women’s Day and called for the government to fight harder against gender-based...
Students from both universities in Sheffield united against financial cuts during a protest
Students from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University came together to protest against the ongoing cuts and restructures that continue to impact...
Missing Woman last seen in Crookes
The South Yorkshire police are appealing for information for a missing Sheffield woman called Sarah. Sarah was last seen in the Crookes area at 10 am this morning. The...
Latest in Politics
Sheffield Council’s green belt plans cause quarrel
A determined community have rallied together to fight plans to build over 3,500 new homes on six green belt sites in the north of the city. Sheffield City Council has...
Built for Change project to help Sheffield students tackle climate change
A £500,000 investment to help schools, nurseries, and colleges tackle climate change has been announced by Sheffield City Council. The Built for Change project will...
“Remember the dead, fight for the living”; Sheffield Workers gather for Annual Workers Memorial Day
A crowd gathered in front of Sheffield’s Town Hall to honour those who died on the job on Monday, for an annual tribute. Around 18,000 workers each year are killed or...
University of Sheffield Women’s Football raise over £500 for cancer charity through keepy-uppy challenge
Footballers from the University of Sheffield women's team have raised £526 for the charity Young Lives Against Cancer with a sponsored keepy-uppy challenge. Contestants...
Police re-arrest four as Stocksbridge murder inquiry develops
South Yorkshire Police have re-arrested four people in connection with an ongoing murder investigation. Emergency services were called to Knoll Close, Stocksbridge, at...
Crookes Valley safety scheme approved – making Sheffield road one way
A Sheffield road will be made one-way as part of the approved Crookes Valley safety scheme. Sheffield City Council's transport, regeneration and climate policy...
Politics Feed
Can you try 150 beers and ciders this bank holiday? SU festival hosts annual event
Sheffield Students Union will be hosting their annual beer and cider festival with over 150 different beers and ciders this weekend. Breweries from all over the UK will be presenting their beer and cider, and anyone can go along and take a look. It is free entry and...
Graves Park Country Show: Popular family event returns for 2025
The Graves Park Country Show is set to take place on bank holiday Monday, May 5, for its 11th year running. Llama trekking, birds of prey and a mountain biking show are promised when the popular country event will return to Sheffield. The event also includes various...
Proposed one-way road welcomed as part of Crookes Valley safety scheme
Plans to make a Sheffield street one to improve safety have been moved forward by Sheffield City Council. The proposed Traffic Regulation Order would make the south-western part of Oxford Street one way towards Crookes Valley Road for all vehicles, as part of the...
Crucible championship: ‘They wouldn’t move tennis from Wimbledon so why move the snooker from Sheffield?’
Fans say they would be devastated if the World Snooker Championship leaves Sheffield's Crucible - its home since 1977. The contract to hold the world snooker championship at the theatre expires in 2027. Matchroom sport president, Barry Hearn, said: “We want to stay...
VIDEO: Have the tables turned on the future of snooker in Sheffield?
As thousands descend on Sheffield for the snooker, we took to the streets to investigate whether the Crucible should prioritise culture or cues. The Snooker World Championship returned to Sheffield on April 19th for the 48th competition there, and will be staying...
Runner pledges to fundraise money for charity she says saved her life
A runner from Sheffield has pledged to raise £1000 for a charity that she said "saved her life" when she was a teenager. Amelia Sharpe, now 21, of Endcliffe Village, ran the Half-Marathon for the charity SRASAC in March. The charity supports people in Sheffield that...