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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...
“Can’t wait to be king!” – Walkley Primary school to raise £950 for lion cub sculpture
Almost £1k is to be raised by St Mary’s CE primary, Walkley to adopt a lion cub sculpture from the Pride of Yorkshire trail. St Mary’s have made £180 by hosting a bake...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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Heeley Park Farm animals visit University of Sheffield medical students
Amidst the heatwave, Sheffield University medical students were visited by animals from Heeley Park Farm today (Thursday 1st May). The visit saw chickens, goats and guinea pigs, descend on the Medical School. Students had the opportunity to pre book a slot to...
Watch: Students and staff unite during first day of UCU strike action
Staff at the University of Sheffield have begun industrial action after the Vice Chancellor Koen Lamberts announced plans to cut staffing costs by £23 million over the next two years. The proposals mean that over 1,000 jobs are at risk and around 50 members of staff...
From ‘Learning off Mum’ to Celebrity customers: The rise of Sheffield-based fashion brand
A Sheffield-based fashion brand who are attracting A-list attention are expanding to larger premises in Sheffield City Centre. Morgan Sidle, founder and owner of the fashion firm Atelier, a sustainable fashion brand based in Leah's Yard, has seen monumental growth in...
Council to build on greenfield sites despite public objection
A decision which could lead to thousands of houses being built on greenfield sites in Sheffield ‘just feels wrong’, a leading councillor has said. Sheffield Council has approved the decision to build on greenfield sites in the north and southeast areas of the city...
Council meeting sets new budget and completion date on Castlegate project
'More archaeological finds than originally expected' have led to an extension of the Castlegate regeneration project budget and completion date. On-site work to regenerate Castlegate into a thriving area of Sheffield city centre has been going on since January...
Sheffield student takes on 100 mile run to raise money for Cancer Research UK
A Sheffield student plans to run 100 miles in May in support of various charities as a result of a light-hearted bet with his co-worker. Harrison Martin, 19, a student at the University of Sheffield, decided to take up running in December after insisting to his...