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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...
Nursery future remains uncertain after Ofsted report
Furious parents have slammed teaching watchdog Ofsted after an inspection left the future of a Middlewood nursery in doubt. Middlewood Nature Nursery in Winn Grove...
SEND pupils to benefit from flexible home-school transport
A proposal for revised home-to-school transport links for young people with Special Educational Needs has been approved by Sheffield City Council. A public consultation...
City council changes approach to special needs travel support in Sheffield
New measures to improve Sheffield's provision of travel support for young people with special educational needs are being introduced by the city council. The incoming...
Backlash from Sheffield residents as council reviews funding for cycling provisions in Attercliffe
Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents. Plans had...
Disappointment after primary school’s controversial games area gets planning permission
A multi-use games area at Ecclesall Primary School has been approved by councillors, despite concerns from the community. The decision was made nearly two years after...
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Anti-knife crime fundraiser in response to death of Harvey Willgoose
A group of boys are set to run the Sheffield half marathon in a bid to end knife crime, and violence amongst young people. The friends were prompted to act after the...
‘Arson attacks’ leave Beighton and Sothall residents on edge
Homeowners in a Sheffield community say they are shocked and cross after what are believed to be a series of arson attacks in the area. The three latest incidents in...
Sheffield to commemorate the second national COVID-19 Day of Reflection
Credit @ Sheffield City Council Sheffield is set to commemorate the second annual Day of Reflection for those who lost their lives during the pandemic, on Sunday 9...
New art appears from Sheffield street artist ‘Phlegm’ following art book release
A new piece of artwork by local street artist Phlegm has appeared on Eldon Street this week, one of the first pieces by the artist following the release of their art...
Quiet community shocked by the discovery of a huge cannabis farm worth over £500,000.
A police raid in Townhead Road, Dore has resulted in the arrests of two men aged 24 and 26 who are suspected to have been growing over 500 cannabis plants with a street...
Sheffield celebrates International Women’s Day to boost empowerment across the city
Tomorrow, the city will celebrate International Women's Day in bring attention to the on-going battle for gender equality. International Women’s Day has its roots from...
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The “unsung” hero of Sheffield was awarded the honorary freedom of the city
An inspirational youth leader has been awarded the highest honour of the city. Desmond Smith was awarded the Freedom of the City of Sheffield during a special council meeting on Wednesday 5th March at 2:00 p.m. He was given this award for his work helping the city of...
WATCH: Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon takes the stage with You Me At Six at their last ever Sheffield show
On Monday, You Me At Six performed their last show in Sheffield at the Octagon Centre, where they were joined by Oli Sykes for a final performance of Bite My Tongue. The five-piece, hailing from Weybridge, Surrey, have recently embarked on their last tour, The Final...
Campaign to protect pupils from school traffic chaos in South East Sheffield
by Abi Hall A petition to turn a road in front of a primary school into a designated school street in South East Sheffield has been launched. Continual problems regarding traffic on Thornbridge Avenue, Birely Ward has caused disruption and puts the children who...
Sheffield grassroots music community in “danger” claim venues
Grassroots music venues have come out in support of a popular venue to express their sadness after its closure and their fear for the future of the music community. The Dorothy Pax, a popular grassroots music venue beloved by its community, announced its closure on...
Sheffield memorial honours 81st anniversary of WW2 ‘Mi Amigo’ plane crash
81 years after the World War Two ‘Mi Amigo’ plane crash, a memorial service was held to honour the ten American airmen who lost their lives. The B-17 aircraft crashed in Endcliffe Park on 22 February 1944, after sustaining damage to its engines. Tony...
Ambitious 2.6m fundraising plan for much loved Sheffield park cafe
by Andrew Quinn The fight to save to save the historical Rose Garden Cafe is ramping up, Calls for the demolition of the cafe in Graves Park surfaced in 2022 due to safety concerns, causing protests amongst the community. This sparked a campaign to save the building...