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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...
Historic Sheffield building set for controversial overhaul
Sheffield City Council has approved plans to redevelop the former John Lewis building on Barker’s Pool, despite heritage bodies’ opposition. Built in 1963, the Grade II...
Beer Central: Sadness as Moor Market shop announces closure
An independent craft beer shop has announced its closure after over a decade of trading in the Moor Market. Beer Central has been providing Sheffield with beers from...
Campaigners lose battle over concerns about historic Sheffield building regeneration
Plans to redevelop Sheffield’s historic John Lewis building have been approved by councillors despite ongoing objections from heritage campaigners. The Grade II listed...
Sheffield City Council raise council tax by maximum amount
Sheffield City Council has raised council tax by 4.99% in their most recent budget meeting. The council raised the tax in the city by 4.99%, with 2% of the raise being...
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Men cycle 195 miles in 17 hours to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends cycled 195 miles from Worksop in Nottinghamshire to Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway in aid of Dementia UK. Sheffield man Mark Gebbie raised...
Sheffield homes to benefit from £3.4M to boost energy efficiency
More than 200 homes in Sheffield are set to benefit from a £3.4 million energy efficient scheme. The ‘ Warm Homes Grant’ aims to reduce carbon emissions and support...
Stewardship scheme thriving after successful environmental clean ups
A scheme to improve the appearance of Sheffield's roads and pavements while helping young people find employment has been praised as a success. The Environmental...
Council backs £3m investment to boost jobs in South Yorkshire Investment Zone
A £3 million investment has been given approval by Sheffield City Council in an attempt to boost job opportunities and the economy in South Yorkshire. The money will be...
Trading Standards seize over 27,000 illegal vapes from Sheffield city warehouse
Over 27,000 illegal vapes have been seized from a Sheffield warehouse by the city council's Trading Standards team. The council revealed that Trading Standards'...
Tickets on sale for the battle of the bands now
Tickets are on sale now for the Music Players Society, which hosts its Battle of the Bands at the Foundry on 12 May at 7pm The event is described as high-energy and a...
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Neighbours fear new homes plan would put children at risk
Controversial plans to build five new houses on land which was used for garages have received backlash from neighbours regarding the safety and danger of the Meadowhead site. Sheffield City council will determine whether the homes can be built at the rear of Meadow...
Sheffield volunteer had to wait 20 years before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A volunteer for the Sheffield and Rotherham MS Group said she suffered years of being misdiagnosed by doctors before being told she had multiple sclerosis (MS). Joanna Mason, 43, from Bramley, Rotherham first went to the doctors with symptoms when she was 19, however...
Sheffield Sustainability Market returns to combat plastic pollution
The Sheffield Sustainability Market returned to the city centre for a third time, featuring a range of eco-friendly products made by businesses from the area. The event was organised by volunteer group Sheffield Action on Plastic and took place on Saturday 26 April at...
Sheffield traders buck national trend as economy grows
Sheffield's economy is celebrating growth despite national decline - with nearby cities such as Leeds and Nottingham experiencing significant shortfalls. A new report has shown monthly sales in the city centre reached £18 million on February 2025, representing a 0.6%...
Controversial Old Fulwood Road redevelopment decision delayed as residents voice objections
A decision on whether a £54 million housing development planned for a former NHS site in Fulwood can go ahead has been delayed due to months of opposition, with residents raising concerns over the scale of the project and its environmental impact. The proposal,...
Former Sheffield ski village boasts “phenomenal” redevelopment potential and could lead to 100 new jobs
Sheffield City Council have renewed negotiations with Skyline Enterprises for the re-development of the former artificial ski complex in Parkwood Springs. The former Parkwood Springs site was once one of Europe’s largest dry skiing centres, but was forced to close...