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City centre roadworks ‘ruining’ Sheffield green spaces
Roadworks surrounding Sheffield Town Hall and Peace Gardens have been described as ‘unnecessary’ by locals. The road improvements are taking place between the top of...
Kelham Island Museum lands major £228,381 grant from National Lottery
Sheffield is looking to protect its world-famous toolmaking industry for generations to come after landing a major funding boost, for its new project Pride, Passion and...
Beer and Cider Festival 2026 offers pre-exam relief for Sheffield students
Sheffield University Student Union welcomed the annual return of the Beer and Cider Festival for 2026 last weekend. The event took place from Friday 1 May - Sunday 3...
Sheffield brewery celebrate 30th anniversary with opening of very first taproom
A Sheffield-based brewery is set to open its first taproom as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. Abbeydale Brewery took over the former Turner’s...
£9.35m e-bike scheme set to launch in 2027 in Sheffield – What does this mean for local cycling communities?
Public e-bikes are returning to Sheffield to battle the city's hills after an eight-year break since their last appearance due to crime rates. Sheffield council has...
University of Sheffield students speak up: Mixed reactions to what strike action means for their studies
Sheffield students say they support striking university staff but fear the impact it may have on their studies. Academic and professional services staff at the...
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Parents force retreat by the City Council over cuts to disabled children’s school transport
Council proposals to replace home to school transport for over 16’s with a ‘personal transport budget’ were withdrawn at a Committee meeting on 7 May. Personal...
70% of public housing to receive solar panels under new housing decarbonation plan
Plans to decarbonise Sheffield involves providing 70% of council homes with solar panels. Sheffield City Council has approved a 2025-26 housing decarbonation plan which...
Penistone rail line gets £1.5 million boost
Sheffield train station, where the Penistone Line terminates. £1.5 million has been granted for plans to improve the Northern trains rail line that runs from...
Sheffield asylum seekers find healing in harmonies
Acclaimed classical musician launches music initiative for refugees and appeals to local artists to step up
Litter pickers act after Council considers a motion to grow the Green City
Sheffield City Council has pledged to support community litter pickers to keep the streets of the Green City clean. At a Transport meeting on 30 April, Sheffield City...
Prayers in the Peaks: international students find divine solace in Sheffield’s nature
The Peak District has become a popular prayer destination for international Muslim students who have discovered a piece of heaven away from home. Students go in groups...
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Sheffield Christmas markets confirmed to return after success of last year
The 'Crackers for Christmas' event last year was branded a great success and will return for 2025. The event will be packed with festive fun, including live performances and seasonal activities to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of...
Watch: Meet the people that bring the Quayside Markets to life
https://youtu.be/aVMV-HEhprc The monthly Quayside Markets saw hundreds of visitors last weekend as the sun brought the people of Sheffield out on the streets. Situated on the canal in Victoria Quays, the markets support the livelihoods of many local businesses and are...
Iconic Sheffield music venue loses appeal against eviction
The Leadmill has announced that it has lost its appeal against eviction, meaning it will be leaving its long-standing premises. The venue, which has been open since 1980, is owned by Electric Group, who have been trying to regain control over the building in a...
Calls for better special needs education funding in Sheffield mainstream schools
A School governor has criticised special educational needs funding provided by the council, claiming that it falls short in mainstream schools. Emily Griffiths, the Parent governor and deputy chair of the Board of Governors at Lydgate Junior School, raised...
Council looks to improve travel skills for children of Sheffield
Councillors have reviewed and revamped the original proposal to replace the majority of post-16 home to school transport with personal travel budgets. The plan aims to equip young people with the 'confidence, skills and knowledge' required to travel independently on...
SEND students to become more ‘adulthood ready’ following Skills for Life programme approval
A programme that advocates for teenager and young adult independence for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been approved by the Sheffield City Council. Head of Service, Resource and Business Planning Manager, Mark Sheikh, mapped...