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“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...
Sheffield going quackers for infamous duck race to boost cash for playground
Friends of the Porter Valley are having a duck race on the April 6 at Endcliffe Park. This is a fundraising event that is hoping to raise £10,000 in hope to improve...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Man to cycle from Sheffield to Scotland in three days to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends are planning to cycle 195 miles from Worksop to Ecclefechan in Scotland to raise money for charity. Mark Gebbie, 53, is raising money in aid of Dementia UK as his aunt, who lives in Scotland had it for a number of years and he said his parents are now...
Public urged to back climate bond scheme and raise £1m for Sheffield environmental projects
Labour councillor Minesh Parekh has announced an exciting new project to launch later this year to race to net zero, and anyone can get involved. In December 2024, Sheffield City Council voted to create Local Climate Bonds, with a plan to launch the bonds later this...
“Everyone has a camera these days” : Sheffield’s annual Photographic Society’s exhibition opens today
Sheffield Cathedral was picture perfect today as a photography exhibition launched with almost 160 entries. The annual Photographic Society's exhibition boasts prints on display from 36 members and in six different sections including: landscapes, portraits, natural...
Sheffield United announce Big Charity Bash
Sheffield United announced that Chris Basham’s testimonial match will take place on Sunday May 4 at Bramall Lane, with all profits going to Weston Park Cancer Charity. Chris Basham announced his retirement in late August, after suffering a horrific injury when he...
Sheffield student to run 100 miles over April after raising £300 in first ever half-marathon
https://youtu.be/TdMUS5GQD64 A Sheffield student raised £300 for The Benjamin Foundation in his first ever half-marathon, and will run 100 miles over April, for Cancer Research. Harrison Martin, 19, from Norfolk, finished the Sheffield Half-Marathon on Sunday 23...
Husband says his wife has given him ‘ life ‘after donating her kidney
A devoted wife has given her husband the greatest gift anyone could ever give. Keiran Hodgson,48 ,was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disorder known as polycystic kidney disease 15 years ago, which his father was also born with. He had a kidney functioning of just...