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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...
Drug driver jailed following high-speed police chase through Sheffield
A driver who was high on cannabis drove down the wrong side of a carriageway towards oncoming vehicles before crashing into another car while trying to flee from...
New pond to ‘boost wildlife and conservation’ in Grenoside woods
A pond that will boost biodiversity and protect wildlife is due to be built in Wheata Wood in Grenoside. The pond, which will be about 70cm deep and have a sloping...
City businesses ‘snookered’ if World Championships leave Sheffield
Sheffield's economy could shrink by £4.5m every year if the World Snooker Championships leave the city, according to a city council report. Matchroom Sport (who own the...
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Police appeal for help in search for missing South Yorkshire woman
An appeal has been launched to find a Sheffield woman who went missing yesterday afternoon. South Yorkshire Police is asking for information about the location of...
Skateboarders and surfers take on the House Skatepark in live music skate jam
Over one hundred surfers and skateboarders flocked to the House Skatepark, Sheffield for a night of live music and skateboarding jam. The event started at 9pm on...
Fly-tipping continues to blight Sheffield
Sheffield recorded 11,387 fly-tipping incidents in 2022/23. Despite a slight decline, illegal dumping remains a persistent issue, prompting the council to develop a new...
Anger over ongoing Sheffield city centre construction
Sheffielders have vented their anger over ongoing city centre redevelopment work. Construction is currently taking place in the heart of the city centre, this is part...
Historic pub given new lease of life in Totley
The Cross Scythe, one of the most historic pubs Sheffield has to offer, is set to reopen after a refurbishment stretching from January 2025, to tomorrow, March...
Startling new statistic reveals that only 20.5 percent of children read daily for pleasure, as found by the University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield has partnered up with World Book Day to highlight how important it is to encourage young children to read, as it was found that only 20.5...
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Going, Going, Gone! Moment Hillsborough woke up with a bang when chimneys were demolished
This was the moment a planned demolition took sleeping residents of Hillsborough by surprise after organisers failed to let them know it was going to happen. https://youtube.com/shorts/pUiFT8Q0XvI?si=WIUQJEgpC4WUan22 Footage by Jo Joel via Facebook The planned...
VIDEO: Sheffield jazz legends mourn the loss of The Dorothy Pax
Musicians have expressed heartbreak at the shock closure of a popular Sheffield independent venue. Yesterday (March 5) The Dorothy Pax, in Victoria Quays, announced its immediate closure via social media to thousands of followers, after eight years in the industry. ...
Competition launches to name a baby llama in Sheffield
A Sheffield farm has launched a competition to name a newborn male llama. Graves Park Animal Farm, in Norton, is the home of three baby llamas, born to parents Nancy and Socks at the end of January. Families are being invited to suggest names for one of...
‘Sheffield Beer Feast’ starts week of brewing celebration
A celebration of beer kicks off tomorrow at Trafalgar Warehouse as a warm up for Sheffield Beer Week. The Sheffield Beer Feast will be held on Friday 7 March and Saturday 8 March at the venue in Trafalgar Street, and will celebrate independent craft beer. Jules...
Demolition of old Yorkshire Bank to build new apartments and commercial units expected to be rejected at Council
A planning application to demolish a former Yorkshire Bank in Chapeltown and replace it with a four story building with 25 new apartments and two ground floor commercial units is due to go in front of the Sheffield City Council next week on Tuesday. The old bank has...
Councillor suggests petition to improve road safety at local Sheffield school
A Stannington councillor has suggested joining up with pupils to help them improve road safety outside their school. Students at Forge Valley School presented in front of the Sheffield city councillors at the North Local Area Committee on the 27 February, where they...