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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...
Safety concerns raised over recent transport network scheme in Sheffield
A Sheffield City councillor raised concerns over child safety on £400m sustainable transport network scheme. The Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Scheme aims to provide a...
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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....
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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University of Sheffield senior lecturer’s reading project becomes part of World Book Day celebrations
A University of Sheffield senior lecturer has partnered with World Book Day to provide a reading activity across the UK today. Dr Sabine Little of the School of Education developed the 'Rivers of Reading' activity following a career dedicated to working with...
Ex Great Britain triathlete close to hitting fundraising target for Sheffield hospice
A former Great Britain Triathlete has raised almost 200 pounds for St Luke's hospice in Sheffield, as he sets to complete the Sheffield half marathon with his daughter this March. Stuart Curtis, who was formerly an athlete for Great Britain, and his daughter Lucy who...
Sheffield fire officer sleeps outside every day in March to raise money for homeless veterans .
A former solider is sleeping outdoors for the entire month to raise money for homeless veterans - and smashed his fundraising goal in just one day, Gary Devonport is currently on his sixth night of sleeping outside at his home. The 40-year-old firefighter is taking...
Students demand help from councillors about unsafe road conditions outside their school
Students have asked for more safety measures in ‘dangerous points’ outside Forge Valley School in North Sheffield. Students at the school have complained about road safety issues while travelling to school and gave their possible solutions to North Sheffield...
Sheffield councillors to visit war-torn Ukraine
Two Sheffield Labour councillors are travelling to Ukraine next week in a show of solidarity with the war-torn country. Matt Dwyer, and Mark Rusling, who represent Birling and Shiregreen & Brightside respectively, will be visiting Lviv, Ukraine, from March...
Broomhill community band to celebrate 20th anniversary
A community band based in Broomhill will commemorate their 20th anniversary this September. Lauren Newton, 41, established the band in 2005 after growing too old for her youth group and wanting to continue to pursue her love of music. The band, Silver Spectrum, has...