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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...
North vs South Rugby Charity Match; the debate to be settled
University of Sheffield rugby teams are joining forces to raise money for charity in a North vs South showdown. Students are being divided into teams depending on...
South Yorkshire Police announces new BSL sign language service
A new sign language app is aiming to help South Yorkshire Police break down accessibility barriers by enabling people contact emergency services more easily. The app,...
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Sheffield councillors pledge to “take back control of our buses”
Sheffield councillors pledge to "take back control of our buses" through a new franchising scheme to be implemented by September 2027. Ian Smith, Assistant Director of...
Watch: Student musicians shine at ‘Battle of the Bands’ event
A ‘Battle of the Bands’ event showcased the talents of the Sheffield University Big Band and Music Players’ Society last Monday. The show was held in the Students'...
400 page documents and 100 page agendas make tough reading for Sheffield public
Complicated, lengthy documents and 100-page-long agendas are making it hard for people in Sheffield to access vital information - it has been claimed. Members of...
Sheffield experiences driest spring for 90 years – increasing threat of hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water water has launched its drought plans, with the threat of a future hosepipe ban after Sheffield experienced its driest spring in 90 years. The recent...
Sustainable fashion favourite closes Meadowhall pop-up after successful year
Independent vintage second-hand clothing brand, Glass Onion, has closed the doors of its Meadowhall pop-up store after a successful year-long run. The brand opened its...
New proposals for low carbon ‘district heating’ in Sheffield
A new programme to provide low carbon 'heat districts' for Sheffield have been proposed as part of its push for net zero, aiming to benefit the city by cutting levels...
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Improvements to home-to-school transport aims to empower students by increasing their independence
Proposals for changes to Post-16 Home-to-School Travel Support sets to enhance independent travel training for students with SEND, a service that provides support for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities On 7 April, Sheffield City Council's...
Petition to stop building on greenfield sites in the East of Sheffield reaches 4,000 signatures
A campaign group aiming to protect greenfield land in the East of Sheffield has created a petition to stop a large development going ahead. Members of the “opposition to the planned removal of green belt land in S13” want to protect Handsworth’s Finchwell and...
Ambitious development plan set to transform Sheffield into more pedestrian friendly, green city
Plans for a 'Walking, Wheeling, Cycling' Investment Plan which aspires for high quality networks to be developed city-wide for Sheffield over the next 20 years are set to go ahead. The plans were approved at a meeting of Sheffield City Council's Extraordinary,...
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Revised SEND transport in Sheffield approved
Flexible post-16 SEND home-to-school transport prioritising tailored support and independence, has been approved following public consultation. The Education, Children and Families Policy Committee has made Personal Travel Budgets (PTB) optional to existing students...
Founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign questions Sheffield City council’s ‘democracy’
A vocal campaigner for open democracy in Sheffield has raised concerns about how the city council is run. On the 30 April Ruth Hubbard, the founder of ‘Its Our City’ campaign and local community activist, drew attention to the recent ‘policy committee remit’ during a...