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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...
Parents and Students protest against Newfield Secondary School’s plans to halve Art and Drama classes
Parents and pupils have spoken out after reports that Newfield Secondary School, in Norton Lees, are planning to lessen teaching time for creative art classes starting...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Breaking news: Fire crews swarm the scene of barn fire at Ridgeway Moor
Five fire crews swarmed a blazing barn at Ridgeway Moor from across South and West Yorkshire earlier today. Derbyshire Fire & rescue Service said they have now scaled back the operation, but expect to carry on into the night. Residents have been told to shut all...
Students highlight road safety concerns for cyclists
Students at Forge Valley Secondary School have urged Sheffield City Council to ‘listen to young people’s voices’ amid road safety concerns for cyclists. Young commuters have admitted facing barriers to cycling to the Stannington-based school due to poor safety...
Sheffield College students fundraise for life-changing South Africa wildlife experience amid national funding reductions
Like many UK schools, The Sheffield College students have been affected by post-Brexit cuts to the national Turing Scheme, making running future high-quality international placements ‘pretty much impossible’. Student contributions for future trips will be...
Rose Garden Cafe once threatened with demolition is now being turned into a community space
The Rose Garden Cafe in Graves Park, Sheffield was temporarily closed in 2022 over fears concerning the safety of the building. Due to local campaigns the Rose Garden Cafe Partnership has been established, forming a collaboration between Sheffield City Council, the...
Man taken to hospital after collision on ‘dangerous’ intersection
A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a car at a ‘horrific’ city centre interchange on Friday. Police and ambulance services were called to Glossop Road just after 7.30pm on Friday 28 February. The road was closed for about an hour and a half while they...
Public erupts in heated debate over money spent on cycling schemes at Sheffield council meeting
A row broke out between members of the public and the city councillors over disagreements surrounding large amounts of money being poured into cycling schemes. Last Wednesday, after the formal arrangement discussions ended at the East Local Area Committee at...