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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...
New Sheffield plan to tackle obesity through transport investment
Almost a quarter of Year Six children are obese in Sheffield. New studies revealed that 23 per cent of children in the city are at an unhealthy weight and in response,...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Runner steps closer to £10,000 target for British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
A runner from Sheffield has raised almost £10,000 for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal after three years of fundraising efforts. Pierre Laubscher, from Gladstone Road, Sheffield, has run a total of over 5000 kilometres, which has included multiple half...
World Book Day giveaway for Sheffield primary schools
Two Sheffield primary schools have each won a free book bundle in celebration of World Book Day. Charlotte Jenkins, 33, a stay-at-home mum and independent Usborne partner, organised an online book giveaway. Shooters Grove Primary School in Stannington and Meynell...
Red, White and Blue park run commemorates 81st anniversary of the Mi Amigo plane crash
The 81st anniversary of a plane crash in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield was marked with a Red, White and Blue park run last Saturday in memory of the men that died. The plane, known as ‘Mi Amigo’ was an American USAAF B-17 which crashed into Endcliffe Park on 22 February,...
Much-loved Sheffield venue Dorothy Pax announces closure with ‘immediate effect’
The Dorothy Pax music and arts venue at Victoria Quay has announced it is closing down after eight years of hosting exhibitions, events and festivals. Owners made the announcement on Facebook in a statement which said: “We are heartbroken to announce that The Dorothy...
U10’s girls football team smashes fundraising target with sponsored hike around Mam Tor
The Ridgeway Lionesses under-10’s football team raised a total of £1685 for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer's Society after completing a 10 mile hike starting in Castleton to Mam Tor in Derbyshire on Saturday 2nd March. The Ridgeway Lionesses football club was...
Student to tackle Sheffield Half Marathon, raising money for mental health charity
A 21-year-old student who is running Sheffield Half Marathon has raised more than £200 of her £300 target for a Mental Health Charity dubbed the ‘Be Me' Project. Lucie Harding, a second year nursing student at the University Of Sheffield, has always had a strong...