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£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,...
Sheffield students’ two-day charity trek aids mountain rescue team
Students from Sheffield and Manchester raised over £3,000 for Edale Mountain Rescue Team in a 40-mile hike across the Peak District. The hike, which began in Manchester...
Kelham Island to receive heritage protection plans for the first time
Tightening planning controls, ensuring protection for the historical site and high quality development are at the top of the list for Kelham Island after Sheffield...
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Housing plans encroach on protected green belt land
Sheffield City Council plans to build offices, industrial buildings and homes on protected green belt land as part of the local plans to develop the city. On May 30,...
Sheffield rolls out new SEN support for post-16 education
Sheffield has introduced new travel budgets for families that have children with SEN to aid transport fees in post-16 education. Sheffield City Council's Freedom to...
Low carbon transport proposed as the key to Sheffield’s growth
A new plan to promote "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling" in Sheffield hopes to tackle rising transport inequality and the current NHS burden by taking a new approach to...
Girl plans ultimate band bash to raise money for St Luke’s hospice
Final year Sheffield Hallam student Molly Ripley plans the ultimate live event for her final year project to raise money for her chosen charity St Luke's Sheffield...
The Future of Travel in Sheffield? New Plan to Prioritise People Over Cars
Sheffield City Council has approved a 'Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Investment Plan (WWCIP) scheme to help transform Sheffield into a healthier, more active and...
Picket line protesters fight for better pay and transgender rights
The University of Sheffield has come to an agreement with tutors and students after days of them rallying together in front of university buildings to advocate for...
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Updated Proposal for Students Travel Support Approved by Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council’s Post-16 Travel Support policy has been updated and approved following the Education Committee’s vote in favour of the new proposal. On Wednesday, May 7th, the Education, Children and Family Policy Committee met and approved the expansion of...
Victory for small businesses at Victoria Quayside
Crowds of people flocked to Sheffield's Victoria Quay to indulge in street food and craft stalls by the water while enjoying the summers day brought on by a surprise heatwave. Every second Saturday and Sunday of the month from April till September, Sheffield quayside...
£100,000 investment to tackle crime and improve east Sheffield neighbourhoods
An investment of £100,000 to tackle crime, improve neighbourhoods and support youth services across east Sheffield has been announced by the city council. The funding and priorities were presented at the East Local Area Committee (LAC) meeting on Wednesday 7 May and...
‘He’s perfect now’: Dad’s mission to thank heart surgery fund after son’s treatment
A dad is spearheading a major fundraising drive after his son underwent open heart surgery at just five months old. Sam Small, 29, who works at Howden's in Barnsley, is aiming to raise thousands for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), the charity that supported...
South Yorkshire Police announce new Independent Advisory Group for Black Communities
Chief Inspector Laurie Millington (left), Co-chair Adrian Bent (middle left), Co-chair Kaltum Osman Rivers (middle right) and Deputy Cheif Constable Sarah Poolman (right)
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city
Sheffield’s Weston Park May Fayre is ready to roll in the heart of the city The most awaited free family entertainment fayre is taking place on 18 May 2025, from 11am to 5 pm. The Fayre offers a commendable array of street performances, entertainment act, live...