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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,...
Students offered free STI tests at Sexual Health and Guidance week
The University of Sheffield's Student Union has been holding its first ever Sexual Health and Guidance week over the past week. Events during the week have...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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11th Annual Sheffield Beer Week Pours With Potential
The 11th annual Sheffield Beer Week commences next week bringing with it a host of over 50 local events driven by a shared love of great local craft beer and food within the community. This years theme focuses upon Sheffield as an outdoor city, as well as the link...
CAFOD charity fundraising in Sheffield for international aid in the wake of government cuts
A Sheffield charity group has urged the community to take part in a daily walk to raise money for overseas development amid recent government cutbacks. CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) has started the "Big Lent walk" as a means to raise money during...
South Yorkshire children learn life saving skills at Rotherham pool
Children, aged 7-12, are training at Rawmarsh Lifesaving and Water Safety Club in Rotherham to gain a Rookie Lifeguard qualification. The Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme teaches children basic survival, rescue and lifesaving skills to develop...
Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors begins
Sheffield officially welcomed spring on March 1st with the launch of Festival of the Outdoors 2025, a month of outdoor activities and events for all levels of enthusiasts. The festival is part of Sheffield's claim to being ‘The Outdoor City’, with events and...
North East Local Community Plan Unveils Budget Priorities
The North East Local Community Plan has updated its budget report and revealed its main aims for the local area. The 3 main areas the North East wants to focus on are the Environment, Community Safety & Crime, and the Cost of Living. It should be...
New exhibition These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture comes to Sheffield gallery
A Sheffield-born artist's ceramics are being displayed at the city's Millennium Gallery for only the second time. The centrepiece of the display of John Hoyland's work is his fondly-named Mad Little Hybrids which incorporates an abstract range of ceramic sculptures...