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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...
Annual Beer and Cider festival dominated sunny weekend in Sheffield University’s Bar One
Sheffield's annual Beer and Cider festival took place over the bank holiday weekend in the University of Sheffield's Bar One. The festival ran from 2pm to 11pm on...
Sheffield hosts Free Art Event to appreciate residents’ artwork
https://youtu.be/IT1YXBTm8Zg Open Up Sheffield had a free art event where many artists around the Sheffield area, such as Fulwood, presented their art in their homes...
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Sheffield Council to scrap green parking permits by end of July
Sheffield City Council has announced that it will stop issuing new Green Parking Permits from July 31, marking the end of the scheme after nearly 20 years in operation....
Sheffield Council approves controversial traffic changes despite local opposition
Sheffield City Council gave the go-ahead for new, disruptive traffic regulations between the City Centre, Attercliffe and Darnall, despite concerns from residents and...
Sheffield honours the female war effort on VE Day
Celebrations for VE Day were in full swing across the city yesterday, with special commemorations for the women who helped the war effort. Sheffield was a significant...
Regeneration of Sheffield Castle remains to prioritise newly-found elements
The regeneration of Sheffield Castle has led to recent discoveries of remains said to have dated back to the 11th century, which will be displayed in the park once...
Nursery future remains uncertain after Ofsted report
Furious parents have slammed teaching watchdog Ofsted after an inspection left the future of a Middlewood nursery in doubt. Middlewood Nature Nursery in Winn Grove...
SEND pupils to benefit from flexible home-school transport
A proposal for revised home-to-school transport links for young people with Special Educational Needs has been approved by Sheffield City Council. A public consultation...
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City council changes approach to special needs travel support in Sheffield
New measures to improve Sheffield's provision of travel support for young people with special educational needs are being introduced by the city council. The incoming changes aim to make SEND Travel Support more flexible, inclusive, and better suited to the needs of...
Backlash from Sheffield residents as council reviews funding for cycling provisions in Attercliffe
Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents. Plans had originally been put in place for improved infrastructure to support safer cycling and encourage active...
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 plans for the MUGA were first proposed, as a solution to the poor-quality playing field that is...
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 police. Laine Hempsey, 25, of Dryden Avenue, Southey Green, Sheffield, was driving a Vauxhall Signum in...
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 profile to allow wildlife to enter and exit, will be planted with only species native to the area. It...
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 rights to the majority of professional snooker) has said the event will go elsewhere after 2027...