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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...
Sheffield basks under blue skies as people share what they like to do on a sunny Yorkshire day
Sheffield is starting the heat up with temperatures rising to 17 degrees. The change in temperature has shown a difference in people's behaviour and activities, with...
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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...
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...
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...
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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 wide range of low carbon emission transport networks across the city with the council's intentions...
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 in September. An online petition titled “Save our creative studies” has gathered nearly a thousand...
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, Sheffield City council approved the walking wheeling and cycling investment plan (WWCIP) during the...
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 combined giveaways and club nights with education on how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. ...
Thousands of tourists set to gather in the “foodie capital” of the UK for Sheffield Food Festival
After being crowned the UK's foodie capital by global hospitality giant Accor in March 2025, Sheffield is gearing up for it's biggest culinary celebration of the year. The Sheffield Food Festival is set to return during the late May Bank Holiday from Saturday 24th to...
Swings and Roundabouts: the gig set to raise money for Sheffield’s most vulnerable
Several of the biggest names in Sheffield’s music scene are coming together to raise money for Roundabout Youth Homeless Charity at Factory Floor Bar on 24th May. Lucy Lee, the organiser, was inspired to create this fundraiser after the positive impact similar...