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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....
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...
New plans for SEN transport funding in Sheffield
A revised proposal for methods of transport to schools for children with special education needs has been made following complaints from parents and Governors alike...
Council approves revised home to school travel proposal for young people with Special Educational Needs
Sheffield City Council has approved a new proposal to help young people with Special Educational Needs learn how to travel independently. This revised proposal allows...
Council’s plans for the largest loss of protected Green Belt Land to date leaves Sheffield residents “devastated”
The UK's largest loss of protected Green Belt land to date could be given the go-ahead by Sheffield City Council on Wednesday, 14th May. 327.45 hectares of Sheffield's...
Plan to improve Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Sheffield approved
A plan has been approved to improve people’s personal lives, alongside creating a cleaner, safer Sheffield for all generations. The Sheffield Walking, Wheeling...
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Crucible Theatre in Sheffield set to hold huge costume sale
It's the final curtain call for costumes at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre as the public are being invited to an up-and-coming sale later this month. From Guys and Dolls...
Empowering Women leading change conference held in Sheffield this week
The Festival of Debate has been brought to Sheffield this year, and this week they held their annual Empowering Women Conference. The festival is the largest...
University of Sheffield’s role in lighting up Africa with MOPO batteries
A ground-breaking project to provide off-grid communities in Africa with affordable, clean energy is being led by engineers from the University of Sheffield. Together,...
Pro-Palestinian protestors storm University of Sheffield prestigious award ceremony
By Libby Mashedi Pro-Palestinan protesters stormed Firth Court at 12.30pm yesterday, disrupting Vice Chancellor Koen Lambert’s speech at The Education Awards 2024...
Ice hockey player set to take part in 11th Allstars charity tournament
An ice hockey player is set to take part in his 11th tournament to raise money for charity. Pete Frith, 58, will be getting involved in the Allstars Charity Ice Hockey...
Much loved café begins project to double its capacity
A café in Meersbrook, Sheffield, has begun a renovation project to double capacity and keep up with it's increasing popularity. Owner Adam Heyes opened the Mandala Cafe...
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Sheffield organisation campaigning to protect endangered bird species
A group of Sheffield volunteers are working to ensure the protection of endangered swifts as the summer nesting season approaches. Sheffield Swift Network is a collection of local groups which monitors activity of the birds in the city, and works to raise awareness...
Sheffield Council announces four year financial strategy for the city
Sheffield Council have proposed a new budget of around £543m for 2024/25, as well as 'four-year Medium Term Financial Strategy'. The Chief Executive presented a report setting out a final draft of an ambitious four-year Council Plan for Sheffield City Council...
Sheffield United players nominated for end of season awards
Three Sheffield United players are up for nominations in the Barclay's Women Championship end of season awards. Izzy Goodwin, Jodie Hutton and Fran Stenson have all been nominated, with Goodwin up for the Championship Player of the Season alongside Elise Hughes,...
Sheffield city council approves playpark improvement plans for disabled children
Two Sheffield play areas have been awarded funding of more than £200,000 which will be spent on improving facilities for disabled children. Improvements will be carried out at both Mather Road recreation ground and Handsworth Road recreation ground, after plans were...
Plans for four houses to be built in Sheffield approved after three year long battle for permission
A controversial planning application to build four houses has finally been given the go-ahead despite mass objection from the community. 42 letters objecting the plans were received, raising concerns about increases in traffic and the removal of green space which...
Rotherham’s Premier FREE Live Music Venue For Sale
The Bridge Inn has steadily begun to dominate the live music scene in Rotherham and now the freehold is up for sale. Most weeks on Friday and Saturday (and the occasional Sunday) the venue hosts bands and performers from multiple styles of alternative rock/metal...