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Mass pay-out expected for Sheffield school staff as council settles unfair pay claims
Hundreds of teaching staff across Sheffield have received compensation agreements after years of underpayment within the education sector. Around 1,000 school employees...
Graves Park Country Show honours the Park’s 100th Birthday
The 100 year anniversary of Graves park was celebrated in style, with an estimated 10,000 people attending its Country Show. Highlights of the Country Show...
Sheffield Wednesday saved from financial ruin by American buyout
Hillsborough Stadium was in a celebratory mood on Saturday, despite the clubs relegation to League One, as new owner David Storch introduced himself to the fans. Chants...
Greyhound racing decline questioned as Sheffield track attracts new audience
Greyhound racing has been subject to years of declining national interest, but the Owlerton track attracting around 300,000 visitors a year suggests the sport may be...
Red Shoe Walk set to return to Meadowhall in support of dementia care
A charity walk is set to return to Meadowhall this summer after a hugely successful debut event last year. The Red Shoe walk will take place on Sunday 2 August,...
Glass Onion student lock in shows Sheffield students commitment to sustainability
Vintage and second hand shop Glass Onion hosted a student night where they tripled student discounts to 30% on 30 April. The tickets for early entry from 4-5pm were...
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Sheffield hosts World Snooker Championships for 49th year running
For the 49th year in a row, Sheffield is hosting the World Snooker Championships, with the prestigious event being staged at the Crucible Theatre in the heart of the...
Students make the most of soaring temperatures in Sheffield
https://youtu.be/QjrtxP3jeQI As the weather gets warmer in Sheffield, university students find themselves taking advantage of the city's greenery and the panoramic...
Student-run swim and hike club to open in June in support of SANE
Happy Feet, a non-profit swim and hike club founded by Sophie Russell, 19, is set to open to the public at the beginning of June for the first hike and swim of the...
Students who founded campaign highlighting sexual harassment to speak at South Yorkshire’s Festival of Debate
The founders of Catcalls of Sheffield, a campaign working to tackle harassment in the streets of the city, have been invited to speak out about their cause at this...
‘Higher education is on its knees’ claims striker as industrial action at University of Sheffield begins
Ten days of UCU strike action and demonstrations began at The University of Sheffield with a walkout by staff on April 30. The UCU - University and College Union -...
Brand new ‘hilarious’ family show hits the stage in Sheffield
A comedy named ‘Happily, Never After’ is a fairytale inspired show is set to open in Sheffield at the Library Theatre in April. The show consists of a cast from MK...
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Art fair showcases Sheffield’s creativity
An art fair featuring paintings, pottery, crochet creations, jewellery and more will take place at the Brother’s Arms pub on Well Road in Heeley on Saturday 29 March. The event - called Alfonzo's Art Fair - aims to immerse visitors in a world of creativity as the...
Sheffield medical practice’s future remains uncertain under temporary management
A Sheffield medical centre's future remains in doubt after the previous long-standing doctor became ill and later died. Harold Street Medical Centre in Walkley has been managed by the Sheffield's GP federation on a temporary contract since the previous doctor's...
Architects who will lead refurbishment of Sheffield Town Hall announced
The architects who will restore and refurbish the town hall sustainably to ensure it remains a Grade 1 listed heritage asset have been appointed. Sheffield City Council's Strategy and Resources Committee initially met on January 22 2025 where they discussed...
New scheme offers £90,000 of grants to improve Sheffield’s Chapel Walk
Grants totalling £90,000 are available to encourage new businesses to start up in Sheffield's Chapel Walk. Business start-up grants of up to £10,000 are available through Sheffield City Council's ReNew scheme. The scheme aims to give a helping hand to new independent...
Sheffield Action on Plastic holds Easter sustainability market
Sheffield Action on Plastic held its spring sustainability market with eco-friendly products, food and gifts on offer. The aim of the market was to reduce the amount of single use plastic being used in businesses and for people to become more aware of how it is...
Men cycle 195 miles in 17 hours to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends cycled 195 miles from Worksop in Nottinghamshire to Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway in aid of Dementia UK. Sheffield man Mark Gebbie raised £1,605 for Dementia UK. He did the ride with friend Glen Cutts and between the two of them they raised...