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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...
Five year roadwork warning for seven-mile long heat pipeline instalment
Plans have been approved to construct a seven mile heating scheme from Northern General Hospital, through Pitsmoor, Burngreave, Grimesthorpe, the Lower Don Valley,...
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Pleads for Government Help as Fuel Costs Surge
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance Service (YAA) have pleaded for government support after surging fuel prices have rocked the service’s budgets. Yorkshire Air Ambulance CEO,...
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Sheffield homes to benefit from £3.4M to boost energy efficiency
More than 200 homes in Sheffield are set to benefit from a £3.4 million energy efficient scheme. The ‘ Warm Homes Grant’ aims to reduce carbon emissions and support...
Stewardship scheme thriving after successful environmental clean ups
A scheme to improve the appearance of Sheffield's roads and pavements while helping young people find employment has been praised as a success. The Environmental...
Council backs £3m investment to boost jobs in South Yorkshire Investment Zone
A £3 million investment has been given approval by Sheffield City Council in an attempt to boost job opportunities and the economy in South Yorkshire. The money will be...
Trading Standards seize over 27,000 illegal vapes from Sheffield city warehouse
Over 27,000 illegal vapes have been seized from a Sheffield warehouse by the city council's Trading Standards team. The council revealed that Trading Standards'...
Tickets on sale for the battle of the bands now
Tickets are on sale now for the Music Players Society, which hosts its Battle of the Bands at the Foundry on 12 May at 7pm The event is described as high-energy and a...
Neighbours fear new homes plan would put children at risk
Controversial plans to build five new houses on land which was used for garages have received backlash from neighbours regarding the safety and danger of the Meadowhead...
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Sheffield volunteer had to wait 20 years before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A volunteer for the Sheffield and Rotherham MS Group said she suffered years of being misdiagnosed by doctors before being told she had multiple sclerosis (MS). Joanna Mason, 43, from Bramley, Rotherham first went to the doctors with symptoms when she was 19, however...
Sheffield Sustainability Market returns to combat plastic pollution
The Sheffield Sustainability Market returned to the city centre for a third time, featuring a range of eco-friendly products made by businesses from the area. The event was organised by volunteer group Sheffield Action on Plastic and took place on Saturday 26 April at...
Sheffield traders buck national trend as economy grows
Sheffield's economy is celebrating growth despite national decline - with nearby cities such as Leeds and Nottingham experiencing significant shortfalls. A new report has shown monthly sales in the city centre reached £18 million on February 2025, representing a 0.6%...
Controversial Old Fulwood Road redevelopment decision delayed as residents voice objections
A decision on whether a £54 million housing development planned for a former NHS site in Fulwood can go ahead has been delayed due to months of opposition, with residents raising concerns over the scale of the project and its environmental impact. The proposal,...
Former Sheffield ski village boasts “phenomenal” redevelopment potential and could lead to 100 new jobs
Sheffield City Council have renewed negotiations with Skyline Enterprises for the re-development of the former artificial ski complex in Parkwood Springs. The former Parkwood Springs site was once one of Europe’s largest dry skiing centres, but was forced to close...
Man to cycle from Sheffield to Scotland in three days to raise money for Dementia UK
Two friends are planning to cycle 195 miles from Worksop to Ecclefechan in Scotland to raise money for charity. Mark Gebbie, 53, is raising money in aid of Dementia UK as his aunt, who lives in Scotland had it for a number of years and he said his parents are now...