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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,...
Road closed in Park Hill over antisocial behaviour as ‘pocket park’ proposed
The closure is expected to remain in place for up to 18 months.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Public urged to back climate bond scheme and raise £1m for Sheffield environmental projects
Labour councillor Minesh Parekh has announced an exciting new project to launch later this year to race to net zero, and anyone can get involved. In December 2024, Sheffield City Council voted to create Local Climate Bonds, with a plan to launch the bonds later this...
“Everyone has a camera these days” : Sheffield’s annual Photographic Society’s exhibition opens today
Sheffield Cathedral was picture perfect today as a photography exhibition launched with almost 160 entries. The annual Photographic Society's exhibition boasts prints on display from 36 members and in six different sections including: landscapes, portraits, natural...
Sheffield United announce Big Charity Bash
Sheffield United announced that Chris Basham’s testimonial match will take place on Sunday May 4 at Bramall Lane, with all profits going to Weston Park Cancer Charity. Chris Basham announced his retirement in late August, after suffering a horrific injury when he...
Sheffield student to run 100 miles over April after raising £300 in first ever half-marathon
https://youtu.be/TdMUS5GQD64 A Sheffield student raised £300 for The Benjamin Foundation in his first ever half-marathon, and will run 100 miles over April, for Cancer Research. Harrison Martin, 19, from Norfolk, finished the Sheffield Half-Marathon on Sunday 23...
Husband says his wife has given him ‘ life ‘after donating her kidney
A devoted wife has given her husband the greatest gift anyone could ever give. Keiran Hodgson,48 ,was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disorder known as polycystic kidney disease 15 years ago, which his father was also born with. He had a kidney functioning of just...
Proposed changes to PIP spark protest in Sheffield City Centre
A protest organised by ‘Crips Against Cuts’ gathered in the city centre to campaign against cuts in disability benefits on Saturday. The protest was one of many organised by the group on March 22nd, which was their global day of action. Demonstrations spanned across...