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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.
Crucible’s Snooker World link remains central to identity and culture of Sheffield
Snooker fans expressed their jubilation at this years' World Snooker Championships following a deal to retain the competition at the Crucible until 2045. The...
“Start doing it, see what happens”: inside the mind of an eccentric fundraiser
Elliott Mawhinney spent 16 hours walking up and down one of Sheffield’s steepest roads.
Sheffield’s restaurants offer exclusive deals on new app
A global dining app has branched out to Sheffield, offering discounts for a monthly fee.
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“We are overwhelmed with the complexity of issues we face” temporary accommodation crisis continues
Sheffield City Council has proposed an extra 200 properties to be used as council houses, attempting to address rising costs and homelessness within the city. The gap...
Potholes and shattered tarmac frustrate road-users and dogwalkers as firm fails to meet deadline
Residents and motorists are calling for immediate action after a 28-day pledge to repair a damaged road was not met. Amey, the company responsible for upkeeping...
Pizzeria owner thanks community for support as decking petition reaches 1,000 signatures
A pizzeria in south-west Sheffield has reached its 1,000-name goal in a petition to keep decking in front of its premises - after the city council demanded its removal....
Student runs Sheffield Half Marathon to raise awareness for men’s mental health
A Hallam University student has taken part in the Sheffield Half Marathon and set up a fundraiser for the charity Mind in order to spark conversation over men's mental...
Help us Help newspaper relaunched to help Sheffield homeless
Help us Help, a collaboration of local charities, has relaunched a ‘newspaper’ to help those experiencing homelessness. The Help us Help newspaper has been...
Council pledges to tackle child inequality with £2m holiday activities scheme
Vulnerable children in Sheffield will continue to receive support in the school holidays after Sheffield City Council approved £2m plans to extend its Holiday...
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‘It was one of the best things I’ve done in my life’: Sheffield runners pound city streets for charities
More than 6,000 runners, including characters like Mr Blobby, Scooby Doo and the Minions took to the city's streets for Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday. The 13.1 mile race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, which was ran by 6,489 runners, began in the city...
Man with end-stage kidney failure is forced to have home dialysis in his garage
A family is appealing for support to fund a home dialysis space after being denied financial aid. Ben Parker, 42, from Barnsley, is battling end-stage kidney failure for the second time in his life and relies on dialysis four to five times a week. His wife, Sam has...
Tram passengers slam decision to bar card payments for weekly tickets
Passengers have slammed Supertram’s 'strange' decision to no longer accept card payments for weekly tickets. City-Wide 7 day tickets and SYConnect 7 day tickets can only be purchased in cash from 23 March, according to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority...
Gang culture and youth violence top of new safety plan
Tackling street gang culture and youth violence is to be prioritised in a new safety plan which aims to reduce crime in Sheffield - which was 114 per cent above the national average in 2024. A committee meeting will be held on Monday 31 March where councillors will...
Sheffield Council to face ‘severe pressure’ after government cuts in welfare benefits
Sheffield City Council are to face immense pressures after the government announced their aim to save £5 billion by 2030 through cuts in disability and illness benefits, a top councillor has said. The Green Party called on the Sheffield City Council on Wednesday to...
Vida Sheffield receives emergency funding to remain open until June
Women’s charity Vida Sheffield has secured emergency funding to stay open until June after announcing closure its earlier this month due to financial issues. Vida Sheffield primarily offers trauma-focused and gender sensitive therapy for women who have gone through...