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“There’s a real jazz renaissance in Sheffield” – First Kelham Jazz Festival to take place
Tomorrow for the first time Kelham Jazz Festival hopes to celebrate live jazz and bring together bold new talent and established artists in the multi-venue event. The...
‘Youth Say No to War’: Sheffield students call for more youth activism
Young people gathered on Wednesday to protest political unrest and violence across the Middle East, one of many recent demonstrations outside Sheffield’s Students Union...
Sheffield students and staff unite in cuts protest
Students and teachers gathered for a major demonstration to protest budget cuts and job losses affecting both of Sheffield's universities. The protest took place at the...
‘Desperate’ need for school repairs after roof collapse
Sheffield City Council has allocated more than £700,000 for Carterknowle Junior School.
Local shop owner calls for systematic change over shoplifting incidents
A Sheffield shop owner said he felt sympathy for those who have to resort to stealing, as he thanked customers for their support after several high profile shoplifting...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
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Dog rescue launches fundraiser to relocate centre and continue lifesaving work
A rescue centre in Gran Canaria is appealing for greater public support as it works to save and rehome the island's abandoned dogs to Sheffield and as it fundraises to...
Cat -call out for Ned: the Broomhall stray cat that needs your help
An adult cat at The Sheffield Cat Shelter is in desperate need of a home after he struggles to fit into the shelter environment. Ned, an adult cat, has been struggling...
EXCLUSIVE: Double break in Broomhill – shopworker “lost for words”
by Jonah Simon-Cline and Demi Tavener A shop-worker has spoken of her shock after arriving at work this morning to find the window smashed in and her premises...
Woman’s campaign to fix dangerous potholes in Sheffield roads
A councillor has talked about her community campaign which has seen her tirelessly work to fix the issue of potholes in Sheffield. Crumbling roads in Sheffield have...
Potholes causing safety risk and damage to cars.
People in Sheffield have said they are fed up of potholes in roads which they said are damaging vehicles and posing a risk to traffic safety. An urgent council meeting...
Smuggled booze becoming a ‘plague’, says hospitality boss after 40 years in the trade
The manager of Crookes Social Club has said customers smuggling alcoholic drinks into his venue has “become so prevalent it’s almost like a plague". Maurice Champeau,...
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Sheffield students reassured and offered advice after meningitis outbreak
The University of Sheffield has reassured students over growing concerns after two people died in an outbreak of meningitis in the south-east of England. There have been no reported cases in Sheffield, but two people - a sixth-form student at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering women through biking
Sheffield’s community of Hillsborough honoured International Women's Day through a female-led BMX jam inspired by a ambitious teenager. The Give to Gain Jam, at Hillsborough Pump Track, was organised by 16-year-old resident Jessie Leasley. Jessie is a BMX fan, who...
Traitor hunter Harriet Tyce visits Sheffield with latest novel Witch Trial
Traitors star and million-copy-selling author Harriet Tyce completed a book signing in Meadowhall for her fifth novel, Witch Trial. Ms Tyce, 53, opens her novel with a graphic scene that she says she would 'struggle' to see on screen. She said: "I do all my writing in...
Wildlife at risk: fears of environmental ‘destruction’ as Woodhouse housing proposal is approved
New homes and a four-storey apartment block have been approved for land in Woodhouse, despite environmental objections from residents. The proposal includes 31 houses and the block containing 16 flats, alongside access roads, parking and landscaping at the junction of...
‘Heavy-indie-metal’ band performs first support show
A Sheffield indie and metal band performed a last-minute gig at Corporation on Saturday night - and is urging music lovers to support the city's venues. FourFlightsUp had only performed headline shows before this and supported heavy alt-rock group Stained Glass...
Sheffield celebrates Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colours
Students enjoyed a colourful celebration of good over evil as part of the Hindu Holi festival in Weston Park last Wednesday. The University of Sheffield's Hindu Society took to the park to enjoy fried food and throw colourful powders and water with each other to...