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Sheffield castle regeneration project in need of an extra £5 million to complete development
An additional £5 million will be needed to complete a regeneration project at the former Sheffield Castle site in the city centre. The Gateway to Sheffield regeneration...
Images released as Sheffield’s S1 Artspace receives £1 million investment
New photos inside a former Sheffield bank which is being turned into an arts venue have been released following a £1 million investment. The S1 Artspace is being...
Community ‘disappointed’ by council’s approval for new homes on garage site
Disappointed residents say a decision to allow five new homes to be built at a former garage site will increase traffic and noise for neighbours. There have been a...
South Yorkshire’s Supertram surpasses 10 million journeys
South Yorkshires Supertram has surpassed ten million passenger journeys under public control, since it was moved from private ownership this time last year. This comes...
Green parking permits to go due to Sheffield city centre ‘congestion’
Green permits for ultra-low emission vehicles are to be scrapped after a council report claimed they had caused overcrowded roads and car parks in Sheffield city...
Update on Harmony Works music hub project for Sheffield City Centre
Plans to renovate Canada House on Commercial Street into vibrant music hub Harmony Works are well under way, according to a recent update by the council. Speaking as...
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Sheffield joins the fight for sustainability by opening independent market hall
The Red Brick Market officially opened its third branch in Sheffield last Monday on Clough Road. The former 99 Jump Street trampoline park has been...
Crime rate soars in South East Sheffield despite police crackdown
The crime rate in the South East of Sheffield continues to rise despite “crackdown” by South Yorkshire Police. In November 2023 South Yorkshire Police announced plans...
Iconic Sheffield venue Bal Fashions rebrands under new ownership with debut party this Saturday
The site of a popular live music Sheffield venue is set to reopen on Saturday under a new name. The 150 capacity Panke Social venue in Exchange Street, formerly known...
Sheffield residents oppose restaurant’s request to extend opening hours until 3am
A restaurant’s application to extend the opening hours until 3am seven days a week has been objected to by residents, and is set to be discussed tomorrow by Sheffield...
Student accommodation firm responds to criticism after block is flooded
A student housing company has apologised for failing to communicate with residents about a burst pipe which caused flooding at an apartment block. Students said they...
Sheffield residents told new digital approach will ease strain on council contact services
A newly-launched strategy will make it easier for Sheffield residents to get in touch with the council about issues and concerns. The digital scheme aims to help to...
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Sheffield pro-Palestine group in protest against war in Gaza
A pro-Palestinian activist group staged protests in Sheffield against the ongoing war in Gaza calling for an end to the conflict and for the British government to cease support for Israel. A protest on Friday was coordinated by the Sheffield Palestine Solidarity...
Sheffield organisations gather to celebrate Earth Day 2024
An Earth Day fair at the University of Sheffield's Students' Union gave students the chance to learn more about being climate conscious. The official theme of Earth Day 2024, on 22nd April, is 'Planet vs. Plastics,' aiming to raise awareness of the health risks of...
Sheffield Hallam University hits back over ‘misleading’ claims as UCU ballots for strike action
Sheffield Hallam University has claimed that there are "misleading elements" in comments by the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) regarding voting for strike action. The union's Hallam branch announced that a statutory ballot for industrial action at Sheffield...
Sheffield signs lease to secure redevelopment of Cole Brothers Building
Redevelopment of the former Cole Brothers Department store in Barkers Pool has taken a step closer after the finalisation of a lease with property company Urban Splash. Plans to renovate the Steel City landmark into a mixed-use entertainment, leisure, and retail venue...
Step-dad raises money after devastating house fire in Sheffield
A stepdad has raised money after a faulty appliance left his step-daughters home engulfed in flames this weekend. The family's three children and dog were evacuated by their dad, Ben. Bethany, the mother, wasn't at the house at the time of the fire. When she received...
Hitch-hiking Student group Raise over £34,000
A group of students who hitched their way from the Steel City to Portugal's second largest city have raised a staggering £34,000 for charity. The University of Sheffield's hitch-hiking society, Bummit, have raised the cash on their 'big bummit' to Porto, Portugal over...