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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
Radio marathon raises money for mental health charity
Sheffield University’s Forge Radio broadcast for 24 hours to raise funds for Mind.
‘Nuisance’ Bikes seized in Hillsborough and Walkley
Police have reported an increase in plain clothes patrols in Hillsborough Park as officers crack down on e-bikes following a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area....
Sheffield student band plays first headline gig
Student band Sam’s Town headlined The Washington for the first time on the 25th of February 2026, celebrating Sheffield’s tight-knit music scene and the power of free...
The Oldest Football Ground in the World: Hallam FC, Bringing Community Back to Football
A Tuesday night in suburban Crosspool is hardly where you'd expect football in Sheffield to be hiding its character, but Sandygate Road, the oldest football stadium on...
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Sheffield City Council urged to go 100% Plant-based to help reach their climate goal
A petition has been launched to try and get Sheffield City Council to go 100% plant based for all their future catering. Sheffield City Council has set a goal for...
New wine store opening in Leah’s Yard
A renowned sommelier has decided to use his expertise and open his wine store, 'Barks Wines', in Leah's Yard located in Sheffield City centre. The wine shop will be...
Sheffield exploring eight potential sites for new cemeteries
Eight possible cemetery sites have been identified to combat the lack of burial provision in Sheffield. The city currently has only six to eight years of citywide...
Determined students aim to tackle problems with road safety in Sheffield
Campaigning pupils say they will keep fighting for safer roads outside their north Sheffield school and have called on councillors to take action. A group of students...
Extinction Rebellion activists protest university’s partnership with power plant operator DRAX
Activists held a rally at The University of Sheffield calling on it to end its partnership with energy company Drax - which is accused areas of burning areas of ancient...
Migrant who moved from Kurdistan into UK foster care buys ‘dream’ barbershop in Crookes
A man who moved to the UK from Kurdistan as a teenager and went into foster care aged 17 has opened his dream barbershop after saving around £20,000 while supporting...
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Sheffield’s biggest Holi celebration takes place at Kelham Island
Colour Town Holi Festival 2025 was hosted at shipping container venue in Kelham Island, and welcomed over 1,500 people from all walks of life to celebrate together. SteelYard Kelham saw performances from stars such as Rameet Sandhu and authentic live music...
Dad-of-three fined £100s for keeping illegal pet alligator
A man who kept an alligator in his outhouse for over a year claims he did not know he needed a licence for the animal. Ashley Betts, 32, of Rotherham, was fined £333, paying nearly £1,000 in total costs, after pleading guilty to breaching the Keeping Dangerous Animals...
Student runs half marathon for Yorkshire Cancer Research in memory of grandad
A student hopes to fundraise £400 by running the Sheffield Half Marathon in honour of her grandad who suffered with testicular cancer. Eliza Ridout, 18, an architecture student at the University of Sheffield, is taking part in the race on Sunday for Yorkshire Cancer...
Drone search team helps to rescue missing dog found ten miles from its Sheffield home
A volunteer search and rescue group in Sheffield has helped to reunite a missing dog with its owner thanks to the use of a thermal imaging drone. Alfie, a Bedlington Whippet who is around 10 years old, was rescued after a three-day search by K9-SAR, a specialist...
Sheffield’s first dedicated padel venue set to open on Abbeydale Road South this Spring
Cricketer Joe Root is part of a team bringing the fast-growing sport of Padel to Abbeydale Sports Club within weeks. The England and Yorkshire player joins Rotherham United FC keeper Cameron Dawson and managing director Alex Fleming to make up part of the group...
Water pollution in Sheffield’s River Don continues as Yorkshire Water begins £1.6 billion investment
Work has started on what Yorkshire Water says is its "largest ever environmental investment" in an effort to tackle poor water quality in Sheffield's River Don and surrounding waterways. In March 2024, Yorkshire Water was ordered to pay a £150,000 fine to Rotherham...