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‘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
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...
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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...
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...
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...
A thrilling Netball Super Cup marks the start of a new era for the sport
The long-awaited Netball Super Cup took place at the Utilita Arena on Saturday 8 March to coincide with International Women's Day. After eight hours of uninterrupted...
Heated debate in Sheffield Council budget meeting over Tram vision proposal
By Jack Carter Plans to expand the Sheffield tram network led to a fiery debate last week in the council budget meeting. Tram Vision, a plan to consult on the...
Sheffield constituency named in top 10 most ‘left behind’ areas in England
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough constituency has been named in the top ten most ‘left behind’ areas in England according to a recent report. A report...
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‘Adolescence’, Netflix’s new series highlights the new pandemic taking over Britain’s Secondary Schools
A new Netflix show, ‘Adolescence’ is illustrating Britain's knife crime pandemic that has taken over among young boys around the ages of 11 to 18. Knife crimes have become disturbingly common in the UK during the past few years with South Yorkshire becoming the fourth...
Community brands break in at Sheffield Central Library as “disgraceful”
Crowbar wielding burglars broke into Sheffield Central Library early on Monday morning, raiding the donation box and damaging the central door. The damage includes a broken pane of glass on the central door, and dents in the shutter, thought to have been prized open...
Sheffield honours local heroes at Lord Mayor Awards
Sheffield’s local heroes were honoured for their remarkable contributions to city life at the Lord Mayor Awards last night. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Jayne Dunn, the ceremony showcased achievements across six categories: local sport, education, arts,...
Councillor says “There is hope” amid council tax rise by 4.99%
Sheffield City Council has hiked its council tax just 0.01% under the cap set by the government. This will mean that the council will receive 301.3 million income via the council tax which will be 17.2 million more than in 2024/25. The raise comes as part of a...
Drug addict kills Amazon driver due £4,000 debt with dealers
A Sheffield Amazon delivery driver who was murdered by drug dealers has left his fiance with a “wounded heart.” Claudiu-Carol Kondor, a 42 year old Romanian, died after being dragged through a parked car while holding onto the passenger seat of his delivery van on...
Chapeltown bank redevelopment refused
A Yorkshire Bank redevelopment was thrown out amidst “detrimental” safety concerns from Sheffield City Council. The proposal to turn the former Yorkshire Bank building into affordable housing in Chapeltown was refused by the Highways and Plannings Committee on...