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A taste of Tokyo in Sheffield: Japan Day connects cultures across the city
Japan Day summer festival is bringing a taste of Tokyo to Sheffield, as crowds come together at the Octagon Centre on Friday the May 1st to experience the culture...
Sheffield’s Indie Book Festival shines a light on small businesses and the importance of community
SIBFest - Sheffield’s Indie Book Festival - celebrated the independent arts and culture scene across Sheffield last weekend. The two-day event was organised by...
“I should have a say and I should be informed on what is going on in this community that I’m living in” – Students say vote!
Students in Sheffield are being called to participate in the local elections and vote for the council and councillors alongside residents on May 7 next week. In the...
Sheffield parents and schools unite behind smartphone ban as national petition gains momentum
Campaign group, Smartphone Free Childhood, has launched a petition urging the UK government to raise the minimum age for social media and limit children's access to...
University students divided over upcoming council election
The upcoming council elections on May 7th have left students at the University of Sheffield divided over whether to vote or not. Some students were not even aware that...
An elderly man and woman were tragically found deceased in a home in Doncaster
Police are investigating the deaths of an 82 year old man and a 78 year old woman in a bungalow property in Doncaster On the 26th April, both officers and ambulance...
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Huge Sheffield drug bust aided by sniffer dog
Police officers patrolling in Lundwood, Sheffield, discovered huge heroin cache inside of a car parked outside a property on Magadelene Gardens late on Thursday night...
South Yorkshire buses set to go back under public control
South Yorkshire is set to take full control of its buses for the first time in nearly 40 years. Starting in September 2027, the SYMCA will begin to take back control of...
Warning over poison in popular Sheffield nature spot that is deadly to dogs
Reports of a deadly algae in Redmires Reservoir have led to temporary barriers being placed surrounding large bodies of natural water in the area. Yorkshire Water has...
Foster family “incredibly grateful” to Sheffield community after finding missing dog
A beloved family dog who escaped a car crash has been safely reunited with her family after a five day search. The family were travelling past Sheffield at junction 33...
Community speed watching group in Hillsborough and Loxley in need of more volunteers
Hillsborough and Loxley’s community speed watching group is asking for more volunteers in order to progress and expand their operation. Stewart Kemp, who is now...
Women’s Voices Evening: A celebration of women’s wellbeing and reproductive health
Heeley Community Trust is celebrating the culmination of its two-year Women's Wellbeing and Reproductive Health project in partnership with Sheffield Occupational...
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First shop opens in Waverley giving a new focal point to over 5000 residents in the community
A Tesco Express finally opened after a 13 year wait for a commercial building in Waverley - providing a new vocal point and social area for the over 5000 residents. This shop, which opened last Friday, is the first of many as part of the "We Are Waverley" development...
Sheffield chosen as one of the best places to live in the North
Sheffield has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the North in the publication's annual guide. While Ilkley - also the winner in 2022 - was named as top place in the North, Sheffield’s inclusion comes as the city undergoes cultural and...
Sheffield’s iconic half marathon returns this weekend – here’s what to expect ahead of race day
The highly-anticipated Sheffield Half Marathon is set to take place this Sunday (March 23) and is expected to attract thousands of runners and supporters to the city’s streets. A major event in the UK’s running calendar, it will see participants race 21.3km...
New National Women’s Register group opens in Broomhill
A new branch of a women's community organisation has been launched in south-west Sheffield, to cater for an increase in membership at other groups in the city. The first meeting of the National Women's Register Broomhill group took place on Thursday (20 March) at...
Canal walkers celebrate Sheffield’s rich industrial heritage
A walk celebrating A Sheffield canal's 200-year history and links to the city's industrial past has been enjoyed by volunteers and residents. The group gathered for the Historic Canal Walk - a guided tour along the Tinsley Canal and Victoria Quays - which was led by...
‘Don’t suffer in silence’ – Hallam netball team speaks out on eating disorders through charity tournament
Netballers are trying to break the taboo surrounding eating disorders and have taken to the court to raise funds for a charity giving support. Sheffield Hallam's Women's Netball Team brought attention to the work of South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA)...