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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...
Green Belt saga dividing Sheffield politics
Proposals to build on some of the city's Green Belt have split the political landscape. The Sheffield Greenbelt Alliance have accused the council of “wanton...
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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....
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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Crackdown on fraud ‘could stop people using city trams’ claims passenger as card use ends for some tickets
Sheffield's Supertram service has been slammed after saying they will no longer accept card payments for certain tickets in what one passenger has described as an 'inconvenient' attempt to crack down on fraud. From this Sunday (23 March), SYconnect 7-Day tickets and...
Commissioning of supported accommodation for homeless women approved by councillors
The commissioning of a new contract to provide supported accommodation for homeless women has been approved by Sheffield councillors. It comes in response to the impending end of the current contract with the Salvation Army in September 2025, which, if not renewed,...
Indie band Repomen host memorial fundraiser event
Sheffield’s indie rock band Repomen raised £2,000 for upcoming songwriters in honour of their late band member, Ric Bower. Repomen, a group with history dating back to 1991, hosted their farewell concert on Sunday at Sydney and Matilda, a little over a year...
VIDEO: Sheffield students go to the polls as the ballot box vote for Student Officer roles close tonight
Student elections have begun at the University of Sheffield and are due to close at 10pm. https://youtu.be/mS-Q3bFLiuI?feature=shared This election decides who will be the student representatives for key areas at the University. This includes: Education officer,...
Sheffield United boss commemorates death of former player George Baldock
The Blades celebrated victory over their fierce rivals in the Steel City derby by holding a shirt aloft, dedicated to their former teammate. Sheffield United boss, Chris Wilder said: "We recognise him and he is not forgotten. "We have his shirt up in every home game...
VIDEO: The sun is back for the first day of Spring in Sheffield
Spring has sprung at the Graves Park Animal Farm. With winter finally behind us, the sun is making a big difference to people's mental health. At Graves Park Animal Farm, families have decided to take advantage of the weather by basking in the sun and enjoying the...