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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...
Sheffield UCU announce six more days of strike action as disputes remain unsolved
The Sheffield branch of the University and College Union has called for six individual days of strike action, beginning from Thursday 7th May and ending on Thursday...
Sheffield woman undertakes fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Now following stepmom’s diagnosis
A Sheffield woman has planned to walk a hundred miles in May to fundraise for the charity Breast Cancer Now after her stepmom was diagnosed in November 2023. The...
Sheffield tattoo parlour faces uncertain future after building collapse
Modelajna, a 'safe studio' for women's tattoos has its future in the balance after the building housing the business collapsed. The building, located on London Road in...
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Sheffield Wednesday supporters trust ‘condemns’ violent incidents during the steel city derby
South Yorkshire Police have made eight arrests after fan disorder at the Steel City derby, with Sheffield Wednesday's Supporter Trust calling for action. The highly...
Farmers left frustrated after government pauses funding
A government decision to pause a sustainable farming funding scheme is presenting “major challenges” for South Yorkshire farmers, a charity has warned. The...
Sheffield Community Centre fears lack of donations will force them to close
A vital Burngreave refuge says it is in danger of closing if they cannot raise enough cash for a new lease. Spital Hill Network is asking for support to keep the...
Sheffield University to be going 100% plant-based?
Sheffield University catering could be going 100% plant-based if the Plant Based Universities campaign gets their motion passed. The Plant Based Universities...
Worries that Broomhill could become a “second West Street” as post office is granted 24/7 alcohol license
A post office on Fulwood Road has been given a 24/7 alcohol license despite concerns about “antisocial” and “rowdy” behaviour. The license was granted following a...
Rotherham runner goes the extra mile for community centre devoted to celebrating Hindu culture
A pharmacist from Rotherham is gearing up to take on the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for a community centre that ‘brings different cultures...
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Sheffield’s first independent cinema celebrates 30th anniversary
Sheffield's first independent cinema, The Showroom Cinema, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Showroom hosted numerous events at the weekend to aid the occasion, including two exclusive screenings of the 1996 film 'Brassed Off', with director Mark Herman,...
Runners gearing up to take on Sheffield Half Marathon with three days to go
Nerves and excitement are starting to kick in as thousands of runners make final preparations with just days to go before tackling Sheffield Half Marathon. The 13.1 mile run is the biggest event in South Yorkshire, with thousands of participants raising money for...
Council plans to spend over three million pounds on improving pedestrian crossings
Several locations across the city are set to see new crossings in order to prevent road accidents. Pedestrian crossings are to be installed in areas such as Handsworth Grange Road, London Road, Myrtle Road, Crookes Valley Road and many others. The council...
Ranmoor church launches £1m appeal for vital restorations
St John’s Church, Ranmoor, has launched a Save Our Spire appeal to raise money for much-needed refurbishments, including making repairs to its spire. The church hopes to raise £1 million through local fundraising. A launch event was held on 1 March in order to...
Still time to help Framework charity ‘end homelessness’ with Sheffield Half Marathon
There are just eight spaces left in Framework Housing Association’s battle against homelessness in this Sunday’s Sheffield Half Marathon. The Midlands and South Yorkshire-based charity helps around 21,000 people a year with ‘dignity, compassion and respect’ at the...
Sheffield’s women leading the way in sport, arts, and culture for Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, Sheffield’s women are making their mark in arts, sports, and beyond, leading a culture that continues to gain recognition. One vibrant scene within Sheffield is the female football culture with the Sheffield Wednesday Ladies having played...