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Parents fight back over “shock” plans to close Sheffield Hallam Nursery
Campaigning parents have formed a 1500-strong petition after the shock news that their beloved Collegiate Nursery, on Broomgrove Road, is expected to close in just...
Sheffield to host Tour de France Femmes finale in historic UK debut
Sheffield is set to host the finale of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, which will make its UK debut in a three-stage Grand Départ. The route has now been...
Clients left feeling ‘dumbfounded’ following update into PM Law fraud investigation.
Up to £39.5 million of client funds have been 'misused' following the shock closure of Sheffield based-law firm Proddow Mackay. According to the Solicitors Regulation...
Permanent parking restrictions approved in Burngreave despite objections
Plans to restrict parking in three streets in the north east of the city have been approved despite objections that workers may struggle to park in the area. Sheffield...
Students rally against far right in Sheffield ahead of the national “March Together” protest in London
Students gathered at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union to raise awareness and rally support for the upcoming “March Together Against the Far Right”...
”Doing stand up helped me process what I’d been though”: Sheffield comic says she used laughter on her road to recovery from breast cancer
An amateur stand up comedian has credited laughter to helping her on her journey to recovery from breast cancer. Stand up comedian April Louise advocated stand up...
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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...
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...
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...
Row over Sheffield post office’s new 24-hour alcohol premise license
A Sheffield Post office has been granted permission to run as a convenience store and will be allowed to sell alcohol for 24 hours - which owners claim is a last resort...
South Yorkshire’s Mayor “delighted” to present first Crime and Policing plan
A new five-step plan has been unveiled by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, aiming to tackle crime within Sheffield's communities. The plan is the first published...
Sheffield health director sets out plan to help combat the “wicked” problem of poverty
Sheffield’s Director of Public Health has set out a detailed plan of what can be done to reduce poverty in the city. Plans included supporting anti-poverty...
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Thieves force entry and steal donation cash from Sheffield Central Library
Thieves broke into Sheffield Central Library and stole money from a public donation point after forcing entry with a crowbar. South Yorkshire Police were called to Surrey Street at 2.12am on Monday 10 March following reports of a break in at the library. When the...
Veolia strikes escalate with protests outside Sheffield Town Hall
Refuse workers have held a demonstration against Veolia over the company's refusal to recognise members of the Unite union. Trade unionists gathering at the city's Lumley Street depot before marching to Sheffield Town Hall. The demonstration aimed to deliver a strong...
Sheffield buses set to return to public control under South Yorkshire’s franchising scheme
Buses in Sheffield will return to full public ownership by 2027 through South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard's return to bus franchising. Mr Coppard announced his decision yesterday to 'go back to the future', where the last time buses were under public control was...
Drone search team reunites dog after motorway collision
A dog has been found after an extensive five-day search following a suspected drunk drive collision which claimed the life of another dog. The crash occurred near junction 33 of the M1 on Saturday evening, when a family and their three dogs were in collision with...
Early years funding gap highlighted by Sheffield nursery’s partnership with book company Usborne
For the past two years The Nest Nursery in Sheffield has joined with children's book company Usborne to raise money for new books and resources and promote reading with children from the youngest age possible. The book seller has agreed to 'match' some of the money...
Sheffield Tram users left upset after card payments no longer being accepted for some tickets
In an effort to combat fraudulent ticketing activity, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have announced card payments will no longer be accepted onboard for City-wide 7-Day and SY Connect 7-Day tickets. The changes to purchasing methods for the...