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Sheffield pushes for accessibility during World Snooker Championship
There are hopes of snooker returning to the Paralympics in the future.
Sheffield Roads set to host ‘World’s Best Cyclists’ in Tour de France Femmes
Cyclists are preparing to face some of the Peak District and Sheffield's toughest hills, as the full route of the 2027 Grand Départ was announced yesterday. Kate Joseph, CEO at Sheffield City Council said: "Sheffield is a city of sport; we're the birthplace of...
University sports day offers students much-needed break from academic pressure
An annual sports day event between two Universities allowed students to trade lecture halls for playing fields and escape the stress of exams. University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University went head to head on Wednesday 18 March at Sheffield Hallam Sports...
Sheffield University netball star describes “intense” win against Hallam
The Sheffield university netball club (SUNC) 4s won against Hallam’s netball team during varsity. During EIS Day (English Institute of Sport), the SUNC 4’s won their varsity match against Sheffield Hallam University. It was a close match, with Hallam University at...
Snooker fans rejoice as World Championships remain in Sheffield
The new deal runs until at least 2045.
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INTERVIEW: The world’s oldest football club announce Sheffield born singer as new chairman
The lead singer of Reverend and the makers has become the new chairman of Sheffield FC trading music for his ambition to tell the story that ‘Sheffield is the home of...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
The Oldest Football Ground in the World: Hallam FC, Bringing Community Back to Football
A Tuesday night in suburban Crosspool is hardly where you'd expect football in Sheffield to be hiding its character, but Sandygate Road, the oldest football stadium on...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
The Oldest Football Ground in the World: Hallam FC, Bringing Community Back to Football
A Tuesday night in suburban Crosspool is hardly where you'd expect football in Sheffield to be hiding its character, but Sandygate Road, the oldest football stadium on the planet, is doing just that. Founded in 1860, Hallam FC are the oldest currently playing within...
City’s first football artwork unveiled to celebrate Sheffield FC and FA Cup history
An art feature celebrating Sheffield's rich footballing history has been unveiled this week, illustrating the one and only time an FA Cup tie has been settled by a coin flip. After four years of fundraising, the project raised the required £53,500 and the artwork now...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering women through biking
Sheffield’s community of Hillsborough honoured International Women's Day through a female-led BMX jam inspired by a ambitious teenager. The Give to Gain Jam, at Hillsborough Pump Track, was organised by 16-year-old resident Jessie Leasley. Jessie is a BMX fan, who...
Urgent donation appeal to save Sheffield city centre charity shop
A Sheffield city centre charity shop has launched an urgent appeal for donations amongst a string of charity shop closures. Age UK on Norfolk Row, an outlet charity...
EXCLUSIVE: Double break in Broomhill – shopworker “lost for words”
by Jonah Simon-Cline and Demi Tavener A shop-worker has spoken of her shock after arriving at work this morning to find the window smashed in and her premises...
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Smuggled booze becoming a ‘plague’, says hospitality boss after 40 years in the trade
The manager of Crookes Social Club has said customers smuggling alcoholic drinks into his venue has “become so prevalent it’s almost like a plague". Maurice Champeau, who runs Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, said he and his team have noticed a significant...
Sheffield students reassured and offered advice after meningitis outbreak
The University of Sheffield has reassured students over growing concerns after two people died in an outbreak of meningitis in the south-east of England. There have been no reported cases in Sheffield, but two people - a sixth-form student at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar...
Wildlife at risk: fears of environmental ‘destruction’ as Woodhouse housing proposal is approved
New homes and a four-storey apartment block have been approved for land in Woodhouse, despite environmental objections from residents. The proposal includes 31 houses and the block containing 16 flats, alongside access roads, parking and landscaping at the junction of...
Sheffield students raise concern over rising house costs
Students in Sheffield said that their finances are being strained by rising rent costs, with many saying it is getting harder to afford everyday living due to an 8% increase in recent years. One second year student at the University of Sheffield, Matty Fox, 20,...
Temporary dry ski slope hopes to revive interest in Sheffield Ski Village
Revive Sheffield Ski Village is building a dry slope which should allow up to 50 people a day to have a go for Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF). The group hopes to remind people what a dry slope could mean for Sheffield as a photo exhibition will showcase old...
Hope or uncertainty? Neglected residents voice fears over help project
People in one of Sheffield’s most deprived areas voice fears over a long-running regeneration project.