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New film aims to rebuild Sheffield’s once-famous Ski Village
The makers of a new Sheffield-based snowboard film are trying to rebuild Sheffield's Ski Village in Parkwood Springs, which was closed over a decade ago. Over the past weekend, Sheffield's Adventure Film Festival (SHAFF) has revealed many outstanding films. One show...
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...
‘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)...
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 anticipated Sheffield derby at Hillsborough on Sunday saw disorderly behaviour by both sets of fans,...
Wednesday Ladies star nets goal on senior debut – 24 hours after cup final victory
A Sheffield Wednesday star has scored on her first-team for the club - the day after winning the U16 cup final. Wednesday Ladies U16s players Trinity Jae-Elliott and...
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Uni of Sheffield secure 12/16 wins against Hallam during Sports park varsity fixtures
The University of Sheffield maintained a large lead over Hallam in Sheffield's Varsity tournament following field sports fixtures last week. Out of the 16 events that...
Sheffield commemorates the 97 victims on the 35th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy
A memorial service was held on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 97 Liverpool fans died and 766 were injured during a FA Cup...
University of Sheffield emerge victorious in varsity boxing against Sheffield Hallam University
University of Sheffield beat Sheffield Hallam University 8-4 in boxing, for the second year in a row to add another point to their varsity score. The varsity boxing was...
Student runs half marathon for Yorkshire Cancer Research in memory of grandad
A student hopes to fundraise £400 by running the Sheffield Half Marathon in honour of her grandad who suffered with testicular cancer. Eliza Ridout, 18, an architecture student at the University of Sheffield, is taking part in the race on Sunday for Yorkshire Cancer...
Sheffield’s first dedicated padel venue set to open on Abbeydale Road South this Spring
Cricketer Joe Root is part of a team bringing the fast-growing sport of Padel to Abbeydale Sports Club within weeks. The England and Yorkshire player joins Rotherham United FC keeper Cameron Dawson and managing director Alex Fleming to make up part of the group...
A thrilling Netball Super Cup marks the start of a new era for the sport
The long-awaited Netball Super Cup took place at the Utilita Arena on Saturday 8 March to coincide with International Women's Day. After eight hours of uninterrupted play and 18 games each with seven-minute halves, 8000 enthusiastic fans witnessed London Pulse become...
Steel City derby: Story of 69-year-married couple who had to lie about supporting Wednesday and United goes viral
A story of how a Sheffield couple had to hide which of the city's top teams the husband supported until after they were married has gone viral on social media - as the city prepares for Sunday's derby match. Jenny, 82, a Sheffield Wednesday fan, had to lie to her dad...
‘Higher education is on its knees’ claims striker as industrial action at University of Sheffield begins
Ten days of UCU strike action and demonstrations began at The University of Sheffield with a walkout by staff on April 30. The UCU - University and College Union -...
Architects who will lead refurbishment of Sheffield Town Hall announced
The architects who will restore and refurbish the town hall sustainably to ensure it remains a Grade 1 listed heritage asset have been appointed. Sheffield City...
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Roundabout raises huge sum at Hillsborough stadium fundraiser with the help of Sheffield Wednesday fans
A South Yorkshire youth homeless charity has raised over £11,000 with its annual Sleepover fundraiser. For the first time ever the Roundabout youth charity joined up with the Sheffield Wednesday Community Project to host the fundraiser at Hillsborough Stadium. Those...
Furious residents fail to stop bid for late night food licence ‘for students’ on West Street
People living near West Street have failed to stop a Chinese restaurant from extending their opening hours to 3am. Sheffield City Council approved the application from Chong Qing at a meeting of the Licencing Sub Committee on Tuesday.One unnamed resident who spoke a...
S12 Food Bank ‘never seen stock so low’ as donation campaign is launched
A food bank which serves large parts of the city has said it had to turn people away after its stocks hit a record low. The S12 Community Pantry on Wickfield Grove, which serves people in the S12, S13 and S20 postcodes has had to turn people away that were requesting...
Opposition mounts over plans for new apartment blocks in Ecclesall
The plans to develop 67 apartments in five new blocks of flats on the vacant former Gospel Meeting Hall Site on Carter Knowle Road are facing fierce opposition from local residents and councillors alike. An e-petition has been launched to Sheffield City Council...
Calls to save Sheffield children from “death trap” junction
Families have slammed Sheffield Council for failing to protect their children from a hazardous junction in Manor Castle. To mark Safe Streets Now national day of action, residents protested on the busy junction which connects the B6070 and B6071 near to Grace Owen...
Sheffield residents oppose restaurant’s request to extend opening hours until 3am
A restaurant’s application to extend the opening hours until 3am seven days a week has been objected to by residents, and is set to be discussed tomorrow by Sheffield councillors. According to a council document, the application was filed by the Chong Qing restaurant...