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‘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,...
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...
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 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...
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Night Owls sleepover taking place at Hillsborough in aid of homeless charity Roundabout
An annual sleep-out event in aid of a young people's homeless charity is taking place at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium. The South Yorkshire youth charity,...
Sheffield man raises over £1.5k running height of Everest in honour of cousin for mental health charity
A Sheffield man has run the height of Everest in memory of his cousin and to raise funds for a mental health charity. Simon Watts, from Greystones, climbed the hill in...
Sheffield rugby club on the hunt for new players
Crookes based rugby club, Hallamshire RUFC, are on the lookout for a host of new players to fulfil plans of creating a second team come the start of the 2024/25...
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...
Steel city derby kickoff time “financial hit” for local businesses
The updated kickoff time for the Steel City derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United has been described as a ‘financial hit’ for businesses in the local area by one pub landlord. The derby, which is the first game between the two sides to take place at...
Police to crackdown on Sheffield derby violence
Banning orders, imprisonment and fines have been promised by the South Yorkshire Police stemming from anti-social behaviour in a previous steel city derby. According to Chief Superintendent Cherie Buttle of South Yorkshire Police, the department is working closely...
Sheffield homes to benefit from £3.4M to boost energy efficiency
More than 200 homes in Sheffield are set to benefit from a £3.4 million energy efficient scheme. The ‘ Warm Homes Grant’ aims to reduce carbon emissions and support...
Stewardship scheme thriving after successful environmental clean ups
A scheme to improve the appearance of Sheffield's roads and pavements while helping young people find employment has been praised as a success. The Environmental...
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Sheffield Poundland staff not informed of reason for its closure after being open just six months
Staff at a Poundland in Hillsborough had "no idea" why the store is closing - only six months after it opened. The store - on Bradfield Road - opened in October 2023 as one of 71 stores Poundland took over from collapsed retailer Wilko. However, this Saturday, it is...
Sheffield’s Chronic Pain Cafe has seen a surge in popularity as it combats women’s loneliness and chronic pain
A Sheffield café that helps women deal with chronic pain has seen a surge in popularity since it was formed six months ago. The Women’s Chronic Pain Café takes place at Burngreave Vestry Hall and helps women deal with persistent pain cycles and ways to break it. The...
Call for more school places as Sheffield parents miss out
A councillor and school governor in Sheffield has spoken out on Primary school offer day over the need for more primary school places across the city, after it was revealed that some parents have missed out on their first choice school. April 16 marks the announcement...
Man to run marathon to raise money for Sheffield’s children hospital
A man will run a marathon to raise funds for Sheffield children’s hospital after they saved the life of his colleague’s six-year-old daughter. The man, 22-year-old Kieran Robinson, is an apprentice plumber based in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. In his last job, he worked...
Ballot opens for strike action at Sheffield Hallam University
Staff at Sheffield Hallam University are voting on strike action as part of a dispute over the organisation's financial decision making. The Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) Hallam Branch announced that the statutory ballot for industrial action at Sheffield...
24 of Sheffield’s emerging local designers showcased in packed event at Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Cathedral hosted a philanthropic fashion show designed ‘to fill with wonder' over the weekend to a packed audience of 300 people. The Emerveiller Fashion Show, was organised by The Hendricks Foundation and was the brainchild of fashion entrepreneur Paris...