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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 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...
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...
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Angered Sheffield Wednesday fans plan protest in Leeds match to oust owner Chansiri
Sheffield Wednesday fans are planning to protest before the game tonight against Leeds after further frustrations with the club's owner. Leaflets will be handed out...
Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club secure Eurocup finals spot
Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club has secured a spot at the IWBF Eurocup finals in Spain marking their return to the European Basketball scene for the first...
Welterweight boxer Nicola Barke, diagnosed with brain tumour, relocates to Sheffield gym as she plans return to ring.
A Sheffield boxer has pledged to reignite her career after her brain tumour was found benign in an ordeal that led to her being a ‘strong beacon of light’ to carry her...
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...
150 orienteers take on Kelham Island in urban night race
As dusk fell on Tuesday, 150 orienteers departed from the Fat Cat pub to take on the dimly lit streets of Kelham Island. The racers, young and old, using maps, compasses, and head torches, had until 8:45 PM to navigate the streets and finish their selected...
Fans prepare for crowd trouble at Steel City derby
The 146th edition of the Steel City derby takes place this Sunday with the stakes as high as ever for both teams. Sheffield United are locked in a three-way title race that manager Chris Wilder described as one that 'will go to the wire'. Meanwhile, Danny Rohl's...
Neighbours fear new homes plan would put children at risk
Controversial plans to build five new houses on land which was used for garages have received backlash from neighbours regarding the safety and danger of the Meadowhead...
Sheffield volunteer had to wait 20 years before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A volunteer for the Sheffield and Rotherham MS Group said she suffered years of being misdiagnosed by doctors before being told she had multiple sclerosis (MS). Joanna...
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Kelham Island axed from The Times’ best places to live in UK
Kelham Island has been replaced by Nether Edge on the list published by The Times for best places to live in UK. The country is divided into regions with Kelham Island being included in last year's list of best places to live in the North of the country. This year,...
Electric vehicle charging points set to be expanded across Sheffield
Members of the public have aired their worries over Sheffield City Council plans to expand the electric vehicle charging network with 11 new points set to be installed. At a committee meeting held on Wednesday March 13, objections were raised over the potential...
Photo exhibition by women in recovery from addiction heads to United Nations event
An exhibition made by and for women recovering from addiction has headed from Sheffield to the United Nations. The exhibition, which took place at Project6 in Sheffield city centre last Friday, is a part of a PhotoVoice research project led by PhD student Mulka...
Sheffield Irish bar The Dog and Partridge named one of best in UK
A Sheffield pub has been named one of the UK’s top Irish bars ahead of St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday. The Dog and Partridge, on Trippet Lane in the city centre, made the top 10 of the list compiled by famous Irish brewery Guinness. Landlord Conor Smith, 49, said: "I'm...
New feminist book club for Sheffield to hold first meeting
The Sheffield branch of the Feminist Book Club will be holding it's first meeting on Tuesday. The group will meet at the Industry Tap in Sidney Street the meeting where they will discuss of Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin. Event organizer Jo Gallacher, 28, the founder...
Sheffield Council Tax Increase Sparks Online Debate
Sheffielders have been venting their frustrations online over a decision to raise council tax in the city by the maximum amount of 4.99%. The decision was announced in the latest Sheffield City Council Budget and will cost most homes an extra £1.17 per week. Reddit...