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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...
Sheffield student takes on the London half marathon to support British Heart Foundation
A Biomedical engineering student and committed netball player will be raising money for the British Heart Foundation this April in the London half marathon. Anna Clery, 21, who studies at the University of Sheffield has been training to complete the half marathon on...
High kicks and high hopes: cheerleaders bring inclusivity win to Varsity
Sheffield Cheerleading team proves social inclusivity in competitive sports
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Heads or Tails: How you can help fund new artwork to honour historic match on Sheffield’s home of football trail
A new installation honouring Sheffield's footballing heritage could soon take pride of place in the city - if a crowdfunding appeal is successful. Campaigners at...
Weston Park Cancer Charity closes in on £1.85m goal following Steel City Derby support
Weston Park Cancer Charity is closing in on its £1.85 million fundraising goal following the Steel City Derby's ‘Bring a Pound’ initiative. The campaign saw the charity...
The future of five-a-side footy in the balance as the University announces new Sports Centre plans.
Ambitious plans have been announced for a major refurbishment of the University of Sheffield's sports facilities. However, the university intends to build on the...
Five arrests as Steel City derby sparks major police operation
Rival fans saw 'friendly banter' mixed with violent scenes when Sheffield two football clubs met for the 148th time last weekend. Five people were arrested at the Steel City derby last Sunday during the match between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday which...
Heads or Tails: How you can help fund new artwork to honour historic match on Sheffield’s home of football trail
A new installation honouring Sheffield's footballing heritage could soon take pride of place in the city - if a crowdfunding appeal is successful. Campaigners at Sheffield Home of Football are crowdfunding for the installation of the artwork named Heads or Tails which...
Weston Park Cancer Charity closes in on £1.85m goal following Steel City Derby support
Weston Park Cancer Charity is closing in on its £1.85 million fundraising goal following the Steel City Derby's ‘Bring a Pound’ initiative. The campaign saw the charity get closer to their fundraising target to buy an MRI simulator for their hospital. Players walked...
The future of five-a-side footy in the balance as the University announces new Sports Centre plans.
Ambitious plans have been announced for a major refurbishment of the University of Sheffield's sports facilities. However, the university intends to build on the existing four five-a-side pitches while the full size 3G football pitch will remain. Men’s Football at the...
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...
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%...
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New opportunity to give views on green belt housing plans for Lodge Moor
Changes to controversial plans to allow 258 homes on green belt land in Lodge Moor have gone on display - and people are being invited to have their say. The proposals would lead to the creation of homes around the Lodge Moor Road and Redmires area, and council...
Drivers call for action over ‘dangerous’ potholes across Sheffield.
Motorists in Sheffield have said that the roads are becoming difficult to navigate due to the high volume of potholes around the city, following months of wet winter weather. Drivers in areas such as Ecclesall and Hangingwater have reported significant road...
Go-ahead for £10m cost-of-living fund to help Sheffield’s one in four residents living in poverty
A major overhaul of the Sheffield's cost of living support has been approved after a report showing that a quarter of the city's residents live in poverty. Around £10 million is expected to be allocated to a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) following...
Burngreave mould concerns raised at council meeting
A council candidate called for more to be done to help families in Burngreave dealing with damp and mould at a city budget meeting. Abdullah Okud, 28, an independent local election candidate for the area, questioned councillors about housing conditions. Speaking...
Music giants including Pulp and Fatboy Slim sign to support new primary school library
A rare, signed print celebrating the legacy of Sheffield's iconic music venue, The Leadmill, is being raffled to raise funds for a library renovation at Hunters Bar Infant School. Fundraiser organiser school assistant Marie-Claire Anderton, 45, started the project...
Search is on for partner to bring city-wide cost-cutting heat network for Sheffield homes
Cheaper and greener energy could be coming Sheffield with one of the UK's biggest heat networks - if the city council finds a developer to work with. The council is looking for a development partner to implement one of the country’s first 'zonal scale' heat networks. ...