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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...
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...
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Sheffield Sabrecats make strong comeback at home competition
Sheffield stunt cheerleading squad - The Sabrecats - have taken a top-five spot in a national event, just a year after suffering a disappointing result at the same...
Petition to save popular Sheffield boxing gym smashes 1,200 signatures
A petition to save a popular Sheffield boxing gym from eviction has now reached more than 1,200 signatures. Aspire Boxing Club, based at the Sheffield Inclusion Centre...
Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill’s achievements are marked by paving stone in Sheffield.
Sheffield’s Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s MOBO award has been honoured with a gold coloured commemorative plaque outside the English Institute of Sport where she trained as...
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...
Sheffield Wednesday Ladies head coach ‘very proud’ despite Steel City derby loss
The Owlesses boss has praised his team following a 7-0 derby loss - and credited them with going toe-to-toe with a Sheffield United academy side that featured first team players. The game which saw Sheffield United U21s find themselves 2-0 up at the half-time break...
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...
Former Sheffield ski village boasts “phenomenal” redevelopment potential and could lead to 100 new jobs
Sheffield City Council have renewed negotiations with Skyline Enterprises for the re-development of the former artificial ski complex in Parkwood Springs. The former...
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Sheffield citizen raises over £1.1K to skydive for local Sheffield Charity The Snowdrop Project
A Sheffield daredevil has raised more than £1,000 by taking part in a skydive to raise money for a charity which helps survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. The skydive will take place on Saturday the 23rd of March 2024 at Hibaldstow Airfield in North...
We can all do more to keep the city stainless say Sheffield Litter Pickers
Litter pickers in Sheffield have issued a rallying call for people to help them to keep our streets spotless. Groups from across the city have shared their views on how to keep Sheffield tidy, with one common theme, that anyone can pitch in to help. Tricia Flynn, 50,...
Muslim students across Sheffield unite during holy month of Ramadan
Sheffield Hallam and University of Sheffield students put rivalries aside to break their fasts together in Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The two...
Sheffield Dance Team performs in front of Strictly Come Dancing star wrapping up the 2024 competition season
A Strictly Come Dancing star has praised the “phenomenal” talent of University of Sheffield dancers, revealing she was “absolutely blown away”. The University of Sheffield Dance Society competition team competed at their final competition of the season over the...
‘It’s a Tampon, not Thomas the Tank Engine!’ – creative bid to smash period taboos by Sheffield student
As Sheffield celebrates five years of being Period Positive, Sheffield University’s Women Officer dressed as a box of tampons to advocate for free period products for students. Eloise Taylor, the newly appointed Women student’s officer, spent election week determined...
Concerns over Sheffield’s West Street safety after stabbing
Fears have been raised over the safety Sheffield's iconic West Street after a stabbing took place in the early hours of Saturday leaving a 26-year-old with serious injuries. This was the second stabbing in Sheffield last week, following the incident on Shirecliffe...