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Backlash from Sheffield residents as council reviews funding for cycling provisions in Attercliffe
Sheffield council is re-thinking proposals for cyclists as a part of the £17 million Attercliffe regeneration project after criticism from residents. Plans had originally been put in place for improved infrastructure to support safer cycling and encourage active...
City businesses ‘snookered’ if World Championships leave Sheffield
Sheffield's economy could shrink by £4.5m every year if the World Snooker Championships leave the city, according to a city council report. Matchroom Sport (who own the rights to the majority of professional snooker) has said the event will go elsewhere after 2027...
Petition to keep snooker at the Crucible needs more signatures
A petition has been launched calling for the World Snooker Championship to stay in Sheffield after the contract expires in 2027 - and has reached over 600 signatures. Matt Andrews, 50, the cousin of professional snooker player and coach Gary Filtness, started the...
New £3m Gordon Banks Sports Hub unveiled in Sheffield
Football icon Gordon Banks has been honoured in his hometown of Sheffield with the official opening of a new multi-million-pound sports hub in his name. The well-known football site on Woodburn Road in Darnall, Sheffield has undergone a major transformation thanks to...
Have your say on plans for new swimming pool and sports centre at University of Sheffield
An exhibition displaying plans for a new sports centre at the University of Sheffield will be held this week giving people the chance to ask questions and provide...
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Former snooker world champion Shaun Murphy defends “horrible” Crucible amidst calls to change venue
Shaun Murphy has defended the Crucible hailing it as the “home of snooker" after it was described as “stinky” by World Number 19 Hossein Vafaei. The Crucible which is...
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...
Crucible championship: ‘They wouldn’t move tennis from Wimbledon so why move the snooker from Sheffield?’
Fans say they would be devastated if the World Snooker Championship leaves Sheffield's Crucible - its home since 1977. The contract to hold the world snooker championship at the theatre expires in 2027. Matchroom sport president, Barry Hearn, said: “We want to stay...
Sheffield hosts World Snooker Championships for 49th year running
For the 49th year in a row, Sheffield is hosting the World Snooker Championships, with the prestigious event being staged at the Crucible Theatre in the heart of the city. The tournament - which began on 19 April and runs until 5 May - has seen 32 of the very best...
Sheffield United announce Big Charity Bash
Sheffield United announced that Chris Basham’s testimonial match will take place on Sunday May 4 at Bramall Lane, with all profits going to Weston Park Cancer Charity. Chris Basham announced his retirement in late August, after suffering a horrific injury when he...
Student runs Sheffield Half Marathon to raise awareness for men’s mental health
A Hallam University student has taken part in the Sheffield Half Marathon and set up a fundraiser for the charity Mind in order to spark conversation over men's mental health after his own previous experiences. Ollie Creighton, 20, grew up with poor mental health and...
Temporary dry ski slope hopes to revive interest in Sheffield Ski Village
Revive Sheffield Ski Village is building a dry slope which should allow up to 50 people a day to have a go for Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF). The group...
Hope or uncertainty? Neglected residents voice fears over help project
People in one of Sheffield’s most deprived areas voice fears over a long-running regeneration project.
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Broomhill traders ‘brought together’ following vandal attack
A florist owner whose shop was targeted in a spate of vandalism has told how the incident has brought the 'local community together' Police were called to Glossop Road, Broomhill, on Sunday following reports of a man having smashed numerous shop fronts with a hammer...
Horror fire prompts Sheffield campaign over e-bike battery safety
by Olivia Firth and Larissa Kirkby Shocking images of a house blaze started by an e-bike battery have emerged just hours after South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue launched their campaign to promote awareness around lithium-ion batteries. The 'Charge Happy' campaigned was...
Independent businesses get a chance to shine at Sheffield Cathedral
Craft and Flea brought together talented, independent makers, designers and producers at the Sheffield Cathedral. Visitors to the cathedral on Saturday had the chance to shop small and shop local in an authentic twist on the traditional craft market with a huge...
Vandal smashes up small businesses who were denied window shutters by Sheffield City Council
A hammer-wielding vandal smashed up small businesses on Glossop Rod on Saturday night, leaving owners fearing for spiralling insurance costs. Only small businesses were vandalised, while other chain shops, such as Morrisons and Sainsburys, were left untouched. Many...
Volunteer heroes restore neglected Sheffield park
An independent neighbourhood volunteer group has taken the needs of their community into their own hands by starting a renovation scheme at Ellesmere Park in Burngreave, Sheffield. The Friends Of Ellesmere Park, group has transformed the park into a safe space, by...
New bike route for Sheaf Valley proposed offering new travel for Sheffield cyclists
A cycle route has been proposed for the Sheaf Valley area of Sheffield to encourage more people to ditch their cars and take up cycling. The proposed route would run from Norton Hammer to Sheaf Quay, spanning 3.36km. In a Finance Committee meeting at the...