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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...
University of Sheffield Women’s Football raise over £500 for cancer charity through keepy-uppy challenge
Footballers from the University of Sheffield women's team have raised £526 for the charity Young Lives Against Cancer with a sponsored keepy-uppy challenge. Contestants...
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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...
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...
Sheffield Wednesday’s first club captain at Hillsborough to receive a new headstone after fundraiser doubles expectations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjK93eMr8Q&t=1s A commission for a new headstone for Ambrose Langley, Sheffield Wednesday’s first captain at Hillsborough, has raised more than £5,300. Langley’s headstone had fallen and been removed from Burngreave Cemetery – the...
Snow sports group want Ski Village revival – but not everyone is keen
A ski group hoping to see the Sheffield Ski Village reopened have produced a new film to showcase the site's potential. Sheffield Ski Village, Neepsend, closed after it was destroyed by a fire in April 2012. Now a group of snow sports fanatics want the site to be...
Star backing as Sheffield’s first dedicated padel venue prepares to open its doors
Sheffield's first dedicated padel venue will open in the city this week with backing from England and Yorkshire cricketer Joe Root. The new venture is being launched on 28 March at Abbeydale Tennis Club and has been described on social media as "a great addition to...
Charity runners complete one of UK’s hardest half marathon’s to fundraise for their causes
Charity champions took part in Sheffield Half Marathon to raise £1,000s for good causes across the region - including a new pioneering medical facility to help sick children. Various charities, including The Children's Hospital Charity, saw runners complete the half...
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...
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...
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Campaigners rally for better bus services in South Yorkshire
Members from organisation Better Buses for South Yorkshire rallied outside the Mayoral Combined Authorities' offices this week hoping for improved bus services. During the rally, South Yorkshire's Mayor, Oliver Coppard, thanked them for their campaign work over the...
Sheffield City Council outlines plans for solar and wind as part of green decarbonisation goals
Plans to install sustainable solar panels and wind power across Sheffield have been outlined as part of a new 13-step 'decarbonisation route map'. Members of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee met on Wednesday, 13 March, to discuss recommendations made...
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...