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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...
Wednesday Ladies star nets goal on senior debut – 24 hours after cup final victory
A Sheffield Wednesday star has scored on her first-team for the club - the day after winning the U16 cup final. Wednesday Ladies U16s players Trinity Jae-Elliott and Layla Buxton both featured in the Sheffield and Hallamshire Women’s and Girls league final on Saturday...
New film aims to rebuild Sheffield’s once-famous Ski Village
The makers of a new Sheffield-based snowboard film are trying to rebuild Sheffield's Ski Village in Parkwood Springs, which was closed over a decade ago. Over the past weekend, Sheffield's Adventure Film Festival (SHAFF) has revealed many outstanding films. One show...
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...
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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...
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...
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,...
‘Don’t suffer in silence’ – Hallam netball team speaks out on eating disorders through charity tournament
Netballers are trying to break the taboo surrounding eating disorders and have taken to the court to raise funds for a charity giving support. Sheffield Hallam's Women's Netball Team brought attention to the work of South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA)...
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 anticipated Sheffield derby at Hillsborough on Sunday saw disorderly behaviour by both sets of fans,...
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 on Sunday in the race for Yorkshire Cancer...
Student to shave head for cancer support in memory of ‘incredible’ uncle
A Sheffield student is set to brave the shave this weekend to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support in a noble tribute to his late uncle. Gordon Turnor, from...
Sheffield charity reaches £100,000 of donations to 100 local organisations
Local charity The Sheffield 1000 has surpassed £100,000 of donations ahead of its annual charity brunch, hosted by ambassador and patron Dan Walker. The charity uses a...
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Female leadership is a ‘sisterhood’ says Sheffield City Council CEO
Kate Joseph – Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council pictured in her office
Vile sex acts in a Sheffield park leads to rally cry for men to stop looking the other way
Lewd sex crimes in Endcliffe Park have prompted a councillor to issue a plea for more men to stand up and protect vulnerable people in distress. On Saturday (1 March), South Yorkshire Police received reports that a man had exposed himself and committed a lewd act in...
Graves park animal farms baby Llama name chosen
A baby Llama who is the newest edition at Graves Park Animal Farm, has been named Pitta by members of the public on Facebook. The baby was born at the end of January and is part of a herd of 20 Llamas, all of which are a huge attraction to the park for visitors. ...
Body cameras now mandatory for tram staff following rise in abuse
A recent spike in anti-social behaviour has caused Sheffield Supertram to make it mandatory for its conductors to wear body cameras, its operator has announced. The policy has been introduced to serve as an “effective deterrent” against the crime and disorder faced by...
Celebrity Jon Richardson from ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ opens Totley Library Pop-Up shop
Comedia Jon Richardson has opened a new pop-up shop which aims to support the community and Totley Library. The Totley Library Book Shop was officially launched on 3 March It will serve as a vital fundraising effort to improve the library's facilities and ensure it...
Sheffield Comic-Con 2025: Meet Tracy Beaker, Hacker T Dog, Doctor Who Star and more
Comic-con Convention Set for Saturday 22nd March at Ponds Forge International in Sheffield Photo credit : Spruce Photography/ Neil Rogan - Image from last year's event. Sheffield is preparing to welcome hundreds of pop culture enthusiasts as Sheffield Comic-Con...