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Sheffield Roads set to host ‘World’s Best Cyclists’ in Tour de France Femmes
Cyclists are preparing to face some of the Peak District and Sheffield's toughest hills, as the full route of the 2027 Grand Départ was announced yesterday. The stage will take place on the 31st July, following a stage that starts in Leeds and travels through the...
University sports day offers students much-needed break from academic pressure
An annual sports day event between two Universities allowed students to trade lecture halls for playing fields and escape the stress of exams. University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University went head to head on Wednesday 18 March at Sheffield Hallam Sports...
Sheffield University netball star describes “intense” win against Hallam
The Sheffield university netball club (SUNC) 4s won against Hallam’s netball team during varsity. During EIS Day (English Institute of Sport), the SUNC 4’s won their varsity match against Sheffield Hallam University. It was a close match, with Hallam University at...
INTERVIEW: The world’s oldest football club announce Sheffield born singer as new chairman
The lead singer of Reverend and the makers has become the new chairman of Sheffield FC trading music for his ambition to tell the story that ‘Sheffield is the home of football’. On the 9th of March Jon McClure along with performing arts firm IAV Holdings Limited...
Sheffield pushes for accessibility during World Snooker Championship
There are hopes of snooker returning to the Paralympics in the future.
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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...
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....
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...
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. University of Sheffield student, Anna Clery, 21, has been training to complete the London half marathon, which...
Robots fail to deliver on the streets of Meersbrook
The Meersbrook community has been divided over new food delivery robots, after the machines have been seen grouping across the pavement. While some residents argue that...
Road closed in Park Hill over antisocial behaviour as ‘pocket park’ proposed
The closure is expected to remain in place for up to 18 months.
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Mayfield Alpacas plan developments in milestone year
An alpaca farm in south-west Sheffield has developed its main woodland area and confirmed plans for a new summer campsite as it marks 25 years. Mayfield Alpaca Farm and Animal Sanctuary moved from winter into spring with a series of developments aimed at improving...
Viral chicken shop opens first store in Sheffield
A popular chicken chain backed by US superstar Drake has opened a new store in Sheffield, the first of its kind in Yorkshire. Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its doors in Cambridge Street last Friday and has already had visitors from around the world. Opening day saw very...
Sheffield Family Call For Government Protection After Builder Bankruptcy Leaves Them Homeless
A 'wounded' mother called for reform to the system, after her family have been forced to move 14 times after their builder went bust leaving their home renovation unfinished. The Nygaard family feel that they have been ‘let down’ by the system, following a five month...
Masked thieves stole love notes and ashes from dead husband
Cruel burglars stole love notes penned by a late husband to his wife in a home break-in in Arbourthorne, and a ring containing his ashes. Jill Holmes, who lives on Park Range Drive on the Cutlers View estate, was burgled while on holiday with a friend on February 9. T...
“Creepy” Peeping Tom Arrested At Student Flats In Sheffield
A stranger spying on a female student in her halls of residence has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. The man, described as in his 60’s, was pulled away from a ground floor window by campus security at 6:30pm on Friday evening. A 20 year old female living...
Newborn orphaned lambs given an extra layer of wool thanks to the big hearts of the Sheffield community
Newborn orphaned lambs in Sheffield are being kept toasty warm thanks to the fast fingers of the city's knitting community. After a social media plea from Graves Park Animal Farm, the community swarmed in, handmaking and mailing jumpers for these lambs. One of the...