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‘It was one of the best things I’ve done in my life’: Sheffield runners pound city streets for charities
More than 6,000 runners, including characters like Mr Blobby, Scooby Doo and the Minions took to the city's streets for Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday. The 13.1 mile race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, which was ran by 6,489 runners, began in the city...
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...
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...
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Sheffield graduate to run half marathon in support of children’s centre and motoring charity
A Sheffield dad is aiming to raise funds for the city's Children's Hospital and a charity which support motor industry workers when he runs the a half marathon later...
Student to take on Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in aid of kidney charity
A Sheffield student who has chronic kidney disease is raising money for charity by hiking up the Yorkshire Three Peaks in May. Joe Skidmore, 18, has set a £1,000 target...
Skateboarders and surfers take on the House Skatepark in live music skate jam
Over one hundred surfers and skateboarders flocked to the House Skatepark, Sheffield for a night of live music and skateboarding jam. The event started at 9pm on...
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...
Sheffield’s iconic half marathon returns this weekend – here’s what to expect ahead of race day
The highly-anticipated Sheffield Half Marathon is set to take place this Sunday (March 23) and is expected to attract thousands of runners and supporters to the city’s streets. A major event in the UK’s running calendar, it will see participants race 21.3km...
‘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)...
Update on Harmony Works music hub project for Sheffield City Centre
Plans to renovate Canada House on Commercial Street into vibrant music hub Harmony Works are well under way, according to a recent update by the council. Speaking as...
“Remember the dead, fight for the living”; Sheffield Workers gather for Annual Workers Memorial Day
A crowd gathered in front of Sheffield’s Town Hall to honour those who died on the job on Monday, for an annual tribute. Around 18,000 workers each year are killed or...
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Police appeal for identity of dog owners after woman is attacked in north Sheffield
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog while walking along a Sheffield street and had to be treated in hospital for her injuries. South Yorkshire Police released an appeal yesterday afternoon urging the public to come forward with any...
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...