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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...
‘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...
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....
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Sheffield Wednesday Ladies head coach ‘very proud’ despite Steel City derby loss
The Owlesses boss has praised his team following a 7-0 derby loss - and credited them with going toe-to-toe with a Sheffield United academy side that featured first...
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...
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...
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...
Sheffield remembers: Wartime stories for VE Day’s 80th
As the nation today (Thursday 8 May) marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Sheffielders’ share their experiences from family members who participated in...
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...
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A thrilling Netball Super Cup marks the start of a new era for the sport
The long-awaited Netball Super Cup took place at the Utilita Arena on Saturday 8 March to coincide with International Women's Day. After eight hours of uninterrupted play and 18 games each with seven-minute halves, 8000 enthusiastic fans witnessed London Pulse become...
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...