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Eurovision Watch Party set to be held this Saturday

Eurovision Watch Party set to be held this Saturday

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Community, News

A Eurovision Watch Party is being hosted this Saturday in Sheffield City Centre for people to come together and enjoy the show.  Racoon Studios, a not-for-profit organisation run by the community, is hosting the watch party for free to offer a space for...
Best independent shop finalists celebrated at last nights Exposed Awards

Best independent shop finalists celebrated at last nights Exposed Awards

by Niamh Brownhill | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture

The Exposed Magazine Awards took place last night with guests celebrating businesses, cafes, and pubs in Sheffield.  Previous winner Annie Judes and nominee The Hillsborough Bookshop were up for the award for Best Independent Shop.  Sophie Rowe, owner of Hillsborough...
From refugee to business partner: Boxing coach finds new home in Sheffield

From refugee to business partner: Boxing coach finds new home in Sheffield

by Hongyezi Zuo | May 16, 2025 | News

A Ukrainian boxing coach who fled the war with his pregnant wife and three children has rebuilt his life in Sheffield — not just as a survivor, but as a coach, mentor, and now business partner in his own boxing academy. Oleksandr Pohodin was once a lawyer and head of...
Sheffield celebrates Foster Care Fortnight

Sheffield celebrates Foster Care Fortnight

by Larissa Kirby | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Foster carers are taking to the streets of Sheffield to join the national celebration of foster families and social workers as part of Foster Care Fortnight. This year’s event is running from May 12-25 to raise awareness for fostering on a national level,...
Blue plaque to honour engineer who brought floodlights to football

Blue plaque to honour engineer who brought floodlights to football

by Moleed Mire | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, Sport

A blue plaque has just been unveiled in Sheffield city centre to honour an engineer who created the world’s first football match played under floodlights. On 14 October 1878, John Tasker, an electrical engineer, set up the world’s first football game played under...
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