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Local charities express park safety concerns over Sheffield street

Local charities express park safety concerns over Sheffield street

by Effie Mashedi | May 8, 2025 | News, Watch

Residents and charities near Verdon Street, one of Sheffield’s most deprived areas, have growing concerns about how unsafe the park and green spaces are because of the prevalence of anti-social behaviour. The area is a crime hotspot due to parts being off the road and...
Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

by Thomas Booth | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Over 100 artists across Sheffield are taking part in the art studio event Open Up Sheffield. Artwork includes sculpting, painting, photography and jewellery giftware, all which can be purchased off the individual creators. One artist taking part in the event is Jason...
Wilder’s Blades ready to rewrite history in play-off clash against Bristol City

Wilder’s Blades ready to rewrite history in play-off clash against Bristol City

by Lilly Llewellyn | May 8, 2025 | Sport

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his team is physically and mentally ready for tonight’s challenge as they prepare to face Bristol City in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals at Ashton Gate. The Blades, who finished third in the...
Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

Open Up Sheffield offers a window into the city’s vibrant art scene

by Nathalia Santana Hernandez | May 8, 2025 | News

Art lovers in Sheffield will still have a chance to catch one of the city’s most beloved annual events before it wraps up later this week. Open Up Sheffield, a city-wide celebration of creativity, sees over 150 local artists open their studios and exhibition spaces to...
Sheffield’s pioneering ‘Lady with the Lamp’  has been given a blue plaque.

Sheffield’s pioneering ‘Lady with the Lamp’  has been given a blue plaque.

by Max Astle | May 8, 2025 | Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Monica Maurice, who was known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’, has been awarded a blue plaque to celebrate her contribution to safety in engineering. The event took place on the 8th May, at the Wolf Safety Lamp company house on Saxon Road. Maurice was a pioneer in safety...
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