Quotes for Hope: Uplifting art installation features inspiring messages from Sheffield residents

by joa18ep | Apr 22, 2021 | Culture

The striking Quotes for Hope art installation in Fitzalan Square in Sheffield City Centre continues to attract people from across the North. Sheffield artist Sally Wilson created the concept of the twenty-foot high banners which feature a variety of quotes, with the...

The Betfred World Snooker Championship returns to Sheffield theatre The Crucible

by joa18ep | Apr 22, 2021 | Culture, News, Sport

The World Snooker Championship has returned to Sheffield theatre- The Crucible for the 45th time. The tournament has been chosen by the Government for their Events Research Programme as one of the pilot events which spectators can attend. Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet...

Gyms in England have reopened in step two of the roadmap out of lockdown

by joa18ep | Apr 22, 2021 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Indoor gyms have finally reopened in England following the implementation of step two of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which began on 12 April. Gym-goers have been told to attend the gym on their own or with members of their household, wear a mask while...

South Yorkshire Police confirm woman and her dog attacked in Gleadless

by joa18ep | Mar 4, 2021 | Crime, News, Top stories

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was attacked in Gleadless, Sheffield. The incident took place at around 12:20pm on Monday 15 February near a bus stop on Gleadless Road, close to the Newfield Green Shops. The 25-year-old woman was left...

Sheffield City Council urges government to help taxi drivers upgrade to greener vehicles

by joa18ep | Mar 4, 2021 | Environment, News

Sheffield is one of four local authorities calling on the government for additional funding and support to help taxi drivers upgrade to environmentally-friendly vehicles. The council has raised concerns in a letter written to the Department of Transport surrounding...