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The Climbing Works Managing Director to retire after final edition of its International Festival

The Climbing Works Managing Director to retire after final edition of its International Festival

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | News, Sport

Graeme Alderson, Managing Director of The Climbing Works, will retire after the final edition of The Rab Climbing Works International Festival 2026 this weekend. Alderson formed part of the trio who founded the centre in 2006.  Elite boulders from around the...
Pressure mounts on Sheffield Council to address issue of unauthorised flags

Pressure mounts on Sheffield Council to address issue of unauthorised flags

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Politics

A grassroots group has called on Sheffield City Council and MPs to take action on illegal flags appearing on lampposts. Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism (SCARF) sent a letter to the council claiming that not taking action is “an abandonment of public...
Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News

A new independent gift shop in the heart of the city looks to bring people back to the high street by showcasing local artwork.  7th Magpie on York Street sells unique gifts created by over 50 local artists, crafters and businesses. Social media manager Raye...
Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield is the second city in the UK to enjoy a new mobile planetarium that takes guests on a cosmic journey. Planetarium Go UK uses an immersive 360 degree dome to display films about space, the universe and our solar system. According to its website, each film...
Relaunch of South Yorkshire biker road safety training to save lives

Relaunch of South Yorkshire biker road safety training to save lives

by Rhianna Dankwa | Feb 19, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFR) is returning its free “BikerDown” programme at Dearne Fire Station, to help reduce road traffic collisions in the region. In 2023, almost 200 motorcyclists were injured in collisions, according to SYFR, and half of those...
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