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A baby Okapi has made its public debut at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A baby Okapi has made its public debut at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

by Sophie Stanley | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, News

Neo, the baby Okapi, which is often referred to as the ‘forest giraffe,’ was born on the 27th of December at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The wildlife park, near Doncaster, has been involved in breeding programmes since 2009, and have had Okapi at the park...
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival celebrates its 20th year

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival celebrates its 20th year

by Sophie Stanley | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

For its 20th anniversary, the festival will be hosted at the Showroom Cinema, and will be holding a huge number of events this weekend. The film festival has grown exponentially throughout the years, gaining popularity amongst film makers and anyone with a passion for...
Sheffield green belt campaigners furious at council’s plan to build on protected land

Sheffield green belt campaigners furious at council’s plan to build on protected land

by Sophie Stanley | Mar 20, 2026 | Community, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A group of environmental campaigners in Sheffield pledged to step up their protests as the campaign approaches its first anniversary. The campaign, Save Chapeltown, Ecclesfield and Grenoside Greenbelt, believes the building plans would have a...
New Australian themed coffee shop opens in Sheffield city centre

New Australian themed coffee shop opens in Sheffield city centre

by Sophie Stanley | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Drop Bear cafe, an exciting new addition to Sheffield’s coffee scene, offers traditional Aussie drinks and cuisine. Drop Bear officially opened its doors on the 6th of February, and is located on Howard Street near Sheffield Hallam University. Alex Moore,...

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