Tribute sign for ‘hero’ Sheffield shopkeeper who would ‘do anything for anyone’

by Charlotte Pickthall | May 14, 2026 | Charity, Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Thousands of pounds raised towards a sign tribute for a Sheffield shop keeper who was the ‘pillar of the community’ for more than 20 years. Gurdev Sing Sangra, known to the community as Dave, ran the Premier shop in Coppin Square before his retirement in 2025. ...

Safety Plea Issued After Child Throws Rocks at Yorkshire Air Ambulance

by Christopher Randall | May 14, 2026 | Charity, News

Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity have launched a new public safety campaign after an unsupervised child threw rocks at the rescue helicopter’s blades during take-off. The child then ran directly below the aircraft shortly after it lifted from the ground, placing...

Fundraiser for Sheffield Hospitals Charity for blood cancer research 

by Isabelle Jubb | May 8, 2026 | Charity, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The upcoming charity event at Crookes Social Club will have live music with three bands playing indie alternative rock music with a dance floor and food.  Money raised for Sheffield Hospitals Charity will be going towards research into a rare form of blood cancer...

WATCH: Sheffield sustainable market aims to encourage people to go plastic-free

by Maisie Stevens | May 1, 2026 | Charity, News

Sheffield Action on Plastic hosted a Sustainable Market inside Victoria Hall on Norfolk Street. The group is run entirely by volunteers and was formed by Greg Hewitt, 37. Mr Hewitt started the initiative shortly after moving to Sheffield and noticing an abundance of...

Sheffield student believed to be fastest to run a marathon with a bleeding disorder

by Anisa Alavi | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield University student ran the London Marathon in 2:47:46 last weekend, breaking the record for the fastest runner for The Haemophilia Society (THS). Jack Acornley, 20, was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder when he was eight. The engineering student ran in...

WATCH: Snooker coach sets ‘signatures for sense shirt’ mission for charity

by Hannah Hateley | May 1, 2026 | Charity, Health, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A snooker teacher has set a goal of getting signatures from big names in Snooker to raise awareness for charity. Adam Tollerfield, founder of Snooker School in West Yorkshire has been in Sheffield throughout the Snooker World Championships. He spoke to ShefNews about...