Sheffield to develop new landlord licencing scheme after councillor campaign

by Connie Perkins | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Environment, Politics, Uncategorised

A Sheffield councillor has successfully persuaded Sheffield City Council to develop a new landlord licensing scheme. It was almost a unanimous vote in favour of the scheme, apart from one Reform member. Labour’s Minesh Parekh is making the case for city-wide...

Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

by Gabriella Whiston | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Councillors in Sheffield shared concerns about Palantir’s NHS contract at a meeting this week, following protests from a grassroots campaign group. The #NoPalantirInTheNHS South Yorkshire campaign is supported by Medact Sheffield and Healthworkers for a Free...

The old Leadmill building reopens tonight under new management

by Hannah Hateley | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, News, Uncategorised

The venue that once housed the beloved Leadmill nightclub is reopening its doors tonight under new management after closing in June 2025. Electric Studios will make its debut with a launch club night featuring producer Wilkinson alongside drum and bass heavyweights...

Viral community-led campaign hits Sheffield in an attempt to combat loneliness

by Anisa Alavi | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised

Empty Chairs, a campaign tackling social isolation across the world is set to have another meet up this weekend.  From 7pm on Saturday 14th March at the Old Grindstone in Crookes, there will be empty chairs at a booked table, inviting people to sit together at...

Charity’s largest ever donation funds life changing surgical robot

by Joan Arackal | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Uncategorised

Sheffield Hospitals Charity donated £1.45 million towards a new surgical robot that will be used to deliver robotic-assisted surgery for cancer patients. Increasing the number of robotic-assisted surgeries supports the demand for minimally invasive surgeries, with...

Green belt campaign group warns council: ‘We are not going away’

by Amelia Wankowicz | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, News, Uncategorised, Watch

The campaign group ‘Save Sheffield Green Belt’ delivered a progress report at a meeting in Ecclesfield School yesterday. Residents of villages including Chapeltown, Grenoside and Ecclesfield have been in a battle with Sheffield City Council over the...