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Local pub honour football pioneer from Sheffield

Local pub honour football pioneer from Sheffield

by Rosie Wood | May 22, 2025 | Community, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

The Frog and Parrot pub on Division Street recently unveiled a blue plaque outside the building to honour John Tasker, who is known to be a pioneer of modern football. They found out that his engineering workshop had once been on the premises in the 1800s – a...
Hundreds join Sheffield’s The Big Ride to demand safer streets for all ages

Hundreds join Sheffield’s The Big Ride to demand safer streets for all ages

by Caitlin Gannon | May 19, 2025 | Community, Environment, Sport

More than 200 cyclists took to the streets of Sheffield this weekend in support of The Big Ride, calling for safer, more child-friendly cycling infrastructure.  Organised by Cycle Sheffield, the ride attracted parents with children in prams, toddlers on training...
HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

This weekend marked a decade of thrilling convention HorrorConUK, which returned to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Saturday. Horror fans had the chance to meet their favourite horror actors, engage in special film screenings, and take part in the...
Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

by Varvara Riepina | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

More than 80 people gathered for Vyshyvanka Day – a national Ukrainian holiday and a celebration of heritage, identity, and unity. The event featured a flashmob, traditional music, and handmade crafts.  Many attendees wore vyshyvankas, embroidered shirts that...
Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

by Caitlin Gannon | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Watch

It’s exam season in Sheffield, and students are on the lookout for a cosy escape — somewhere warm, welcoming, and ideal for a bit of studying or a coffee catch-up. Just steps from the bustle of the city centre, a brand new café has opened its doors in Pounds Park, and...
Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Sport

A 17-year-old from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia. Thomas Halsall plays for Sheffield Steel Junior Rollers and has played for Team GB since 2023, qualifying to compete at the sports highest...
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