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Residents battling rat infestation on Olive Grove Road

Residents battling rat infestation on Olive Grove Road

by Rosie Wood | Mar 6, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Residents on Olive Grove Road, Sheffield say there is an ongoing rat infestation affecting a number of properties.  The problem is affecting 19 homes along the street, causing distress amongst residents as well as concerns for health hazards.  One resident...
Sheffield Trade Union says council tax hike unfair on workers

Sheffield Trade Union says council tax hike unfair on workers

by Jimmy Tse | Mar 6, 2025 | Community, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Sheffield Trade Union Council (TUC) have warned workers the council tax increase will deepen the financial strain on workers already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. It will increase by 4.99% from 1st April. Yesterday (March 5), Sheffield councillors...
Sheffield grassroots music venue announces closure

Sheffield grassroots music venue announces closure

by Daisy Sanderson | Mar 6, 2025 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A grassroots music venue in Sheffield has announced its closure, due to the impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Dorothy Pax, located at Victoria Quays, confirmed that all upcoming events had been cancelled, with refunds issued to ticket holders. In a...
Drama students band together to spark change in community with original showcase

Drama students band together to spark change in community with original showcase

by Emily Robbins | Mar 6, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A group of drama students have created an original show that speaks out about vital issues to inspire change within the Sheffield community. A Mind Apart theatre company will showcase their creative performance called ‘What About Us?’ for one night only on...
‘Vile’ closure of Sheffield nursery is leaving 43 children without quality care

‘Vile’ closure of Sheffield nursery is leaving 43 children without quality care

by Larissa Kirby | Feb 28, 2025 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A popular community nursery is being forced to close in just eight days time after 30 years of caring for toddlers in Longley. St Leonard’s Nursery has been based at the church on Everingham Road since 1995. Saint Leonard’s Church Norwood has issued the nursery...
Sheffield football charity to kick off first tour of 2025 tomorrow

Sheffield football charity to kick off first tour of 2025 tomorrow

by Jessie Harbourne | Feb 28, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Sport

The Sheffield Home of Football charity has announced a series of guided football history walks in the city this year, with the first one kicking off tomorrow.  The 90 minutes tour across the city centre aims to inform on Sheffield’s unique footballing heritage and...
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