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Free bus travel for under 18s set to extend to Sheffield by 2027 

Free bus travel for under 18s set to extend to Sheffield by 2027 

by Emily Walker | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News

Children under 18 will be able to travel on buses in Sheffield, for free from 2027 as part of the new South Yorkshire People’s Network. South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “Public transport in South Yorkshire has been broken for too long.  “That’s why...
Ecclesall Road KFC controversially granted access to open later at night

Ecclesall Road KFC controversially granted access to open later at night

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

Sheffield City Council have ruled that a popular KFC branch can open into the early hours at a council meeting on Tuesday. The application by the chain’s franchisee, dated 25th January, sought approval to extend opening hours until 4am seven days a week. It...
Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News

A new independent gift shop in the heart of the city looks to bring people back to the high street by showcasing local artwork.  7th Magpie on York Street sells unique gifts created by over 50 local artists, crafters and businesses. Social media manager Raye...
Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield is the second city in the UK to enjoy a new mobile planetarium that takes guests on a cosmic journey. Planetarium Go UK uses an immersive 360 degree dome to display films about space, the universe and our solar system. According to its website, each film...
Sheffield breweries revelled up the return of Sheffield Beer Week

Sheffield breweries revelled up the return of Sheffield Beer Week

by Tom Eden | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised, Watch

Sheffield Beer Week returns for the 7th consecutive year this week, with live entertainment and craft beer, making for a celebration of Sheffield’s breweries. Triple Point Brewery, located on Shoreham Street, just south of the City Centre, are thriving like many...
Sheffield to develop new landlord licencing scheme after councillor campaign

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...
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