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Culture Shock film festival brings new genres of cinema to Sheffield

Culture Shock film festival brings new genres of cinema to Sheffield

by Lily Smith | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised

Sheffield’s Showroom cinema hosted their second annual Culture Shock film festival this weekend, showing films from a range of genres.  Festival organiser Robert Nevitt said, ‘As a film programmer it gives me a chance to indulge myself and show films that we...
Sheffield Wednesday takeover: ‘I was emotionally wrecked, everybody fought so long’

Sheffield Wednesday takeover: ‘I was emotionally wrecked, everybody fought so long’

by Alexander Lloyd | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

After years of turmoil, broken promises and no running water in the toilets, Sheffield Wednesday fans finally have something to smile about. The club’s long-awaited takeover by US consortium Arise Capital Partners, led by David Storch, was confirmed last week,...
‘Excitement’ for all as annual May Fayre returns to Sheffield

‘Excitement’ for all as annual May Fayre returns to Sheffield

by Scarlett Perry | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised

Weston Park May Fayre is set to return to the city on the 17 May, providing many fun attractions for families and friends. The event is a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, and will be free of charge – with many popular...
WATCH: Sheffield Post Office garners a million views on Instagram

WATCH: Sheffield Post Office garners a million views on Instagram

by Jessica Smith | May 7, 2026 | Community, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

A Sheffield Post Office has gone viral on social media for their relatable videos. Crookes Post Office have created videos for TikTok and Instagram that have received over one million views. Billy Burrows, 24, and Alex Blake, 26, co-managers of the shop, wanted to...
WATCH: First-ever Para Snooker World Championships held in Sheffield

WATCH: First-ever Para Snooker World Championships held in Sheffield

by Lucas Dale | May 7, 2026 | Community, Sport, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The Canon Medical Arena hosted the inaugural 10 Cue Para Snooker Championships last week. Players travelled from around the world to take part including Irving Gamez from Mexico. As part of the first para snooker championships, Stephen Harrison, founder of the Stephen...
Repeat drug dealer jailed after police found cocaine haul

Repeat drug dealer jailed after police found cocaine haul

by Richard Edwards | May 7, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A man has been sentenced to over five years in prison after police found him in possession of class A drugs. Police found him at his house with large amounts of drugs, cash, a knife, and a Rolex watch, Sheffield Crown Court heard on 30 April. Janeal Dennis, 30, from...
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