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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...
‘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...
Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A rally is scheduled before an extraordinary Doncaster council meeting to revoke a £57m loan to fund the re-opening of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA). Organised by Trade Unions Congress (TUC) and GMB Union, protesters will gather outside Civic Offices in Sir Nigel...
Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

People have raised concerns over the excessive checks required to hang floral displays and other seasonal decorations on street lamps in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voted unanimously to ‘cut the unnecessary red tape’ that hinders communities from...
Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

by Gabriella Whiston | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Barnsley Green Party candidate has predicted a good result for Reform in next week’s elections, but said the Greens are continuing to target small gains in parts of the town. The Greens are currently predicted to win one seat in Darton West, which the party has said...
WATCH: Sheffield jungle night signals 90s rave revival and spotlights local DJs

WATCH: Sheffield jungle night signals 90s rave revival and spotlights local DJs

by Luke Thompson | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An urban nightlife brand brought raw jungle energy with fresh local DJs to Hagglers Corner last week. A surge of grassroots club culture swept through the vibrant venue on 24 April as Attikk launched “Amen To That” to a lively crowd. A carefully curated lineup paired...
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