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Viral community-led campaign hits Sheffield in an attempt to combat loneliness

Viral community-led campaign hits Sheffield in an attempt to combat loneliness

by Anisa Alavi | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised

Empty Chairs, a campaign tackling social isolation across the world is set to have another meet up this weekend.  From 7pm on Saturday 14th March at the Old Grindstone in Crookes, there will be empty chairs at a booked table, inviting people to sit together at...
“I’m just getting started” Street artists assist Sheffield with regeneration through bright new pieces

“I’m just getting started” Street artists assist Sheffield with regeneration through bright new pieces

by Maisie Stevens | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

Sheffield City Centre has begun it’s regeneration journey and local street artists are helping to support the transformation.  Artist RUOK, who is based in the city, recently completed an impressive piece on the kiosk at the top of The Moor. The design is called...
Vigil held to remember victims of femicide as Sheffield marks International Women’s Day

Vigil held to remember victims of femicide as Sheffield marks International Women’s Day

by Anisa Alavi | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An vigil was held to remember all the women who lost their lives to male violence in 2025, as Sheffield marked International Women’s Day. Sheffield Women’s Collective wanted to highlight the persisting prevalence of femicide in the UK, where women are still unsafe. ...
Famous DJ hosts set in Sheffield City Centre attracting thousands of viewers in support of local artists

Famous DJ hosts set in Sheffield City Centre attracting thousands of viewers in support of local artists

by Tom Eden | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, Music, News, Top stories

DJ AG hosted a livestreamed open street set up on the steps of Sheffield Town Hall last Friday, attracting thousands of viewers online and in-person. The set ran from 4pm to 8pm, with big names such as internet sensation John McClure, and Lord Mayor of Sheffield,...
Pop-up planetarium lands in Sheffield to bring space exploration to Sheffield

Pop-up planetarium lands in Sheffield to bring space exploration to Sheffield

by Abi Hall | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

A temporary planetarium in Sheffield city centre aims to spark an interest in science among young people. The large inflatable dome, currently set up on Fargate, is run by Planetarium Go! UK and will remain in the city until March 28 before moving on to the city of...
Greens push for free bus travel up to age 22 in Sheffield

Greens push for free bus travel up to age 22 in Sheffield

by Luke Thompson | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

Green councillors in Sheffield are celebrating progress on a proposal to extend free bus travel for young people up to the age of 22. They argue it could boost opportunities, cut costs for families and encourage more people to use public transport. The proposal...
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