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Musical dubbed ‘the British Hamilton’ set to hit Sheffield theatres this autumn

by Freya Hodge | May 11, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

Sheffield’s Lyceum will be hosting the highly anticipated premiere of Treason the Musical later this year following its great online success. The story revolves around the infamous gunpowder plot of 1605 and includes original music from Lighting The Fuse: Sparks...

Open Up Sheffield Art Studios celebrate its 25th anniversary

by Freya Hodge | May 11, 2023 | Community, Culture, Top stories

The art festival Open Up Sheffield has hosted almost 100 artists so far this year, continuing its reputation as one of the most respected creative events in the city. Over the last month, Open Up Sheffield encouraged visitors to explore art spaces and observe local...

Muslim women climbing group launches to challenge stereotypes in Sheffield

by Ming Gana | May 11, 2023 | Community, Culture, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The first Northern-based Muslim women climbing group is set to launch in Sheffield. The founder of Muslim Women Climb is Maqaddas Ahmad, a 22-year-old climbing coach at Sheffield Climbing Hanger. Sheffield is known as the UK’s climbing capital, with thousands of...

Sheffield footballer hosts heart-warming charity game to raise funds for son’s cancer treatment

by Eddie Bryant | May 6, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture, Watch

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday player Tommy Spurr is hosting a charity match later this month to raise funds for the medical treatment of his four-year-old son, Rio. Rio is battling a rare and aggressive stage four cancer – but the family received the news last Monday that...

Cost of Living forces woman to sell her home and live in a campervan

by Toria Christie | May 5, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The cost of living crisis has affected families up and down the country, with some only being able to afford the bare necessities. Maria Jugg, 49, who used to have a house in Cumbria, had no choice but to sell her house and live in her camper van when her utility...

Four things to do in Sheffield this week to avoid the coronation

by Mia Rose | May 5, 2023 | Culture, News

King Charles III is due to be crowned on Saturday 6 May. Celebrations will be happening around the country and millions will be watching the event. But with many wanting to ditch the crowds and avoid the royal enthusiasts, for whatever reason, ShefNews suggests four...
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