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Things you can do in South Yorkshire for World Book Day

Things you can do in South Yorkshire for World Book Day

by Madison Cook | Mar 5, 2026 | Community, Education, News, Top stories

Are you wondering what to do with your little ones this weekend for World Book Day? Look no further. 1: Creative writing events with Grimm & Co A registered charity in Rotherham is hosting two events for children across South Yorkshire this weekend in honour of...
Doncaster community interest Company has won a prestigious award

Doncaster community interest Company has won a prestigious award

by Madison Cook | Mar 5, 2026 | Charity, Community, Education, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A crafting group that has been described as their member’s “happy place” has won a top award for the work they do bringing people together. Sew Mindful Crafts CIC, won the ‘New Business Making a Difference’ title at the Pride of Edlington awards.  The event, held...
Sheffield AI study aims to stop regional accents being ‘misunderstood’

Sheffield AI study aims to stop regional accents being ‘misunderstood’

by Charlie Garrett | Feb 26, 2026 | Culture, Education, News, Uncategorised

A new study led by the University of Sheffield could help ensure people are no longer misunderstood by automated phone systems due to their accent. ICS.AI is a UK-based AI company aiming to transform public sector organisations. Their research explored how...
The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

by Jack Bluck Foster | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s Lunar Chinese New Year is on its way to be “biggest cultural festival in the UK”. For over 20 years Sheffield has welcomed the Lunar Chinese new year festival with one of the UK’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. It takes place all over the city...
Doncaster Launches AR Treasure Hunt to Boost Children’s Reading

Doncaster Launches AR Treasure Hunt to Boost Children’s Reading

by Alexander Lloyd | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

According to the National Literacy Trust, just 1 in 3 children and young people aged 8 to 18 said that they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2025. A statistic Doncaster Council hopes to change with a new interactive treasure trail in the city centre. The free AR...
Councils scrap two new free SEND schools to build over 200 new specialist education places

Councils scrap two new free SEND schools to build over 200 new specialist education places

by Blossom Reeve | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

There is a divide in communities over Sheffield City Council and Barnsley Council’s change of plans to boost SEND provisions. Collin Bulmer, Senior Manager at Burton Street Foundation, showing support for the new plans, said: “Children that have learning difficulties...
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