by Owen Ratcliffe | Aug 27, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A new scheme to destigmatise conversations around mental health is holding its inaugural event in Sheffield. Crying on the Sofa, founded by Ryan Murphy, was inspired by his own experiences with severe depression. He said: “I couldn’t see a way out; I...
by Natasha Owens | Aug 24, 2026 | Community, News
House music musician Steve Edwards and the chief executive of the City of London Corporation Ian Thomas have been named as the first-ever patrons of Ellesmere Children’s Centre as the Burngreave nursery celebrates its 30th year. Both patrons are Sheffield-born...
by Natasha Owens | Aug 24, 2026 | News
Sheffield’s first Flower Festival brought together flower lovers, growers and creatives across two venues in Neepsend and Kelham Island on Sunday 23 August. The event was organised by Bloom Sheffield, a community flower garden in Heeley that provides a safe space for...
by Izzy Dennett | May 22, 2026 | News, Politics, Top stories
Councillor Fran Belbin has been elected as the new leader of Sheffield City Council after former leader Tom Hunt lost his Walkley seat to Councillor Andy Davies, from the Green Party. No single party has an outright majority following the May council elections. Labour...
by Robin Lee | May 22, 2026 | Culture, Music, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
An iconic music bar in Sheffield has hosted its final open mic ahead of its permanent closure this weekend. On Thursday evening, Sheffield said farewell to the legendary open mic at the Green Room after 21 years. Over the last two decades, the venue has been a...
by Joe Callow | May 22, 2026 | Culture, Music, Music, News
Sheffield’s Brigantes Orchestra completed its biggest ever concert last weekend as it steps up efforts to bring younger audiences to classical music. The orchestra staged an England-themed concert at Sheffield Cathedral with nearly 200 performers on stage, the...
