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Thousands of voters to head to polls next week for local elections

Thousands of voters to head to polls next week for local elections

by Noah Wakefield | Apr 30, 2026 | News

Thousands of Sheffield residents will head to the polls next week for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election. Polling stations in South and West Yorkshire will be opening their doors on Thursday 7 May for this year’s council elections. In South...
Markets being held to bring unity to small town in Rotherham

Markets being held to bring unity to small town in Rotherham

by Gabrielle Ellis | Apr 30, 2026 | Community, Front Page Highlights, News

A market set up to bring unity to a town that hit national headlines after a riot during a summer of racist unrest will take place later this month. Tom Justice, who is one of the directors of the company, started Wath Artisan Markets to try to bring harmony back to...
Sheffield Wednesday journalist launches new “The Wednesday Word” Platform for news and more

Sheffield Wednesday journalist launches new “The Wednesday Word” Platform for news and more

by Oliver Ledger | Apr 30, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A Sheffield Wednesday  journalist has launched his own platform dedicated to covering all things Wednesday, offering supporters a “one-stop shop” for news, features and exclusive content. Joe Crann, a regular source for Wednesday news on platforms such as the BBC...
Sheffield’s Craft and Flea market champions independent creators amid rising pressures for small businesses

Sheffield’s Craft and Flea market champions independent creators amid rising pressures for small businesses

by Max Hayward | Apr 30, 2026 | Community, News

The UK’s largest travelling flea market celebrating creative entrepreneurs and vintage goods returned to Sheffield last Sunday, promoting the importance of buying from independent creators.  The Craft and Flea market took over Steamworks from 11-4 pm on April...
Beer and Cider Festival returns to Sheffield

Beer and Cider Festival returns to Sheffield

by Livvy Massey | Apr 30, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

An annual beer and cider festival is returning to Sheffield’s Student Union this weekend, bringing a range of entertainment to the venue over three days. Running from Friday May 1 to Sunday May 3, visitors will have access to a variety of real ales, craft beers, cider...
Women’s only kickboxing class builds strong community in Sheffield

Women’s only kickboxing class builds strong community in Sheffield

by Livvy Massey | Apr 30, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Kick boxing classes are boosting confidence, energising and empowering women across Sheffield Savage Ladies Kickboxing hosts weekly classes in Fairfield and Letchworth to empower and improve women’s safety. Women are twice as likely to develop anxiety than men which...
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