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New Sheffield charity set up to send football boots to Nigeria

New Sheffield charity set up to send football boots to Nigeria

by Jessica Smith | Mar 19, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A man has set up a charity which aims to collect unwanted football boots from local football clubs and ship them to a city in Nigeria. Ife Fagbulu, 35, the founder of Boots Bridge, said: “Where I come from people don’t have the proper equipment to play football. ...
Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

Watch: New Sheffield gift shop spotlights local businesses amid high street closures

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News

A new independent gift shop in the heart of the city looks to bring people back to the high street by showcasing local artwork.  7th Magpie on York Street sells unique gifts created by over 50 local artists, crafters and businesses. Social media manager Raye...
Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

Watch: Mobile planetarium lands in Sheffield expanding access to the stars

by Rhianna Dankwa | Mar 19, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield is the second city in the UK to enjoy a new mobile planetarium that takes guests on a cosmic journey. Planetarium Go UK uses an immersive 360 degree dome to display films about space, the universe and our solar system. According to its website, each film...
Sheffield cancer charity sets goals after £20k raised in half-marathon

Sheffield cancer charity sets goals after £20k raised in half-marathon

by Hannah Hateley | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, News, Uncategorised

The Weston Park Cancer charity has shared details about their aims and upcoming events as they prepare for the Sheffield half marathon at the end of the month, having raised over £20,000 last year.  Fundraising support assistant, Rebecca Riley said: “We were so...
Sheffield breweries revelled up the return of Sheffield Beer Week

Sheffield breweries revelled up the return of Sheffield Beer Week

by Tom Eden | Mar 13, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised, Watch

Sheffield Beer Week returns for the 7th consecutive year this week, with live entertainment and craft beer, making for a celebration of Sheffield’s breweries. Triple Point Brewery, located on Shoreham Street, just south of the City Centre, are thriving like many...
Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

Council share concerns about NHS integration with Palantir following public demonstration

by Gabriella Whiston | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Councillors in Sheffield shared concerns about Palantir’s NHS contract at a meeting this week, following protests from a grassroots campaign group. The #NoPalantirInTheNHS South Yorkshire campaign is supported by Medact Sheffield and Healthworkers for a Free...
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