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Graves Park celebrates 100th anniversary with its popular Country Show community event

Graves Park celebrates 100th anniversary with its popular Country Show community event

by Richard Edwards | May 7, 2026 | News, Watch

Graves Park has celebrated its 100th anniversary with its yearly Country Show on 4 May which brought nearly 10,000 in the local community together. The event transformed the park into a massive showground, with many animal displays, live entertainment, and countless...
“It feels like we’re constantly looking over our shoulder” University of Sheffield staff take part in UCU strikes

“It feels like we’re constantly looking over our shoulder” University of Sheffield staff take part in UCU strikes

by Harry Stirrup | May 7, 2026 | News

A number of staff at the University of Sheffield are on strike this week, taking part in action organised by the UCU (University and College Union). The industrial action is in protest to restructures taking place at the university, which could lead to redundancies....
Concern after political signs vandalised

Concern after political signs vandalised

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Campaigners in Sheffield have reported vandalism on outdoor signs as voters take to polling stations today to vote in the local elections. Sheffield City Council has 28 of 84 seats up for election, whereby voters can choose one candidate for their ward. In Barnsley,...
Working Class Film Festival set to hit Sheffield screens

Working Class Film Festival set to hit Sheffield screens

by Elke Spiers | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield cinema is set to spotlight underrepresented voices in the film industry with the launch of its first Working Class Film Festival this weekend. Running from May 8 to May 10, the festival at Showroom Cinema will feature more than 30 short films from...
Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

Protest planned ahead of crucial meeting on Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s future

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A rally is scheduled before an extraordinary Doncaster council meeting to revoke a £57m loan to fund the re-opening of Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA). Organised by Trade Unions Congress (TUC) and GMB Union, protesters will gather outside Civic Offices in Sir Nigel...
WATCH: Sheffield Beer & Cider Festival returns for 2026

WATCH: Sheffield Beer & Cider Festival returns for 2026

by Shrey Chandarana | May 7, 2026 | News, Watch

The Sheffield Beer & Cider festival took place last weekend (1st-3rd May) in Bar One, and saw over 150 different types of beer and cider being sold.  The event, which is open to the public, had live music performances from student bands and DJs, with a stage being...
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