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WATCH: Annual Japan day at the University of Sheffield sees performers travel from around the world 

WATCH: Annual Japan day at the University of Sheffield sees performers travel from around the world 

by Lucas Dale | May 7, 2026 | News, Watch

The University of Sheffield has hosted Japan Day every year since 2011, after organisers launched it as a fundraiser following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The earthquake was one of the most severe natural disasters globally in recent...
Chris Wilder praises fans through his ‘most challenging season yet’ as Sheffield United manager

Chris Wilder praises fans through his ‘most challenging season yet’ as Sheffield United manager

by Tom Eden | May 1, 2026 | News, Sport

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has opened up about this season being his “hardest challenge yet” since first managing the club back in 2016. “There were 3 challenges; to get out the bottom, to get into the mid-table and then to try and progress into the top 10...
WATCH: Phase Four of Urban Splash’s Park Hill regeneration plan set to be completed in two years

WATCH: Phase Four of Urban Splash’s Park Hill regeneration plan set to be completed in two years

by Daisy Harries | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Uncategorised, Watch

Park Hill Flats were first constructed in 1961 to replace the slum terraces in Sheffield, but have now developed into a highly desired place to live. UrbanSplash, the company that took over the renovation of Park Hill in 2004, bought the building from Sheffield City...
WATCH: Sheffield sustainable market aims to encourage people to go plastic-free

WATCH: Sheffield sustainable market aims to encourage people to go plastic-free

by Maisie Stevens | May 1, 2026 | Charity, News

Sheffield Action on Plastic hosted a Sustainable Market inside Victoria Hall on Norfolk Street. The group is run entirely by volunteers and was formed by Greg Hewitt, 37. Mr Hewitt started the initiative shortly after moving to Sheffield and noticing an abundance of...
Epileptic man had seizure in Sheffield city centre last week and no-one stopped to help

Epileptic man had seizure in Sheffield city centre last week and no-one stopped to help

by Anisa Alavi | May 1, 2026 | Community, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield man with epilepsy is calling for more seizure response awareness after no-one helped him during a seizure in Sheffield City Centre.  Joe Robbins, 29, has been epileptic since he was five, and has experienced seizures throughout his whole life. ...
Sheffield Chess club aims to help people get offline and “create memories” 

Sheffield Chess club aims to help people get offline and “create memories” 

by Abi Hall | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A chess club which aims to get people offline and away from technology is about to begin in Sheffield.  The event which is for “absolutely everybody” will start on the 20th May at Sheffield City Cathedral café from 6pm to 9pm.  Charles Woodhall, 20,...
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