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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,...
Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

Labour targets students in Sheffield as local election approaches

by Luke Thompson | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

In the final days of its local election campaign, Labour is placing student life at the centre of its pitch – highlighting housing standards, safer streets, and a more accessible night-time economy. Bus travel in Crookes High Street Several Sheffield Labour...
WATCH: Local coffee shops set new initiatives to target cost of living crisis in Sheffield

WATCH: Local coffee shops set new initiatives to target cost of living crisis in Sheffield

by Isabella O'Keeffe | May 1, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

An independent coffee shop situated on Broomhill have plans to set out new initiatives to get more students to buy from small businesses. With the cost of living crisis at an all time high, many local cafes are struggling to compete with bigger coffee chains and...
Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

Barnsley Greens target small gains in local election despite predicted Reform majority

by Gabriella Whiston | May 1, 2026 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Barnsley Green Party candidate has predicted a good result for Reform in next week’s elections, but said the Greens are continuing to target small gains in parts of the town. The Greens are currently predicted to win one seat in Darton West, which the party has said...
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