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Charity Event held for student who died in Nottingham

Charity Event held for student who died in Nottingham

by Ruby Barron | May 22, 2025 | Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories

A charity barbeque to raise money for the Barnaby Webber Foundation was held on Wednesday by The University of Sheffield Swimming and Water Polo Society (UOSSWPC). The Barnaby Webber Foundation was created following the murder of two students in Nottingham in June...
HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

This weekend marked a decade of thrilling convention HorrorConUK, which returned to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Saturday. Horror fans had the chance to meet their favourite horror actors, engage in special film screenings, and take part in the...
Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

by Varvara Riepina | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

More than 80 people gathered for Vyshyvanka Day – a national Ukrainian holiday and a celebration of heritage, identity, and unity. The event featured a flashmob, traditional music, and handmade crafts.  Many attendees wore vyshyvankas, embroidered shirts that...
Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

by Caitlin Gannon | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Watch

It’s exam season in Sheffield, and students are on the lookout for a cosy escape — somewhere warm, welcoming, and ideal for a bit of studying or a coffee catch-up. Just steps from the bustle of the city centre, a brand new café has opened its doors in Pounds Park, and...
Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Sport

A 17-year-old from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia. Thomas Halsall plays for Sheffield Steel Junior Rollers and has played for Team GB since 2023, qualifying to compete at the sports highest...
Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

by Megan Pocock | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Food Festival is back this May Bank Holiday weekend and organisers say it will be the biggest and boldest one yet. The free three-day event will run from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May and will take over large parts of the city centre, including Peace Gardens,...
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