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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
by Lucas Dale | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
NHS South Yorkshire has encouraged people to start conversations about death during this year’s Dying Matters awareness week. This year’s national campaign is focused on the theme ‘let’s talk about death and dying’, a theme which intends...
