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Sheffield-based short film “Hooked” launches crowdfunder amid partnership with The Forward Trust

Sheffield-based short film “Hooked” launches crowdfunder amid partnership with The Forward Trust

by Gabriella Whiston | Feb 13, 2026 | News

Hooked is a short film written and directed by Rotherham-based filmmaker Jade Strain, exploring addiction and systematic failures within UK support services. The film is based on the true story of Caleb Hancock, a Sheffield resident who passed away in supported living...
Night-time Safety Charter aims to create safer environment for women and girls in Sheffield City Centre

Night-time Safety Charter aims to create safer environment for women and girls in Sheffield City Centre

by Luke Thompson | Feb 13, 2026 | News

A refreshed council framework ‘Women and Girls’ Night-time Safety Charter’ calls for immediate action as violence and sexual offences plague night-life in Sheffield’s City Centre.  “It’s an endeavour to be ahead of the game,” said Cllr Joe Otten, who...
Sheffield run-club launches new women’s buddy system to keep runners safe

Sheffield run-club launches new women’s buddy system to keep runners safe

by Daisy Harries | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Hillsborough and Rivelin Run Club, which was formed in 2020, has introduced a new buddies system as a way to track female solo runners and keep them safe when out and about. The system works by tracking runners on WhatsApp groups – the members get separated...
Blues bands take the stage at Sidney and Matilda in aid of Palestine

Blues bands take the stage at Sidney and Matilda in aid of Palestine

by Holden Carr | Feb 12, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised, Watch

On Saturday 7th of February, grassroots music venue Sidney & Matilda hosted a selection of Blues bands all in support of Palestinian Aid. Over 10 bands performed throughout the evening, delivering a programme of blues, folk and country music to a packed crowd....
From lectures to launch night: Student opens new Sheffield restaurant

From lectures to launch night: Student opens new Sheffield restaurant

by Livvy Massey | Feb 12, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

Dylan McConnachie-Pace, a third-year Dentistry student at the University of Sheffield, is balancing his studies with the opening of The Aston on Glossop Road.  McConnachie-Pace said: “It is the most fulfilling thing that I have ever done, “I’ve imagined how it...
Two Sheffield men receive ten year sentence for operating Class A drugs line

Two Sheffield men receive ten year sentence for operating Class A drugs line

by Pati Gwiazda | Feb 12, 2026 | News

Two Sheffield men have been jailed for over 10 years after being found to be operating a Class A drugs line.  Mohammed Sajid, 26, and Abidul Islam, 26, were first stopped by Sheffield police in June 2024 after reports of a suspicious vehicle.  After a search...
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