Sheffield City Council announce £1million investment into boosting Sheffield clean air projects 

by Lauren Reay-Williams | Feb 27, 2026 | Environment, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The boost, supplied by Sheffield City Council from Clean Air Zone income in the city, aims to improve air quality in Sheffield, with a significant focus on maintaining clean air for children.  The introduction of 20mph restrictions on school roads will make 22...

Demolition of library in Rotherham has started as part of a multi-million scheme for redevelopment

by Lucy Oliver | Feb 27, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The demolition and redevelopment of Wath Library and town centre is currently three weeks in and comes as part of a £9.9m scheme to deliver improved public spaces and opportunities for residents in Rotherham. Rotherham Council’s Service Director for Culture, Sport and...

Heavy police presence at city centre bar as rival derby fans clash

by Callum Cain | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Sport

A large number of police were reportedly called to a city centre bar as tensions between Sheffield Wednesday and United fans risked overflowing. Eyewitnesses say the clashes began at the Common Room on Division Street after Sunday’s derby had ended, with United...

Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity

by Amelie White | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Ukrainian flag was flown by Sheffield Council to mark the fourth anniversary since Russia’s invasion. On Monday 23 February, the council announced that they would be flying the Ukrainian flag on the following day as a symbol of solidarity with Ukraine. Sophia...

Sheffield cathedral celebrates 150th birthday of its organ

by Natalia Prucnal | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Symphonies will ring out to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Marie’s RC Cathedral’s Lewis organ on Saturday 7 March. The concert will feature several pieces by Finzi, Crew, Vaughan Williams and Poulanc played by West Riding Ensemble’s String Orchestra. The...

New 20mph zones set to be introduced in Crookes

by Alana Breslin | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A new 20mph speed limit is set to come into force in the coming weeks – a move aimed at improving road safety in Sheffield’s suburbs. The scheme proposed by Sheffield city council, covers a number of residential streets in the popular district of...