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Charity gig at Shakespeare’s to raise funds for ASSIST Sheffield

Charity gig at Shakespeare’s to raise funds for ASSIST Sheffield

by Charlie Garrett | Feb 26, 2026 | Charity, Culture, News

A Sheffield gig promoter is turning a night of live music into a fundraiser for local charity ASSIST Sheffield on the 20th March. George Bushell, of Big Ears Promotions, said the idea came about whilst chatting to local band Bumwave as they organised an event for them...
Meadowhall shoppers can watch Pride of Yorkshire lions being painted live

Meadowhall shoppers can watch Pride of Yorkshire lions being painted live

by Charlie Garrett | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Shoppers at Meadowhall are being given a rare behind-the-scenes look at this summer’s Pride of Yorkshire art trail – with artists painting giant lion sculptures right in front of customers. The Pride of Yorkshire studio has opened on the Upper Avenue, where...
The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

by Jack Bluck Foster | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s Lunar Chinese New Year is on its way to be “biggest cultural festival in the UK”. For over 20 years Sheffield has welcomed the Lunar Chinese new year festival with one of the UK’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. It takes place all over the city...
“Sheffield Synth City” – Sheffield Beer Week looks forward to 12th year

“Sheffield Synth City” – Sheffield Beer Week looks forward to 12th year

by Stan Ward | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Sheffield Beer Week is returning for its twelfth year running, commencing on the 9th of March until the 15th March. The event sees a celebration of independent breweries and venues within Sheffield, with this year’s week focusing on synth music legends of the...
Doncaster Launches AR Treasure Hunt to Boost Children’s Reading

Doncaster Launches AR Treasure Hunt to Boost Children’s Reading

by Alexander Lloyd | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

According to the National Literacy Trust, just 1 in 3 children and young people aged 8 to 18 said that they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2025. A statistic Doncaster Council hopes to change with a new interactive treasure trail in the city centre. The free AR...
Potholes are being dealt with, Hillsborough Councillor claims after the public reports safety concerns

Potholes are being dealt with, Hillsborough Councillor claims after the public reports safety concerns

by Lara Groom | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Environment, News

Hillsborough councillor wants the public to know that work is being done to fill in the potholes plaguing Sheffield streets, despite repeated concerns that nothing is happening.  Christine Gilligan Kubo, a Green Party Councillor for Hillsborough Ward, has said...
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