by Jessica Smith | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A Sheffield councillor has shared her views on the government’s new bill to extend the voting age to 16 and 17-year-olds. Coun Elle Dodd, Chair of Governance, said: “It will allow millions of young people across the country to have their own voices heard.” The...
by Elke Spiers | Feb 20, 2026 | Culture, News
By Elke Spiers and Alana Breslin Tickets for Tropiloco’s one-night-only club event went on sale on Monday night, but they did not last long. The Foundry, where the event will be hosted, has a capacity of 1,800 people, but it took less than 20 minutes to sell out the...
by Lawson Lightwood | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
The University of Sheffield has detailed new proposed plans to replace the Goodwin Sports Centre on Northumberland Road. The current facilities have been described as “ageing” and “no longer fit for purpose” in a press release from the...
by Elke Spiers | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Seven Hills Women’s Institute (WI) in Sheffield has announced it will close, becoming one of a growing number of WI groups to shut down following the national decision to restrict membership to biological women. The move comes after the National Federation of Women’s...
by Louie Carvacho | Feb 19, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised
Police are making enquiries following a report of a woman being assaulted by two men at Woodseats House Road. Videos of three men door-knocking and asking residents to support a boycott of Israeli goods circulated locally on X earlier this week. It has since gained...
by Jessica Smith | Feb 19, 2026 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC) has been named as a finalist in the Care, Support and Wellbeing category at the Lord Mayor Awards 2026. The all-women charity was set up in 1980 and supports recovery from emotional and psychological distress caused by...
