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Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Sport

A 17-year-old from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia. Thomas Halsall plays for Sheffield Steel Junior Rollers and has played for Team GB since 2023, qualifying to compete at the sports highest...
Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

by Megan Pocock | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Food Festival is back this May Bank Holiday weekend and organisers say it will be the biggest and boldest one yet. The free three-day event will run from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May and will take over large parts of the city centre, including Peace Gardens,...
Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

Weston Park’s annual May Fayre returned on Sunday for a day filled with exciting events, activities and food stalls. The free-to-attend Fayre saw a range of attractions and performances, including Dr Phantasma’s magic act and circus performer Abi Collins....
Police appeal after woman hospitalised following reported robbery and assault in Doncaster 

Police appeal after woman hospitalised following reported robbery and assault in Doncaster 

by Casey Peyton | May 19, 2025 | News

A 48-year-old woman has been hospitalised after she intervened with a robbery reported in Lakeside Shopping Village, Doncaster. She attempted to step in but was allegedly assaulted, resulting in hospital treatment. South Yorkshire Police released an appeal this...
Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Ed Sheeran gave a free pop-up performance to thousands outside Sheffield Town Hall last night. He performed alongside DJ AG and rapper Jme from 7pm to 10pm. Alfie Sheards, who was given a guitar from Ed on the Ellen Show in 2017, said: “The biggest superstar in...
Construction work begins for new pub in Sheffield City Centre

Construction work begins for new pub in Sheffield City Centre

by Casey Peyton | May 19, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A new pub in the centre of Sheffield is closer to opening after construction work began this week. Brewery Thornbridge & Co aims to open the site, which is located opposite Sheffield Town Hall, this autumn. Simon Webster, co-founder and CEO of Thornbridge said:...
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