by Harriet Miller | May 22, 2025 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sheffield has appointed its first black woman wearing a hijab as its 128th Right Worshipful Lord Mayor. Councillor Safiya Saeed, made history, being inaugurated at Sheffield City Council’s annual general meeting. She said: “I stand before you today in great...
by Anna-Louise Adepegba | May 22, 2025 | News, Sport, Top stories
Leading historian Ged O’brien has responded to Sheffield charity claims the Steel City founded football, with evidence that the sport has deep origins in Scotland. In an interview with ShefNews, trustee of charity ‘Sheffield:The Home of Football’...
by Rosie Wood | May 22, 2025 | Community, News, Top stories
The South Yorkshire Organ Festival is well underway this month and has made its way to Sheffield Cathedral. Yesterday, organist James Mitchell gave an ‘Introduction to the Organ’, in the hopes of increasing people’s understanding of the complex instrument. Mr...
by Ruby Barron | May 22, 2025 | Front Page Highlights, News, Top stories
A charity barbeque to raise money for the Barnaby Webber Foundation was held on Wednesday by The University of Sheffield Swimming and Water Polo Society (UOSSWPC). The Barnaby Webber Foundation was created following the murder of two students in Nottingham in June...
by Nathalia Santana Hernandez | May 19, 2025 | Culture, Top stories, Watch
A viral video on TikTok has resulted in ginger people being “claimed” as part of the black community. A video posted by user Deiaratherootworker, which has amassed over 67.6 million views and 5 million likes, has created a massive wave of content claiming...
by Larissa Kirby | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top stories
A celebration of Black music and inclusivity was hosted in the Winter Gardens yesterday afternoon. The event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the MOBO (music of Black origin) awards being hosted in Sheffield. Music industry leaders and artists from...
