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Yorkshire Gardener hopes to win gold in 40th year at Chelsea Flower Show

Yorkshire Gardener hopes to win gold in 40th year at Chelsea Flower Show

by Jess Elson | May 22, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A Barnsley-based plant grower is marking 40 years in business by striving to win gold for his family legacy with a return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Steven Hickman, 68, runs Hoyland Plant Centre with his wife and children, which specialises in Agapanthus, Clivia...
‘Migration Matters’ festival returns for its 10th year

‘Migration Matters’ festival returns for its 10th year

by Jess Elson | May 22, 2025 | Charity, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Migration Matters Festival in Sheffield will allow migrants and refugees to celebrate their culture and heritage creatively. The festival, set up by the charity ‘Arts on the Run’, will take place from run from the 21st to 28th of June. One participant...
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,...
Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up

by Liv Firth | May 16, 2025 | Crime, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after patrolling officers became suspicious of a strong smell coming from his vehicle. Lewis Darcy, 26, of Carr View Avenue appeared in Sheffield Crown Court last Friday and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Manchester and Liverpool mayors set to hold book launch in Sheffield

Manchester and Liverpool mayors set to hold book launch in Sheffield

by Jake Heasman | May 15, 2025 | Community, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

The mayors of Manchester and Liverpool are set to visit the University of Sheffield next week as part of their book launch. Andy Burnham and Steve Rotherham are both visiting The Octagon next Monday to discuss their book ‘Head North’, which details the...
Sheffield business campaigning for funding in outer city areas

Sheffield business campaigning for funding in outer city areas

by Thomas Addley | May 15, 2025 | Community, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Simon Crace has run local business MB Advertising and Marketing for 25 years, yet he claims they have never received any funding from the council. This comes after the Sheffield City Council announced the Heart of the City plan, prioritising funding for businesses in...
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