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WATCH: Sheffield initiatives helping refugees and new arrivals settle into the city

WATCH: Sheffield initiatives helping refugees and new arrivals settle into the city

by Hakim Hussain | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised, Watch

As political division surrounding migration continues to grow, volunteers throughout Sheffield are helping the city’s most vulnerable discover connection and support. At St. Mary’s Church and City of Sanctuary Sheffield, community-driven initiatives within the...
Labour’s impenetrable red wall may collapse at the Barnsley local elections

Labour’s impenetrable red wall may collapse at the Barnsley local elections

by Jack Bluck Foster | May 8, 2026 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The air is palpable in the Barnsley Metrodome as the votes are being counted, we will learn more around 2:30 this afternoon. Sir Steve Houghton, Labour leader of the Barnsley council, said: “today’s a shocker” as Reform UK is predicted to win a majority of the votes....
Fundraiser for Sheffield Hospitals Charity for blood cancer research 

Fundraiser for Sheffield Hospitals Charity for blood cancer research 

by Isabelle Jubb | May 8, 2026 | Charity, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The upcoming charity event at Crookes Social Club will have live music with three bands playing indie alternative rock music with a dance floor and food.  Money raised for Sheffield Hospitals Charity will be going towards research into a rare form of blood cancer...
WATCH: Iconic Sheffield business reflects on successful expansion

WATCH: Iconic Sheffield business reflects on successful expansion

by Lily Smith | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised, Watch

John’s Van has been operating since 1981 from a small van near the Student’s Union building in Crookesmoor, Sheffield. The café is synonymous with Sheffield student life, with John’s Van merchandise being sold inside the Student’s Union, and the...
2026 local elections – Sheffield count begins

2026 local elections – Sheffield count begins

by Evie Deehan | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

The clock hit 9:30 am, and counting began in Sheffield’s 2026 local elections. Kate Josephs, the Returning Officer and Chief Executive of the Council, started the count by thanking everyone for their time. Hundreds of volunteers are gradually filling boxes with...
WATCH: Volunteers come together to restore heritage garden

WATCH: Volunteers come together to restore heritage garden

by Lara Groom | May 8, 2026 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

A group of volunteers have been gathering every Wednesday to restore Broomhill Library’s Percy Cane Heritage Garden.  Kathy Harbord, a volunteer, wanted to make the garden available to the public, and despite it being a challenging task, has been working on it...
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