Seven Hills Women’s Institute to close amid fallout from transgender membership ban

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...

Police investigate report of ‘religiously motivated assault’ after altercation in Sheffield

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...

Relaunch of South Yorkshire biker road safety training to save lives

by Rhianna Dankwa | Feb 19, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFR) is returning its free “BikerDown” programme at Dearne Fire Station, to help reduce road traffic collisions in the region. In 2023, almost 200 motorcyclists were injured in collisions, according to SYFR, and half of those...

Sheffield’s Universities receive pre-action letters regarding Covid education

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | Feb 19, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Both of Sheffield’s Universities face legal action over the quality of education delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, University College London (UCL) reached a confidential settlement with its students and graduates after an estimated 6,000 people...

Sheffield Wednesday women back anti-homophobia campaign

by Lucas Dale | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield Wednesday women’s team showed their support for the annual Football v Homophobia campaign during their weekend fixture against Altofts.  Ahead of kick-off, Sheffield Wednesday players wore campaign shirts during their warm ups and stood behind a banner...

South Yorkshire Organ Festival shines light on the organ at Sheffield recital

by Jane Ampiah | May 23, 2025 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

The South Yorkshire Organ Festival, running from Saturday 17 May to Sunday 25 May, invites visitors of all ages to discover the organ in a range of historic venues across the region. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the unique instrument and aims to...