Sheffield Post Office granted 24-hour alcohol licence despite council concerns

by Malise Manso | Mar 13, 2025 | Community, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield Post Office in Broomhill has now been granted a 24-hour alcohol licence, despite objections from residents and local councillors with concerns about potential anti-social behaviour. The Post Office on Fulwood Road will now be selling alcohol around the...

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns for 19th year running

by Tom Preston | Mar 13, 2025 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival is back for its 19th consecutive year to screen 100 of the best adventure films from around the world.  The festival, which is taking place at the Showcase Cinema from the 21st to the 23rd of March, also offers panel...

Beloved Cat’s house burned down

by George Van Oudenhove De St Gery | Feb 27, 2025 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A beloved Sheffield cat’s shelter has been burned down overnight in Parkhill, Sheffield. Garfield, who was in the shelter during the time of the fire, managed to survive the ordeal. According to some residents, he was saved by an individual who managed to kick...

CRIA-ing out for a name

by Domie Kamanda | Feb 27, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Graves Park Animal Farm is calling to the people of Sheffield to help name their newborn llama.  The cria was born at the end of January to mum Nancy and joins siblings Lettuce and Humus.  The farm staff have been excited with the start of Spring and the new...

“We want actions, not words”: New domestic abuse training program to tackle support gaps

by Megan Pocock | Feb 21, 2025 | Community, Crime, News, Top stories, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new training program is set to launch in early March and aims to close critical gaps in domestic abuse support.  Developed by Barnsley-based charity Resolute, the program targets professionals across workplaces, social services, and police to better recognise...

Application for price-cut train from Sheffield to King’s Cross put forward

by Robyn Smith | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

By Robyn Smith Hull Trains is wanting to launch a twice-daily return train between Sheffield and King’s Cross, which would run through Woodhouse, Worksop and Retford. Ticket prices would be cut by 30%, seeing a Saturday morning ticket dropping from £60 to £42 and a...