Everything you need to know about Doncaster Sheffield airport since its closure

by Alex Jones | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Doncaster Sheffield airport owners, The Peel Group, have said there are no new takeover offers despite rumours of interested parties, but insist they remain open to negotiation.  It is now five months since the closure of the airport and the future of the site is...

Sheffield holds Industrial Heritage Walk to celebrate annual Beer Week

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield has hosted a guided tour around the old pubs and industrial landmarks in Kelham Island to celebrate Beer Week.  The Industrial Heritage Walk on Sunday 5 March was one of numerous events taking place around the city this week.  Dave Pickersgill, 67,...

Tree felling in Sheffield: How does a new report affect the future of the tumultuous tree saga?

by Charlie Martin | Mar 9, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Publication of a highly anticipated inquiry has provided campaigners closure five years on from the string of protests that united Sheffield against the infamous ‘Streets Ahead’ initiative. ShefNews outlines how it all began and what the future holds for those...

International Women’s day 2023: “It’s all about bringing women together to look at all our achievements”

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield has this week been filled with events to empower and embrace the women of the city for this year’s International Women’s Day. One of these events, which took place on Wednesday, was hosted at The Mowbray in Kelham Island and attracted a variety...

As Eagles win club of the year, plans to localise wheelchair rugby in place

by Nathan Barcio | Mar 3, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Rugby team have mulled plans to introduce the sport locally to Sheffield after being named club of the year at the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Awards at Headingley. The Eagles received the award after a historic first ever victory...

‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital

by Jamie Oliver-Rocha | Mar 3, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sports societies at the University of Sheffield are coming together to run, walk or cycle 5000 miles within the month to gain donations to help support the Sheffield’s Children Hospital.  The organiser, Abbie Hand from the Stunt Cheer society, is trying to get as many...