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Woman’s Sheffield half marathon run for ‘inspirational’ aunt and best friend

by Javier Tucker | Mar 3, 2023 | Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

An unlikely Milton Keynes runner is planning to complete the Sheffield half marathon in a fundraising effort for her aunt and best friend, both of whom have Multiple Sclerosis. Roisin Thorburn, Anna James’ best friend ‘who always puts a smile on her...

Blades clash postponed following cup victory

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

Sheffield United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion has been postponed following the Blades’ FA cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Paul Heckingbottom’s men will now face fellow championship side Blackburn Rovers in the FA cup...

Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?

by Alfie Dunn | Mar 2, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The small town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire has once again been swamped by visitors from all over the world who were eager to catch a glimpse of the chaos that is the traditional game of Shrovetide Football. However it poses the question of what actually is it and how...

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore – his impact on the Owls two years on

by Alex Bull | Mar 2, 2023 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore has celebrated his two-year anniversary since being appointed manager at the club. Moore took over after the club was relegated from the second division, and has seen the team set new records including recently breaking ground...
Sheffield bookshops in favour of revised Dahl classics

Sheffield bookshops in favour of revised Dahl classics

by Charlie Fenton | Feb 24, 2023 | Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Bookshop owners in Sheffield have said they fully support publishing house Puffin’s decision to release revised editions of author Roald Dahl’s children’s books.  Rosie May, 43, co-owner of Sheffield LGBTQ bookshop Juno, said it is “a good...
Sheffield Students Union hosts Pride March

Sheffield Students Union hosts Pride March

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | Feb 24, 2023 | Long Reads, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A mini pride was held at the University of Sheffield’s Students Union today (24th February) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.  Students of all backgrounds set off on a March from the Students Union concourse and through Weston Park, while being led by a samba...
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