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...

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...