University of Sheffield announce new plans for Goodwin Centre redevelopment

by Lawson Lightwood | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The University of Sheffield has detailed new proposed plans to replace the Goodwin Sports Centre on Northumberland Road. The current facilities have been described as “ageing” and “no longer fit for purpose” in a press release from the...

Steel City Derby preview: Blades look to seal Owls’ fate

by Richard Edwards | Feb 19, 2026 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield United will face Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday in a potentially historic clash, with the Blades able to relegate their city rivals at Bramall Lane. The derby kicks off at 12pm on Sunday at Bramall Lane and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football. Both...

Sheffield charity named finalist in Lord Mayor Awards 2026

by Jessica Smith | Feb 19, 2026 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC) has been named as a finalist in the Care, Support and Wellbeing category at the Lord Mayor Awards 2026. The all-women charity was set up in 1980 and supports recovery from emotional and psychological distress caused by...

Sheffield SEND: Council’s five-year plan to transform support for children

by Jessica Smith | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council has launched a five-year strategy to transform the support available for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The strategy aims to put families and children at the focal point following rising demand and national...

Sheffield City Council issues warning to illegal vape and tobacco traders

by Shrey Chandarana | Feb 19, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield’s Trading Standards team have warned traders against selling illicit vape and tobacco products across the city.  The warning comes as one trader, Barzen Mahmood-Poor, has been ordered to pay back £21,285, which he has been ruled to have made from the...

Dementia Awareness Week highlighted with Sheffield friendship lunch

by Jane Ampiah | May 23, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Dementia Action Week 2025 runs from May 19 to 25, aiming to raise awareness and support for those affected by dementia across the UK. In recognition of the awareness week, Kathy Marwick, organiser of Sheffield’s Dementia-Friendly Friendship Lunches, announced a...