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Sheffield celebrates inclusivity in Queer History of Skateboarding exhibition

Sheffield celebrates inclusivity in Queer History of Skateboarding exhibition

by Tom Clough | Mar 5, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An exhibition recognizing LGBTQIA+ faces in skateboarding history was held at the House Skatepark in Neepsend last Saturday.  New Wave organised the event in partnership with the University of Sheffield’s LGBTQIA+ Society to highlight the inclusivity within the city’s...
Sheffield Blitz survivors to be celebrated in new book

Sheffield Blitz survivors to be celebrated in new book

by James Edginton | Mar 5, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A new book which tells the stories of those who lived through the Sheffield Blitz will be launched at a commemorative event later this month.  ‘Defiant Voices – The Blitz Kids of Sheffield’ compiles first-hand accounts of the last generation to remember the...
Chris Wilder: ‘This season has been the biggest mental test’

Chris Wilder: ‘This season has been the biggest mental test’

by Daniella Tyner | Feb 27, 2026 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Following Sheffield United’s 2-1 defeat to Coventry on Wednesday, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder stressed that his players have to be fully fit in order to compete. “The players are a little bit hurt, bruised and sore after those daft eight minutes,” Wilder...
Sheffield Cocktail Festival returns for its biggest event yet

Sheffield Cocktail Festival returns for its biggest event yet

by Charlie Talbot | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Sheffield Cocktail Festival is returning to the Steel City this weekend, promising a full-day celebration of cocktails, music and food. The event on Saturday has been described as Sheffield’s “biggest cocktail party”, bringing together 25 of the city’s best...
Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity

Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity

by Amelie White | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Ukrainian flag was flown by Sheffield Council to mark the fourth anniversary since Russia’s invasion. On Monday 23 February, the council announced that they would be flying the Ukrainian flag on the following day as a symbol of solidarity with Ukraine. Sophia...
Sheffield cathedral celebrates 150th birthday of its organ

Sheffield cathedral celebrates 150th birthday of its organ

by Natalia Prucnal | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Symphonies will ring out to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Marie’s RC Cathedral’s Lewis organ on Saturday 7 March. The concert will feature several pieces by Finzi, Crew, Vaughan Williams and Poulanc played by West Riding Ensemble’s String Orchestra. The...
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