Sheffield school awarded School of Sanctuary status

by Asya Bakr | Mar 13, 2025 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Meersbrook Bank Primary and Nursery School was awarded the Prestigious School of Sanctuary Award. The educational institution, located in Derbyshire Lane, is currently the only one in the city to have received the recognition. Official document showcasing the School...

Funding to upgrade to cleaner energy vehicles to end

by James Streatfield | Mar 13, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield City Council has announced plans to end a scheme that helps Sheffield residents afford the upgrade to cleaner vehicles. The Clean Air Financial Assistance Support Scheme was put into place to ease drivers into the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) that took effect in...

The Hoppiest Event of the Year! Sheffield Beer Fest returns this weekend

by Will Atherton | Mar 7, 2025 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Beer Week will return to Sheffield this weekend, bringing unique food and drink to South Yorkshire for the 11th consecutive year. The annual festival will run from Monday 10 March to Sunday 16 March.  Beer lovers can expect a city wide celebration focused on...

Millions of pounds in drugs seized in South Yorkshire as part of Operation Mille

by Richard Wilding | Mar 7, 2025 | Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Operation Mille has seized around £3 million in drugs as part of their national operation. Police forces from across the country came together to coordinate search warrants with the aim of disrupting organised crime groups and their illegal revenue streams. Between 17...

40 day pro-life protest starts in Sheffield

by Isobel O'Mahony | Mar 7, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Campaigners protesting against abortion in an international pro-life protest have started their 40 day stand in Sheffield. The 40 Days to Life protest involves a vigil for Christian supporters standing in prayer for 24 hours for 6 weeks, outside institutions that...

Thousands raised for staff after popular Sheffield venue closes

by Ben Simpson | Mar 7, 2025 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

More than £3,000 has been raised in less than 24 hours to support staff affected by the closure of popular Sheffield music venue Dorothy Pax. The fund will help those affected by the shutdown by providing any wages that haven’t been paid, and helping with redundancy...