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Sheffield locals ‘motivated’ to run half marathon for underfunded brain tumour research

Sheffield locals ‘motivated’ to run half marathon for underfunded brain tumour research

by Lara Groom | Feb 20, 2026 | Charity, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Two Sheffield locals have said they believe brain tumour research is critically underfunded, and are running the city’ half marathon to give back to the charity which has supported their friend.  Eleanor Hyde raised her concerns in her GoFundMe, set up with her...
New Australian themed coffee shop opens in Sheffield city centre

New Australian themed coffee shop opens in Sheffield city centre

by Sophie Stanley | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Drop Bear cafe, an exciting new addition to Sheffield’s coffee scene, offers traditional Aussie drinks and cuisine. Drop Bear officially opened its doors on the 6th of February, and is located on Howard Street near Sheffield Hallam University. Alex Moore,...
South Yorkshire mayor urges increase in community transport drivers

South Yorkshire mayor urges increase in community transport drivers

by Stan Ward | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has called for more volunteers for Sheffield’s Door2Door community transport service. The service has been providing transport to those less able within the Sheffield community for over 30 years, taking people to and from...
Ecclesall Road Co-op fridges heard echoing the music of Brian Eno

Ecclesall Road Co-op fridges heard echoing the music of Brian Eno

by Emily Walker | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

By Marshal Henshaw and Emily Walker Tiktok by Joseph D’Ambrosio Fridges in Sheffield’s Ecclesall Road Co-op were heard echoing the sounds of Brian Eno’s ambient music on Wednesday.  The sounds emanating from the shop’s fridges have gone viral on social...
Voting age to be extended: Sheffield councillor hopes young people will ‘prove me right’

Voting age to be extended: Sheffield councillor hopes young people will ‘prove me right’

by Jessica Smith | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield councillor has shared her views on the government’s new bill to extend the voting age to 16 and 17-year-olds. Coun Elle Dodd, Chair of Governance, said: “It will allow millions of young people across the country to have their own voices heard.” The...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office

by Rhianna Dankwa | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.  Thames Valley Police say officers are carrying out searches at the former prince’s addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. In a statement, the police said:...
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