Local outrage at council plans to remove greenbelt zone

by Tom Ford | May 8, 2025 | Environment, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Plans for a development on greenbelt land has caused outrage among Sheffield residents. Residents at one of these sites near Bramley and Beaver Hill are protesting against this decision on the grounds of pollution and mental health, and also the hypocrisy of the local...

Sheffield led anti-knife crime project to be presented at Next Gen Leaders awards 

by Casey Peyton | May 8, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An anti-knife crime initiative called ‘Ask for Nik’ has been nominated to present their ideas at an award show next week.  The project is led by students at Sheffield Park Academy and aims to help people when they feel threatened by asking shop owners ‘Is Nik...

Sheffield Musician ‘disheartened’ over on-going Leadmill legal issues

by Poppy Wilson | May 8, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

The on-going legal issues with The Leadmill and its landlords are having a knock on effect for Sheffield-based bands. The Leadmill has been fighting to keep a hold of the iconic building since March 2022 when the music venue was first issued an eviction order. In...

Sheffield Charity introduces ‘Trauma-Informed Agenda’ to Tackle Homelessness

by Tian'Er He | May 8, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A Sheffield-based charity group has launched a new initiative—the “Trauma-Informed Agenda”—to reshape how the city addresses homelessness. Central to the plan is redesigning the charity group’s internal spaces to better support individuals affected by trauma. Tim...

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival returns with international stars and bold new works

by Tian'Er He | May 8, 2025 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

One of the UK’s most vibrant chamber music festivals returns to Sheffield next week, bringing internationally renowned artists and bold new classical works to celebrate 20 years of Music in the Round’s resident ensemble. Sheffield Chamber Music Festival will be guest...

University staff strike amid concerns over cuts to staffing

by Tom Ford | May 8, 2025 | Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised, Watch

Staff at the University of Sheffield are on day four of their strike action. The strikes are set to play out over ten days across three weeks. The striking comes in response to the University’s plan to cut staffing costs by £23 million over the next two years,...