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Robots to deliver takeaways in Sheffield

Robots to deliver takeaways in Sheffield

by Alisha Miah | Apr 23, 2026 | Community, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Autonomous delivery robots are now being rolled out in parts of Sheffield and Barnsley, as tech firm Starship Technologies expands its UK operations. The company has introduced 16 robots in Sheffield, working with 12 local takeaways, with additional robots recently...
Duathlon to return in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital 

Duathlon to return in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital 

by Oliver Justice | Apr 23, 2026 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The ‘Grit and Gravel’ Sheffield Duathlon is set to take place this Saturday 25 April in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The duathlon will consist of a 10km trail run, followed by a 20km mountain bike across the Peak District terrain, which will take riders...
Sheffield family left homeless after builder nightmare

Sheffield family left homeless after builder nightmare

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

A Sheffield family of four have been left homeless after their builder abandoned the job. Noami Nygaard, her husband and children aged four and two have been forced to move 14 times after their home was left uninhabitable from works which began in September 2025. She...
Live Together, Run Together helping the half marathon become accessible to asylums and locals

Live Together, Run Together helping the half marathon become accessible to asylums and locals

by Jayne Oyeyemi | Mar 27, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

South Yorkshire’s biggest half marathon is returning on Sunday 29 March. The event welcomes thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities to go on the most scenic and rewarding routes.  City of Sanctuary, a local charity thriving on...
20,000 tonne illegal skip site set to be cleared by taxpayer funds

20,000 tonne illegal skip site set to be cleared by taxpayer funds

by Freya Main | Mar 27, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

An illegal skip site in Sheffield is among three in the UK planned to be cleared after the government stepped in to foot the bill.  In a new waste crime action plan launched by the government, M White (Skips) Ltd skip yard makes up almost half of the 48,000 tonnes of...
Sheffield company pioneering stem cell therapies thanks to funding scheme

Sheffield company pioneering stem cell therapies thanks to funding scheme

by Amelie White | Mar 27, 2026 | Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield Science and investment scheme has helped to develop treatment for the 430 million people who experience hearing loss globally.  Rinri Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, which arose from the University of Sheffield has been pioneering stem cell...
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