City of Sheffield pulls together to memorialise COVID-19

by Amelia Oates | Mar 24, 2023 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield City Council has worked in collaboration with local organisations to memorialise the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last month numerous events have been held across the city, including Sheffield Cathedral’s ‘Wall of Reflection.’  This is a place where...

Sheffield cat shelter appeal for more volunteers as kitten season begins

by Louise Armstrong | Mar 16, 2023 | Community, Watch

As kitten season commences, a high influx of cats and kittens adds additional strains onto services. Among those effected is charity, The Sheffield cat shelter, who work all year round to provide cats with a safe home and medical treatment if necessary.  During the...

WATCH: Sheffield council flat besieged by mould leads to tenant claiming he’s developing health problems

by Charlie Howell | Mar 10, 2023 | News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

A mould-infested council flat is causing a Sheffield man to suffer with severe health problems, he claims. Russell Fowler, who lives in Keating House just behind London Road in Sheffield, told us how he’s been in hospital twice with pneumonia and hasn’t shaken a...

Tree planting event in Ecclesfield park helps bring community together

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Environment, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

A tree planting event took place in Ecclesfield to improve the biodiversity in the park.  The community forestry team at Sheffield City Council ran the event on Wednesday and local residents volunteered to help with the planting.  Local Labour councillor,...

Sheffield holds Industrial Heritage Walk to celebrate annual Beer Week

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield has hosted a guided tour around the old pubs and industrial landmarks in Kelham Island to celebrate Beer Week.  The Industrial Heritage Walk on Sunday 5 March was one of numerous events taking place around the city this week.  Dave Pickersgill, 67,...

International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success

by Alex Jones | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

People all around the world celebrated the achievements of women and progression of women’s rights in the annual International Women’s Day. In South Yorkshire, ShefNews went down to a pre-season training session at Bawtry Road to recognise the successes of Sheffield...