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...

Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?

by Alfie Dunn | Mar 2, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

The small town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire has once again been swamped by visitors from all over the world who were eager to catch a glimpse of the chaos that is the traditional game of Shrovetide Football. However it poses the question of what actually is it and how...

Sheffield campaigners take a stand against cost of living crisis

by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Campaigners from various Sheffield groups protested against the soaring cost of living prices outside the Town Hall last Saturday. The People’s Assembly and Sheffield Trade Union Council organised the demonstrations against increased inflation and a spike in food,...