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Sheffield Chamber Music Festival returns with international stars and bold new works
The 2025 Chamber Music Festival is going to Sheffield next week, with international stars and bold new works.
Famous screen printing producer APG Works is to close in June
Rupert Wood, 70, owns APG Works in Sheffield, which specialises in screen printing and framing for many famous artists and musicians. Mr. Wood has been making...
Tinnitus UK brings free tinnitus information roadshow to Sheffield
Tinnitus UK have announced their return to Sheffield this May with an event designed to help spread awareness, support and community connection for individuals living with tinnitus.
University staff strike amid concerns over cuts to staffing
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...
Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery hosts a new Biomorphic Pattern workshop
Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery hosts a new Biomorphic Patterns in Persian and Ottoman art workshop
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BREAKING NEWS: Serial thief jailed after raiding same shop 19 times
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 12 months for stealing beer, crisps, chocolate and laundry detergents. The 26-year-old admitted to 19 counts of theft over a...
Multiple arrests as operation in Doncaster to tackle vehicle crime and anti-social behavior
A series of warrants were carried out at multiple premises across the city, along with arrests attempts of suspects linked to vehicle crime and various traffic...
Bolton Upon Dearne charity raises over £25,000
A charity that gives out free ‘bags of hope’ are raising money to refurbish their new community building in Wath Upon Dearne.
‘Friendship Lunches’ fighting back against loneliness epidemic
‘Music Makes Memories’ organises ‘friendship lunches’ that are open to all ages
New women’s running group set up in Sheffield
‘Run for Fun’ is a running club for women of all abilities in Sheffield. The club aims to to provide a ‘safe space’ for girls to run at their own pace without feeling...
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Sheffield students set up encampments, echoing massive protests in the US
Sheffield students supporting Palestine have protested after violent clashes broke out in US campus protests. Hundreds of students protested outside the Student Union building on Western Bank to show solidarity with Palestine. The Sheffield Campus Coalition for...
Counters progress in Barnsley
There has been an update in the progress of the ballot counts at the Metrodome. Counters have now finished the verification of votes for all but four wards. The wards left are: Old Town, Worsbrough, North East and Penistone East.
Barnsley election count is underway
The Barnsley Election Count is underway at the Metrodome. It has been a quiet start to the morning but ballot papers are beginning to pile up. Hopeful candidates are beginning to arrive at the venue, awaiting results later this afternoon. It is estimated that...
Grief Karaoke: a new way of coping with love and loss
Grief Karaoke” this weekend hopes to be a new way to help people deal with their bereavement.
Live blog update
For today our live blog will run through our new 2024 election stream where you can find all updates on the Sheffield, Barnsley, and Rotherham elections. Our usual coverage will also still be running across the newsroom to keep you updated.
Watch: Cyclists call for action to make Sheffield city centre safer
Hundreds of cyclists took part in a slow paced bike round around Sheffield to advocate for safer bike routes in the city.