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Sheffield student says disposable vapes, make it ‘harder to resist temptation’, ahead of upcoming ban
Sheffield students and businesses speak in support of the upcoming disposable vape ban next month.
Artists bring first official street art festival to Sheffield
Sheffield will have its first street art festival, Lick of Paint, in September.
Drivers refusing to use indicators ‘common’ and making roads ‘unsafe’
Drivers in Rotherham are saying less drivers are using their indicators, and the issue is becoming a hazard to other road users.
Sheffield charity’s first Bring Your Own Crafts session a “Great Triumph”
Sheffield Mind staff Lydia Kent and Lizzy Carroll hosted the crafts event where people came to craft together
Sheffield United Community Foundation prepares for 2025 Inter-College Sports Day
The multi-sport competition will see Sheffield United Community College students battle it out against Sheffield Wednesday Community College.
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New women’s running group set up in Sheffield
‘Run for Fun’ is a new running club for women of all abilities in Sheffield.
Watch: Hillsborough hosts annual Sheffield Wednesday community day
Sheffield Wednesday opens Hilsborough up to the community.
Spring makers market returns to Sheffield this weekend
Makers market comes back to Sheffield this Saturday in the Cultural Industries Quarter at The Workstation.
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Evacuation zone reduced to just three houses in Grimethorpe incident
The cordon surrounding a property in Grimethorpe, Barnsley has been further reduced to include just three houses last night. Two were arrested yesterday morning, on...
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WATCH: Barnsley theatre ‘re-motivated’ ahead of celebrating 20 years
The Academy Theatre in Birdwell, Barnsley is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with lots of exciting plans. The theatre first opened its door back in 2004 under the leadership of Geoff Whitfield, helped by his wife and daughter, Sue and Julie. Ms...
Sheffield Activism Group Challenging Street Harassment With Chalk Art
Two Sheffield residents have set up an Instagram and submission page to create a platform for the victims of catcalling. The page, 'catcallsofsheff' takes each submission and goes to the location where the incident happened to write it on the pavement using chalk. A...
Age UK: Charity’s fourth shop opens in Sheffield
Age UK new charity shop on Ecclesall Road
Police hunt for illegal Doncaster bikers seen in dashcam photos
Police have appealed for anyone who can identify four bikers that were spotted riding illegally in the village of Tickhill. The men, thought to be aged between 20 and 30, were seen around 11.46am on April 27 riding illegal motorcycles along Castlegate. Anyone with...
Sheffield United relegated to the Championship
We spoke to a Sheffield Wednesday fan about Sheffield United’s relegation and how it will affect the city in the future
Businesses express their views regarding potential relocation of Snooker World Championship from Sheffield
For nearly five decades, Sheffield businesses have relied on the snooker event to boost profits and attract new customers. There has been talks of the venue for the tournament changing yearly, whilst others have suggested it’s moved to Far-East Asia. A move away from...




