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Tramlines festival announce new acts
Two big names have been added to Fridays bill.
Sheffield Ceramic Festival returns this weekend
Artist Becca Brown is among 50 pottery artists featured in the event.
Chansiri’s wage saga continues to lower fan trust
Sheffield Wednesday owner and Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri hasn’t paid his players’ wages in March, due to financial constraints.
Who is behind the mysterious pamphlets posted throughout South Yorkshire?
Numerous strange pamphlets have been posted throughout South Yorkshire and further afield over the last 10 years. Each pamphlet is numbered, with the one seen...
Sheffield teen raising money to compete at roller derby world cup
A 17-year-old from Sheffield is raising money to fund his trip to Australia to compete at the roller derby world cup.
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Sheffield to host International Orienteering Championships next year
Sheffield will be hosting the biggest orienteering competition held in the UK in 2025.
Toy Car Oddly Receives Parking Ticket
A toy car bizarrely received a parking ticket in Sheffield this week. Robert Antieku spotted the bizarre incident on Longdon Road and posted it to social media where...
Man runs from Anfield to London in support of the Hillsborough law
A man marking the 35th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by running from Anfield to London will complete his challenge this weekend. Read more here ...
Man runs from Anfield to London in support of the Hillsborough law
A man marking the 35th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by running from Anfield to London will complete his challenge this weekend. Mik Parkin, 52, from Leeds,...
Unique café in Sheffield set to double its capacity following expansion plans
Mandala Café on Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, has raised almost £3,000 from the community to double its capacity by knocking down a wall next door. Read more here...
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BREAKING NEWS: Charity music event for refugees in Sheffield tonight
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Sheffield are hosting a Refugee Rhythms event tonight at SADACCA in Sheffield. Survivors of modern slavery and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers will be supported through this fundraising event. Read more here
Healthwatch Sheffield event hopes to raise awareness and understanding about long covid
Healthwatch Sheffield hosted an event this week on Long Covid Awareness Day to raise awareness for the condition.
BREAKING NEWS: Sheffield Charity Delivering “Safe Place To Sleep’ Project After Surge In Demand For Cots
As the cost of living crisis continues to rise, the charity aims to ensure that no baby or infant goes without a proper cot or crib. Bethany Millward, 31, coordinator of Baby Basics Sheffield, has launched a project called "the safe place to sleep", committing to...
BREAKING NEWS: Sheffield food bank reaches its limit
Burngreave Foodbank has seen a decrease in donations and an increase in referrals over the past year. They say they fear for the future if it continues down this path. Rachel Snow, Foodbank administrator at Burngreave, on Spital Hill, said: “We now buy in 60% of our...
Police launch new safety initiative for Barnsley bars
South Yorkshire Police recently launched a new initiative across Barnsley to increase safety for night venue visitors.
Merkur Casino withdraws application for new slots location in Sheffield following public backlash
A slot machine company has withdrawn their application for a new premises in Sheffield following opposition from locals.