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New Sheffield music festival set to launch next month
It will showcase independent businesses and more than 50 live acts.
Circus Cortex arrives in Sheffield with brand new show
A touring circus has rolled into Sheffield this week, opening their doors tonight at 5pm with new show, "The Edge". This is the fourth year in a row that Circus Cortex...
David Gray’s nostalgic Sheffield performance brings generations of fans together
Fans were transported back in time last night as David Gray delivered a heartfelt and nostalgic performance at Sheffield City Hall, reminding the crowd why his music continues to resonate after more than two decades.
Teenage Aldo Hasani from Sheffield sentenced after police find cannabis farm
Operation Mille exposed a £3 million illegal operation between 17 February and 21 February, officers in all four districts in South Yorkshire executed 17 drug warrants...
Sheffield producer was ‘blown away’ by Adolescence script
Sheffield production company Warp Films are the secret behind Netflix’s Adolescence
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‘Women’s football does have a place in the game’: Manager reacts to latest football campaign
A grassroots football manager has spoken out in support at the latest campaign aimed at removing discrimination around women’s football. Dearne and District Ladies...
FOSTERING IN BARNSLEY TO TAKE OVER FOOTBALL CLUB
Barnsley link up with fostering charity for their game this Saturday.
‘Women’s football does have a place in the game’: Manager reacts to latest football campaign
The #KeepingSCORE campaign and similar initiatives are having a big impact on women’s grassroots football.
Steelers lift their first trophy in four years after midweek triumph
Sheffield Steelers were crowned Challenge Cup champions, following a 3-1 victory against Guildford Flames. Last night’s victory marks the sixth time they have won the...
Steelers lift their first trophy in four years after midweek triumph
Sheffield Steelers won the Challenge Cup final on Wednesday night.
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Reported closure of beloved Sheffield Picture House with immediate effect
Reports say that Abbeydale Picture House is set to be closed with immediate effect.
Sheffield councillors agreed to spend more than £18m on improving fire safety in 20 tower blocks across Sheffield.
The new measures come as a result of the Grenfell Tower disaster. ShefNews spoke to Green Party Councillor Douglas Johnson. Read here. tower block
Breaking News: Four Sheffield gang members jailed for drug offences
Dillon Crapper, 26, Glynn Crapper, 48, Benjamin Goddard, 20, and William Sheldon, 19, have been jailed for 26 years and seven months after they supplied over four kilograms of cocaine and heroin. All four defendants plead guilty at Sheffield Crown Court. Top left:...
£18m to go towards fire safety in tower blocks across Sheffield
Sheffield Councillor Douglas Johnson discusses new fire safety project.
Barnsley man sentenced after caught throwing drugs
A Barnsley man has been sentenced for drug-related offences.
Nominations open to celebrate ‘beating heart’ of football
Nominations are open for the Sheffield FA’s Grassroots Football Awards, with the chance for winners to go to a national ceremony at Wembley.