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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 has performed in Greenhill, and will be in town until the 13th of April. Ksenia Archer, a highwire...
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
‘A single covid infection decimated my life’: long covid sufferer calls on council for more support
A woman who was ‘decimated’ by long covid has told councillors how the condition left her unable to sit up or even open her eyes for a few seconds.
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Sheffield City Council approves ‘Period and Menopause Equity’ draft charter
A draft of the ‘Period Equity and Menopause’ charter was approved by Sheffield City Council on Tuesday. The initiative aims to support all those who menstruate, along...
Sheffield Sharks Star aims to surprise fans following All-Star selection
Jalon Pipkins plans to pull off his best stunts and dunks at the All-Stars.
Sheffield Hatters’ Stars set to play in inaugural Women’s All-Star Games
Three of Sheffield Hatters’ players have been selected to feature in the first ever women’s All Star game for the Women’s British Basketball League. Georgia Gayle, Emma...
Sheffield City Council approves ‘Period and Menopause Equity’ draft charter
The founder of ‘Period Positive’ has asked the council to make improvements to their draft ‘Period Equity and Menopause’ charter.
Community hub libraries increase opening hours
Libraries around Sheffield have increased their opening hours following a recent council meeting. The council-run community hub libraries are now open on the same days...
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Popular Birmingham and Liverpool indoor markets coming to Sheffield
Red Brick Markets are designed to be a hub for local small businesses are coming to Sheffield. Filled with a range of vintage traders, vinyl records, artwork, and jewellery makers they describe themselves as ‘the best independent shopping experience’. Read more here...
Sheffield Supertram increases ticket prices due to operator change
Sheffield Supertram is changing to a new operator, pushing fair prices up amidst the cost of living crisis.
Woman shares plans to start cemetery clean up group
Sarah Jones, 34, from Rotherham has been volunteering to clean up the “forgotten” headstones in and around her community. She has been focusing on unmaintained gravestones for the last seven months and is planning to create a volunteer group. Read more here....
Woman shares plans to start cemetery clean up group around Rotherham
A Rotherham woman has volunteered to restore graves in her local cemetery.
BREAKING NEWS: Prolific Barnsley thief jailed
Michael Cash, 34, has been jailed for five months after crimes were deemed "so serious" by the judge. Cash, of Nanny Marr Crescent, Darfield, was caught after stealing £1,000 worth of alcohol from a supermarket and using a child to help him commit his crimes. PC Carla...
South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative
The mayor of South Yorkshire is taking major steps towards fulfilling his commitment to planting a tree for every person in South Yorkshire. Mayor Oliver Coppard is working with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) to plant trees in efforts to improve...