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First glimpse into new thriller set and shot in Sheffield with a part deaf cast
A brand new four part drama thriller, Reunions, is making a milestone in diverse storytelling with the cast and crew being deaf or using sign language (BSL). The show was filmed across Sheffieldin well known locations such as Park Hill flats.
Plans for Sheffield border battery storage site are ‘ticking time bomb’
People living close to the site of a proposed 4,000 square metre battery storage compound have described the plans as a “ticking time bomb” that would impact families, wildlife and the greenbelt.
Fears over allotments threaten to disrupt ‘historic rural community’
Local residents and councillors believe that Roots Allotments are threatening to pitch new site in Ecclesfield disrupting ‘historic rural community’.
Sheffield United: Wilder confident going into QPR game after Leeds United loss
Sheffield United Coach Chris Wilder was full of confidence about going away to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, saying “there’s a lot of football to be played, and a...
Man re-bailed following death of ice hockey player
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson at Sheffield Arena in October 2023 has been re-bailed. South Yorkshire...
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Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?
The small town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire has once again been swamped by visitors from all over the world who were eager to catch a glimpse of the chaos that is the...
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore – his impact on the Owls two years on
Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore has celebrated his two-year anniversary since being appointed manager at the club. Moore took over after the club was relegated...
City’s new clean air zone zone defended by council leaders who say aim of scheme is to ‘save lives’
City council leaders have staunchly defended the implementation of their Clean Air Zone to reduce pollution in light of criticism from small business owners. Following...
Sheffield bookshops in favour of revised Dahl classics
The now censored childhood classics have sparked controversy in the world of literature.
Sheffield Students Union hosts Pride March
The LGBT+ officer at Sheffield SU has said ‘Our community is proud and strong’.
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Morrisons Sheffield address period poverty with their new ‘Ask for Sandy’ designed for shoppers in need
Morrisons launch new ‘Ask for Sandy’ campaign to provide women with sanitary products.
WATCH: Would you share bathwater with your family?
Channel 4’s Sarah Beeny recently admitted to sharing bathwater with her family. Harry Robinson took to the streets of Sheffield to discover whether locals would do the same.
Sheffield locals react to increased sentencing for animal abusers
Animal lovers in Sheffield have expressed their delight as a Bill for tougher sentences for cruelty was passed in Parliament yesterday.
The Sheffield Vegan Market is back to serve the community
The Sheffield Vegan Market was up and running in with a great turnout The Moor this Sunday.
Sheffield drive-in theatre organised for homeless youth
Roundabout, a youth housing charity based in South Yorkshire, are organising the event on 12 June.
A St Luke’s charity shop in Sheffield welcomes it’s customers back for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic
The Firth Park shop welcomed back customers for the first time since March last year.