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Police name teen killed in Doncaster crash
Police have named a 15-year-old boy who died in a Doncaster crash that left another teen with potentially life-changing injuries. Harvey Smith, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash on Wednesday, died yesterday, South Yorkshire...
Nature event to aid families affected by cancer
A nature based drop-in event takes place tomorrow in Sheffield to support those impacted by cancer. Organised by Charlie Hill and Rose Tomson at Woodland...
Hillsborough councillor calls for Tramlines to do more to repair park paths
Residents and councillors believe Tramlines money isn’t stretching far enough as paths throughout Hillsborough Park need restoring. They told Shef News that they...
Watch: Multi-generational South Yorkshire orienteers take part in Endcliffe sprint
South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO) hosted an all-ages sprint event at the University of Sheffield, Endcliffe Campus on Wednesday evening. The oldest participant, Monika...
Notts Queer History Archive Hosts Talk to Conclude Queer History Month
Stories of struggle and resilience by members of the LBGTQ+ community were shared at a talk at Sheffield Central Library on Wednesday. Journalist and author CJ De Barra...
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Sheffield gets new ‘cheap and cheerful’ pub
A new pub in Sheffield intends to take on Wetherspoons pound for pound, amid the cost-of-living crisis. The Bulldog Value Bar is due to open today, from 4pm at the old...
Mayor of South Yorkshire opens LGBTQ+ charity’s new building
Oliver Coppard, the South Yorkshire Mayor, has officially opened a new building for LGBTQ+ charity SAYiT on Division Street in Sheffield. Speaking at the opening event...
Tree collapse causes rail disruptions between Sheffield and Stockport
Train lines between Sheffield and Stockport have seen disruptions this morning caused by a fallen tree on the tracks. East Midlands Railways have since confirmed their...
Man seriously hurt as Storm Otto sweeps Sheffield
Weather update: Storm Otto and wind damages over Sheffield
Sheffield holds candlelit vigil for teenager Brianna Ghey
Hundreds of local LGBTQ+ activists gathered to mourn the loss of transgender teenager, Brianna Ghey.
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University of Sheffield and Students’ Union respond to criticism from rent strikers
The University of Sheffield and its Student Union has come under fire from organisers of the student rent strike, who are currently occupying the Arts Tower.
Sheffield cancer charity launch patient transport service
Weston Park Cancer Charity (WPCC) in Sheffield have launched a new transport service for cancer patients from Chesterfield requiring treatment.
WATCH: Sheffield video games developer hosts workshops to get more women into the industry.
A video games developer based in Sheffield has been hosting coding workshops for underrepresented groups. He aims to increase the amount of women in the industry after a report showed they were “significantly under the national average.”
Sheffield theatres excited by return with brand new festival launching
The theatre industry is set for a return in Sheffield, as the Sheffield Together Festival season launches on 24 May.
Sky presenter proves the good sport
Sky Sports News presenter Tom White has become the latest ambassador for the Children’s Hospital Charity in Sheffield.
WATCH: The Rugby League World Cup hopes to leave long-lasting legacy in Sheffield.
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 will be hosted in England with Sheffield hosting the men’s tournament and the wheelchair event.