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Safety plea issued after grandad dies in house fire
A man has passed away after emollient cream made his clothes more flammable and were set alight by a gas heater. Jim Rownsley, of Kempton Gardens, is believed to have died after residue from the cream created a serious fire risk which he was not aware of. ...
Unpaid carers: The invisible backbone of a strained social care system
Sheffield’s new Adult Partnership Board was established on 30 April to work collaboratively to transform local social care, and in choosing its areas of focus, it was...
Sheffield’s Glasshouses Reopen as Hub for Community Food Revolution
A Sheffield-based food organisation has taken over operation of the historic Glasshouses in a bid totransform how local communities grow and access food. Food Works, a...
How Leadmill’s closure is affecting Sheffield’s music scene
Artists and fans have displayed their outrage of Leadmill’s closure on social media, with Oasis’s Liam Gallagher labelling the decision as ‘scandalous.’
Parkinson’s walking football initiative relaunched in Sheffield
Walking football classes for people with Parkinson’s have been relaunched by a Sheffield-based organisation. After funding from Parkinson’s UK, Community Wellness...
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Tech enthusiasts hold event to demonstrate use of AI in robotics and business
Businessmen and AI experts came to Sheffield for Tech Week 2025, to explore the uses of AI technology in business and robotics and how its uses could increase...
Sheffield Half Marathon runners unite to support local charities
Charities are celebrating the Sheffield Half Marathon as they raise thousands.
Rotherham Council defends ‘unfair’ decision to double adult social care prices
Prices of adult social care are set to double following the council’s decision
New exhibition unveiled showcasing the work of animator Arthur Humberstone
New exhibition has been unveiled of famous animator Arthur Humberstones work showcasing some of his most famous cartoons.
Sheffield United boss ‘can’t say 100 per cent’ that derby disorder won’t break out
Ahead of Sunday’s second Sheffield derby match, Sheffield United manager, Chris Wilder, says emotions will run high. Sheffield United, known as the Blades by...
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Wilder predicts competitive clash for Blades against ‘strong’ Preston side
Chris Wilder is anticipating a “difficult” game as Sheffield United prepare to host Preston North End on Saturday.
Sheffield music venue to host event to raise money for International Women’s Day
Hagglers Corner in Lowfield will be hosting a live music event to raise money and awareness on the occasion of International Women’s Day tonight.
Sheffield housing company revamp £40M Loxley Valley project
Plans for a £40M Center Parcs-style housing development by Sheffield based company Sky-House in Loxley valley has been updated. David Cross of Sky-House said that the developers aims to submit plans for Loxley valley to Sheffield City Council this month. The plan for...
Sheffield women’s run club takes on half marathon for Weston Park cancer charity
A Sheffield-based women’s running club is stepping up to the challenge of the Sheffield Half Marathon in support of Weston Park Cancer Charity.
40 day pro-life protest starts in Sheffield
40 Days to Life is an international, christian campaign to stop abortion
Thousands raised for staff after popular Sheffield venue closes
A gofundme has raised over £3,000 in less than 24 hours, supporting staff affected by the closure of popular Sheffield music venue Dorothy Pax.