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Sheffield-based charity set to launch new music project to address anti-social behaviour.
Always an Alternative will launch a new musical project designed to inspire young people and tackle the growing issues of knife crime.
Dementia Awareness Week highlighted with Sheffield friendship lunch
Dementia Action Week 2025 runs from May 19 to 25, aiming to raise awareness and support for those affected by dementia across the UK. In recognition of the awareness...
Watch: Sheffield ranked among UK’s most relaxing cities
Sheffield has been ranked as one of the most relaxing cities in the UK, according to a national “Rest Report” released by Platinum Spas.
Watch: Flowers of the Earth Art installation at Rotherham Minster
As part of the Women of the World Festival, Rotherham Minster has installed a flowers of the Earth art exhibit.
Watch: Bank Holiday fundraiser to take place for local charity following stolen van
Nah That’s Reyt Good, is holding a fundraiser on Bank Holiday Monday for fellow South Yorkshire charity Adoptapaws.
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Sheffield welcomes their “first black woman wearing a hijab” Lord Mayor
The new Lord Mayor, Safiya Saeed, Sheffield City Council’s Annual General meeting
NHS calls for Sheffield community to sign up to research programmes
NHS calls for community to sign up to Sheffield research programmes they promoted in Western Park
Myeloma trial extends progression-free survival for patients
Myeloma trial extends progression-free survival for patients, in a trial involving Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Founder of the Scottish football museum challenges claims that Sheffield founded football
Sheffield Historian claims that Sheffield founded football are challenged by founder of Scottish football museum
Sheffield Cathedral hopes to encourage new organ players through Organ Festival
Organist James Mitchell provided an insight into the instrument and encourages people to have a go.
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Yorkshire Gardener hopes to win gold in 40th year at Chelsea Flower Show
Barnsley Gardener strives to win gold medal for his family in his 4Oth year at Chelsea Flower Show
Local pub honour football pioneer from Sheffield
The Frog and Parrot on Division Street recently discovered that Tasker’s former workshop was here.
Charity Event held for student who died in Nottingham
The University of Sheffield Swimming and Water Polo Society held a heartfelt charity barbecue on Wednesday to honour Barnaby Webber, a student tragically killed in Nottingham in June 2023. The annual event raised over £250. The foundation holds deep meaning for the club, as Barnaby was a close friend of one of its members.
‘Migration Matters’ festival returns for its 10th year
Sheffield’s annual ‘Migration Matters’ festival is due to return for its tenth year this June, featuring a range of expressive mediums from paintings to music.
Network Rail announce closure to railway crossing in Barnsley after rise in dangerous incidents
Network Rail – Media Centre image of person lying down on Wilthorpe railway crossing in Barnsley
Watch: Sheffield welcomes debut performance from homeless choir
A new choir in Sheffield, formed by people affected by homelessness, gave its first public performance this week at the city’s cathedral.