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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...
Watch: Sheffield celebrating Black music a year on from the MOBOs
A celebration of Black music and inclusivity was hosted in the Winter Gardens yesterday afternoon. The event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the MOBO...
Cannabis stench in car leads to Doncaster drug dealer locked up
A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after patrolling officers became suspicious of a strong smell coming from his vehicle. Lewis Darcy, 26, of Carr View Avenue...
£16m neuroscience build begins as striking staff continue to highlight ongoing cuts
"It's tone deaf to be celebrating a multi million investment when staff are currently concerned for their jobs." said a Professor at the University of Sheffield. Work...
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Sheffield football fans nervous ahead of the return derby following November’s brawl
The second Sheffield derby of the season is set to take place this Sunday at Hillsborough Stadium, but after disorder broke out last time, fans have concerns over...
Cyclist sparks social media debate on new roundabout
A post on a Sheffield cyclist group on Facebook has brought about debate around the suitability of a Dutch-style roundabout that was unveiled in West Bar in December...
Environmentalist concerns about Doncaster airport re-opening
An environmental group have voiced concerns about the planned re-opening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) next year. Last month, City of Doncaster Council approved...
Successful film screening celebrates history of pioneering female mechanics in Sheffield
Sheffield Central Library hosted a packed screening of short film Gwenda’s Garage on Wednesday night, featuring the ground-breaking women-run garage from 1985. The...
Award-winning careers fair returns to Sheffield next week
The UK careers fair will be coming to Sheffield next week on Thursday 20 March with opportunities for job seekers to connect with employees
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Sheffield United legends join forces in urgent fundraiser for homelessness
Sheffield United legends unite for a fundraiser to tackle homelessness at Bramall Lane this Friday.
New Romanian confectionary store opening in Sheffield
A wide range of Romanian desserts and flavours will be brought to the city.
Sheffield grassroots music venue announces closure
Sheffield music venue Dorothy Pax is closing due to rising costs and the impact of Covid-19.
Doncaster prison officer jailed for relationship with inmate
Former prison officer at HMP Doncaster, Katie Evans, has been jailed for “intimate” relationship with prisoner
Drama students band together to spark change in community with original showcase
A group of drama students have created an original show that speaks out about vital issues to inspire change within the Sheffield community. A Mind Apart theatre company will showcase their creative performance called 'What About Us?' for one night only on Wednesday...
Sheffield councillors to visit war-torn Ukraine in show of solidarity
Mathew Dwyer and Mark Russell will visit Ukraine’s western city of Lviv from March 14-17 to show solidary with the war-torn country.