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£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 has begun on a major new health research facility at the University of Sheffield, just metersfrom...
Homelessness crisis continues in Sheffield amid rising demand and strained resources
Sheffield is grappling with a worsening homelessness crisis, as a surge in rough sleeping and escalating temporary accommodation costs place mounting pressure on local...
Ex-Sheffield MP Lord Blunkett unveils plan to fix ‘broken’ Yorkshire railways
The plan looks to get the county ‘back on track’
Sheffield night market success!
Last night, crowds gathered at Sheffield Steam Works for the night market, hosted by Craft & Flea. The event took place at Bramall Lane between 5pm and 10pm....
Masculinity and Queer love: Bourne’s Swan Lake stuns Sheffield audiences
Former dancer said the ballet was “mesmerising and unforgettable” as Lyceum Theatrewelcomes sold-out crowds. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Matthew Bourne’s iconic...
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Independent Sheffield cinema and café bar wins best entertainment venue award
Staff at Showroom Cinema are celebrating after winning Best Bar None award
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns for 19th year running
Sheffield’s Adventure Film Festival returns.
Sheffield hosts university netball tournament
Watch: Universities clash at Pond’s Forge tournament.
Sheffield care home donates toys to Children’s Hospital Charity
Sheffield care home, Ascot Lodge, has donated several gifts to the Childrens Hospital Charity
Sheffield Hospitals Charity launches women’s campaign
Watch: CEO gives insight into new campaign
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Sheffield charity launches school education programme For Eating Disorder Awarness Week
A Sheffield charity is focusing on education in schools across the region this eating disorder awareness week. South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association (SYEDA) is a leading charity supporting families and individuals affected by eating disorders for over...
Warehouse to be transformed into Sheffield’s first Community Wellness Centre
An empty warehouse on Ecclesall Road is set to be transformed into a community wellness centre to help people with chronic health conditions. Promoting Health UK, a Sheffield-based charity, has started a fundraiser to build a multifaceted space which will cater...
Beloved Cat’s house burned down
Beloved Parkhill Cat “Garfield’s” house has been burned down.
Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust work to restore the River Sheaf
A memorial of Sheffield’s sheaf wheel has been restored to recognise the work of the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust
Sheffield charity expands Good Neighbour Scheme to Doncaster
A Sheffield-based charity has expanded one of its longest running schemes to Doncaster in a bid to combat loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly.
Council tax up by 4.9% for people in Barnsley; Barnsley Budget
Barnsley council has approved an increase of its residents' council tax to make up anticipated cost pressures with regards to expenses like social care in its budget for the upcoming year. In a council meeting on 27 February (Thursday), Barnsley Council put forth and...