Waverley’s first shop opens after 13-year wait but residents want more
After over a decade-long wait the opening of a Tesco Express on Olive Lane is a significant milestone for the residents of Waverley. The store, situated on the former Orgreave Coking works site, serves a community that has seen significant housing development in...
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Sheffield charity Friends of the Porter Valley duck race heads into 16th year
On Easter Monday, Friends of the Porter Valley will hold their annual duck race at Endcliffe Park. The race will start at 2 pm and will raise money for a new Petanque court at Bingham Park. This will be the first Pentaque pitch in Sheffield. Friends of the Porter...
Tramlines festival announce new acts
Fresh artists have been put on the bill for Sheffield's Tramlines Festival this summer. Friday's lineup, a day curated by Sheffield's own britpop legends Pulp, has had two big names added, including local star Ed Cosens of Reverend and the Makers. Councillor Kurtis...
Sheffield Ceramic Festival returns this weekend
Sheffield Ceramic Festival is back for its 11th event at Kelham Island Industrial Museum this weekend. Fifty local artists will be exhibiting and selling work, alongside ‘guest potters’. The event opens from 11am till 5pm Saturday, and 11am till 4pm Sunday. Becca...
Who is behind the mysterious pamphlets posted throughout South Yorkshire?
Numerous strange pamphlets have been posted throughout South Yorkshire and further afield over the last 10 years. Each pamphlet is numbered, with the one seen below called ‘58A Your Herald (Today and Tomorrow)’ and starts with a contact email address. Fiona,...
Sheffield teen raising money to compete at roller derby world cup
A 17-year-old from Sheffield is raising money to fund his trip to Australia to compete at the roller derby world cup. Thomas Halsall, from Upperthorpe in Sheffield, has been selected to represent team GB at the competition, which will be held in Brisbane, Australia in...
Councillor Crossland on the upcoming public spaces protection order
On Monday 7th April a public spaces protection order will be imposed in Sheffield City Centre. Councillor Kurtis Crossland believes that this will be a positive step forward for the city. He said; “I think that Sheffield is one of the safest cities when you look at...
Campaign group chosen to talk at Sheffield debate festival
Catcalls of Sheffield is part of the lineup of community leaders and groups who are due to speak at this year’s Festival of Debate. The Festival of Debate is an annual festival in Sheffield that brings together discussions, talks, and events focused on politics,...
Family-run business set to relocate by the end of the month
A well-established decorating business is being forced to leave its city centre premises due to Clean Air Zone charges, which has led to a decline in its customers. Under CAZ rules, high-emission vehicles, including HGVs, buses, coaches, motorhomes, and vans, are...
