Annual Pint of Science Festival comes to Sheffield
Annual initiative ‘Pint of Science’ was back in Sheffield this week in collaboration with University of Sheffield.
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Watch: Sheffield Action on Plastic host sustainable market in city centre
Speaking at a sustainable market event set up by his charity, Sheffield Action on Plastic, Greg Hewitt explained how small changes to people's lifestyles in reducing single-use plastic could have a huge environmental benefit. As well as supporting local businesses and...
University staff prepare for nine day walkout
Staff at the University of Sheffield are prepared to continue striking over the next two weeks, following the launch of industrial action on Wednesday. The official nine-day walkout begins on Tuesday 6 May, as members of the Sheffield University and College Union...
Watch: 4.3 million trees planted as volunteering scheme reaches 10th year
A volunteer group’s project which has planted millions of trees in communities across the country is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a nationwide environmental organisation based in Doncaster, set up the ‘I Dig Trees’...
Sheffield cat charity celebrates its 128th birthday
The Sheffield Cats Shelter is hosting an event to celebrate their 128th birthday, raising money to help buy a new building. Their current site has helped shelter cats for over 50 years, however, due to its age, it has become outdated for their current...
Voters take to the polls in Doncaster Mayoral election
The polls have opened in Doncaster where a new mayor and council will be elected by voters. 12 candidates stand in the election for directly elected mayor, which opened at 7am this morning and will run until 10pm. The post has been held by Labour’s Ros...
David Mayne returns to Sheffield with Cupola Gallery Exhibition
David Mayne, the artist behind the steel bear in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, has returned to the city for his first exhibition in nine years. The showcase includes works to represent Mayne's evolution as an artist, as well as paying tribute to the 'steel city'...
Sheffield student left needing surgery after alleged attack by police dog
A man who was allegedly attacked by a police dog is still waiting for a conclusion from his complaint against South Yorkshire Police to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC). Alex Hoyland attended a charity boxing event in Sheffield on November 26 2023, but...
Sheffield Environment Weeks celebrates over 40 years
Sheffield Environment Weeks is back and bigger than ever, with an exciting programme of 99 events taking place across the city running from 26 April to 5 June. Now in its 41st year, the much-loved initiative brings together communities, local groups and volunteers to...
