Sheffield welcomes their “first black woman wearing a hijab” Lord Mayor
The new Lord Mayor, Safiya Saeed, Sheffield City Council’s Annual General meeting
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Sheffield Sharks gear up for quarter-final clash with boosted morale
With the super league playoffs fast approaching, Sheffield Sharks are entering the quarter-finals against Cheshire Phoenix with confidence. We spoke to Sharks player Rodney Glasgow Jr, who shed light on the team’s current mindset. He revealed that morale is high,...
Sheffield’s pop culture landmark finds a new home
Sheffield’s iconic Forbidden Planet comic book shop has relocated after 36 years, with a grand opening event designed to attract new fans from across the city. The revamped store is set to open on The Moor at the heart of Sheffield’s...
Community theatre hosts annual New Writing Festival
The annual New Writing Festival has begun at The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield, where inspiring writers, directors and actors are given the chance to shine on the main stage. Running for over ten years, the festival is made up of five shows, with ten performances each...
Strikes begin at the University of Sheffield
The first strike in a series of walkouts took place yesterday at the University of Sheffield as staff protested ongoing restructuring plans. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) voted in favour of the strikes earlier in the month, with a 9-day walkout...
Sheffield community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser
A spring fundraiser has been held in Sheffield to support the Gaza Emergency Relief Fund in their efforts to raise money for Palestinian families in urgent need. The event, held at St Andrew's Church, Broomhall, and organised by Sheffield’s Palestine Solidarity...
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...
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...
