How The Bloomery is managing Sheffield’s struggling pub culture
The Bloomery, a popular student pub, has managed to stay busy as a result of student patronage, throughout a period where many others have been forced to close their doors for the final time.
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‘Just sort it out’ – Bin collection chaos continues at Barnsley Council
A Barnsley resident has told ShefNews about her ongoing struggles with waste disposal. Lauren Wheeler says her brown bin was not emptied for three months during the winter, as Barnsley Council have continued missing their bin collection schedules since...
Student tells how he ended up in A&E following fracas at darts match
A student has told how he was injured after a darts match descended into chaos. The event, which took place at the Leadmill on Monday evening, was an ‘unofficial’ Varsity darts match between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. One Hallam...
Watch: Hallamshire RUFC plan Charity Cup for player diagnosed with MND
Hallamshire RUFC are hosting a charity event to honour player Tom Davies who has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at the young age of 29. The Tom Davies Cup will be played Saturday April 26 at Bolehills, Crookes. Where his two former clubs Sheffield...
Members of Unite call Sheffield City Council to help end dispute with Veolia
Waste management company Veolia has failed to recognise employees who are part of Unite the Union. Unite members have been in dispute for seven months and reiterate that refuse workers in Sheffield will continue to strike until their union is recognised. Paddy Hill,...
Sheffield community programme empowers youth to tackle violence against women
A Sheffield-based initiative is working to prevent violence against women and girls by educating young children about harmful behaviours and attitudes before they take root. The One Goal programme, run by Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programmes, delivers...
Queer theatre production ‘Toxic’ arrives in Sheffield
HIV activist, actor and writer Nathaniel J. Hall has brought his show Toxic to Sheffield Playhouse Theatre. Toxic is set in Manchester’s underground queer rave scene and explores Hall's traumatic past and relationships spanning across three years. Co-starring with...
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard announces a pilot to allow all dogs on trams from today
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has announced a pilot to allow all dogs on trams from today following a consultation that asked the public to ‘paws’ for thought on whether four-legged friends should be allowed to travel freely with their human passengers. ...
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns to The Showroom for 20th anniversary
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival returns to the Showroom this weekend to celebrate its 20th anniversary for the March Festival of Outdoors All things nature will be showcased including films about skiing, climbing and cycling. Hundreds of entries are received each...
