Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day
More than 80 people gathered for Vyshyvanka Day - a national Ukrainian holiday and a celebration of heritage, identity, and unity. The event featured a flashmob, traditional music, and handmade crafts. Many attendees wore vyshyvankas, embroidered shirts that...
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Sheffield football fans nervous ahead of the return derby following November’s brawl
The second Sheffield derby of the season is set to take place this Sunday at Hillsborough Stadium, but after disorder broke out last time, fans have concerns over safety. On Sunday 10 November 2024, the Championship clubs went head to head in a league tie at Bramall...
Cyclist sparks social media debate on new roundabout
A post on a Sheffield cyclist group on Facebook has brought about debate around the suitability of a Dutch-style roundabout that was unveiled in West Bar in December last year. The £18m roundabout, which experienced over a year of delays, was designed in order to give...
Environmentalist concerns about Doncaster airport re-opening
An environmental group have voiced concerns about the planned re-opening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) next year. Last month, City of Doncaster Council approved a one-off £10 million funding package to continue with re-opening DSA, previously known as Robin...
Successful film screening celebrates history of pioneering female mechanics in Sheffield
Sheffield Central Library hosted a packed screening of short film Gwenda’s Garage on Wednesday night, featuring the ground-breaking women-run garage from 1985. The screening was followed by a panel discussion with LGBTQ+ activists, highlighting the challenges faced by...
Award-winning careers fair returns to Sheffield next week
The UK Careers Fair will come to Sheffield next week with employers seeking to keep talent in the community whilst appealing to all sectors of the workforce. The UK’s number one platform for face-to-face recruitment connects with companies nationwide and stretches...
Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition
A portrait exhibition that aims to spark conversations, amplify voices and foster acceptance around neurodiversity in sport is set to open in Sheffield later this month. Launching during Neurodiversity Awareness Week, Beyond the Label, a project by photographer Jade...
A study has begun for the reintroduction of Eurasian beavers into the wild
Following an announcement by the Environment Secretary that the release of beavers into English waterways is to be permitted, A ‘beaver feasibility’ study has begun in Sheffield to consider their reintroduction for the first time in centuries. Sheffield council was...
Sobering reality: How Gen Z drinking culture affects independent brewers
As Gen Z cuts back on drinking, brewers have adapted to shifting consumer preferences, changing the priorities of the beer industry. Dubbed the ‘sober generation’ Gen Z has been drinking less on average than their parents and grandparents, with one in four abstaining...
