Sheffield Crucible Theatre to receive £45m investment
Local and National Government are funding an expansion project at the Crucible Theatre, with the World Snooker Championship set to stay in Sheffield until at least 2045.
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Two Sheffield men receive ten year sentence for operating Class A drugs line
Two Sheffield men have been jailed for over 10 years after being found to be operating a Class A drugs line. Mohammed Sajid, 26, and Abidul Islam, 26, were first stopped by Sheffield police in June 2024 after reports of a suspicious vehicle. After a search...
Northern Trains announce new streamlined service from Sheffield to Leeds
To the elation of travellers and commuters alike, Northern Trains has announced the launch of the “Yorkshire Flyer”, a new fast service between Sheffield and Leeds. The new service allows riders to travel between the cities in a mere 47 minutes, and will provide...
Sheffield’s Reece Ward reflects on his time on The Traitors
Sheffield’s Reece Ward, who appeared on the last season of The Traitors UK, found watching the show from home a lot less stressful. Reece faced a lot of heat at the round table during his time on the show, but he is proud of how he played the game. He said: “I...
Meadowhall to host 24-hour ‘CPR-a-thon’
Volunteers are set to complete as many CPR compressions as possible this Valentine's Day, with a goal fundraising target of £5,000 for the Yorkshire Ambulance Charity. Jessica Woodhouse, a spokesperson for Meadowhall, said: “Meadowhall is putting heart health at the...
Poor weather impacts local foodbank
It has rained everyday of 2026 so far and Grace Foodbank has noticed the impact of the weather on their organisation. The Sheffield-based foodbank has been trying to tackle the poor weather in order to remain open for those in the area who need them most. Jackie...
New community banking hub to open in Wath Tesco
A new banking hub has opened inside Tesco in Wath, marking a significant step in restoring face to face banking services in the local community. This is the first time since the last high street branch closed in 2017. In 2023 there was a long running campaign which...
Indoor market opens in Sheffield city centre spotlighting independent businesses
A new indoor market opened in Sheffield city centre last Saturday, 7 February. The Atrium, located on Eyre Street just above the Off the Canvas café, is an ‘eclectic mix’ of small independent businesses that have come together. The market is a celebration of local...
How The Bloomery is managing Sheffield’s struggling pub culture
The Bloomery, a popular student pub in Broomhill, 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. Abbie Wright, an employee at the Bloomery, said: “This pub, in...
