Rotherham to benefit from transport improvements approved by council
Investments in to Rotherham’s roads have been approved by the council, to help repair roads and to keep them safe for the future.
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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...
Sheffield Ceramic Festival returns this weekend
Sheffield Ceramic Festival is back for its 11th event at Kelham Island Industrial Museum this weekend. Fifty local artists will be exhibiting and selling work, alongside ‘guest potters’. The event opens from 11am till 5pm Saturday, and 11am till 4pm Sunday. Becca...
Who is behind the mysterious pamphlets posted throughout South Yorkshire?
Numerous strange pamphlets have been posted throughout South Yorkshire and further afield over the last 10 years. Each pamphlet is numbered, with the one seen below called ‘58A Your Herald (Today and Tomorrow)’ and starts with a contact email address. Fiona,...
Sheffield teen raising money to compete at roller derby world cup
A 17-year-old from Sheffield is raising money to fund his trip to Australia to compete at the roller derby world cup. Thomas Halsall, from Upperthorpe in Sheffield, has been selected to represent team GB at the competition, which will be held in Brisbane, Australia in...
