HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary
This weekend marked a decade of thrilling convention HorrorConUK, which returned to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Saturday.
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Sheffield fundraiser seeks to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis
A young Sheffield woman who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has organised a fundraiser to raise awareness for the condition. Lottie Grace Smith, 22, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in January and is now looking to raise money for MS Society UK....
Sheffield’s Clean Air zone three months on – has it worked?
Sheffield’s Clean Air zone (CAZ) was introduced in February this year to reduce emissions in the city centre. It charges drivers whose cars produce dangerous amounts of nitrogen dioxide and other particulates. How much have people been charged? Three months on from...
Fundraiser launched for Sheffield teen after crash left him with bleed on brain, three months after father’s death
The “Alfies Ramp” campaign has been launched by family and friends, after a tragic crash left the Sheffield teen indefinitely wheelchair bound, with life-changing injuries. Alfie Kawka, 17, from Wisewood, was knocked off his Moped, when trying to safely overtake...
Sheffield’s official Eurovision Party is coming to Devonshire Green
Sheffield will welcome drag queens, Ukrainian dancers, brass bands and street performers onto Devonshire Green to celebrate the Eurovision song contest this weekend. Liverpool will host the official Eurovision Song Contest on May 13 on behalf of Ukraine who won the...
Barnsley College open strike ballot over 2% pay offer
Staff at Barnsley College are the latest to reject a derisory pay rise, turning down the offer of 2% in a landslide rejection. The 5th of May marked the start of the strike ballot for UCU members at the South Yorkshire college. This comes after 97% of the...
Yorkshire vets warn public to be vigilant when buying puppies after spike in ‘covert puppy mills’
Puppy Mill Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the ethical breeding of dogs. In particular, vets and breeders across South West Yorkshire are pushing for education around covert puppy milling. Under this practice, 'breeders' are selling...
Four things to do in Sheffield this week to avoid the coronation
King Charles III is due to be crowned on Saturday 6 May. Celebrations will be happening around the country and millions will be watching the event. But with many wanting to ditch the crowds and avoid the royal enthusiasts, for whatever reason, ShefNews suggests four...
Sheffield local elections: five key moments
Sheffield city council elections took place on Thursday, with thousands travelling to the polling stations. These elections were slated as one to watch as Labour looked to reinforce their majority in the city. Here are some of the biggest moments from the day. Still...




