Vigil held to remember victims of femicide as Sheffield marks International Women’s Day
An vigil was held to remember all the women who lost their lives to male violence in 2025, as Sheffield marked International Women’s Day.
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New visa rules restrict care workers coming into the UK but Sheffield not affected
New visa rules impacting the number of care workers coming into the UK will not affect provision in Sheffield, the city’s head of social care has told ShefNews. As of March 11, health workers are restricted from bringing dependents, their family and other workers into...
Over £50,000 worth of drug use, trafficking and theft shut down by South Yorkshire police
Officers made 18 arrests and seized £15,000 of cash and Class A drugs last week in a clamp down on county lines. The arrests made were for multiple offences of child trafficking, possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply, theft of motor vehicles and...
Better buses would help hospital access
Better bus services across the city would improve hospital access for the city’s most vulnerable residents, a councillor has said. Councillor Angela Argenzio, Chair of the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, wants to combine the...
Former Sheffield United footballer Gerry Summers dies aged 90
Gerry Summers, who played for Sheffield United between 1957 and 1964, has died aged 90. Summers was part of an iconic defence for the Blades, alongside Alan Hodgkinson, Cec Coldwell, Graham Shaw, Brian Richardson and Joe Shaw. The news was announced on Twitter this...
Sheffield Teaching Hospital opens a £4 million suite to speed up wait times for cancer treatment
A new nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy facility will be able to detect and treat cancer and bring down waiting lists. It has officially opened in Western Park Cancer Centre. The new facility can detect, treat tumours and visualise organ systems which will...
Taking control of your energy: an event this weekend aims to increase sustainable community energy in Sheffield
Sheffield Community Energy have announced a free event to emphasise the importance of small-scale community based sustainable energy projects. Sponsored by Sheffield City Council, the event will be held at the Cemetery Road Baptist Church on Saturday from 10am-4pm,...
Outdoor learning conference in Sheffield aims to tackle climate emergency
Efforts are being made to address global warming and enrich school curriculums through an Outdoor Learning Conference held by Sheffield City Council. The annual conference took place on Wednesday at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Ecclesall Woods as part of the...
Sheffield retains title of best beer in the world
A recent report from the University of Sheffield stated that the city has retained its position as the real ale capital as it continues to bring in tourism. This will be particularly apparent in the coming summer months. https://youtu.be/WD-SjqyFR38 Interview with...
