Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert
Ed Sheeran gave a free pop-up performance to thousands outside Sheffield Town Hall last night. He performed alongside DJ AG and rapper Jme from 7pm to 10pm. Alfie Sheards, who was given a guitar from Ed on the Ellen Show in 2017, said: "The biggest superstar in the...
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Where, when and how do I vote? All you need to know about the Sheffield local elections
Elections are just around the corner for large parts of the UK, including Sheffield. Here's a full run down of what to expect and how to prepare. When are the elections? The local elections will be held on Thursday 4th of May 2023, with polling stations open from 7am...
Students and staff forced to evacuate university building following reports of fire
Classes were disrupted at the University of Sheffield as students and staff were asked to leave the Sir Robert Hadfield building after reports a fire had broken out. Several fire engines from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were seen outside the building on Portobello...
‘Migrants and Refugees are welcome here’: Action groups take a stand against Parliament bill in Sheffield
Britain's latest controversial policy to limit the amount of 'illegal' immigration has passed though parliament this week. The proposed bill received a majority of 63 in favour of passing the legislation after a vote within the Conservative party. According to the...
Campaign founder calls for final push to make Sheffield Period Positive
The founder of a major campaign has called for the final push to make Sheffield a Period Positive city through working with schools and small businesses. Chella Quint started Period Positive and has done work with nearly every secondary school in Sheffield over the...
Life saving resource to stop people bleeding out has being rolled out across the city centre
Four user-friendly emergency bleed control kits have been installed to prevent or put a temporary stop to a bleed, which could potentially be fatal, while emergency services work their way to the person in need. They were set up yesterday to be used in the...
Launchpad: Sheffield theatre group for disabled people set to stage first show
A Sheffield group which encourages adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to break into theatre is set to take to the stage. The production, which starts tomorrow, has been written, directed and performed solely by members of Launchpad who have been working...
New data shows reduction of people injured on South Yorkshire roads
New data has been released by South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership which shows numbers of both cyclists and pedestrians injured in road traffic collisions in the region are decreasing. Road casualties in South Yorkshire The data shows there is a steady decrease...
‘Rat alley’ raises public health and safety concerns by residents in the Hanover estates
People living on a Sheffield estate have told how they have been experiencing issues with rodent infestations as well as damp and mould in their homes. The complaints have come from those living in the blocks of flats off Hanover Street in the Broomhall area. Local...
