Anti-AI protesters pressure City Council against Palantir integration with NHS
Demonstrators gathered around Sheffield Town Hall this morning.
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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...
WATCH: Festival organisers in Sheffield commit to ‘improve safety for women’ in new policies
The Skyline festival has announced new policies to protect women, ahead of their next event in Sheffield's Kelham Island. Co-founders of Skyline festival, Phil Mccue, 22, and Simon Tomlinson, 34, told ShefNews they hoped the measures would create a safe and inclusive...
University of Sheffield Students’ Union voted best in UK for sixth year in a row
The Students' Union at the University of Sheffield has been voted as the best in the UK for the sixth year in a row. The title was awarded by WhatUni which uses votes from students themselves, through reviews and surveys. The SU offers more than 330 societies and...
National Videogame Museum pop-up takes gaming to the next level
The National Videogame Museum unveiled its Level-Up pop-up exhibition at The Moor Market in Sheffield this week. Lauren O’Donoghue, 30, Outreach Officer at the Sheffield museum, said: “The aim of it is to make the museum more inclusive and welcoming for different...
What do Sheffield’s young people think of the coronation?
A recent YouGov study found that only 16% of 18-24 year olds in the UK think King Charles III is in touch with the British public. Live streams of the King's coronation are set to be aired around the country this weekend, including in Sheffield’s Peace Gardens and the...
Labour take Penistone East from Conservatives in shock local election result
After a shocking neck-and-neck race, Labour have won the seat of Penistone East in Barnsley from the Conservative Party. Penistone East had been Conservative since 1998. Alex Burnett received a standing ovation as he took the seat from the Conservatives, winning...
