University staff strike amid concerns over cuts to staffing

Staff at the University of Sheffield are on day four of their strike action. The strikes are set to play out over ten days across three weeks. The striking comes in response to the University’s plan to cut staffing costs by £23 million over the next two years,...

Sheffield Food Festival is back this bank holiday

The festival is the biggest free attending food event in South Yorkshire

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International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success

International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success

People all around the world celebrated the achievements of women and progression of women’s rights in the annual International Women’s ...

As Eagles win club of the year, plans to localise wheelchair rugby in place

As Eagles win club of the year, plans to localise wheelchair rugby in place

“We’ve got some big plans to move the game forward locally later this year and start a local league to give more people the opportunity to play," said club foundation trustee.

‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital

‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital

“Doing something for Sheffield is our top priority, the community has always given back to us and it’s time we do something big for them,” said one of the fundraisers.

Blades clash postponed following cup victory

Blades clash postponed following cup victory

Paul Heckingbottom’s men will now face fellow championship side Blackburn Rovers in the FA cup instead of the Baggies on the weekend commencing March 18

Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity

Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity

“Although we are a very small charity the staff are absolutely amazing. We’re an amazing group of women who really believe in what we do," said the charity chair.

Sheffield United’s FA Cup Journey: How they can make history again

Sheffield United’s FA Cup Journey: How they can make history again

Sheffield United are one of England's most historic teams and this season have progressed far in one of its oldest competitions - the ...

Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?

Ashbourne’s wildest sport: What is Shrovetide Football?

The small town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire has once again been swamped by visitors from all over the world who were eager to catch a ...

Sheffield-based charity set to launch new music project to address anti-social behaviour. 

Always an Alternative will launch a new musical project designed to inspire young people and tackle the growing issues of knife crime.