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Women encouraged to join a ‘pamper’ day at Sheffield community hub for International Women’s Day

Women encouraged to join a ‘pamper’ day at Sheffield community hub for International Women’s Day

by Amy Rawlings | Mar 7, 2024 | Community, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Pat Midgley Community Hub is hosting an event for International Women’s Day.

Campaign founder calls for final push to make Sheffield Period Positive

by Lucy Wilcox | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

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...

Launchpad: Sheffield theatre group for disabled people set to stage first show

by Lucy Wilcox | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Culture, News

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...

‘It gives you freedom to be yourself’: DJ workshop seeks to empower Sheffield’s queer community

by Maximilian Jenz | Feb 24, 2023 | Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A new initiative has been set up to boost LGBTQ+ and Women DJ representation in Sheffield.

Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy named South Yorkshire’s new Active Travel Commissioner

by Charlie Howell | Feb 10, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard confirmed on Wednesday the appointment offormer Olympic champion cyclist Ed Clancy as the region’s latest Active TravelCommissioner. The role has been vacant since the previous commissioner, Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey,moved...

Disgraced former Hallam MP convicted of fraud to fund cocaine habit due to be sentenced today

by Charlie Martin | Feb 9, 2023 | News

A former Sheffield MP who faked expenses claims in a failed bid to fund his extensive cocaine habit is due to be sentenced today. Jared O’Mara, 41, the former Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam, and his former chief of staff Gareth Arnold were convicted...

Sheffield Council Leader ousted as Greens win in Walkley

Sheffield Council Leader ousted as Greens win in Walkley

by Evie Deehan | May 8, 2026 | Top Story - Home Page Lead

Tom Hunt lost his seat by 73 votes as Reform and Greens made gains across Sheffield.

Businesses flag concerns as major roadworks continue in Sheffield city centre

Businesses flag concerns as major roadworks continue in Sheffield city centre

by Hakim Hussain | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised

Businesses across Sheffield city centre say ongoing roadworks are disrupting trade and customer footfall.

Doncaster Turkish restaurant hammer attack captured on CCTV footage

Doncaster Turkish restaurant hammer attack captured on CCTV footage

by Sophie Stanley | May 8, 2026 | Community, Crime, Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

A Turkish Bar in Doncaster has been smashed with a hammer and covered in paint by a masked vandal causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. CCTV footage from the scene on the 6 May at around 1:30am was posted online by Antep Bar and Grill. The footage appears to...

Modelajna Tattoo shop re-opens in Kiveton after building collapse

Modelajna Tattoo shop re-opens in Kiveton after building collapse

by Isabelle Jubb | May 8, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised

After the Modelajna tattoo shop collapsed last month Paula Zalewska is now finally able to work again.

Sheffield Council Leader ousted as Greens win in Walkley

Green Party councillor jeered after waving Palestinian flag on stage

by Evie Deehan | May 8, 2026 | Culture, News, Palestine, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

Mustafa Ahmed pulled out the flag after winning the vote in Burngreave.

New illusions gallery “Somewhere Different” opens in Sheffield city centre.

New illusions gallery “Somewhere Different” opens in Sheffield city centre.

by Tyra Martin | May 8, 2026 | Community, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

Something – or “Somewhere Different” has opened in Sheffield, posing illusions to the public.

WATCH: Abbeydale Brewery opens doors to new Taproom marking their 30th anniversary

WATCH: Abbeydale Brewery opens doors to new Taproom marking their 30th anniversary

by Blossom Reeve | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised, Watch

Abbeydale Beerworks Taproom now open for the public on Abbeydale Road

Green Party Candidate for Burngreave wins local election despite fears over vandalism

Green Party Candidate for Burngreave wins local election despite fears over vandalism

by Sophie Stanley | May 8, 2026 | Crime, Environment, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Green Party candidate Mustafa Ahmed is now the councillor for Burngreave despite numerous party signs being vandalised in the area during the week.

WATCH: Sheffield initiatives helping refugees and new arrivals settle into the city

WATCH: Sheffield initiatives helping refugees and new arrivals settle into the city

by Hakim Hussain | May 8, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised, Watch

Volunteers across Sheffield are helping refugees and new arrivals settle into city life through mentoring, inclusion activities and community support.

Labour’s impenetrable red wall may collapse at the Barnsley local elections

Labour’s impenetrable red wall may collapse at the Barnsley local elections

by Jack Bluck Foster | May 8, 2026 | News, Politics, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Latest Barnsley election results – ReformUK set to end 50 plus years in council.

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