Women encouraged to join a ‘pamper’ day at Sheffield community hub for International Women’s Day
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
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
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
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
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
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...
New mental health campaign ‘Crying on the Sofa’ to debut in Sheffield
A new scheme to destigmatise conversations around mental health is holding its inaugural event in Sheffield.
Grammy-nominated musician and City of London CEO announced as patrons of Ellesmere Children’s Centre
Ellesmere Children’s Centre names their first-ever patrons City of London CEO Ian Thomas and Grammy-nominated musician Steve Edwards.
Sheffield Flower Festival brings flowers, creativity and community together
Sheffield Flower Festival took place this Sunday with a colourful display bringing together flower lovers from all over Sheffield.
Watch: Cupola Gallery celebrates 35th Anniversary with open exhibition
Cupola Gallery 35th anniversary open exhibition runs until 5 September. It showcases work from a range of local and international artists, from paintings and sculptures to more.
Homeless camp cleared from Sheffield green after complaints from businesses and residents
A makeshift homeless camp on Ellesmere Green has been cleared by Sheffield City Council following repeated complaints about anti-social behaviour on the grounds. The camp had stood at the Burngreave green for nine months before it was removed by council workers...
Doncaster artist sees passion for stained glass art as a window to mental wellbeing
Leanda Howard from Doncaster was 17 when she discovered her passion for stained-glass art.
Labour and Greens agree to jointly run Sheffield City Council despite huge election loss for Labour
Councillor Fran Belbin elected as new leader after Tom Hunt, lost his Walkley seat to Councillor from the Green Party.
Last orders at the Green Room: the final open mic after 21 years
Sheffield bar set to permanently close after 21 years.
‘Just come and listen’: Sheffield orchestra targets young audiences to attend more classical music
The Brigantes Orchestra offers student tickets for £5 and free entry for under-16s.
Sheffield Drag Soc perform at their End of Year Show
Last week the drag society at the University of Sheffield put on their final show of year.