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Eighteen people charged in South Yorkshire firearms  investigation

Eighteen people charged in South Yorkshire firearms investigation

by James Morgan-Wynne | Apr 25, 2024 | Crime, News, Top stories

A total of 18 people will be appearing in court as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal conversion of blank firing weapons and ammunition into viable firearms and ammunition. The suspects have all been charged in connection to a complex investigation,...

Sheffield man hopes to “save lives” by creating his own charity centred around mental health

Sheffield man hopes to “save lives” by creating his own charity centred around mental health

by Angela Garcia | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Jojo Quattrocchi has been inspired to create his own mental health charity after losing his friend to suicide and dealing with his own mental health. His charity named Amarelo, which means yellow in Portuguese, aims to give people alternative tools to cope with their...

Sheffield Children’s Hospital host musicians to play for babies

Sheffield Children’s Hospital host musicians to play for babies

by Lauren Oliver | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s children's hospital are hosting live music events to help improve the wellbeing of children. The new musical project took live music to babies and their families for a week to help boost their mental health and uplift spirits at the hospital. The hospital...

Try Tag Rugby encouraging sign ups for new league

Try Tag Rugby encouraging sign ups for new league

by Millie Dearing | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, Sport, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Eagles Foundation awarded Try Tag Rugby South Yorkshire

Snowdrop Project host Ceilidh night to support human trafficking survivors

Snowdrop Project host Ceilidh night to support human trafficking survivors

by Jack Kelly | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

An event to raise money to support survivors of human trafficking is being held next month at Crookes social club. The event will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 17th May and will include a mix of traditional Irish folk dancing lead by a local Ceilidh band. No tickets...

Should the Snooker World Championships stay in Sheffield? Fans get their say

Should the Snooker World Championships stay in Sheffield? Fans get their say

by MIA21EAC | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

https://youtu.be/GbTtf6fbK6c Sheffield is at the centre of snooker - the famous Crucible Theatre has held the annual World Championships for 47 years. However, the contract is up in 2027 and Sheffield is not the only one with eyes on hosting the event. Saudi Arabia...

Watch: Sheffield Pollen Market is a great way to “build community”

Watch: Sheffield Pollen Market is a great way to “build community”

by Angela Garcia | Apr 25, 2024 | Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Pollen market is a celebration of all thing botanical, it pops up on the third Sunday of every month. Last Sunday the market was held at Castlegate, overlooking the River Don with an array of greenery, live music, art and local produce which showcased independent...

Sheffield’s Urban Pitta shortlisted for best takeaway following charitable success

Sheffield’s Urban Pitta shortlisted for best takeaway following charitable success

by Amy Rawlings | Apr 25, 2024 | Charity, Community, Education, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The takeaway business Urban Pitta has been shortlisted for best Sheffield takeaway by Exposed Magazine only a month after opening their second branch. The popular takeaway business opened their Ecclesall Road branch on the 6th of March. Michelle, an admin worker for...

Should the Snooker World Championships stay in Sheffield? Fans get their say

Fans and staff of The Crucible outraged with snooker potentially departing Sheffield

by Nathaniel Greatbanks | Apr 25, 2024 | Culture, News, Sport

The Snooker World Championship has been a staple of sport in Sheffield and staff and fans of The Crucible are annoyed at its potential departure. Barry Hearn, president of Matchroom Sport, issued a warning to Sheffield City Council that the snooker will be relocated...

O’Sullivan’s Sheffield comments overshadow championships

O’Sullivan’s Sheffield comments overshadow championships

by Benj Simmons | Apr 25, 2024 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

For almost 50 years, the Snooker World Championship has been held in the Crucible Theatre in the heart of Sheffield. However, this may be under serious threat after Ronnie O’Sullivan expressed his distaste in the South Yorkshire venue. O’Sullivan, the world number...

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