Two new stores opening in the Heart of the City
Fjällräven and Yards Store are the newest shops opening in the City Centre today at 9:30. The menswear shop 'Yards Store' will be located on Pinstone Street, with outdoor brand 'Fjallraven' located on Charles Street. These new brands form part of the Heart of the City...
South Yorkshire Police issues warning as burglary rates increase
After a rise in burglaries in the Crookesmoor area of Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police are urging residents to be vigilant. This follows a spate of burglaries being reported in the area, with 24 burglaries reported in January 2024. Daniel Glasgow, a resident in...
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Free electric buses across Sheffield city centre from April
From Monday 8 April Sheffield City Council will introduce four free-to-use electric buses in the city centre. Brand new, zero-emission buses will replace the existing Sheffield Connect buses. Stops will be conveniently situated within a short stroll of key activity...
“We love the city!”: Festival director explains surprise choice to return to Sheffield
The Rock N Roll Circus has announced that it will be returning to Sheffield this year.
Sheffield City Council to ban ‘harmful’ advertisement in ground-breaking new policy
Billboard adverts aimed at junk food, fossil fuels, airlines, gambling and vaping are to be banned in Sheffield. Following a meeting held earlier this week, Sheffield City council has decided to ban these ‘harmful’ ads from all authority-owned hoardings, social...
Free electric buses across Sheffield city centre from April
Sheffield City Council will run four free-to-use electric buses in the city centre from this April.
Dog found by RSPCA ‘barely alive’ finds new forever home
A dog described as a “walking skeleton” when found in Barnsley has undergone a huge transformation in RSPCA care and found a loving new home. Luca was barely alive, terrified and couldn’t move when he was found by South Yorkshire Police in April 2023. Read more...
Sheffield combat robotics hosts its latest event
Steel City Antweight Robots (SCAR) hosted its latest battle at Sheffield’s Kommune last weekend. This event had players build robots under the ‘Beetleweight’ regulation, ensuring they all fall under the 1.5kg weight limit. SCAR was founded in 2022 by Gus...
Sheffield City Council to ban ‘harmful’ advertisement in ground-breaking new policy
Billboard adverts aimed at junk food, fossil fuels, airlines, gambling and vaping are to be banned in Sheffield.
