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Watch: Sheffield marks COVID memorial day with heartfelt ceremony in the city centre

Watch: Sheffield marks COVID memorial day with heartfelt ceremony in the city centre

by Max Hayward | Mar 12, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Civilians and council members gathered in Sheffield Balm Green Gardens on Sunday to mark the annual COVID-19 Memorial Day in an emotional tribute to those lost during the pandemic. Speeches were delivered by council members reflecting on the lasting impact the...

Students protest against university cuts in Sheffield

Students protest against university cuts in Sheffield

by Livvy Massey | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Politics

Both students and staff have been protesting outside the University of Sheffield Student Union against cuts made by management.  Sheffield’s Anti-Cuts Coalition believe that with restructures being made to departments, staff are at possible risk of redundancy...

Car drug search outside of South Yorkshire prison leads to ‘cheeky’ discovery

Car drug search outside of South Yorkshire prison leads to ‘cheeky’ discovery

by Angus Hogarth | Mar 12, 2026 | Crime, News, Uncategorised

Last week, South Yorkshire police conducted a vehicle search outside a Doncaster prison after suspicious behaviour, discovering a cache of crack cocaine, and a one year old marmoset monkey.  The car, noticeably trying to avoid contact with officers outside of HMP...

Watch: International Women’s Day comedy night celebrates female comedians

Watch: International Women’s Day comedy night celebrates female comedians

by Nia McCarney | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Uncategorised, Watch

An International Women’s Day comedy event was hosted this weekend, raising money for YWCA Yorkshire, a charity that provides services to women, children, and families.  The event celebrated seven women comedians and aimed to break the stigma around women in...

Herbert Chapman honoured with blue plaque at Sheffield University

Herbert Chapman honoured with blue plaque at Sheffield University

by Holden Carr | Mar 12, 2026 | Sport, Uncategorised

A new blue plaque celebrating one of football’s most influential figures has been installed at the University of Sheffield

Community film night celebrates International Women’s Day in Kelham Island

Community film night celebrates International Women’s Day in Kelham Island

by Ava Osbaldeston | Mar 12, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

Films featured included independent feminist films and a classic road-movie favourite.

Anti-AI protesters pressure City Council against Palantir integration with NHS

Anti-AI protesters pressure City Council against Palantir integration with NHS

by Angus Hogarth | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Politics, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Demonstrators gathered around Sheffield Town Hall this morning.

Sheffield campaigners condemn 14 years of Tory austerity in the council

Sheffield campaigners condemn 14 years of Tory austerity in the council

by Max Hayward | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A Sheffield campaign group has challenged city councillors to fight for the community after real-term cuts left the council with 50% less funding than it had in 2010. Isabelle France presented the petition at the Sheffield City Council budget meeting, claiming years...

Sheffield charity explores city’s footballing heritage through guided walks

Sheffield charity explores city’s footballing heritage through guided walks

by Noah Wakefield | Mar 12, 2026 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Home of Football Charity aim to highlight the city’s contributions to football history.

Sheffield hosts high-energy Netball Super Cup as Loughborough Lightning takes 2026 title 

Sheffield hosts high-energy Netball Super Cup as Loughborough Lightning takes 2026 title 

by Ava Osbaldeston | Mar 12, 2026 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

After the success of last year's event, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena welcomed the highly anticipated Netball Super Cup last month, marking the second year of the competition. The one-day tournament  brought together all eight teams from the Netball Super League,...

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