Meet the Sheffield United fans playing walking football in fight against cancer
Sheffield United have been hosting walking football sessions for fans battling cancer and other illnesses. The initiative, set up by Sheffield United Community Foundation, aims to keep supporters aged 35 and older fit. It is part of a wider scheme from the club to...
Open Up Sheffield Art Studios celebrate its 25th anniversary
The art festival Open Up Sheffield has hosted almost 100 artists so far this year, continuing its reputation as one of the most respected creative events in the city. Over the last month, Open Up Sheffield encouraged visitors to explore art spaces and observe local...
Muslim women climbing group launches to challenge stereotypes in Sheffield
The first Northern-based Muslim women climbing group is set to launch in Sheffield. The founder of Muslim Women Climb is Maqaddas Ahmad, a 22-year-old climbing coach at Sheffield Climbing Hanger. Sheffield is known as the UK’s climbing capital, with thousands of...
Sheffield theatre to celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity in Shakespeare performance
1623 Theatre Company's 'Queer Folio' will be performed today at a Sheffield theatre. The performance will celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity in Shakespeare's 37 plays at nine venues across the country. The event at Theatre Deli will consist of three acts which 're-queer'...
Barnsley College open strike ballot over 2% pay offer
Staff at Barnsley College are the latest to reject a derisory pay rise, turning down the offer of 2% in a landslide rejection. The 5th of May marked the start of the strike ballot for UCU members at the South Yorkshire college. This comes after 97% of the...
Yorkshire vets warn public to be vigilant when buying puppies after spike in ‘covert puppy mills’
Puppy Mill Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the ethical breeding of dogs. In particular, vets and breeders across South West Yorkshire are pushing for education around covert puppy milling. Under this practice, 'breeders' are selling...
Sheffield footballer hosts heart-warming charity game to raise funds for son’s cancer treatment
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday player Tommy Spurr is hosting a charity match later this month to raise funds for the medical treatment of his four-year-old son, Rio. Rio is battling a rare and aggressive stage four cancer – but the family received the news last Monday that...
Cost of Living forces woman to sell her home and live in a campervan
The cost of living crisis has affected families up and down the country, with some only being able to afford the bare necessities. Maria Jugg, 49, who used to have a house in Cumbria, had no choice but to sell her house and live in her camper van when her utility...
Sheffield centre for people with learning difficulties celebrates move to larger site
Friends Together, a support hub for people with learning disabilities, is celebrating moving into a new venue in Hillsborough after securing extra funding. Friends Together are a family run business based in Sheffield. They provide support for people who need that...
Four things to do in Sheffield this week to avoid the coronation
King Charles III is due to be crowned on Saturday 6 May. Celebrations will be happening around the country and millions will be watching the event. But with many wanting to ditch the crowds and avoid the royal enthusiasts, for whatever reason, ShefNews suggests four...