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HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

HorrorCon brings a monstrous weekend of entertainment to Sheffield for 10th Anniversary

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

This weekend marked a decade of thrilling convention HorrorConUK, which returned to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Saturday.

Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

Watch: People gather at Sheffield’s Ukrainian Centre to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day 

by Varvara Riepina | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

More than 80 people gathered for Vyshyvanka Day - a national Ukrainian holiday and a celebration of heritage, identity, and unity. The event featured a flashmob, traditional music, and handmade crafts.  Many attendees wore vyshyvankas, embroidered shirts that...

Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

Hygge cafe opens in Pounds Park: cozy, calm and student-friendly

by Caitlin Gannon | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Watch

It’s exam season in Sheffield, and students are on the lookout for a cosy escape — somewhere warm, welcoming, and ideal for a bit of studying or a coffee catch-up. Just steps from the bustle of the city centre, a brand new café has opened its doors in Pounds Park, and...

Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Sport

17-year-old Thomas Halsall from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia.

Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

Sheffield Food Festival adds more music to the menu for this bank holiday weekend

by Megan Pocock | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield Food Festival is back this May Bank Holiday weekend and organisers say it will be the biggest and boldest one yet. The free three-day event will run from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May and will take over large parts of the city centre, including Peace Gardens,...

Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

Weston Park’s annual May Fayre returned on Sunday for a day filled with exciting events, activities and food stalls.

Police appeal after woman hospitalised following reported robbery and assault in Doncaster 

Police appeal after woman hospitalised following reported robbery and assault in Doncaster 

by Casey Peyton | May 19, 2025 | News

Police have appealed after reports of an incident that occurred in Lakeside Village, Doncaster.

Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Ed Sheeran gave a free pop-up performance to thousands outside Sheffield Town Hall last night. He performed alongside DJ AG and rapper Jme from 7pm to 10pm. Alfie Sheards, who was given a guitar from Ed on the Ellen Show in 2017, said: "The biggest superstar in the...

Construction work begins for new pub in Sheffield City Centre

Construction work begins for new pub in Sheffield City Centre

by Casey Peyton | May 19, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Fargate pub is getting closer to opening after construction work has begun this week.

Council confirm nearly 1,500 homes to be built in Ecclesfield despite opposition from residents

Council confirm nearly 1,500 homes to be built in Ecclesfield despite opposition from residents

by Matt Stanger | May 16, 2025 | Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

As part of the ‘Sheffield Plan’, Sheffield City Council confirmed in an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday that current plans will go ahead to build 1,494 homes in Ecclesfield and Grenoside.

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