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Excitement Builds as Snooker World Championship 2024 Enters Quarter Finals

Excitement Builds as Snooker World Championship 2024 Enters Quarter Finals

by Tsan Ling Liang | May 2, 2024 | Community, Sport

As the Snooker World Championship 2024 heads into quarter finals this Wednesday, fans from near and far are flocking to Sheffield to soak up the electric atmosphere surrounding the event. Organisers have offered a unique hands-on experience with the sport to engage...

Steel City Dads: Mental health support group launches for Sheffield fathers

Steel City Dads: Mental health support group launches for Sheffield fathers

by Emily Taylor | May 2, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health

A peer group for new dads in Sheffield has started up after the council noticed a gap in the market for dads struggling with their mental health. Steel City Dads, which began in February, holds events for expecting dads or dads with children under 2, who may be...

WATCH: Everything you need to know before voting for South Yorkshire Mayor

WATCH: Everything you need to know before voting for South Yorkshire Mayor

by Samuel Martin | May 2, 2024 | News, Politics, Top stories, Watch

The polls are open for people of Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley and Doncaster to cast their vote on who should lead the South Yorkshire combined authority. New for this year, the elected Mayor of South Yorkshire will also take on the functions of the police and crime...

Unique grief exhibition opens as part of Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival

Unique grief exhibition opens as part of Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival

by Madeleine Lake | May 2, 2024 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A unique grief exhibition has opened as a part of Sheffield’s Life, Loss and Death Festival. It explores grief, the language around loss and why grief spaces are important.

Urgent help required for Sheffield furniture charity

Urgent help required for Sheffield furniture charity

by Arib Dauhoo | May 2, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Watch

A Sheffield charity, the St Vincent's project, has asked for help from the public to supply more reusable furniture. Established in 1987, the charity has helped those who are disadvantaged in the community by redistributing recycled furniture and household items. Joe...

Unique Sheffield-based dance group celebrate national success

Unique Sheffield-based dance group celebrate national success

by Lloyd Paterson | May 2, 2024 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield Steel Rapper placed first in the Championship division at the Dancing England Rapper Tournament (DERT), earning promotion to the Premiership in next year's edition .  Established in 2012, the group consists of around 20 members that meet weekly and perform...

South Yorkshire artist ‘breaks into Sheffield’ after huge response to Henderson’s drawing

South Yorkshire artist ‘breaks into Sheffield’ after huge response to Henderson’s drawing

by Andrea Lewis | May 2, 2024 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised, Watch

Adam Briscoe, a South Yorkshire artist, has produced a drawing of the Henderson’s Relish factory on Leavygreave Road.

Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

Sheffield outdoor swim groups call for ‘Right To Swim’ in Yorkshire Reservoirs

by Cameron Todd | May 2, 2024 | Community, Environment, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Organised outdoor swimming groups in Sheffield are campaigning for legal access to Yorkshire reservoirs.

Charity book sale to raise money for Gaza and Sparkle Sheffield appeal

Charity book sale to raise money for Gaza and Sparkle Sheffield appeal

by Alex Bolton | May 2, 2024 | Charity

In an attempt to stop people judging books by their cover, the idea of a ‘Blind Date Book Club’ is the perfect solution.  The aim of the fundraiser is to buy a mystery book which is wrapped up so you can’t see the cover.  Proceeds from the book sale are...

Sheffield Supertram: Proposals for Chesterfield, Stockbridge and Derbyshire tram routes

Sheffield Supertram: Proposals for Chesterfield, Stockbridge and Derbyshire tram routes

by Alex Bolton | May 2, 2024 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Plans for Sheffield’s Supertram to travel through Derbyshire are being considered by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, with routes connecting to Chesterfield for passengers.  The route will include a tram-train on rail lines to Stockbridge and...

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