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Sheffield Olympic Games speculation sparks optimism amongst residents
Politicians are urging the government to bring the Olympics to the North.
Gay City Bowlers run their first Sheffield event
The first-ever gay bowling event took place in Sheffield last night. The Gay City Bowlers brought their mission to Lane 7 on Matilda Street, making Sheffield the organisation’s eleventh city. The nationwide bowling club is dedicated to fighting social isolation among...
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Playoff final preview
Sheffield United will face Sunderland AFC in the Championship Playoff Final tomorrow, with the winner securing promotion to the Premier League. The final, which takes place at Wembley Stadium, will kick off at 3pm on Saturday 24 May. It’s a clash between 3rd and...
Six Sheffield students are on target to raise over £700 for charities as they swim the English Channel
A group of six women have come together to fight back against gender stereotypes about women in sports as they take on an open water swim. Their name, ‘She Swims Like A Girl’, was chosen by Medical student Lucy Hirst. She said: “It could be seen as something you use...
Founder of the Scottish football museum challenges claims that Sheffield founded football
Leading historian Ged O'brien has responded to Sheffield charity claims the Steel City founded football, with evidence that the sport has deep origins in Scotland. In an interview with ShefNews, trustee of charity 'Sheffield:The Home of Football' Steve Woods,...
Local pub honour football pioneer from Sheffield
The Frog and Parrot pub on Division Street recently unveiled a blue plaque outside the building to honour John Tasker, who is known to be a pioneer of modern football. They found out that his engineering workshop had once been on the premises in the 1800s - a place...
Hundreds join Sheffield’s The Big Ride to demand safer streets for all ages
More than 200 cyclists took to the streets of Sheffield this weekend in support of The Big Ride, calling for safer, more child-friendly cycling infrastructure. Organised by Cycle Sheffield, the ride attracted parents with children in prams, toddlers on training...
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Sheffield teen raises almost £3,000 to play for Team GB in roller derby finals
17-year-old Thomas Halsall from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia.
Blue plaque to honour engineer who brought floodlights to football
A blue plaque has just been unveiled in Sheffield city centre to honour an engineer who created the world’s first football match played under floodlights.
Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Rugby League team to face Halifax in Challenge Cup Semi-Final
Sheffield Eagles wheelchair rugby league team have secured a place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals following a dominant 78 - 44 win over the Edinburgh Giants. The game was played at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge and marks a major milestone in the club’s debut season in the...
Wilder’s Blades ready to rewrite history in play-off clash against Bristol City
Chris Wilder shares his thoughts amid tonight play off clash against Bristol City.
Sheffield TikTok star gets involved with Blades community scheme
Sam Bagshaw, 28, who posts videos challenging his stammer, has had two meetings with the Sheffield United Community Foundation. Mr Bagshaw has been posting on TikTok for close to three years in an attempt to raise awareness for stammering and to build confidence in...
Wilder tells Blades fans to expect a strong finish ahead of their clash with Blackburn
Sheffield United Manager, Chris Wilder, remains adamant that the foot will not be taken off the pedal ahead of their final Championship game against Blackburn Rovers. The Blades boss shared the importance of ending positively ahead of their upcoming run in the...