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The Climbing Works Managing Director to retire after final edition of its International Festival
Graeme Alderson will retire as Managing Director once this weekend’s Climbing Works International Festival 2026 draws to a close.
Sheffield Wednesday women back anti-homophobia campaign
Sheffield Wednesday women's team showed their support for the annual Football v Homophobia campaign during their weekend fixture against Altofts. Ahead of kick-off, Sheffield Wednesday players wore campaign shirts during their warm ups and stood behind a banner in...
Free sports bras and fittings to be trialled in Sheffield’s secondary schools
An initiative to provide free annual sports bras and fittings to 16-18 year old girls could go on trial in six Sheffield secondary schools. Rosie Halsall, 18, from Upperthorpe, Sheffield has been campaigning for this scheme to boost female participation in sports and...
Sheffield Olympic Games speculation sparks optimism amongst residents
Politicians across the north of England have urged the UK Government to ensure that any future bids for the Olympics and Paralympics are held in ‘The North’. The plans are set to include Sheffield as one of the host destinations for either the 2036 or 2040 Olympics....
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...
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Founder of the Scottish football museum challenges claims that Sheffield founded football
Sheffield Historian claims that Sheffield founded football are challenged by founder of Scottish football museum
Local pub honour football pioneer from Sheffield
The Frog and Parrot on Division Street recently discovered that Tasker’s former workshop was here.
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...
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...