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Historical diary found in primary school reveals details of Sheffield Blitz

Historical diary found in primary school reveals details of Sheffield Blitz

by Maisie Ellis | Feb 23, 2026 12:25PM | News, Top Story

A historical discovery has been made in a Sheffield primary school when a caretaker located something at the back of a cupboard. A diary was found at Hunter’s Bar Infant School with entries dating back to the 1920s, most of which track teacher absences and...
University of Sheffield company fighting against animal testing turns two

University of Sheffield company fighting against animal testing turns two

by Camilla Sechi | Feb 23, 2026 11:34AM | News

A university spinout company researching alternatives to animal testing is turning two. Sansanima was first created in 2024, with the aim to find an alternative to animal testing and encourage other companies to adopt this practice. They are currently using their...
Fundraiser set up after Sheffield teenagers’ tragic death

Fundraiser set up after Sheffield teenagers’ tragic death

by Jessica Hughes | Feb 23, 2026 11:06AM | News, Top Story

Donations are flooding in after the deaths of a teenage couple discovered in a Holiday park, raising nearly £18,000 in one day. Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, from Sheffield, died at Little Eden Holiday Park, near Bridlington, on Wednesday. The fundraiser...
Council to decide on major funding for SEND provision across the city

Council to decide on major funding for SEND provision across the city

by Charlie King | Feb 23, 2026 10:55AM | News, Uncategorized

Support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) could be transformed by a major decision by Sheffield City Council later today. The council will decide whether to accept more than £10m in funding for SEND provision at a Strategy and...
Slavic flavours in Sheffield: a growing culinary presence

Slavic flavours in Sheffield: a growing culinary presence

by Jenny Stoch | Feb 23, 2026 10:44AM | News, Top Story

In the multicultural region of South Yorkshire, Sheffield, two independent businesses are using coffee and cuisine to invite a diverse city to discover new flavours and explore what it might mean for a cafe or restaurant to represent culture. As of 2022, Sheffield’s...
Maltby post box lets residents send messages to those no longer with us

Maltby post box lets residents send messages to those no longer with us

by Mason Bunting | Dec 12, 2025 4:44PM | News

In the heart of Maltby’s graveyard, a small white post box sits beneath the shade of a few old trees. Plain and unassuming, it draws the eye only if you’re looking closely. The box was installed by Dignity, a charity which provides support to people experiencing...
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