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Mental health charity to offer free wellbeing and social sessions thanks to £7,000 grant

Mental health charity to offer free wellbeing and social sessions thanks to £7,000 grant

by Isaac Hall | Apr 20, 2026 1:50PM | News

A Barnsley-based mental health charity plans to use major investment to combat loneliness and build a sense of community in the local area. The community Interest Company (CIC) Suicide Sucks, already hosts a silent disco social event every Tuesday at Birdwell...
Sheffield baby charity under financial strain due to cost of living crisis

Sheffield baby charity under financial strain due to cost of living crisis

by Madeline Avery | Apr 20, 2026 1:50PM | News

A charity in Sheffield supporting families with young children says it is battling to combat the growing cost of supporting society’s most vulnerable people through the cost of living crisis.  Baby Basics, which supports families with children up to...
Inside the star-studded snooker academy making world champions out of Sheffield’s Chinese community

Inside the star-studded snooker academy making world champions out of Sheffield’s Chinese community

by Will Ormes Roder | Apr 20, 2026 12:30PM | News, Top Story

This year’s World Snooker Championship will see a record number of Chinese players, with 11 Chinese professionals appearing at the Crucible in April. The challenge for these players extends beyond the table. With the majority of snooker events taking place in...
Vibrant ceramics festival returns to Sheffield’s historic craftsmanship hub

Vibrant ceramics festival returns to Sheffield’s historic craftsmanship hub

by Amy Field | Apr 20, 2026 12:27PM | News, Uncategorized

Emerging artists from Sheffield and beyond displayed their creations for visitors this weekend, as the festival returned to the city for its 12th time. Crowds of visitors made their way to Kelham Island Museum for the Sheffield Ceramics Festival, which showcases the...
Sheffield’s independent music scene celebrates annual record store day

Sheffield’s independent music scene celebrates annual record store day

by Komal Chauhan | Apr 20, 2026 12:08PM | News

Record shops around the UK came together over the weekend to celebrate music culture, with six stores in Sheffield taking part. The first official event took place on 19 April 2008 in the US, and is now celebrated globally every year. Stores celebrate the event by...
Charity match launched in effort to break down mental health stigmas

Charity match launched in effort to break down mental health stigmas

by Isaac Hall | Apr 20, 2026 11:11AM | News, Top Story

A charity walking football event will take place in Barnsley this summer, as players look to tackle more than just the ball and raise money for mental health support. The game will take place at the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre in July, and will raise money for...
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