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“Cowardly”: Sheffield Green councillor slams government disability benefit cuts

“Cowardly”: Sheffield Green councillor slams government disability benefit cuts

by Eve Jones | Mar 24, 2025 1:18PM | News, Top Story, Uncategorized

The government’s disability benefit cuts will lead to increased poverty and worse mental health for Sheffield residents, a councillor has warned. Last week, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, confirmed the government would be tightening criteria for Personal...
Steelers claim 4-1 victory to top elite league standings

Steelers claim 4-1 victory to top elite league standings

by Annabel Scott | Mar 24, 2025 12:18PM | Sport, Uncategorized

The Sheffield Steelers secured a crucial 4-1 win over the Manchester Storm on Saturday, climbing to the top of the Elite League standings. This victory, following a dominant 10-2 triumph over Glasgow Clan, saw the Steelers extend their strong form with a balanced team...
Sheffield dance teacher recognised at Lord Mayor Awards

Sheffield dance teacher recognised at Lord Mayor Awards

by Freya Ingram | Mar 24, 2025 10:27AM | News, Uncategorized

A Sheffield dance teacher was awarded for her 53 years of outstanding contribution to education at the Lord Mayor Awards on 13 March.  Cheriene Bailey, 70, first started teaching dance at 17 years old when she opened her own business and said that she doesn’t...
Repairs underway at BMX track after motorbike damage

Repairs underway at BMX track after motorbike damage

by Maddi Fearn | Mar 17, 2025 5:10PM | News, Uncategorized

Volunteers are helping to restore a BMX track in Crookes after it was damaged by illegal off-road motorbikes in February. The track, which has been operating for over 40 years, is owned by the council but relies solely on donations and volunteers from the community to...
Move over Crufts: Sheffield Celebrates the North’s Best Hamsters

Move over Crufts: Sheffield Celebrates the North’s Best Hamsters

by Katie Swain | Mar 17, 2025 4:27PM | Uncategorized

Last week Birmingham hosted the prestigious dog show Crufts, but here in Sheffield there was a celebration of our smaller furry friends, as 125 hamsters competed to be the best. The event, hosted by the Northern Hamster Club on 16 March, was attended by both...
“The problem is hate”: Sheffield unites against the far right

“The problem is hate”: Sheffield unites against the far right

by Caitlin James | Mar 17, 2025 3:43PM | Long Reads, Uncategorized

Ahead of Nigel Farage’s planned visit to Doncaster next week, protesters spoke up against the rise of Reform UK in a ‘Stand Up to Racism’ demonstration in Sheffield. Around 100 people came together in a show of action at the Sheffield and District African Caribbean...
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