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Sheffield City Council approves £1m Sport England investment
The Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee has unanimously agreed to £1m of funding by Sport England to tackle health inequalities and physical inactivity in Sheffield.
Sheffielders reveal mixed views about the city’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029
People in Sheffield have voiced divided opinions about the bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, with some believing local issues, including cost of parking and business rates, should be prioritised first.
“It’s all about hope”: A Barnsley charities message ahead of art exhibition
A Barnsley charity is hosting an exhibition where listeners can hear accounts of real examples and experiences of people who have had ...
Temporary ski slope brings hope of funding for derelict Sheffield Ski Village
Excited crowds gathered at Pinball Park to try out the 'challenging' makeshift slope across three action-packed days as part of the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Is narrowboat living in Sheffield the answer to the cost of living crisis?
Narrowboat living has become increasingly popular, but there many unseen complications that people don't know about when they are presented with the idyllic lifestyle beforehand.
Thousands donate to The Leadmill as Sheffield’s indie music venue fights to return
Sheffield's 45-year-old independent music venue, The Leadmill, is crowdfunding to reopen after its controversial closure in June 2025. The crowdfunder, which will go towards securing a new space for the indie venue, was announced on Wednesday, and so far it has...
“If you’re into it, read into it”: Sheffield prepares to celebrate 2026 as the Year of Reading
A year-long reading campaign has been launched to address the dropping literacy rate around the country and overall decline in reading. The new scheme comes from the National Literacy Trust, a literacy charity aiming to support children and young people in...
