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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.
Comedy night tackling mental health is a roaring success
Photo courtesy of Kathryn Simpson A comedy night featuring a Britain's Got Talent finalist took place on Friday, 30 years after the organiser's brother took his own life, to address the stigmas around mental health and suicide. Barnsley-based Community Interest...
Today on Sheffield Wire
Hello and welcome to Sheffield Wire coverage for Monday 23 March 2026. Our top stories today: Youth unemployment has reached a new high of 16%, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics. Owen Roberts investigates how people in South Yorkshire are...
