Culture

Sheffield man does skydive in memory of his mum

Reanne Saagar May 19, 2022

A Sheffield man will take part in a skydive in August in memory of his mum who died of breast cancer. Bradley Kirk, 24, is raising money after losing his mum, Sylvia Kirk, who died age 47. Mr Kirk said: “She never moaned once. She was such a strong woman. She was...

WATCH: Swap Shops combat inflation prices and environmental problems

Hollie May 19, 2022

Ukrainian Sheffield student feels “helpless” as parents caught up in Russian war.

Benedict Hobbs May 19, 2022

WATCH: free music pop-up takes over Sheffield’s Orchard Square

Charlie Baker May 19, 2022

WATCH: Sheffield Hallam University hosts talks to increase diversity.

Stanley Willey May 19, 2022

Sheffield arts festival celebrating the ‘richness’ of the city returns

Toby Fitton May 19, 2022

WATCH: Sheffield gaming bar celebrates third birthday

Reiss Mason May 19, 2022

Sheffield LGBTQ+ Community Calls For Safe Space

by Thomas Gorman | May 19, 2022

LGBTQ+ residents of South Yorkshire have launched a fresh plea to Sheffield City Council for ‘safe space’ to protect their threatened community.

Pete Mckee’s new Art Exhibition arrives in Sheffield

by Reanne Saagar | May 19, 2022

Pete Mckee’s new Art Exhibition has opened in Sheffield this week at the Millennium Gallery. 'Don’t Adjust Your Mindset', is Mckee’s first major exhibition since 2018. It's a mixed media exhibition including a variety of paintings, sculptures and photographs that...

Full Monty is Back! Disney+ begins filming in Sheffield

by Ellie Fish | May 19, 2022

The iconic Sheffield film ‘The Full Monty’ is making its return. The movie is being adapted into a new limited-series by Disney + and it has now started recording around the city.

WATCH: Sheffield social justice organisation holds debt crisis awareness event

by Vayam Lahoti | May 12, 2022

A social justice organisation part of a global movement to end poverty and injustice held an informative talk on the link between the climate crisis and debt crisis affecting the global south.

WATCH: Families and dogs gathered in Peace Gardens for green event — Bloomin’ Marvellous

by Audrey Chow | May 12, 2022

The popular event, Bloomin’ Marvellous, took place last weekend as part of the Council’s Covid Recovery Fund. Sheffielders of all ages gathered in the sun to see what the free event has to offer. Bloomin’ Marvellous promotes sustainable living through a wide variety...

‘It should be multi-use’ – what Sheffield shoppers want from John Lewis plans

by Erin Mansell | May 12, 2022

Sheffield shoppers have revealed what they want to replace John Lewis as a new process to develop the city centre site is launched. ShefNews spoke to people in the heart of the city about their most wished-for option for the iconic store. The introduction of local...

Surrender of firearms across South Yorkshire

by Roman Reiter | May 12, 2022

South Yorkshire Police is taking part in a national event to reduce the number of firearms and ammunition across England. The “Firearms Surrender” event has launched today and will be ongoing until the 29 May. During this event members of the public can hand in...