Events

Historic building in Sheffield city centre set to transform into ‘cultural hub’

Charlotte Crompton Feb 25, 2021

Sheffield City Council have approved plans to convert a historic building in the city centre into "a business, social and visitor destination and independent cultural hub". Leah’s Yard, located between The Benjamin Huntsman and The Tap and Tankard pubs, has been...

Uncertainty remains for businesses following COVID-19 restrictions

Jasmine Alakija Feb 25, 2021

Save Plot 22- A bid to save Sheffield’s hospitality industry

Mediah Ruby Hashmi Feb 25, 2021

Charity Wants to Hear Favourite Memories of Sheffield Canal

Oliver Morgan Feb 18, 2021

Keeping Memories Alive at Birley Spa

Charlotte Langford Feb 18, 2021

Chinese New Year celebrations take place online due to COVID-19

Yen Linh Le Feb 18, 2021

Virtual Poetry Event Encourages Young People to Get Creative This February Half-Term

by Oliver Morgan | Feb 18, 2021

In partnership with CHOL, Site Gallery and Volunteer Libraries Sheffield, the Readathon Live team have been hosting free creative workshops and performance events all week with the aim of showcasing diversity within South Yorkshire.

Call-Out For Emerging Artists From South Yorkshire In Brand-New Competition

by Oliver Morgan | Feb 18, 2021

Sheffield record label Elephant Arch Records are giving disadvantaged artists in the region a chance to win a record deal and other prizes.

The plot to save Plot 22

by Olivia Redfern | Feb 18, 2021

A virtual concert to raise money for a much-loved local music venue, Plot 22, is set to start on the 27th February at 6pm.

Sheffield Annual Beer Week returns this week for the sixth year

by Yanwen Wang | Mar 12, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4SQodRwETU Sheffield Beer Week 2020 kicks off on 9 March. It is an annual event which celebrates the brewing landscape in the city, collaborating with Sheffield pubs and restaurants. Sheffield enjoys a reputation for its brewing. The...

Sheffield Sharks vs Worcester Wolves preview

by Fraser Harding | Mar 12, 2020

The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks have an important weekend ahead of them as they prepare to play Worcester Wolves on Friday evening. The Sharks are in high spirits ahead of their British Basketball League fixture, fresh from two victories last weekend. They found...

‘The Observatory’ light show opens at Sheffield Cathedral tomorrow

by Xingyu Liang | Mar 12, 2020

Sheffield Cathedral will hold a light show from tomorrow, running until 20th March. The light show, called “The observatory”, is the second time that Sheffield cathedral has collaborated with award-winning artistic Luxmuralis. Previous work by Luxmuralis include...

COVID-19 containment measures set to force domestic football behind closed doors

by Aidan Namugowa | Mar 12, 2020

The Football Association are expected to order clubs to play with no fans after several leagues across Europe have been suspended, as the Government attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Boris Johnson has been in a government emergency COBRA committee...

A Sheffield local tells ShefNews about his unique experience filming for the BBC reality show Back in time with his family, in an exclusive interview

by Dana Raer | Mar 12, 2020

[slide-anything id="20097"] Sam Arden played in Back in Time alongside his family. The show was filmed in Sheffield and presents their life undergoing the historical and cultural changes of the 21st century. Sam Arden, 21, said: "My mum applied originally to do the...