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A new Consumer Advice Toolkit will soon be available for residents to help them identify and avoid rogue trading and scams. With clear and practical guidance, it will support people when making decisions about a new purchase or work in the home. Read more: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/ro...
Computer keyboard close up with a red button saying 'SCAM' in white letters.
December 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A free ice rink is coming to Sheffield city centre! From 10 to 18 January, you can skate for free in the Peace Gardens.

More here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/fr...
December 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Sheffield marked White Ribbon Day 2025.

One of the events held was a ‘Be the Change’ event at Sheffield College, where young people talked about what the White Ribbon pledge means to them. Read more: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/wh...
Photo shows from left to right: Councillor Dawn Dale, young people from Westbourne School and Meredith Dixon Teasdale, Director of Children's Services
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We are taking a stand to prevent violence against women and girls.

It can’t happen overnight but our young people are already starting to make a change.

It starts with looking out for each other and taking a stand where we can see something is wrong.

www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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"Its a fantastic time to be in Sheffield City Centre at the moment. Full of light, and full of vibrancy and a buzz."

Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.

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Christmas 2025: Light Up Sheffield
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December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Weston Park Museum is celebrating 150 years!

It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.

Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
The Weston Park Museum with teal walls displaying framed art and glass cases holding artifacts under bright ceiling lights. Four framed landscape art works on a dark blue wall. It includes a gold-framed painting of a mountain scene and smaller pieces depicting rocky terrain. An activity corner with a small wooden chair and white desk. There are shelves holding craft materials and a wall displaying colorful hand-drawn pictures. A glass display case with white sculptural art in the foreground, with framed landscape paintings on walls in the background.
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We plan to improve access to new technology for people who receive care at home.

This new equipment would include an emergency alarm and remote monitoring system service for them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help them stay safe and well.

Read more: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/im...
Howz kit and app - monitoring equipment in a presentation box
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Get ready to see these iconic Sheffield landmarks lit up like never before.

From 5th to 14th December, 5pm-9pm, Central Library, Sheffield Cathedral and Pounds Park will dance with spectacular light projections by the likes of PeteMcKee and Peachzz.

Images by Doug Banks for Marketing Sheffield
The stunning Peachzz mural in Pounds Park catches the light on a clear winter day. It looks magnificent against a clear blue sky. Sheffield Central Library taken from outside the Winter Garden on a clear day. Yellow hoarding skirts the bottom. Sheffield Cathedral can be seen beyond some bare branches on a clear winter day with people walking past. Leaves are on lawn out front.
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Sheffield is lighting up this week! Three city landmarks – Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Central Library, and Pounds Park – will glow with amazing light shows from Friday 5 December to Sunday 14 December, 5pm to 9pm.

Read more here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/ch...
A view looking down on Sheffield Cathedral.
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We are thrilled to welcome the British Figure Skating Championships back to iceSheffield today!

Our city is once again the stage for the nation’s top skaters. They will be competing for national titles and the chance to represent Great Britain.

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Pair figure skating on the ice.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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White Ribbon Day 2025 encourages everyone to speak up and create a world where women and girls are safe, equal, and respected. It encourages men to be accountable to women and to each other, to sign the White Ribbon pledge and wear a white ribbon:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/wh...
We Speak Up - Sheffield City Council supports White Ribbon 25th November 2025. 'Together we can prevent violence against women and girls.'
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Today, we stand together to prevent violence against women and girls.

This year’s theme, “We Speak Up,” calls on men to take responsibility, challenge harmful behaviour, and support equality.

Find out more at: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup

#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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The Council cares for stray animals and provides temporary support for pets whose owners go into hospital or residential care until they can be reunited with their families. Read more about the new partnership between Sheffield City Council and RSPCA Sheffield:
www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/an...
Council and RSPCA representatives stand outside the RSPCA Sheffield headquarters at the launch of the new partnership.
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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In January, Europe’s top skaters are coming to Sheffield for the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026!

Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.

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ISU European Figure Skating Champs 26: Nina Povey on competition coming to Sheffield
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November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Christmas has well and truly arrived in Sheffield! The lights are on, the Markets are here, and there was lots of fun to be had at our festive Crackers for Christmas weekend!

Find out how you can celebrate Christmas in Sheffield at www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/christmas
Crowds enjoying Sheffield Christmas Market at dusk, lit with festoon lights. A Christmas tree is to the right and St Pauls Place can be seen in the background Crowds enjoying Sheffield Christmas Market at dusk, which is lit with festoon lights. Town Hall is just visible. A giant lit Sheffield sign in the Peace Gardens at dusk with the Town Hall in the background. The ferris wheel lit up with bright colours at night on The Moor.
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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#YouthWorkWeek has been amazing!

We’ve been helping young people:

- Get advice on jobs, education & training

- Have their say through Youth Voice & Influence activities

- Get involved and shape their communities

Find out more: www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/children-and...
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Tom’s story reminds us that every child deserves safety, support, and a home.

Foster carers make that possible.

Could you be the person who helps a child like Tom feel safe again?

Find out more about fostering fostering.sheffield.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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This week is Youth Work Week. Young people will be working with us in different services.

Thank you to Holly from the Youth Council for joining us at our First Start Family Hub!

Find out how we give a voice to our young people www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/children-and...

#YouthWorkWeek
Two people stood in the reception of a family hub. On the left is Helen, and on the right is Holly. Holly is happily holding up a certificate after a day’s work at the Family Hub. They are in front of glass doors with a Family Hubs banner stand in the background.
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Christmas in Sheffield is going to be full of festive fun!

From Christmas markets and craft workshops to a live nativity and festive food — there’s loads happening across the city. You can even buy your Christmas tree from selected parks!

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November 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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October has been out of this world!

Thanks to all the great photographers for their snaps of Sheffield now that Autumn has taken over.

Here are our favourite photos from the month.

Libin Benny
Jerry Mathew
Emma Bothamley
Steel City Snapper
The sun setting over Sheffield with the statue of Vulcan silhouetted at the top of the Town Hall. Ducks swimming in a lake surrounded by trees of autumnal colours. The sun shining on the windows of a building, with trees in the bottom half of the frame. An inflatable Ghostbusters character outside of the Winter Garden, with a sign for the Out of This World event.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Christmas is on its way!

The Sheffield market is being built ahead of its opening on Thursday 13 November.

What are you most looking forward to?
A lorry carrying parts of the Sheffield Christmas Market on its way through the city.
October 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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150 years of Sheffield’s art collection!

There is a new exhibition on display! A range of works can be seen at the Millennium Gallery until January.

There is a unique piece by the brilliant Grayson Perry among walls of paintings, photos, and statues.
A sign showing the ‘New Horizons’ exhibition at the Millennium Gallery. Grayson Perry’s art. It shows words related to Britain on a colourful backdrop made to look like a bank note. The new exhibition, with a number of paintings on a dark wall. There is a bench and sculpture in view too.
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Our fostering community is made up of people from all backgrounds and that’s something we’re proud of.

With training, guidance, and a strong network, as a foster carer, you won’t be alone.

Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. Find out more: fostering.sheffield.gov.uk
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Happy Diwali to all celebrating in Sheffield today.
A symmetrical Rangoli sand pattern made from bright colours of dark magenta, yellow, white, red and orange swirl and surround lit candles.
October 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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The countdown is on as Sheffield gears up to host the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026!

To celebrate Europe’s top skaters heading to the city, we are giving thousands of local young people and residents the chance to get involved.

More here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/news/2025/sh...
View over a large ice skating rink, lit up multicoloured lights. Lots of people including kids skating on the ice.
October 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM