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Sheffield will fly the Palestinian flag over the Town Hall on 29 November for the UN Day of Solidarity.

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Sheffield to Fly Palestinian Flag on UN Solidarity Day
Sheffield City Council has confirmed it will fly the Palestinian flag over the Town Hall on Saturday 29 November, marking the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.The UN day has been observed globally since 1977. And in 2025, the UK Government formally recogn...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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More new Cycle Hangars are popping up across Sheffield — storing 6 bikes, and taking just 1 car space each. 🚲🚗

Smart move to cut congestion, or the start of a parking row on your street?
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More Cycle Hangars Arrive in Sheffield: Will Swapping Car Spaces for Bike Storage Cut Congestion?
Sheffield has installed another wave of residential Cycle Hangars, and cyclists across the city have snapped up spaces almost instantly. From Meersbrook to Burngreave, demand has been so strong that several Hangars filled as soon as they were announced.So is this a welcome upgrade for crowded She...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! 🤖

Uber Eats delivery bots start rolling around Sheffield next month. Exciting future — or daft idea on our hills and pavements?

Would YOU trust a robot with your chippy-tea?👇
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THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! How Will Sheffield’s New Delivery Bots Change Our Streets?
Sheffield’s about to get its first fleet of food delivery robots, quietly rolling along pavements from December. Uber Eats has confirmed that Starship Technologies’ six-wheeled bots will begin work in Sheffield next month, starting with select merchants before expanding across the city.If you’ve ...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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The Tramlines line up is officially announced!

WOLF ALICE, FATBOY SLIM, COURTEENERS, WET LEG, KAISER CHIEFS, BLOSSOMS & LOTS MORE!

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November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Sheffield Christmas Gift Guide 2025 is here! 🎁

Exclusive Sheffield gifts from The Sheffield Shop — Redgates, Hole in the Road, Pubs & Clubs tees, Jarvis, Mardy Bum + more. Forum discount inside 👇

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November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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TRAMLINES 2026: EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FAR! 🎸🔥

Fatboy Slim, Courteeners, Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, Blossoms, The Vaccines, Vanessa Carlton + MORE leaked...

Full verified & rumoured list 👇
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November 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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TRAMLINES 2026 LINEUP LEAKS – WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR! 🎸🔥

Wolf Alice, Kaiser Chiefs, Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, Blossoms, Rick Astley, Reverend and the Makers, The K’s + MORE.

Full rundown here 👇
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November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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TRAMLINES 2026 LINE-UP LEAKED! 🎸🔥

Kaiser Chiefs and Courteeners confirmed for next year’s festival — with more names dropping...

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Tramlines 2026 line up LEAKED, including KAISER CHIEFS & COURTEENERS!
Well… they’ve only gone and spilled the beans — literally.This morning, the first leaks for Tramlines 2026 started landing across Sheffield, and once again the organisers have used a very Sheffield stunt to drip-feed the line up ahead of Monday’s official announcement.🫘 Kaiser Chiefs confirmed fo...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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No trams to Hillsborough before or after the Steel City Derby — safety move or backwards step for Sheffield?

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Steel City Derby Travel Chaos? Why No Trams Are Running to Hillsborough on Sunday
Nah then Sheffield — the Steel City Derby is back, emotions are high… and trams to Hillsborough are OFF. Here’s exactly why, what’s running, and what locals are saying.Sunday 23 November should be one of the biggest days of the year for Sheffield — Wednesday vs United, a midday kick-off at Hillsb...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Skyline are back in Sheffield to look again at Parkwood Springs 👀

Is the old Ski Village finally on the move? Join the discussion ⬇️
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Sheffield’s Parkwood Springs: Skyline Returns to the Ski Village Site – What’s Next for the site?
skiParkwood Springs might finally be stirring again. Skyline Enterprises — the New Zealand company long linked with bringing a major outdoor leisure attraction to the old Sheffield Ski Village — has been back in the city for fresh talks.And this time they’ve met everyone: the Council Leader, the ...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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What would happen if buses and trams were FREE in Sheffield and South Yorkshire?
Glasgow is about to find out — should we try it too?

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Should Sheffield Trial Free Public Transport? Glasgow Is Putting It to the Test.
Glasgow is preparing to give 1,000 residents six weeks of completely free travel across buses, trains and the Subway. It’s the first citywide trial of its kind in Scotland — short, controlled, and designed to gather real evidence rather than headlines.And as South Yorkshire gets ready to bring bu...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Arnold Laver, one of Sheffield’s most iconic business names, has entered administration talks — with local jobs under threat. 

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What’s Happening to Arnold Laver? Sheffield Icon Faces Administration, Local Jobs At Risk
What we know so far:Sheffield-based Arnold Laver — one of the city’s most recognisable business names — is facing administration after its parent company, National Timber Group England, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. Around 1,300 jobs across the group, including roles in S...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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🏡 Big news for Sheffield!

Local groups could soon take over community buildings, parks and green spaces under a new council policy.

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Sheffield Communities Set to Take Over Local Buildings & Green Spaces Under New Council Policy
A major shift in how Sheffield’s neighbourhoods run their own community spaces has just been approved — giving local people and groups far more power over the buildings and land they care about most.From community centres in Sharrow and Parson Cross, to halls in Woodhouse, parks in Hillsborough, ...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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🚨 Sheffield police have seized 205 illegal e-bikes & e-scooters in the city centre. Some hit 40mph!

🚲 Are e-bikes just out of control?

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What’s Going Off With E-Bikes in Sheffield? Police Seize 205 Illegal Vehicles in Crackdown
If you’ve walked through Sheffield city centre lately — from The Moor up to Fargate, across High Street, down towards Castlegate or around the station — you’ll know how busy it’s become with e-bikes and e-scooters. Some are used sensibly, but others fly through crowds at speeds that make people j...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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£1.64 million boost for walking, wheeling & cycling across South Yorkshire 🚶🚲

More change planned — but will Sheffield back it?

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Another £1.64 Million Boost for Walking, Wheeling & Cycling: What Could It Mean for Sheffield?
South Yorkshire is continuing it's major active-travel push — with £1.64 million approved to roll out walking, wheeling and cycling projects across the region.But here in Sheffield — where road changes often stir heated debate — the key question is: will it deliver, and who will feel the benefit ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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From 🐴 horse-drawn trams in 1873 to today’s 🚊 Supertram — Sheffield’s transport story has come full circle. 🏙️

Discover the full history of Sheffield's trams 👇

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Then vs Now: The Story of Sheffield’s Tram System
From horse-drawn beginnings to the return of public ownership — how Sheffield’s trams came full circle.🚦 A City on the MoveIf you stand on West Street today and hear the familiar hum of a Supertram gliding past, it’s hard not to feel proud.Few cities have a transport story quite like Sheffield’s ...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Barry Bannan: “I was fighting for the staff and players… but it was pointless.”

🦉 Sheffield Wednesday’s captain stayed loyal through crisis as 10 bidders with £50m+ now line up to buy the club.

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Barry Bannan and the Fight for Wednesday: Loyalty, Ownership & 10 Bidders with £50m+
While most footballers were switching off for the summer, Barry Bannan was trying to hold a collapsing club together from a laptop on a Greek beach.After another late payday left staff desperate for answers, Sheffield Wednesday’s captain arranged a three-way Zoom between himself, Liam Palmer (on ...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Supertram has announced a reduction to long distance journey fares, plus a price freeze and capped fares!

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Supertram Fares Frozen and Capped
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Worried about struggling this winter (or know anyone who might struggle)? Here's some info on how you can get help if needed...

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Winter in Sheffield: What Support’s Available, and How to Get It
As temperatures drop and bills go up, Sheffield City Council’s reminding people that there’s a lot of help out there this winter — from warm spaces and food support to grants for essentials like heating, clothing, and phone bills.“Winter can be a difficult time for many, with colder weather and r...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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There's LOADS going on for Christmas this year! What events will you be going to..?

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🎄 Sheffield Christmas 2025: Markets, Light Shows & Festive Magic Across the City 🎄
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Sheffield!The countdown to Christmas officially kicks off this Thursday, 13 November, with the return of the much-loved Sheffield Christmas Markets and a city-wide celebration packed full of seasonal sparkle, festive fun, and local pride.Whether you'...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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South Yorkshire has secured £700million for affordable homes! Where should they be built..?

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£700 Million Boost for Affordable Homes Across South Yorkshire
Big housing news for our region this week — the Government’s confirmed £700 million in funding to build and revamp 9,000 affordable homes across South Yorkshire over the next five years.It’s all part of a new 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme run by the Ministry of Housing, Communitie...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Yes, it's this old chestnut (well, breadcake), again... What do YOU call it?!

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Breadcake, Cob, Barm, Bap – The Great British Bread Roll Debate
Every Brit knows what this is… but hardly any of us agree on what to call it.Here in Sheffield, it’s a breadcake – simple, soft, round, perfect for a bacon sarnie. But travel just 30 miles in any direction and you’ll suddenly be in bap, barm, or even cob country. It’s one of the most divisive (an...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Someone has been buying up hundreds of Sheffield freeholds and threatening homeowners! What a great piece of investigative journalism by The Tribune... are you potentially affected?

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Sheffield homeowners ‘threatened’ by London lawyer after mass freehold purchase
🏠 Hundreds of Sheffield residents have been hit with aggressive legal letters after a London solicitor quietly bought up local freeholds, according to a major investigation by The Tribune.The report reveals that City of London lawyer Andrew Milne has been sending “very aggressive” letters to leas...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Are cheaper tram journeys on the way?

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South Yorkshire Mayor to vote for cheaper, capped-fare tram journeys
🚋 Could Sheffield tram fares be about to fall? A new proposal from the Mayor could bring prices down from January.At the next South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) meeting, Mayor Oliver Coppard will propose a fare freeze for most Supertram journeys — and a cut to £3 for longer adult tr...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Sheffield City Council have announced that you'll soon be able to INVEST in bonds which help fund climate-friendly projects... are you willing to invest in your city?

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Sheffield residents offered chance to INVEST in climate action — from just £5
🌱 What if you could help fight climate change — and get paid back with interest?Sheffield City Council is launching Sheffield Climate Investment this December — a scheme that lets locals invest as little as £5 into real projects tackling climate change right here in the city.From solar panels on ...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM