Sheffield news
The latest news, community updates and local stories from across Sheffield and its villages.
Sheffield Tigers book Premiership Grand Final place after Super Heat win
Sheffield Tigers edged their play-off tie 90-90 on aggregate, winning the deciding Super Heat 6-3 to reach the Premiership Grand Final.
Sheffield Tigers prepare for Premiership Grand Final against Belle Vue
Sheffield Tigers host Belle Vue in the first leg of the Premiership Grand Final at Owlerton on Thursday 8 October.
Consultation opens on major Hillsborough transport changes
People in Hillsborough, Middlewood, Fox Hill and Southey are being asked for their views on proposals that include longer bus and tram gate hours and a new gate on Langsett Road.
More than £591,000 awarded to 34 South Yorkshire projects tackling violence
A total of £591,826 is being shared among 34 community organisations across South Yorkshire to prevent and reduce violence.
The Beat and Bad Manners bring Dance Crazed Too tour to Sheffield
The Beat and Bad Manners play the Octagon Centre on Tuesday 6 October, with a DJ set from Rhoda Dakar.
Alison Moyet brings live show to Sheffield City Hall
Alison Moyet performs at Sheffield City Hall on Tuesday 6 October, with material from across her career.
Sheffield Tigers prepare for Premiership Grand Final against Belle Vue
The Tigers host Belle Vue in the first leg of the Premiership Grand Final at Owlerton on Thursday 8 October.
Sheffield Wednesday host Sunderland U21 in EFL Trophy at Hillsborough
The Owls are back in cup action at Hillsborough on Tuesday 6 October, kicking off at 7pm.
Sheffield SEND school travel bill forecast to reach around £27 million
Sheffield City Council says the home-to-school travel service for children with special educational needs and disabilities is no longer financially sustainable.
Richard Hawley announces two Sheffield homecoming shows
Richard Hawley will perform at Sheffield City Hall's Oval Hall on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December, with presale from Tuesday 6 October.
Steelers suffer double overtime heartbreak against Fife Flyers
Sheffield Steelers lost both games of their Elite League double-header against Fife Flyers, each by a 2-1 scoreline after overtime.
Four accused in Baby S murder case appear at Sheffield Crown Court
Four adults accused of murdering a newborn baby girl in Sheffield appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, with a further hearing scheduled for 14 December.
Former Sheffield priest convicted of 22 sexual offences
Christopher Brain, who led the Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield, has now been convicted of 22 sexual offences against 13 women.
Former Sheffield Wednesday players to box for charity
Five former Sheffield Wednesday players are set to swap football for boxing at a charity event in London later this month.
Sheffield Steelers face Fife Flyers in Elite League double-header
Sheffield Steelers are in Elite League action against Fife Flyers this weekend.
Sheffield United Women beaten by Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United Women slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane.
Event Central opening pushed back in Sheffield city centre
The opening of Sheffield's Event Central has been delayed while a power connection solution is completed.
Former Sheffield priest convicted of further sexual offences
Christopher Brain, who led the Sheffield-based Nine O'Clock Service, has been convicted of further sexual offences after a retrial.
Fir Vale Academy changes uniform options after modesty clothing concerns
Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield has updated its uniform options following concerns over clothing worn by some Muslim pupils.
Sheffield man jailed for 20 years for rape and abuse
Farman Ali, 28, was convicted of 11 offences including six counts of rape, with two women also sentenced.
Four adults appear in court over Sheffield newborn murder case
Four adults accused of murdering a newborn baby in Sheffield have appeared at Sheffield Crown Court.
Former Sheffield priest convicted of rape and further sexual offences
Christopher Brain, 69, has been convicted of rape and four further indecent assaults following a retrial.
Police investigate daylight shooting at Darnall house
A firearm was discharged at a house on Elmham Road in Darnall, Sheffield, on Saturday 3 October, with no one injured.
John Burkhill honoured with Sheffield Legends plaque
Sheffield’s “Man with the Pram” has been honoured with his own Sheffield Legends plaque outside the Town Hall after raising more than £1.2 million for Macmillan Cancer Support.