11 Oct, 08:54
Sheffield plots empty since turn of century could take 130-plus homes
Sheffield Housing Company has brought forward proposals for new housing on three long-derelict brownfield sites in the city.
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Latest published 11 Oct, 08:54
10 Oct, 08:33
£15M DOUGHNUT FACTORY NEAR SHEFFIELD PREPARES FOR FULL PRODUCTION
Mr Whippy has completed test production at its new £15 million doughnut manufacturing facility at Woodhouse Link, near Fence on the Rotherham side of the Sheffield border. The 23,355 square foot site brings manufacturing, packing and distribution together under one roof using automated production equipment. Full production is expected to begin later this year and the development is expected to…
10 Oct, 08:33
SHEFFIELD BUS SERVICES SET FOR MAJOR CHANGE UNDER FRANCHISING PLANS
People across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region are being asked for their views on the future of the transport network as the Mayoral Combined Authority develops its next Local Transport Plan. The consultation covers issues including reliability, affordability, accessibility and safety and runs until the end of October. Most bus services in Sheffield and Doncaster are due to enter…
Weather
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10°C Mostly clear
Feels like 10°C · light breeze · dry
High 14°C · Overnight low 8°C
Traffic
Reports fetched 11 Oct, 19:02
Queues · M1 · 9 min delay
A6178 J34 → A629 J35
Roadworks · A6102 · 3 min delay
Middlewood Road → Stockarth Lane
Queues · A61 · 2 min delay
Shoreham Street → Suffolk Road
Roadworks · B6082 · 2 min delay
Holywell Road / Jenkin Road → Barrow Road
Roadworks · B6059 · 2 min delay
Wales Road / Colliery Road → Red Hill / Kiveton Lane
What's on today
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Handsworth Ladies Reserves v Staveley Miners Welfare Ladies U23
Handsworth Junior Sporting Club, Handsworth
14:00 · Started earlier today
Lye Town Women v Sheffield FC Women
The Sports Ground, Lye, Lye
14:00 · Started earlier today
Oughtibridge WM Women v Brodsworth Main
Oughtibridge War Memorial Sports Club, Oughtibridge
14:00 · Started earlier today
An Afternoon with Pink
The OEC, Sheffield, Sheffield · £38
14:00 · Started earlier today
Sheffield Wednesday Ladies Reserves v Kiveton Park Women
Jubilee Sports and Social Club, Sheffield
16:00 · Started earlier today
Sheffield Steeldogs v Leeds Knights
Bauer Arena, iceSheffield, Sheffield, Sheffield
16:00 · Started earlier today
Acoustic Angels - Soulful Sunday Afternoon
Crookes Social Club, Sheffield · £15.00
Sport
Latest published 11 Oct, 11:24
11 Oct, 11:24
Steelers halt three-game slide with 5-0 shutout of Glasgow Clan
Sheffield Steelers ended a three-game losing run by beating Glasgow Clan 5-0, with Tim Gettinger and Brandon Whistle each scoring twice.
10 Oct, 08:33
SHEFFIELD SHARKS WELCOME LEICESTER RIDERS TO THE CANON MEDICAL ARENA
Sheffield Sharks return to action at the Canon Medical Arena tomorrow afternoon when they host Leicester Riders at 4pm. The fixture comes as the arena marks three years since opening at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The Sharks began their Super League Basketball season with a 98-76 victory over Caledonia Gladiators and will be looking to build on that result after a two-week break between games.
10 Oct, 08:33
MAJOR CASTLE STREET WORKS SET TO BRING CITY CENTRE DISRUPTION
Drivers, bus passengers and businesses in Sheffield city centre are being warned about disruption when the next phase of improvements around Castle Street begins next week. Work around Castle Street, Waingate and Haymarket is due to continue into spring 2027, with Waingate closed to uphill traffic during the first phase. The scheme includes upgraded bus stops and live journey information,…
