Sheffield children’s hospital has been lit up with a moon and stars display to mark the month of Ramadan

Sheffield Children's Hospital has marked the Muslim holy month for the first time in this manner.Each star adorning the hospital's façade has been funded through donations from local families, charities, and businesses.John Armstrong, the chief executive of the Children's Hospital Charity, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It is wonderful that we can engage and collaborate with the entire community across our region."Haroon Rashid, whose son Ayaan received treatment at the hospital […]

08/03/2025

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London Concertante’s West End Extravaganza to Light Up Sheffield Cathedral

London Concertante is thrilled to announce its arrival at the breath-taking Sheffield Cathedral on Friday, 21st March 2025, with its smash-hit, candlelit celebration of West End musicals. Featuring the orchestra in full force and four of the West End’s most captivating soloists, this unmissable concert will dazzle audiences with beloved classics and contemporary favourites alike. Under the warm glow of hundreds of flickering candles, audiences will be transported through the […]

06/03/2025

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Dancing into the Future: The Empress Ballroom’s Bright New Era Under New Leadership

Mexborough, South Yorkshire – The historic Empress Ballroom, a cherished landmark in Mexborough, is stepping into a dazzling new era as local entrepreneurs Jemma Evans and Amanda Gear take the helm under a new five-year lease. Once a grand venue of yesteryear, the ballroom was given a spectacular rebirth in 2022, thanks to the vision and investment of Jason Mace, CEO of Gala Tent and owner of the Empress Building. […]

03/03/2025

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Get Up To Speed STEM Event Returns with 15th Anniversary Celebration

The highly anticipated Get up to Speed (GUTS) with STEM event is just weeks away, returning with an exciting event celebration to mark 15 years of inspiring young minds. As South Yorkshire’s largest STEM careers showcase, the two-day event will welcome up to 6,000 young people and educators, offering hands-on experiences with around 100 exhibitors ready to provide a real-life insight into the world of STEM careers. A highlight of […]

03/03/2025

Sheffield care home residents share success to long marriage

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Sheffield care home residents share success to long marriage

Sheffield care home residents share success to long marriage in celebration of triumphant 78 year love story At HC-One’s Holmwood Care Home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, residents have been sharing and reminiscing about their own love stories to mark Valentine’s Day. Residents Marjorie Grantham, aged 93 and Michael Grantham, aged 96, have revealed their beautiful journey of love, family, joy and adventure as well as their pearls of wisdom and […]

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Valentine’s Day at the Tropical Butterfly House

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Valentine’s Day at the Tropical Butterfly House

Do you have a Love Bug in your life? Then the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park has the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day - secure your loved one a heart on the Love Bug board! The Love Bug board, complete with hearts depicting the names of your loved ones, will be revealed on Valentine’s Day in the Butterfly House, located next to the colony of amazing leafcutter ants (believed […]

04/02/2025 3

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Where’s Wally the Wallaby now? A Tail of Triumph!

You may remember the heart-warming story of Wally the wallaby, the little joey who captured our hearts with his tale of survival? Well, the team at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park at North Anston, near Sheffield are thrilled to share an update on his incredible journey. Last year, this tiny marsupial faced a life-threatening injury that could have left him without his family and home. But thanks to […]

27/01/2025

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Big-hearted businesses steamrollered in for Wentworth Woodhouse

That’s the festive spirit! Big-hearted businesses steamrollered in for Wentworth Woodhouse There was only one thing Wentworth Woodhouse Chief Operating Officer Dean Borrington wanted for Christmas… A smooth road ahead for customers heading to the mansion’s newest commercial venture, its beautifully restored Georgian Camellia House. The £5m regeneration of the Grade II* garden building was completed in the spring and customers are flocking. But there was next-to-nothing in the kitty […]

14/01/2025

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Wonder puppy named in honour of Support Dogs’ selfless volunteer

It was most definitely a case of puppy love at first sight when a charity volunteer met her namesake. The Support Dogs charity has named one of its newest puppies Gilly, in honour of selfless volunteer Gill Wilkinson. As well as manning stalls and giving promotional talks, helping to raise more than £70,000 in the past two years. Gill also took on full-time care of dogs for the Sheffield-based good […]

19/12/2024

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