Long Reads

April heatwaves: what do you think?

Dennis Minter Mar 22, 2022

Heatwaves across England this April are predicted to cause highs of 28 degrees Celsius in South Yorkshire. Sheflive went to Peace Gardens in Sheffield to ask the public for their plans in the sun. Rishi Miriyala, 17, student, said: "Luckily I won't be in school when...

Would you smack your child? New laws in Wales provoke mixed reactions in the city

Ornella Bressan Mar 22, 2022

What makes Sheffielders happy: from Sheffield Wednesday to walks in the Peak District, we find out what makes you smile ahead of this year’s International Day of Happiness

Eva Millett Mar 15, 2022

Do you believe in ghosts? Could a former Sheffield Lord Mayor be Haunting the town hall?

Jimmy Mar 15, 2022

VIDEO: Sheffield goes flipping mad for Pancake Day

Thomas Jackson Mar 1, 2022

Valentine business blooming again in Sheffield

Thomas Jackson Feb 15, 2022

‘Inseparable’ twins disconnected for months amidst COVID lockdown

Harry Ewing Apr 30, 2021

Sheffield residents mark a year since the first lockdown

by Alice Fletcher | Mar 22, 2021

Tomorrow will mark one year since the first ‘Stay at Home’ order was announced and the UK entered its first national lockdown on 23rd March 2020. The anniversary will be commemorated by a National Day of Reflection, as suggested by the charity Marie Curie, with a...

Red Nose Day: How Sheffield’s schools and businesses are celebrating today

by Reiss Mason | Mar 19, 2021

By Reiss Mason, Dominik Ochnio and Helen Hui Primary schools and businesses across the city have swapped their Red Noses for knock-knock jokes today as Comic Relief fundraising takes off. Now that pupils have returned to school, Sheffield’s primary schools are each...

SPECIAL REPORT : “We don’t feel safe” Sheffield women speak out

by Ayesha Parwani | Mar 12, 2021

The tragic events surrounding the suspected murder of Sarah Everard have left to more horrifying statistics revealed this week. UN Women UK, said that over 97% of women (between the ages of 18-24) have been sexually assaulted in the UK. This has led to an overwhelming...

Sheffield Celebrates World Book Day

by Thomas Gorman | Mar 5, 2021

While World Book Day usually sees facebook spam of children in costumes at school and reading events across the city - Sheffield still celebrated in a bid to keep the literary torch alive. The 27th World Book Day is an annual charity event held annually in the United...