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65% of people in Yorkshire and Humber support the landmark smokefree generation law. 73% of people who have ever smoked regret ever starting. In less than 100 days, future generations across South Yorkshire will be protected from ever being legally sold tobacco, a measure which is expected to protect around 4 million young people nationally from tobacco within the next five years. Research shows strong public support for the landmark […]

Cast has officially reached the final of Theatres Trust’s prestigious Great British Theatres Awards, securing a spot in the coveted Great Community Connection category. Launched to mark Theatres Trust’s 50th anniversary, these national awards celebrate theatres across the UK making an outstanding contribution to cultural life. In a borough where 42% of residents live in areas of high deprivation, Cast has placed community connection at the very heart of its […]

Sheffield silversmiths bring lustre to Black Diamonds Ball at Wentworth Woodhouse - and launch winter event at the mansion. Ballgoers can bid for chance to be a silversmith for a day. Two acclaimed Sheffield silversmiths have forged a link with Rotherham’s gem Wentworth Woodhouse, ahead of its glittering annual Black Diamonds Ball on October 10. Multi award-winning Brett Payne and Rebecca Joselyn are the founders of Goldsmiths North, the prestigious […]

The countdown is on. In just one year's time, buses in South Yorkshire will be brought back under public control as part of the South Yorkshire People's Network.  From September 2027, decisions on fares, routes, timetables and what buses look and feel like will be made right here in South Yorkshire.  Bringing buses back under public control will pave the way for a simpler, more affordable and more reliable network. A brand-new fleet of […]

Academy Music Group Announce O2 Academy Sheffield to reopen February 2027. Academy Music Group (AMG) has invested substantially in remedial works since the venue was temporarily closed in September 2023, including the installation of a new roof, air-conditioning and extensive works to service areas in both the main room and O2 Academy2. As well as these improvements, the venue has also partnered with Adlib on the installation of a new […]

A Rotherham-based community organisation has been awarded a £5,000 grant to run creative health workshops for people who have experienced trauma. Pen & Purpose CIC received the funding from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to help deliver its popular creative health groups. The free, weekly sessions, which run at Rotherham Tesco Community Rooms and Rawmarsh Social Prescribing Hub, focus on mental wellness through reflective art and creative writing. Each session […]

T Level students are celebrating at RNN Group after achieving an excellent set of T Level results following results day on Thursday 13th August. Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College and North Notts College part of the RNN Group have gained results including 13 Distinctions, 85 Merits and 75 Passes. RNN Group started doing T Levels in September 2023 with Digital, Construction (Onsite Construction for Bricklaying and Joinery), Education and Childcare, […]

Students and staff at Wickersley Sixth Form are celebrating another year of strong academic achievement following the release of the 2026 A-level and vocational examination results. Marking four consecutive years of improving performance, this year’s cohort of 158 students, a significant increase from 117 in 2025, achieved exceptional results across STEM, humanities, languages, social sciences, and vocational subjects. The average point score per A-level entry rose to 37.35, placing student […]