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Sheffield Theatres unveils full programme for new festival Open Works
A new annual festival celebrating creative talent in British theatre is heading to Sheffield. Spanning city centre venues the Playhouse, the Montgomery Theatre and the Montgomery Studio, Open Works ...
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Nature reserve hit by 10 fires in a few weeks
A nature reserve had suffered 10 fires in recent weeks, causing damage to precious habitats and leaving volunteers distressed. Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) said it believed the fires at ...
Sheffield green tech firm launches major African energy project
A UK-based company is investing £55 million to help develop renewable energy infrastructure across Africa.
Sheffield battery company plans £55m Nigeria expansion to widen access to solar-powered electricity
MOPO has signed an agreement for investment of up to $75m in Nigeria by 2030, expanding solar-charged battery hubs for communities without reliable grid electricity.
Sheffield student founders turn university ideas into £1.4m of investment
Ten student and graduate entrepreneurs have collectively raised £1.4m over three years through ventures supported by the University of Sheffield’s Emerge programme.
Sheffield’s Off the Shelf festival returns for its 35th year with more than 50 events
The University of Sheffield’s Festival of Words runs from 28 September to 25 October with more than 50 live and online events.
Sheffield submits City of Culture bid shaped by ideas from more than 1,400 people
Sheffield has formally submitted its UK City of Culture 2029 bid after an engagement process involving more than 1,400 residents and organisations.
Sheffield specialist school wins award for making sport work for every pupil
Lotus Academy has been recognised for inclusive physical activity ranging from mountain biking and boxing to swimming, ice skating and abseiling.
Sheffield tree campaign is directing new street planting towards neighbourhoods with less canopy
Sheffield tree campaigners are using community funds and sponsorship routes to support new street trees, including proposed planting in lower-tree-equity areas such as Spital Hill, Low Edges and Jordanthorpe.
Sheffield launches two-week festival giving new theatre ideas room to grow
Sheffield Theatres’ first Open Works festival will bring performances, readings, scratch nights, workshops and artist development to the city this autumn.