John Highfield

South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to ensure every rough sleeper has a place to sleep by Christmas. Chief executive Ben Keegan says the charity has made youth rough sleeping rare and brief in Sheffield and Rotherham through early intervention, family mediation, supported accommodation and rapid access to safe housing. As Roundabout approaches its 50th anniversary, he has invited Burnham and ministers to Sheffield and offered the charity’s experience to help shape and scale the national homelessness campaign.

Feona Dixon celebrates her 100th birthday at Sheffcare's Grange Crescent Residential Care Home in Sheffield. Born in Woolwich Arsenal in 1926, she was evacuated during World War II, joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service, worked as a secretary and later became a copy taker for The Star and Telegraph. After moving to Sheffield, she raised a family, followed cricket and Sheffield United, and later worked at the University of York while volunteering with local history and veterans' organizations. Her care-home manager says Dixon remains active in the community and hopes she will enjoy receiving a centenary message from King Charles III, despite her lifelong admiration for Queen Elizabeth II.

Dr Akash Srinivasan, a doctor and musician who regularly cares for people living with dementia, has become the first runner to secure one of five charity places with South Yorkshire-based Lost Chord UK in the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon. Inspired by the charity’s use of live interactive music in care homes, hospitals, hospices and community settings, he will help raise funds for its work supporting more than 9,000 people and families each year. Lost Chord UK is seeking four additional runners for the April 4, 2027 race, with a £30 registration fee and a minimum fundraising pledge of £350.

Valley Wood, a specialist dementia care home in Heeley operated by the charity Sheffcare, has received platinum status from the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme, the scheme’s highest rating. The award follows an earlier gold-star assessment and recognises the home’s care standards and staff dedication. Sheffcare says the knowledge and experience developed at Valley Wood will also help improve dementia care across its other homes in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout has received a £1,000 Social Bite grant to support vulnerable young people in Rotherham. The funding will provide two community cooking sessions per week at two accommodation sites for 11 weeks, alongside 140 food vouchers or supervised food-shop top-ups worth £10 each. The project aims to address food poverty while helping participants build budgeting, meal-planning and cooking skills, reduce isolation, and prepare for independent living.

Sheffield’s Brigantes Orchestra will present six concerts at Sheffield Cathedral during its 2026/27 season, themed as a musical journey through time. The programme ranges from Haydn, Bach and Beethoven to Britten, Stravinsky, Debussy and Shostakovich, and includes soloists such as pianist Tim Horton and violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones. The season will commemorate Benjamin Britten, anticipate the 2027 Beethoven bicentenary, include a schools performance, and open the Classical Sheffield Festival before concluding with Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem.

Games Swap events organized in partnership with The Treehouse Board Game Café and Patriot Games have raised £21,576 for Sheffield youth homelessness charity Roundabout over five years. The latest event at Patriot Games raised more than £1,600 in three hours. Organizers and Roundabout praised Sheffield’s gaming community for its generosity and highlighted the funds’ importance in supporting young people.

Sky-House Co has launched a five per cent deposit contribution offer on selected off-plan homes at its Olive Lane development at Waverley, between Sheffield and Rotherham. Homes starting at £245,950 qualify for contributions of £12,297. The developer says the neighbourhood offers low-maintenance homes, private balconies, green spaces and sustainable features, with access to local cafés, retailers and other amenities.

Handsworth and Hallam Theatre Company will stage a new production of Aladdin at Sheffield’s Montgomery Theatre from January 27 to 31, 2027. Matthew Walker will direct and play Widow Twankey, with Joseph Walker appearing as Wishee Washee. Written by Tom Whalley, the pantomime will feature familiar South Yorkshire amateur theatre performers and new cast members, combining the classic story with comedy, spectacle and new surprises.

Sheffield Wednesday continue an intense pre-season at St George’s Park, combining running, technical drills and double sessions in high temperatures while maintaining a positive atmosphere. Images show players recovering in jacuzzi and relaxation areas as the camp also focuses on team bonding and integrating new signings. The organised preparations contrast sharply with last year’s financial turmoil and disrupted pre-season. The squad will face West Brom in a closed friendly before returning to Sheffield for additional matches against Hallam and Preston.

A repeat offender was jailed after stealing a car in Sheffield and leading police on an 80mph chase through residential streets just four weeks after his release from prison. The vehicle was taken from a mechanic and fitted with altered number plates before officers attempted to stop it. After a high-speed pursuit, the driver fled on foot but was apprehended. The court heard he had a long history of offences and a difficult upbringing following his mother’s unsolved murder. He pleaded guilty to multiple driving and theft charges and received a 19‑month sentence with an extended driving ban, and will remain in custody until 2029 due to breaching licence conditions.

Two serious collisions occurred within minutes and 150 meters of each other in Sheffield city centre, prompting major road closures and transport disruption. The first involved a pedestrian reportedly struck by a car near the Cathedral tram stop, while the second involved a child hit by a bus at Fitzalan Square. Emergency services responded with multiple units, including an air ambulance. Sheffield Supertram services were significantly affected, and one patient from the bus collision was transported to Northern General Hospital.

A serious traffic collision led to the closure of High Street in Sheffield city centre, affecting the junction at Fitzalan Square and Commercial Street. Emergency services, including ambulances and an air ambulance, responded to the scene, with police advising commuters to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The duration of the closure remained unclear as authorities continued managing the incident.

A major construction milestone was reached at Sheffield Forgemasters as its new 30,000‑square‑metre machine shop had its final steel roof beam installed during a topping‑out ceremony attended by employees and contractors. The facility, part of a £1.3bn recapitalisation programme under the Ministry of Defence’s ownership, will integrate advanced machinery and improve innovation and competitiveness. Long‑serving staff and apprentices took part in the ceremony, while project partners McLaughlin & Harvey, Arup, Bond Bryan Architects, JLL and Turner & Townsend were recognised for their roles. The machine shop is expected to be operational by the end of 2028.

Police have increased high‑visibility and plain‑clothed patrols in Hillsborough Park after a doctor and his wife were assaulted and racially abused by a group of masked youths. Residents report escalating antisocial behaviour involving bikes, quads and harassment, with multiple recent incidents described. Officers have issued behaviour contracts and seized bikes as part of efforts to curb violence and intimidation in the park.

Archival photographs highlight how Sheffield Wednesday have unveiled their football kits over the years as anticipation builds for the upcoming Umbro-designed release. The club’s renewed multi‑year partnership with Umbro is presented as a popular and historically meaningful move, supported by comments from chief executive David Bruce. The gallery showcases past launch moments, players, and supporters connected to earlier kit reveals.

St Luke’s Hospice is preparing to open a new, larger vintage charity shop on Fulwood Road in Sheffield, replacing a former PDSA store. Signage is now in place, and the organisation is seeking additional volunteers to support the relocation. The shop joins the charity’s network of 16 locations that raise funds for hospice care for adults with terminal illnesses and support services for their families and carers.

South Yorkshire authorities plan an £11m upgrade of Meadowhall Interchange Park & Ride, including a multi‑storey car park adding 175 spaces, improved accessibility, new paths and cycle tracks, and enhanced lighting and security. The facility’s two existing car parks fill by 8am, prompting the expansion. Mayor Oliver Coppard encourages public participation in the consultation, which includes drop‑in events and an online questionnaire.

Sheffield Wednesday has installed a temporary crest on the South Stand as part of ongoing efforts by new owners Arise Capital Partners to remove remnants of the Dejphon Chansiri era. The permanent replacement will be a modernised steel version inspired by the club’s 1970s Ozzie Owl design. Stadium improvements continue, including North Stand safety works, refurbishment of hospitality areas, and infrastructure upgrades such as plumbing and WiFi, ahead of the new season.

Objective Managing Director Dan Broadbent will speak at the Chamber Means Business event at Rotherham’s New York Stadium on September 17, joining a panel focused on helping regional business leaders enhance their marketing strategies amid the growing influence of AI. As the only creative marketing agency with Patron status from the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Objective emphasizes its regional role and plans to offer practical guidance to help local firms adapt and remain competitive.

Pupils at Westbourne School in Sheffield marked Humanities Day with a sustainability theme, designing eco‑friendly uniform accessories and presenting them in a fashion show that highlighted creativity and environmental awareness.

Adrian Colliver completed three major running events in Sheffield, Leeds and York, raising £500 for Emmaus Sheffield in appreciation of the charity’s continued support. Emmaus Sheffield, which provides housing and work opportunities for formerly homeless individuals, highlighted his efforts as part of his commitment to improving his health and giving back to fellow companions. Staff praised his determination, particularly completing the York Marathon despite illness, and noted that the funds raised will directly support the charity’s ongoing work.