Sheffield University students could be told how Sir Isaac Newton ‘benefited from colonialism’

Students could be told how Sir Isaac Newton ‘benefited from colonialism’ in curriculum overhaul being considered at Sheffield University  The father of gravity is among a group of scientists cited in university proposals   Paul Dirac, Pierre-Simon Laplace, and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz are also named  Leaked document revealed plans for a more ‘inclusive curriculum’ at university … Read more

Fans return to live sport as World Snooker Championship gets underway in Sheffield

Sports fans are BACK! 320 mask-wearing spectators are allowed inside the Crucible in Sheffield for start of the World Snooker Championship as test events begin (and they hope it’ll be FULL for the final) Fans have returned to live sport in the UK at World Snooker Championship Crucible Theatre in Sheffield was one-third full for … Read more

Fans return to live sport as World Snooker Championship gets underway in Sheffield

Fans are BACK! 320 mask-wearing spectators are inside the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield for start of World Snooker Championship as test events begin with each required to provide a negative Covid-19 test (and they hope it’ll be FULL for the final) Fans have returned to live sport in the UK at World Snooker Championship Crucible … Read more

Pictured: Father-of-two, 30, killed in Sheffield gun attack as men aged 21 and 23 are arrested

Pictured: Father-of-two, 30, killed in Sheffield gun attack as men aged 21 and 23 are arrested for his murder Father of two Khurm Javed, 30, was shot dead on Saturday night in Sheffield   A 31-year-old man suffered foot injuries and has been released from hospital Police have arrested two men, aged 21 and 23, who … Read more

Man, 30, shot dead and another, 31, wounded as police launch murder probe over Sheffield gun attack 

Man, 30, is shot dead and another, 31, is wounded as police launch murder probe over Sheffield gun attack A man, 30, died after suffering injuries ‘consistent with firearms discharge’ Another 31-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds and being treated in hospital  Locals reported hearing gunshots on Clough Road, Sheffield, near Bramall Lane By Lydia Catling … Read more

Man, 30, shot dead and another, 31, wounded as police launch murder probe over Sheffield gun attack 

Man, 30, is shot dead and another, 31, is wounded as police launch murder probe over Sheffield gun attack A man, 30, died after suffering injuries ‘consistent with firearms discharge’ Another 31-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds and being treated in hospital  Locals reported hearing gunshots on Clough Road, Sheffield, near Bramall Lane By Lydia Catling … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Police search for organiser of 100-strong gathering near Sheffield

Moment more than 100 revellers gather on hill to watch the sunset in breach of Covid rules as police warn outdoor party organiser faces £10,000 fine Police want to find the organiser of a party at Bolehills, near Crookes in Sheffield More than 100 people gathered and there were reports of a DJ playing music … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Police search for organiser of 100-strong gathering near Sheffield

Moment more than 100 revellers gather on hill to watch the sunset in breach of Covid rules as police warn outdoor party organiser faces £10,000 fine Police want to find the organiser of a party at Bolehills, near Crookes in Sheffield More than 100 people gathered and there were reports of a DJ playing music … Read more

Sheffield pensioner builds matchstick models of the Notre Dame, Tower Bridge and more global venues

A creative pensioner has built matchstick models of famous landmarks from across the globe, including Tower Bridge, Notre Dame and the Statue of Liberty. Derrick, 87, from Sheffield, has spent countless hours in his kitchen building miniature versions of iconic venues from around the world. He finished his most recent creation, the Mississippi Boat, during … Read more

Former Sheffield United and Jamaica striker Luton Shelton dies at 35

Former Sheffield United and Jamaica striker Luton Shelton dies aged 35 following battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Former Sheffield United striker Luton Shelton has passed away at the age of 35   Shelton had been battling with progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS There remains no cure for the illness, with which he was diagnosed in 2018  Shelton … Read more