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10 Must-Visit Art Galleries and Museums in Sheffield

Sheffield is a city with a rich cultural heritage and a thriving arts scene. If you’re an art lover or a history buff, you’ll...

James Hargreaves6 April 2023

Sheffield City Centre Skyline taken from South Street above the amphitheatre

Sheffield History

The History of Sheffield: A Fascinating Journey Through Time

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is a city steeped in history, with a rich and diverse past. From its humble beginnings as a small settlement to...

James Hargreaves6 April 2023

The Sheffield Guide’s Responsibility and Sustainability Commitments

There’s been a lot of talk recently about sustainability and responsibility due to the COP26 summit. The Sheffield Guide aims to be as responsible...

James Hargreaves9 November 2021

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield City Council Suspends Green Bin Collections

Garden Waste (Green Bin) Collections have today been suspended by Sheffield City Council and Veolia. Green Bin Collections Suspended Sheffield City Council have announced...

James Hargreaves27 October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield City Council To Provide Free School Meal Vouchers Over Half Term

Sheffield City Council have announced it will be providing free school meals vouchers to children who need them over half term week. Free School...

James Hargreaves23 October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield on ‘Very High’ Alert: Full details of Tier 3 Lockdown

Local leaders have announced that the Sheffield City Region will be going into Tier 3 — ‘Very High’ — Lockdown from Saturday. Sheffield on...

James Hargreaves21 October 2020

Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council

Sheffield Blog

Opinion: Council Leader Julie Dore Should Resign Immediately

The Sheffield Guide believes Council Leader Julie Dore should no longer delay stepping down and should resign immediately. Calls for Julie Dore to resign...

James Hargreaves20 October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield City Council Forced To Apologise For Street Tree ‘Injustice’

The Local Authority and Social Care Ombudsman has asked Sheffield City Council to apologise following an investigation into complaints about a controversial street tree...

James Hargreaves15 October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield Placed on “High Alert,” Region’s Councils Call For More Government Support

Council leaders across South Yorkshire have issued a call for more Government support as new COVID-19 restrictions are announced. Sheffield City Council calls for...

James Hargreaves12 October 2020

Made of Steel Comic Panel (Jim Connolly)

Sheffield Arts & Culture

Made of Steel: Artist Jim Connolly Kickstarts Sheffield-themed Comic Book

A new Sheffield-themed comic book is in the works from steel-city born artist Jim Connolly — here’s a quick look and how you can...

James Hargreaves8 October 2020

Pinstone Street Social Distancing Measures, October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Pinstone Street Social Distancing Measures Expanded

A range of temporary Social Distancing Measures around Pinstone Street in Sheffield City Centre have been extended. Semi-permanent Social Distancing Measures on Pinstone Street...

James Hargreaves5 October 2020

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield Added to Coronavirus ‘Areas of Enhanced Support’ (UPDATED)

Public Health England has designated Sheffield as an ‘Area of Enhanced Support’ following continued rises in Coronavirus infections. Sheffield Designated Coronavirus ‘Area of Enhanced...

James Hargreaves2 October 2020

Sheffield History

Investigations Taking Place at Sheffield’s Mysterious Catacombs

Sheffield General Cemetery’s old catacombs are to be investigated after receiving National Lottery conservation and repair funding. Sheffield General Cemetery Catacombs 19th century catacombs...

James Hargreaves30 September 2020