Volunteers

The driving force behind the Lowedges Festival, pictured, in Sheffield says the popular even has been saved

Popular city festival saved, to return '50 per cent bigger'

The Sheffield branches of Cats Protection and RSPCA have joined forces.

Cat charities join forces to help more homeless and unwanted moggies

Foodbanks in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield say they find customers don't want fresh food because they can't afford to turn on the cooker or don't have one. Picture: Trussell Trust

Foodbank says people are too poor to cook – “they can eat spaghetti hoops cold”

Helping Yorkshire Poundies has so many beautiful dogs available for adoption.

19 gorgeous dogs are waiting to be adopted at a shelter near you

The doomed Save the Children shop in Broomhill has 17 volunteers and a manager, it is the only one in Sheffield.

Charity reveals why its only Sheffield shop is closing after 35 years

The awards took place in Cutlers' Hall

Volunteers 'championing Yorkshire' recognised at Sheffield awards

All these gorgeous dogs are currently at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

This animal shelter needs to find homes for these 16 adorable pooches

A weekend of festivities are planned to celebrate the launch of this year's Christmas tree sale at Longshaw Estate. Photo: Kev Dunnington

New Christmas Tree Festival to receive special visit from Santa Claus

Chris Hanson, who founded Blend Kitchen, launches Chef’s Counter in Sheffield this month.

Restaurant that trained vulnerable adults shuts down

Sheffield General Cemetery

Much-loved 187-year-old heritage treasure restored after years of work

The RSPCA in Sheffield is seeking to recruit a number of volunteers, including cat cuddlers and dog petters

Cat cuddlers and dog petters sought by charity

Rob Gurruchaga of The Children's Hospital Charity visited Bramall Lane to receive a cheque presented by SUFC Head of Operations, Dave McCarthy

SUFC: Turnstile signs help raise £14,000 for Sheffield Children’s

Bishops' House in Sheffield's Meersbrook Park was built in 1554, during the reign of Mary Tudor

Help needed to keep one of city's oldest buildings open to public

RivelinCo staff help local residents paint pots and plant herbs

Sheffield estate launches community fridge and plans communal garden

On September 13, 2022, five French Bulldog type puppies were found dumped in Beeley Woods in Sheffield- this is how they survived against the odds.

How puppies dumped in Sheffield woods last year beat the odds

South Yorkshire Police's vetting procedures have been rated as 'adequate' following a recent inspection, as police forces across the country are placed under greater scrutiny

South Yorkshire Police's vetting procedures rated 'adequate'

Baby Basics, a charity which provides baby supplies to families struggling to afford the essentials, supported over 10 per cent of new babies born in Sheffield in 2022.

Charity helping newborns describes level of demand

Billie and mum Freyja

Sheffield mum of 2-year-old with leukaemia to run stem cell drive

Biggest cardiovascular vaping study in world needs Sheffield vapers

From pugs to patterdales, could you adopt one of these dogs?

10 adorable dogs searching for loving homes - from pugs to patterdales

Rock N Roll Circus will entertain thousands of music fans once more in Sheffield next summer. Photo: Errol Edwards

Rock N Roll Circus event will return ‘bigger and better’

Luke Mortimer in hospital (L) and more recently with the Band of Builders team (R). A team of big-hearted builders have joined forces to adapt the home of a 10-year-old lad who lost his arms and legs to a rare illness - for free. Picture:BandofBuilders/AdamMortimer/SWNS

Boy, 10, lost both arms and legs, but his life has been transformed

Some of the sites in Sheffield you can explore as part of Heritage Open Days 2023, running from September 8-17.

17 fascinating places to visit for free and see behind the scenes

The National Trust's Heritage Open Days scheme is returning in September.

Six hidden places to explore for free at Heritage Open Days' events

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Volunteers wanted for biggest ‘monster hunt’ in 50 years - how to apply

Volunteers wanted for biggest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years

Volunteers from the Ethel Trust Community Barge

Sheffield charity receives Royal honour for its work on community barge with dis...

Youngsters enjoying the rides at the Lowedges Festival in 2019. Details have been released of a small scale event in Lowedges this month, as the main festival is not happening. Picture: Scott Merrylees, National World

Smaller funday confirmed in place of popular free festival

The kittens later came down with Calicivirus

Volunteers call for Sheffield pet-owners to neuter animals

A patient was rescued from Riverlin Reservoir after falling a 'considerable distance' and sustaining immobilising injuries. Photo: Edale Mountain Rescue

Person suffers injuries after falling into reservoir near the city

Louis the Jack Russell with his owner after being rescued

Dog rescued after falling down one of UK’s biggest waterfalls

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary was landed with a £50 Clean Air Zone charge for making a fundraising trip to Sheffield

Anger as popular charity lands Clean Air Zone fine

The amazing discovery of the films provide a rare and valuable resource

Hillsborough to come back to life

Regent Court in Hillsborough

A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will help bring bygone Hillsborough back ...

Sunlight and Trees - Photo by Hannah Isherwood

Volunteers searching for common people like you

Medieval humour

Finest medieval stained glass set to be restored

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

Metropolitan Police officers march along The Mall in London as they head to their positions for of the coronation processions of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Coronation: Street safety volunteers arrested over rape alarm concerns

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul OGrady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

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A map showing the areas in and around Sheffield most at risk of flooding, as of 11.45pm on Saturday, December 9

Flood warnings and alerts in place as Storm Elin lashes city

A 46-year-old man has tragically died following a crash on Carlisle Street, Sheffield. Police have appealed for information

Tragedy as man, 46, dies after crash at roundabout

The Sheffield streets pictured here are the worst-hit for violence and sexual offences, according to recently-released police data.

The 18 worst-hit city streets for violence and sexual offences