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The Festival of the Outdoors returns in Sheffield

Festival of the Outdoors is back this March, with a whole host of outdoorsy events and activities, celebrating all that The Outdoor City has to offer.

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History of women’s football to be revealed and celebrated by UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Heritage Programme

Sheffield as one of the nine UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 host cities is taking part in a National Lottery funded project to uncover the hidden history of women’s football in a summer of celebration of the game, its players and communities.

Little Amal, a 3.5metre high puppet of a Syrian refugee, dances with people in Sheffield outside the Crucible which is lit up with rainbow lights

A look back at Sheffield's huge welcome for Little Amal

A heart-warming film has been put together which documents the incredible events and spirit of the day when Little Amal, a 3.5metre high puppet of a Syrian refugee, arrived in Sheffield.

Shoppers and visitors walk through Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield tops high street recovery charts

As a result of various events taking place across the city, Sheffield has seen a significant increase in footfall in recent months, with residents and people from further afield enjoying everything it has to offer.

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Rugby League World Cup full schedule revealed and tickets back on sale!

All 32 teams across the 21 competing nations in the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments have fully committed to RLWC20222. Sheffield will host an England men's game and 8 wheelchair matches including the semi-finals double-header - tickets are available now!

Jamie Campbell stands in front of Merry Christmas sign

Everybody’s talking about Christmas in Sheffield

Sheffield is set to sparkle and everybody will be talking about it, as Jamie Campbell takes to the stage to light up the city this Sunday 21 November.

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200,000 ticket applications received for UEFA Women's EURO - ballot closes today

Today is the last chance to enter the ballot process for UEFA Women's EURO tickets, and 200,000+ have already been applied for!

The plaque at Sheffield Town Hall commemorating the Sheffield Pals

First World War plaque unveiled at Town Hall

As the world remembered fallen veterans on Armistice Day on Thursday, a plaque was unveiled in the Council Chamber at Sheffield Town Hall to commemorate a Sheffield Battalion which served in the First World War.

A large crowd gather in front of the large Tramlines festival stage in Sheffield

First Tramlines 2022 acts announced

Tramlines, Sheffield’s biggest city-based music festival has announced the lineup for the 2022 event at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July.

UEFA Women's EUROs ballot open

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 fixtures confirmed and ticket ballot now open

Following the exciting draw on BBC1 last night, fixtures are now confirmed and the ticket ballot is open. Sheffield will host Group C matches between Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.

Little Amal

Sheffield welcomes Little Amal

Little Amal will arrive in Sheffield today on her away to Manchester. 

African-Caribbean Market

Award winning pianist OKIEM opens Sheffield’s first African-Caribbean Market with special performance

Sheffield’s first African-Caribbean Market is all set to launch next week with a packed line up of speakers, artists, local dignitaries and musical acts including a performance from award winning pianist and composer OKIEM.

Promotional banner for Out of This World Halloween and Sci-Fi event in Sheffield City Centre. Orange cartoon pumpkins and spaceships float above the moon

Everything you need to know about Sheffield’s Out of This World event

Sheffielders of all ages, get ready for a day of the weird, wonderful, and wacky as Out of This World returns for its seventh year on Sunday, October 24, from 10:30am to 5:30pm.

Lord Mayor Gail Smith holds a pair of scissors to cut a blue ribbon declaring her new charity shop in Crystal Peaks open to the public and joined by a group of applauding onlookers

Sheffield’s Lord Mayor unveils new shop raising money for her chosen charities

Lord Mayor Gail Smith hosted an opening event for her new charity shop at Crystal Peaks shopping centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Little Amal puppet surrounded by children

International project 'The Walk' brings Little Amal to Sheffield

Come and see Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet of a 10-year-old refugee girl, on Friday 29 October as she nears the end of her international journey from the Syria-Turkey border to Manchester. Take part in the free community activities on her journey through Sheffield.

A poppy in a field

Sheffield will remember them - Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday

This November Sheffield will, as always, remember the service and sacrifice of those in our Armed Forces and those who gave their lives for our country. We're working in partnership with the Royal British Legion and will announce more details very soon.

Black History Month

Black History Month 2021 – A time to educate, celebrate and raise awareness

Every October, Black History Month takes place across the UK and provides a time to educate, celebrate and raise awareness of the history, achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and across the world, historically and today.

Councillor Paul Turpin, Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Jobs and Skills, presents the Retailer of the Year award to Miss Samantha's Vintage owner Sam Parsonage

Sheffield celebrates business successes

Last Wednesday saw the return of The Star Small Business Awards, with businesses and organisations coming together to celebrate some of the best enterprises in Sheffield.

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Volunteer at UEFA Women’s EURO 2022!

This is your chance to be a part of the biggest tournament the UEFA Women's Euro has ever seen, and make some unforgettable memories in the process. Apply now.

Alan Ball, Simon Walton and Dan Wilkinson, business information officers at Business Sheffield.

Business Sheffield celebrates enterprise as sponsor of The Star’s Small Business Awards

Business Sheffield, part of Sheffield City Council, is celebrating enterprise as the headline sponsor of The Star’s Small Business Awards.

Three young children play in the fountains outside Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield shines during Summer in the Outdoor City

More than 1.65million people flocked to the city centre throughout August – with more than 50,000 on the busiest day, 28 August alone - keen for a change of scene at some of the fantastic events that have been taking place throughout the Summer.

UEFA Women's EUROs 2022 school bookings

Bring your school to UEFA Women's EURO 2022

Schools can now make group bookings during this exclusive ticketing sale period - with great offers, activities and the chance to win a visit as part of the Trophy Tour. Book for your school by 8 October 2021.

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Full details released for Sheffield’s Jamie celebrations

Star-studded premiere, parties and costume exhbition

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Sheffield honours emergency services workers this 999 Day

We will fly the official 999 Day flag above the Town Hall and hold a two minute silence to celebrate this year’s Emergency Services Day and our heroic emergency service workers.

Calendar dates for Rugby League World Cup

Rugby League World Cup confirms new dates for 2022

After announcing the postponement of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 to next year, new dates for the tournament have now been confirmed, from 15 October to 19 November 2022.

Everyone's Talking About Jamie movie poster

City set to celebrate Jamie’s Sheffield roots

Sheffield is set to welcome Jamie home with a very special premiere of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the film adaptation of the hit musical, on 17th September – the same day it launches on Amazon Prime Video around the world.

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Sheffield to host 'job jamboree'

Jobcentre Plus and Sheffield City Council are bringing hundreds of jobs to the people of Sheffield in the Winter Gardens and Millennium Square on August 18th.

Rugby League World Cup trophy on purple background

Rugby League World Cup to be staged in 2022

Organisers have announced that the tournament, which was due to take place in October and November this year, will now take place in 2022.

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Sheffield launches new promotional video featuring Shauna Coxsey

The Outdoor City have launched a new promotional video showcasing what Sheffield has to offer for visitors, residents and businesses alike.

100 days to go until the Rugby League World Cup 2021

Rugby League World Cup 2021 on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament

At 100 days to go, organisers have confirmed that all is on track for the tournament to take place in England this October and November. Tickets are back on general sale from today.

Images from Sheffield Children's University Festival of Fun 2020

Sheffield Children’s University Festival of Fun

FREE activities throughout the summer for children, young people & families!

Illustrator Lydia Monks holding Sheffield Libraries Reading Challenge Flyer

Children to go wild for reading this Summer

The Sheffield Libraries Reading Challenge will be launching on Saturday 17th July!