Would you drive five hours to help a total stranger, after they called you a "f*cking simpleton" online?

How an online argument sparked a random act of kindness

It’s the best time of the month: our Good News edition is here

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Hidden in Ecclesall Woods, lies a gated community so exclusive that you’ve probably never heard of it, even though it's existed for almost a century. You’ve almost certainly never stepped foot inside. In this secluded sanctuary, wing is king.

The century-old no man’s land in Ecclesall Woods

What happens when you surrender part of your city to the birds?

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Last season, Sheffield Wednesday had officially *the* worst season in English football ever, winning just two games and being relegated back to League One for a second time in five years. But speak to their fans today and you’d be hard pressed to find anyone with a bad word to say. What’s going on?

Sheffield Wednesday have just been relegated. So why is everyone so happy?

‘Realistically, it is a 10 year plus project’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Our first council chamber roundup is here! What’s going on with all those new councillors who didn’t expect to win and might not quite know what they have signed themselves up for? And: does the eternal local plan saga have yet another twist in store? www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/green-belt-s...

Rookie councillors, Green Belt wars and more money for the AMRC

It’s The Tribune’s first council chamber roundup

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

I was genuinely shocked by this. All kids should have easy access to the post-16 education of their choice, including 6th form, with a range of subjects to accommodate common career paths. Whether that is a 6th form nearby, or dedicated transport if it's across the city, it urgently needs sorting.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Why is it only the kids from this side of town who have to build resilience?” Of the 19 sixth form colleges in Sheffield, 10 are in the south west of the city — and none are in the south east. Why should kids in the south east limit their ambitions because they live in the wrong part of the city?

“Why is it only the kids from this side of town who have to build resilience?” Of the 19 sixth form colleges in Sheffield, 10 are in the south west of the city — and none are in the south east. Why should kids in the south east limit their ambitions because they live in the wrong part of the city?

Why should poorer teens travel hours to do A-Levels?

'It helps them build resilience,' according to a senior council employee

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

The closest many Sheffield residents will typically get to a free party is hearing its booming bassline from their beds. After speaking to a number of teenage attendees, organisers and DJs, we’re able to offer you a sneak peak into this secretive world

Inside the secret world of Sheffield’s free party teens

‘You can't keep doing it forever because you will lose teeth and die’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

It’s the first week of August when I visit “Sheffield by the sea” — or, to use the name you’d find on a map, the town of Sidmouth in Devon, writes @molliesimpson.bsky.social Though Sidmouth is a four and a half hour drive away, a deluge of Steel citizens washes up in this sleepy town each year

Sidmouth Folk Festival is unanimously the festival of choice for Sheffield's musicians. Anyone looking to hear folk music in Sheffield in the first week of August is absolutely out of luck. “We are all in this nice little town in Devon by the sea" www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/every-year-a...

Every year, a sleepy town becomes Sheffield-by-the-sea — why?

‘It does feel silly, so many of us driving for hours and hours to see people we could see at home’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

This week's Tribune briefing is now out! Featuring: 🗞️ Forge Dam enters the last chance saloon 🌹 Former council leader makes major announcement 🏗️ Uncertainty over city centre residential tower after developer goes bust 🔥 'Full Monty' club destroyed by blaze 🏡 Plus, home of the week, and things to do

Forge Dam enters the last chance saloon

Plus, former council leader makes major announcement

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

An issue I've seen highlighted is the death of local crime reporting - there's no-one to sit in court. Though this wasn't criminal, the point stands: two national columnists, as ever, commenting on something of which they know little. Typically superb article from The Trib.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 3w ago

When a grandfather jailed for his part in the 2024 Rotherham riot died in prison, he briefly became a far-right cause célèbre - yet attention quickly moved on. We spent two weeks attending his inquest to try to understand: why did Peter end his life?

As someone who was at the Manvers asylum hotel riot, this is a fascinating piece about what led one man, 61-year-old Peter Lynch, to be there that day. Lynch took his own life in prison 76 days later. Great reporting by my colleague Victoria Munro.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 3w ago

When a grandfather jailed for his part in the 2024 Rotherham riot died in prison, he briefly became a far-right cause célèbre - yet attention quickly moved on. We spent two weeks attending his inquest to try to understand: why did Peter end his life?

Every time I read an in-depth piece from the Tribune, I wish Exeter’s Flying Post was still going. We have some nice indie papers (waves to PRSD) but the Tribune has the resource to send a reporter to an inquest for two weeks.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 3w ago

When a grandfather jailed for his part in the 2024 Rotherham riot died in prison, he briefly became a far-right cause célèbre - yet attention quickly moved on. We spent two weeks attending his inquest to try to understand: why did Peter end his life?

Why did Rotherham rioter Peter Lynch end his life in prison? Fantastic reporting by my @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social colleague Vicky Munro. Some of the tiny details in this piece really capture how someone gets stuck in a conspiratorial, far-right mindset. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/why-did-roth...

Why did Rotherham rioter Peter Lynch end his life in prison?

'It’s getting harder as I’m on my own, defending myself with words that can be changed'

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

When a grandfather jailed for his part in the 2024 Rotherham riot died in prison, he briefly became a far-right cause célèbre - yet attention quickly moved on. We spent two weeks attending his inquest to try to understand: why did Peter end his life?

Why did Rotherham rioter Peter Lynch end his life in prison?

'It’s getting harder as I’m on my own, defending myself with words that can be changed'

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Can you help? Do you, or anyone you know, live in the south east of the city and have children that are traveling long distances to attend sixth-form college? I'm looking into a story about the children who are traveling across the city just to do A-Levels. If so, email dan@sheffieldtribune.co.uk.

In May, Reform UK in Sheffield were on the up. Stellar election results had left them with 13 councillors, and a by-election offered the promise of more to come. But what should have been quick vote to select a popular local candidate turned into a vicious argument, one that continues to this day.

Reform UK ‘falling to pieces in Sheffield’ after alleged coup d'état

‘What’s that fat bastard doing here?’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

“It’s just such a peaceful place,” says Steve McLean, who has tended to the Rivelin Valley cemetery for nearly 30 years. “People ask me why I live here and I just say quiet neighbours and laugh.” www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffields-n...

If you were to pick an ideal home for someone overflowing with joy, it’s unlikely that you would choose a cemetery. However, that’s exactly where Steve McLean, one of those rare people who is truly happy with their lot, has lived for almost three decades. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sheffields-n...

Sheffield's not-so-grim reaper

‘People ask me why I live here and I just say quiet neighbours and laugh’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

"Dove Stone is on fire. Can we stop it happening again?" manchestermill.co.uk/dove-stone-i... - via @manchestermill.bsky.social

Dove Stone is on fire. Can we stop it happening again?

‘Climate change makes fires more frequent and severe. The cause is people lighting them’

manchestermill.co.uk

BREAKING: The Sheffield Green Party’s Andy Davies has resigned as councillor for Walkley. Davies won the ward from former Sheffield Labour leader Tom Hunt in May by just 73 votes. On Facebook earlier today, Davies said he was stepping down due to his “mental health and associated personal reasons”

This week's Tribune briefing is now out! Featuring: 🗞️ Could skiing return to the ski village? 🚗 Peak District roads 'ridiculous', says Burnham 🏡 Local Plan delayed again 💊 University gets $220m big pharma settlement 🌱 Roots told to 'rip up' allotment site 🎸 Plus, home of the week, and things to do

Could skiing return to the ski village?

Plus, Andy Burnham braves Snake Pass

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Today's post on #PeakDistrict moorland and grassland🔥for @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social , with @danhayesjourno.bsky.social - 'Best piece I have read on this topic' says one reader - www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/the-peak-dis...

The Peak District is on fire. Can we stop it happening again?

‘You’re breathing in the smoke, and it looks and feels post-apocalyptic’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

Another great piece of reporting from the Sheffield Tribune.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 4w ago

The Peak District is burning — and where there’s fire, there’s smoke. Given Sheffield’s proximity to the park, it feels inevitable that, if more frequent and severe fires keep happening on the moors, they are going to have an increasing effect on us. The question is, can we do anything about it?

The Peak District is burning — and where there’s fire, there’s smoke. Given Sheffield’s proximity to the park, it feels inevitable that, if more frequent and severe fires keep happening on the moors, they are going to have an increasing effect on us. The question is, can we do anything about it?

The Peak District is on fire. Can we stop it happening again?

‘You’re breathing in the smoke, and it looks and feels post-apocalyptic’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

The University of Sheffield is now part of the Defence Universities Alliance, which puts it in the enviable position of being able to bid for abundant funding pots. Is it all worth it? Y’know… morally? www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/the-universi...

The University of Sheffield has officially tied its fortunes to war. Is there a moral question to answer?

‘I’m not really willing to take criticism from the liberal intelligentsia’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

“It’s such a waste to take something so innovative, so special and so unique — and destroy it,” says artist Brett Payne. At least from the outside, YAS certainly doesn’t look destroyed. But within the city’s tight-knit artistic community, whispers have been circulating.

Sheffield's leading artist studio is in trouble, with dozens of artists in revolt over rent increases and officious-looking emails "It’s such a waste to take something so innovative, special and unique — and destroy it," says YAS founder Brett Payne www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/from-squat-t...

Inside the months-long revolt at Yorkshire ArtSpace

‘It’s such a waste to take something so innovative, special and unique — and destroy it’

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

This week's Tribune briefing is now out! Featuring: 🗞️ Is a ‘South Yorkshire mafia’ now running the cabinet? ✈️ Doncaster Sheffield Airport bids for military transport work 🚨 Row over £65m police black hole 🪳 Moor Market traders to get cockroach compensation 🏡 Plus, home of the week, and things to do

Is a ‘South Yorkshire mafia’ now running the cabinet?

Plus, Doncaster Sheffield Airport in talks for military work

sheffieldtribune.co.uk

I’ve driven over Snake Pass a few times every week for the last five years. I can’t speak highly enough to the productivity and quality of life benefits this would bring.

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · last mo.

“One of the most exciting infrastructure projects in Britain right now,” read a breathless tweet by @tomforth.co.uk. “If we could build tunnels like the Norwegians, we could build new motorways and railways so cheaply that they could be self-funding. “The biggest prize is Sheffield to Manchester.”