Kate Martin

Don Valley Corridor aims to bring thousands of jobs and homes to Sheffield and Rotherham trib.al/6Bel1ja

Backing a Sheffield legend 🎱 New UK Government funding will support the Crucible, famous for snooker, and home to brilliant theatre 🎭 Investing in culture, creativity, and Sheffield’s future sheffield.gov.uk/news/2026/shef…

" It'll be The Crucible as we know and love it, but even better!" Tom Bird from Sheffield Theatres talks about The Crucible refurbishment plans and what the new theatre will look like. Listen in full: bbc.in/40T3glS

BREAKING NEWS! As chair of Sheffield Theatres we are delighted that the World Snooker Championships are staying in Sheffield - at The Crucible - until at least 2045! This is a big deal which is worth millions of pounds to the city but also enables us to revamp The Crucible, make it even more special, bring it right up to date and secure it for generations to come. The cost of the project is £45,000,000 and we have secured £35,000,000 worth of government funding and the other 10 is coming from the private sector and some of our partners. A lot of people have worked really hard to get this deal over the line and the city council have put the hours in. We know there are understandable questions about closing The Crucible for a projected 18 months and we will answer all of those. I should say that Sheffield Theatres will keep producing work in the Lyceum and the Montgomery while the Crucible is getting refurbished with capacity for an extra 500 seats. We feel that the benefits of this deal give us the chance to secure a sporting and theatrical legacy for Sheffield. This is a HUGE moment for the city but it is also significant for the arts in north of England and the whole of the UK. @crucibletheatre @SheffCouncil

The Crucible Theatre isn’t just a venue — it’s where snooker history lives 🎱🔥 From legendary 147s to unforgettable finals, every corner of this iconic Sheffield stage has witnessed moments that define the game Now, we’re investing £10million to protect its legacy and ensure it remains the true home of snooker for generations to come This is more than a theatre. This is where greatness happens

Snooker’s World Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield following a landmark long term agreement between World Snooker Tour and @SheffCouncil Full details: wst.tv/news/2026/marc…

Magna tram station opening with 100 new park and ride spaces to improve travel between Rotherham and Sheffield trib.al/CD8SWZ0

WATCH RONNIE O'SULLIVAN AT THE CRUCIBLE 🚀 'The Rocket' will made his World Seniors Championship debut in May at snooker's most iconic venue 🏆 Limited tickets for the event remain available - but be quick! Information 👉 seniorssnooker.com/tickets/ #SeniorsSnooker

Power company E.ON welcomes green light for huge steam pipeline expansion in Sheffield trib.al/t3ZRd2e

Today it was revealed that Sheffield is one of the nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029! Each city will now receive a £60,000 funding boost to develop a full bid. Good luck Sheffield! #UKCityOfCulture #Sheffield

This morning a new sculpture was unveiled in town near the library as part of the “Sheffield Home of Football” campaign / trail! Heads or Tails” tells the tale of the only FA cup match won on the toss of a coin - and won by @sheffieldfc in November 1873! @SHOFSheffield #Sheffield

PLANS APPROVED: See what's in store for the former John Lewis building... 👉 sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/500821-s… #Sheffield #SheffieldCityCentre #SheffieldCityCouncil #UrbanSplash #JohnLewis #ColeBrothers #SheffieldForum

Buffalo clothing announces move into historic Sheffield city centre lane after £250,000 revamp trib.al/68ktFI3

'Athens of the North': The UK's 17 best cities, named among the top 100 in Europe trib.al/K66O9mN

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN SET FOR 2026 WORLD SENIORS SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUT Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan will make his long-awaited debut on the World Seniors stage at the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship, taking place at the iconic Crucible Theatre this May. Widely regarded as the sport’s most commercially successful and captivating figure, “The Rocket” will headline what is set to be the strongest-ever field assembled for a World Seniors event. He joins an outstanding line-up that includes World Champions Mark Williams, Stuart Bingham, Ken Doherty, and Reanne Evans. The tournament, broadcast live on Channel 5, will also feature established Seniors stars including Jimmy White, Matthew Stevens, Tony Drago, Robert Milkins, Peter Lines, Anthony Hamilton, Dominic Dale, and reigning Seniors British Open Champion Joe Perry. Meanwhile, Alfie Burden returns to defend his World Seniors title, fresh from his recent WST Shootout triumph. Chairman Jason Francis said: “The most commercially valuable player the sport has ever seen will make his Seniors debut at the Crucible in May in an attempt to add another world title to his CV — wow! We’ve already sold more tickets than we did for the entire event last year, and Ronnie’s participation is set to drive even greater demand.” Tickets for the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship are on sale now from just £17.50 plus booking fee. Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class snooker at its spiritual home. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/world-s… @channel5_tv @crucibletheatre @Snookerlegends @WPBSAofficial @Liberwincloth @taombilliards

#Sheffield Luna New Year Festival 2026🏮 🐉 - wonderful day!

🐉🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year at #OrchardSquare 
📅 21–22 Feb | ⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Inside & outside #SheffieldPlate 🎭 Free drop-in crafts (mask painting, lanterns, calligraphy) 
🦁 Lion Dance Sat only – parade from West One 12pm → Orchard Sq ~12:45pm Bring the family! 🧧✨

🐍✨ Sheffield transforms into a spectacular celebration! Yorkshire's BIGGEST Lunar New Year Festival is happening this February with world-class Acrobatic Lion Dance, juggling & cultural performances. Don't miss this incredible city-wide celebration! #LunarNewYear #Sheffield yorkshire.com//sheffield/ins…

Yesterday evening I popped into Sheffield Town Hall just before it closed to see their dragon which is on display for the Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year 🐉 @SheffCouncil #Sheffield

🧧 The Lunar New Year is almost here! Sheffield comes alive with colour, music & celebration. Visit markets, watch lion dances, or explore with friends & family. Make journeys easier with the Special CityWide ticket, only on the TravelMaster app. #SheffieldLunarNewYear