What's Happening in Sheffield blog

Beer lovers are being invited to help charity – by drinking a pint of ale.

Primary school pupils saw their artwork sailing down the River Thames as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Hundreds of young people have been presented with awards to recognise their dedication to studying over the past two years.

Another 100 young people will be helped onto the career ladder in Sheffield following the huge success of an apprenticeship scheme.

Snooker ace Steve Davis will be seen on the streets of Sheffield in his shorts when he takes part in the city’s half marathon.

Caricaturist to the stars, Richard Smith, has offered to create a piece of work for homeless dog Scooby Doo in an attempt to find him a new owner.

Teenager Jake Cook has been asked to carry the Olympic Torch on a leg of its journey as recognition of all his voluntary work.

A mum and grandmother are hoping to turn an old warehouse into a skating complex for children in an aim to give them somewhere safe to hang out. Mum-of-three Amy Cooper and her mum Jan Hulley are planning to transform the old RJ Stokes paint factory and warehouse buildings in Little London Road into an indoor park for skateboarding, BMX, scootering and in-line skating.

Underprivileged children will be able to keep playing the football they love thanks to a charity donation. Sheffield charity Help a Child Have a Chance has donated £1,000 to the Wisewood Juniors Football Club to ensure its members can play for another year.