Sheffield news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Sheffield on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Storm Austen wind warning + Crystal Peaks tram disruption. Also: Yellow weather warning for strong winds in Sheffield as Storm Austen arrives; Crystal Peaks traders report lost business after Sheffield Supertram sinkhole disruption. Weather: Expect heavy rain (13.5 mm), strong winds up to 21 km/h, and temperatures between 6–13°C today.

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Headlines

Yellow weather warning for strong winds in Sheffield as Storm Austen arrives.The Star · Oct 22, 5:16 PM

News & local government

Sheffield shortlisted alongside Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Wrexham for UK City of Culture 2029.The Guardian · Oct 22, 11:26 AM
University of Sheffield researchers to lead metamaterials development project.University of Sheffield · Oct 22, 9:58 AM

Safety & emergencies

Sheffield Wednesday forward Lowe racially abused on social media.BBC · Oct 22, 10:09 AM

Traffic & transport

Crystal Peaks traders report lost business after Sheffield Supertram sinkhole disruption.The Star · Oct 22, 6:17 PM

Events & going out

Tour de France organisers planning to bring the race through Sheffield next summer.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk · Oct 22, 4:05 PM
Beer and cider festival now open at Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk · Oct 22, 7:44 AM

Housing & real estate

Sheffield council agrees more spending to tackle home heating crisis for residents.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk · Oct 22, 1:45 PM

Health & care

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals reaches milestone in groundbreaking newborn genomic screening research.National Health Executive · Oct 22, 10:14 AM

Sports

Sheffield Steelers face huge weekend with League and Cup action.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk · Oct 22, 11:41 AM

Culture & arts

Come From Away theatre review: production at Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield.Everything Theatre · Oct 22, 4:51 PM
Twelfth Night at Crucible Theatre Sheffield reviewed.Theatre and Tonic · Oct 22, 11:01 AM

Community & volunteering

Sheffield students set up court help desk for people without legal representation.BBC · Oct 22, 8:58 AM

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