Plans for major upgrade of Sheffield's Crucible take a step forward

Plans for a major upgrade of Sheffield's iconic Crucible Theatre have taken a step forward with an extra £3m approved for the project.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has agreed to release the cash to be used on the refurb.

It will see the theatre's capacity boosted to 1,500.

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