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Sheffield General Cemetery to celebrate its 190th birthday

Sheffield General Cemetery to celebrate its 190th birthday

by Ciara Stacey | May 22, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top stories

The Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is celebrating the 190th birthday of the cemetery with 4 days of activities.  Sophie Parkin, press and marketing manager, said: “I think it’s a really exciting milestone, when you look back at how far we have come in that...
WATCH: Sheffield Seven Artists exhibition to be hosted over bank holiday weekend

WATCH: Sheffield Seven Artists exhibition to be hosted over bank holiday weekend

by Ciara Stacey | May 22, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

The Seven Artists Exhibition is set to take place from 23 to 25 May in Coal Aston Village Hall.  The Exhibition aims to spread awareness of the Artists work and allow the public to see first hand the art that these local artists produce. The exhibition is also aiming...
WATCH: Sheffield SU Community Hub launches new initiative to support students

WATCH: Sheffield SU Community Hub launches new initiative to support students

by Megan Stubbs | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University, Watch

Sheffield Student Union has seen success with their new initiative which supports students during the cost of living crisis whilst promoting sustainability. The Community Hub located on 3rd floor of the student union building is offering free takeaway breakfasts for...
Major brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee to close down outlets in city centre 

Major brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee to close down outlets in city centre 

by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Global brands Starbucks and Costa Coffee are each closing a café in Sheffield city centre, which local business owners attribute to competition with independent coffee shops. Costa Coffee will be replaced in Orchard Square with independent venue ‘Fargate...
WATCH: Pollen Market traders set to open permanent stores

WATCH: Pollen Market traders set to open permanent stores

by Maria Marques | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

Pollen Market returned to Castlegate in Sheffield city centre on 17 May for its second event in 2026, bringing together independent traders from across the city. Known as Sheffield’s only flower market, the event has become a stepping stone for local traders before...
WATCH: Weston Park May Fayre draws thousands for Morris dancing group’s first public show

WATCH: Weston Park May Fayre draws thousands for Morris dancing group’s first public show

by Izzy Dennett | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Watch

Weston Park May Fayre drew thousands of visitors last Sunday. Food trucks and bars filled the park. Exhibitions by the University of Sheffield covered some of the history of the fair while weird and wonderful acts including Storm Troopers, Team BGee and Elton Wong...
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