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Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

Watch: Weston Park May Fayre returns for another day of family fun

by Olivia Arkless | May 19, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

Weston Park’s annual May Fayre returned on Sunday for a day filled with exciting events, activities and food stalls. The free-to-attend Fayre saw a range of attractions and performances, including Dr Phantasma’s magic act and circus performer Abi Collins....
Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

Watch: Ed Sheeran surprises Sheffield with free concert

by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Ed Sheeran gave a free pop-up performance to thousands outside Sheffield Town Hall last night. He performed alongside DJ AG and rapper Jme from 7pm to 10pm. Alfie Sheards, who was given a guitar from Ed on the Ellen Show in 2017, said: “The biggest superstar in...
How Leadmill’s closure is affecting Sheffield’s music scene

How Leadmill’s closure is affecting Sheffield’s music scene

by Matt Stanger | May 16, 2025 | Culture, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Artists and fans have displayed their outrage of Leadmill’s closure on social media, with Oasis’s Liam Gallagher labelling the decision as ‘scandalous.’ This comes after the venue announced they had lost their eviction notice served by their...
Watch: Sheffield celebrating Black music a year on from the MOBOs

Watch: Sheffield celebrating Black music a year on from the MOBOs

by Larissa Kirby | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top stories

A celebration of Black music and inclusivity was hosted in the Winter Gardens yesterday afternoon.  The event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the MOBO (music of Black origin) awards being hosted in Sheffield. Music industry leaders and artists from...
Sheffield night market success!

Sheffield night market success!

by Jessie Harbourne | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top stories

Last night, crowds gathered at Sheffield Steam Works for the night market, hosted by Craft & Flea. The event took place at Bramall Lane between 5pm and 10pm. Vendors sold homemade jewellery, food, vintage items and buyers also enjoyed the bar and funky background...
Best independent shop finalists celebrated at last nights Exposed Awards

Best independent shop finalists celebrated at last nights Exposed Awards

by Niamh Brownhill | May 16, 2025 | Community, Culture

The Exposed Magazine Awards took place last night with guests celebrating businesses, cafes, and pubs in Sheffield.  Previous winner Annie Judes and nominee The Hillsborough Bookshop were up for the award for Best Independent Shop.  Sophie Rowe, owner of Hillsborough...
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