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WATCH: The art exhibit ‘Silent Language’ was hosted in Sheffield last Thursday

WATCH: The art exhibit ‘Silent Language’ was hosted in Sheffield last Thursday

by Emily Thornton | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield and Wuhan artists collaborated in an art exhibition called ‘Silent Language’, a cross-cultural research project exploring womanhood through jewellery.  The exhibition displayed the work of 19 Sheffield based artists and artwork created in  workshops,...
WATCH: Pints, particles and professors at Sheffield science festival

WATCH: Pints, particles and professors at Sheffield science festival

by Archie Tait | May 21, 2026 | Culture, Education, News

Academics and the public came together this week to celebrate the Pint Of Science festival in Sheffield. The event spans multiple venues across the city and aims to engage the public with lectures about topics from cancer research to microbes. Audience members are...
‘Rail Ale’ festival continues for its 26th year in Chesterfield

‘Rail Ale’ festival continues for its 26th year in Chesterfield

by Carolina Rebelo | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

In Chesterfield, a lively real ale festival took place last weekend, offering more than 400 varieties of beer and cider over four delightful days. The Rail Ale Festival hosted its 26th edition this year, with the first festival held in 2000. It was held at the...
Sheffield charities show their community spirit at May Fayre

Sheffield charities show their community spirit at May Fayre

by Carolina Rebelo | May 21, 2026 | Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Local charities played a central role by raising awareness and connecting directly with Sheffield residents at May Fayre in Weston Park last Sunday. The event commemorated global travelling performers from the 17th century to the present day while also showcasing the...
WATCH: Weston Park Fayre returns for another year amidst hail storm

WATCH: Weston Park Fayre returns for another year amidst hail storm

by Oliver Justice | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Weston Park May Fayre returned to Sheffield last Sunday for a day of free entertainment. The annual event, organised in collaboration between The University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, brought together a range of acts and fairground activities for...
The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

The “endangered craft”: meet one of Sheffield’s last clog makers

by Mrinalini Singh | May 21, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

In the era of mass production, where trainers are trending and owned by almost every individual, Sheffield has one of the endangered craftsmen who continues to shape wood into shoes, with patience, passion and unchanged by time. Simon Brock is amongst the very few...
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