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Historic building in Sheffield city centre set to transform into ‘cultural hub’

by job18cc | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture, News

Sheffield City Council have approved plans to convert a historic building in the city centre into “a business, social and visitor destination and independent cultural hub”. Leah’s Yard, located between The Benjamin Huntsman and The Tap and Tankard pubs,...

Uncertainty remains for businesses following COVID-19 restrictions

by joa19jma | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the next steps in easing current COVID-19 restrictions across the UK on February 22, with the hopes of an end to restrictions by June 21. In response to the PM’s roadmap announcement, Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis...

Yorkshire Museum trends on Twitter after callout for autocorrect responses

by joa18jl | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture

A museum found itself trending on Twitter after its callout for autocorrect responses attracted hundreds of replies. The Yorkshire Museum’s post, asking people to let their phones finish the sentence “The Yorkshire Museum is”, reached over 200,000 people and had over...

Save Plot 22- A bid to save Sheffield’s hospitality industry

by joa19mh | Feb 25, 2021 | Charity, Culture, News

There has been a warning that South Yorkshire’s hospitality businesses are only just ‘clinging on’ through the pandemic. Sheffield Council is urging the government to do more to support the hospitality and entertainment industries. Among the many...

Popular vintage shop ‘Cow’ shut down in Sheffield city centre

by job18cc | Feb 25, 2021 | Culture

The latest loss to our high street is Cow, a thrift store loved by students and a favourite among all vintage shoppers. The branch, located on 156-160 West Street was popular for their 100% ethically sourced vintage and reworked garments from the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and...

Council calls for support for struggling night-time economy

by joa17fgc | Feb 18, 2021 | Culture, News

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL has requested more support to be given to the city’s nightlife industry. They have asked a Parliamentary Inquiry for an extension to the furlough scheme and relief for business rates and VAT. Councillor Mazher Iqbal, who is the City Council’s...
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