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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...
Dementia walking fundraiser returning after huge success last year

Dementia walking fundraiser returning after huge success last year

by Amy Robertson | May 22, 2026 | Charity, Community, News

A popular community fundraiser supporting dementia care across Sheffield is set to return this summer, with organisers promising another family-friendly day of entertainment, fundraising and reflection at Meadowhall. Sheffield Hospitals Charity marketing and...
Miners’ tennis courts to be upgraded for the first time in over 30 years

Miners’ tennis courts to be upgraded for the first time in over 30 years

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

Tennis courts in a South Yorkshire mining town are getting their first upgrade in more than 30 years. The courts in Mexborough, which were used by miners in the 1920s, are going to be restored for the first time since 1990. Residents and users are thrilled that the...
WATCH: Pub to host fundraiser for Sheffield youth club

WATCH: Pub to host fundraiser for Sheffield youth club

by Amy Robertson | May 22, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Watch

A fundraiser is taking place this weekend to support a Sheffield youth club set up in memory of a schoolboy stabbed to death last year. The Hogshead Pub in Hackenthorpe is hosting a day of activities on Sunday, including live music, children’s games and an auction,...
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