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WATCH: Medieval Mayhem brings history to life at Sheffield Manor Lodge

WATCH: Medieval Mayhem brings history to life at Sheffield Manor Lodge

by Elke Spiers | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Watch

Sheffield Manor Lodge welcomed back its annual Medieval Mayhem event over the May Bank Holiday weekend, transforming the historic grounds into a lively celebration of the site’s medieval past. Visitors stepped back in time to enjoy two action-packed days of...
One of Sheffield’s biggest art exhibitions takes place this weekend

One of Sheffield’s biggest art exhibitions takes place this weekend

by Louie Carvacho | May 7, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Open Up Sheffield will showcase up and coming artists from across the city as they open their homes and studies this weekend.  The organisation has been celebrating Sheffield’s cultural vibrancy for over 25 years. Last weekend, over the Bank Holiday, venues opened to...
Repeat drug dealer jailed after police found cocaine haul

Repeat drug dealer jailed after police found cocaine haul

by Richard Edwards | May 7, 2026 | Community, Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

A man has been sentenced to over five years in prison after police found him in possession of class A drugs. Police found him at his house with large amounts of drugs, cash, a knife, and a Rolex watch, Sheffield Crown Court heard on 30 April. Janeal Dennis, 30, from...
Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

Rotherham to review “unnecessary red tape” preventing decorations on lampposts

by Rhianna Dankwa | May 7, 2026 | Community, Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

People have raised concerns over the excessive checks required to hang floral displays and other seasonal decorations on street lamps in Rotherham. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voted unanimously to ‘cut the unnecessary red tape’ that hinders communities from...
WATCH: First look at Abbeydale Beerworks – 30 years in the making

WATCH: First look at Abbeydale Beerworks – 30 years in the making

by Joseph D'Ambrosio | May 7, 2026 | Community, News, Watch

It’s an exciting day for beer connoisseurs as after 30 years, Abbeydale Beerworks opens its doors to the public today. Just a stones throw away from the brewery, the brand new Tap Room on Abbeydale Road will sell its latest brews and small batch specials, with...
WATCH: Annual Japan day at the University of Sheffield sees performers travel from around the world 

WATCH: Annual Japan day at the University of Sheffield sees performers travel from around the world 

by Lucas Dale | May 7, 2026 | News, Watch

The University of Sheffield has hosted Japan Day every year since 2011, after organisers launched it as a fundraiser following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The earthquake was one of the most severe natural disasters globally in recent...
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