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Sheffield Cocktail Festival returns for its biggest event yet

Sheffield Cocktail Festival returns for its biggest event yet

by Charlie Talbot | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Sheffield Cocktail Festival is returning to the Steel City this weekend, promising a full-day celebration of cocktails, music and food. The event on Saturday has been described as Sheffield’s “biggest cocktail party”, bringing together 25 of the city’s best...
Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity

Sheffield Council flies Ukrainian flag as a symbol of solidarity

by Amelie White | Feb 27, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Ukrainian flag was flown by Sheffield Council to mark the fourth anniversary since Russia’s invasion. On Monday 23 February, the council announced that they would be flying the Ukrainian flag on the following day as a symbol of solidarity with Ukraine. Sophia...
Sheffield cathedral celebrates 150th birthday of its organ

Sheffield cathedral celebrates 150th birthday of its organ

by Natalia Prucnal | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Symphonies will ring out to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Marie’s RC Cathedral’s Lewis organ on Saturday 7 March. The concert will feature several pieces by Finzi, Crew, Vaughan Williams and Poulanc played by West Riding Ensemble’s String Orchestra. The...
Sheffield City Council give support to Smartphone Free Childhood campaign

Sheffield City Council give support to Smartphone Free Childhood campaign

by Christopher Randall | Feb 26, 2026 | Community, Politics, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield councillors have praised the work of campaign volunteers across South Yorkshire and championed action following concerns raised by parents and children’s mobile phone usage.  Members voiced their support for proposals brought forward by the Smartphone...
Meadowhall shoppers can watch Pride of Yorkshire lions being painted live

Meadowhall shoppers can watch Pride of Yorkshire lions being painted live

by Charlie Garrett | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Shoppers at Meadowhall are being given a rare behind-the-scenes look at this summer’s Pride of Yorkshire art trail – with artists painting giant lion sculptures right in front of customers. The Pride of Yorkshire studio has opened on the Upper Avenue, where...
The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

The year of the horse is kicking off with city-wide celebrations

by Jack Bluck Foster | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield’s Lunar Chinese New Year is on its way to be “biggest cultural festival in the UK”. For over 20 years Sheffield has welcomed the Lunar Chinese new year festival with one of the UK’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. It takes place all over the city...
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