WATCH: Sheffield SU Community Hub launches new initiative to support students

by Megan Stubbs | May 22, 2026 | Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University, Watch

Sheffield Student Union has seen success with their new initiative which supports students during the cost of living crisis whilst promoting sustainability. The Community Hub located on 3rd floor of the student union building is offering free takeaway breakfasts for...

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

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...

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...

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival returns for its 43rd year

by Brodie Young | May 21, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival returns to the city this month, bringing internationally renowned musicians and performances to audiences across Sheffield. The festival, which is ran by Music in the Round, aims to make classical music more accessible, welcoming both...

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,...