New Australian themed coffee shop opens in Sheffield city centre

by Sophie Stanley | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Drop Bear cafe, an exciting new addition to Sheffield’s coffee scene, offers traditional Aussie drinks and cuisine. Drop Bear officially opened its doors on the 6th of February, and is located on Howard Street near Sheffield Hallam University. Alex Moore,...

Police investigate report of ‘religiously motivated assault’ after altercation in Sheffield

by Louie Carvacho | Feb 19, 2026 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Uncategorised

Police are making enquiries following a report of a woman being assaulted by two men at Woodseats House Road. Videos of three men door-knocking and asking residents to support a boycott of Israeli goods circulated locally on X earlier this week. It has since gained...

Landslip closes train line between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley

by Joan Arackal | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Uncategorised

This past Wednesday a landslip occurred in the Darton area which has affected the routes from Leeds to Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln. Services have been stopped between Leeds and Sheffield via Barnsley both ways, with trains to Sheffield starting from Barnsley....

Blues bands take the stage at Sidney and Matilda in aid of Palestine

by Holden Carr | Feb 12, 2026 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Uncategorised, Watch

On Saturday 7th of February, grassroots music venue Sidney & Matilda hosted a selection of Blues bands all in support of Palestinian Aid. Over 10 bands performed throughout the evening, delivering a programme of blues, folk and country music to a packed crowd....

Sheffield’s Reece Ward reflects on his time on The Traitors

by Nia McCarney | Feb 12, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

Sheffield’s Reece Ward, who appeared on the last season of The Traitors UK, found watching the show from home a lot less stressful. Reece faced a lot of heat at the round table during his time on the show, but he is proud of how he played the game.  He said: “I...

Indoor market opens in Sheffield city centre spotlighting independent businesses

by Pati Gwiazda | Feb 12, 2026 | Community, News, Uncategorised

A new indoor market opened in Sheffield city centre last Saturday, 7 February. The Atrium, located on Eyre Street just above the Off the Canvas café, is an ‘eclectic mix’ of small independent businesses that have come together. The market is a celebration of local...