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Free tickets for awards-nominated British drama at Sheffield's Showroom Cinema in November
Showroom Cinema is handing out free cinema tickets for new British drama – Claim yours As part of Escapes, a nationwide initiative supported by the BFI, the Showroom Cinema is offering cinema-goers free tickets to ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning', an awards-nominated British drama featuring stars from Peaky Blinders, Gangs of London and House of Guinness. Taking place on November 24, 2026, at the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield.
Save up to 61% on a Santa sleepover at Gulliver's Valley with rides, a grotto visit, and overnight stay
Wake up in South Yorkshire's very-own Winter Wonderland where the magic of Santa comes alive – Here's how you can save big on a Christmas treat for all of the family Treat your family to an unforgettable holiday staycation at Gulliver's Valley Theme Park in Sheffield, where you can immerse yourselves in the wonder, excitement, and magic of the Christmas season.
Sheffield retro: 39 photos of nights out at iconic venue The Leadmill over the years
In this gallery, we look back on a cornerstone of Sheffield nightlife where indie, student nights, and retro-themed parties drew massive crowds for decades Established in 1980 as a not-for-profit community arts space in a former flour mill, The Leadmill spent 45 years turning a former derelict warehouse into one of the most respected music venues in the UK.
Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman reveals first space talk tour and Sheffield homecoming – book tickets
Sheffield-born astronaut Helen Sharman has announced her debut talk tour, featuring a special homecoming performance at Sheffield City Hall – Here's how you can get tickets for her show Helen Sharman made history by blasting off into space in 1991 – now she will tell her truly out-of-this-world story on her first ever talk tour. And she will bring Space for the Future to Sheffield City Hall's Memorial Hall on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 - Get tickets here.
Save 68% on a one-year Coffee Club membership and enjoy your favourites for less
Calling all coffee lovers, join Coffee Club and get your caffeine fix at thousands of coffee shops, including Caffè Nero, Soho Coffee and many more – here's how you can save on an annual membership Savour your favorite brews daily for less with an annual Coffee Club App Membership, giving you access to fantastic savings across popular spots such as Caffè Nero.
Family firm that built the Grade II-listed Globe Works, clashed with unions, and received an explosive warning
The original Globe Works, a Grade II-listed building, underwent restoration in the 1980s and 1990s Ibbotson Brothers and Co. was a leading steel and edge tool manufacturer established in 1809 in Sheffield and known for its early industrial innovation. Initially founded as Ibbotsons & Roebuck by Jonathan Roebuck and brothers Henry and William Ibbotson, the company set up operations at Bower Spring and produced steel, saws, scythes, and stove grates.
Sheffield retro: 26 nostalgic photos of Sheffield's lost and cherished toy stores through the generations
In this gallery we go back in time to take a look at some lost toy shops that were the place of dreams for many youngsters in the city Step back in time with this nostalgic photo gallery as we look back at some of Sheffield's most beloved, long-lost toy shops – Truly magical places that captured the imaginations of many younger generations.
Save up to 42% on a 75-minute free flow: sauna, cold plunge & red light therapy session
Rejuvenate your body and senses with this 75-minute unguided hot and cold therapy session – Here's how you can save up to over a third on this health experience Embark on a 75-minute journey of personal wellness, moving between the soothing warmth of the sauna and the refreshing chill of ice baths whenever you choose. This offer at R1se in Kelham Island, courtesy of Groupon, can save you up to 45% on the usual price when booking your 75-minute hot and cold therapy session.
Sheffield retro: 26 nostalgic photos of the city's grocers, off-licences and newsagents in the 1980s and 1990s
Step back in time to an era before major supermarket chains came to dominate the UK's grocery landscape – We take a look back into the archives as we remember the humble corner shop, greengrocers, newsagents and off-licences in the 1980s and 90s These images capture a period when independent grocers were a staple feature of almost every community.
Sheffield artist Silva Bumpa talks about his music journey and city weekend takeover
The Sheffield-born artist and producer Silva Bumpa recently announced a weekend takeover in his hometown, ahead of the multi-venue spectacular he spent some time talking to The Star's Chris Hallam who was as curious about Silva Bumpa's moniker as he was to learn about the artist's breakthrough Just exactly who is Silva Bumpa to the uneducated and uninitiated?
Save up to 46% on a spa stay for two at this 4-star hotel and spa, and treat yourself and someone special
This autumn, why don't you treat yourself and that someone special with a spa stay for two with prosecco at the historic Kenwood Hall – Here's how you can enjoy a little pampering and saving the pennies at the same time Seeking a luxurious break that blends city vibes with tranquil parkland? This 4* Sheffield spa escape for two at Kenwood Hall Hotel has it all.
How you can save 25% on hundreds of the best products for premium dining at Morrisons
Here's what you need to do to get those savings This autumn, Morrisons is making dining in at home even more affordable by offering 25% savings on hundreds of products across its premium food ranges.
Sheffield retro: Looking back at much-loved long lost city centre shops
The city-centre has changed irrevocably since my early childhood (the 1980s). But in this gallery, we go back even further to see some of the lost shops that once populated the city Before the likes of Amazon, huge shopping complexes like Meadowhall, we used to get the bus into the city centre for our shopping desires and to fulfil our retail kicks. These photos will transport you back to the high streets of the 1960s and beyond in Sheffield, and the shops we had back then.
Sheffield retro: 11 nostalgic photos show once bustling shopping location wrecked by a blaze
In this gallery, we take a step back in time as we look at one of Sheffield's long-lost markets, a formerly bustling hub which met a fiery end The Sheffield Corn Exchange was a grand Victorian building built in 1881. Designed by Matthew Hadfield (who also designed the Cholera Monument, Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield and the Wicker Arches) for the Duke of Norfolk. It was built in a grand Neo-tudor style with red brick, stone arches and an oak roof.
Take part in the Christmas wreath workshop that makes a difference this festive season
Get into the festive spirit by creating your very own beautiful Christmas wreath, all while raising money for a charitable cause The Christmas season is coming closer by the day, and the wonderful florists from Violets and Daisies will be running a Christmas wreath workshop in the hopes of raising money for Hope English School. Taking place on Monday, November 30, 2026. The Violets and Daisies team will be instructing participants in the art of wreath making.
Set it off this Bonfire Night with up to 61% off at Sheffield's biggest fireworks show – how to get tickets
Here's everything you need to know and how to get tickets Experience what is set to be Sheffield's largest firework show and a stunning visual event. Courtesy of Groupon, you can save up to 61% when buying tickets for 1, 2, or even 4-people to Arcnight Sheffield Fireworks Show 2026. Hosted by Arcnight, the annual gathering guarantees an action-filled autumn evening showcasing an eclectic mix of live musical performances, roving artists, and family-oriented attractions suitable for all ages.
Music icons Pulp honoured at Sheffield Legends plaque unveiling
Legacy of one of Sheffield's biggest music exports is embedded in stone. Crowds turned out in force to see Sheffield music royalty Pulp receive their own Sheffield Legends walk of fame plaque. Granted in recognition of their lasting tie to The Steel City and their exceptional impact on the music industry, this honour sees the band join previous recipients like celebrated charity campaigner John Burkhill and fellow music legend Paul Carrack.
Sheffield retro: 18 nostalgic photos of children playing out with their friends in the 1960s
If you grew up during the 60s then these photos are sure to bring childhood back memories of children Step back in time to the 1960s with this nostalgic gallery showcasing kids playing with friends and thriving across their local communities. The decade was famous for the explosion of British pop music, the popularisation of the space hopper, and, toward its end, the debut of Star Trek.
Peter Serafinowicz adds Sheffield date as he expands his 2027 UK tour – how to get tickets
Due to huge demand, Peter Serafinowicz has added a new date at Sheffield Octagon Centre in 2027, as his first-ever solo UK tour continues to expand – Here's how you can get tickets Following huge demand for his first-ever solo UK tour, Peter Serafinowicz has announced a major run of additional dates for The Peter Serafinowicz Live Show, taking his extraordinary new live comedy experience to more audiences across the UK with a show at Sheffield Octagon Centre on April 2, 2027.
Sheffield retro: 29 retro photos of people enjoying Bonfire Night from the 1960s to the present
Here are some retro pictures from Sheffield's Guy Fawkes' celebrations on Bonfire Night from years gone by Why do we gather every November 5 to watch spectacular, colorful firework displays fill the night sky with noise and light? Across the UK, these annual celebrations commemorate the collapse of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, when Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were thwarted in their attempt to destroy the Houses of Parliament.
The legacy of a Sheffield cutler dynasty, its legal battle with knock-off merchants and how it founded a bank
Some famous pieces produced by the company remain in Sheffield today The Joseph Rodgers & Sons family business was a historic Sheffield dynasty of cutlers and silversmiths that built a major cutlery manufacturing empire before founding a prominent local bank. The legacy of the Rodgers family began in the late 17th century. The famous Star and Maltese Cross trademark, which would become synonymous with the family's finest cutlery, was originally registered by Benjamin Rich in 1682.
Sheffield retro: Photos show 150 years of Intake, historic farming settlement and Jarvis Cocker's birthplace
Among the streets pictured is Stanhope Road, famously referenced in the opening lines to Babies, which appeared on Pulp's breakthrough album, His ‘n' Hers It's the Sheffield suburb where Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker grew up and even features in one of the band's most beloved songs. These pictures show how Intake has changed from the 1870s These nostalgic pictures show Intake down the years, from the early 20th century to the dawn of the 21st century.
Halloween half-term offer: Last chance to enjoy 50% off spooktacular fun at Flamingo Land this October
ime is running out to grab this rollercoaster of a deal! Don't miss your last chance for a spine-tingling day of adventure at Flamingo Land Resort, where wild rides meet wilder animals, and spooky season fun awaits around every corner – here's how you can save up to 50 per cent on entry before it's too late. Buckle up and don't miss out on Halloween thrills and family fun at one of the UK's most beloved theme parks this Halloween.
A look back at Mosborough: 23 retro photos capturing life in Sheffield where Harry Maguire grew up
This retro gallery takes you back in time as we take a look at life in Mosborough and its surrounding areas over the past 60-years Once a Derbyshire village, Mosborough was transferred to Sheffield in 1967. Located six miles south-east of Sheffield and near Eckington across Moss Brook, it is well known for its close proximity to Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and Drakehouse Retail Park (just don't mention those speed bumps), as well as surrounding areas like Halfway and Westfield.
Scream in delight this half-term with 43% off tickets for Gulliver's Theme Parks Fright Fiesta Halloween event
Discover how you can get a 43 per cent discount on tickets for the Fright Fiesta Halloween event at Gulliver's Theme Parks and prepare for a spooktacular adventure with this fantastic deal – it's the ideal excuse for some cut-price school holiday fun You'll definitely want to scream… with delight, when you see how much you can save on this Halloween event at Gulliver's Theme Parks' Fright Fiesta – and you can pick which of the Gulliver's theme parks you'd like to attend.
Experience all treats and no tricks with a Halloween chocolate tasting at Hotel Chocolat in Sheffield
Throughout October, join the Hotel Chocolat team in-store for a guided 30-minute tasting journey...but beware, tickets for this Halloween Chocolate Tasting experience are selling quickly The luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat is bringing its guided seasonal tastings back after a year away, and this season they're taking a spine-tingling turn.
UK's angriest reporter, Jonathan Pie, returns with Sheffield City Hall show in November – how to get tickets
The UK's angriest news reporter returns to Sheffield City Hall in November with The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie – Here's how you can get tickets. Making a comeback to the Steel City with The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie , Jonathan Pie returns with a fresh production drawing on every lesson learned since creator Tom Walker first debuted the character amidst the political chaos of the mid-2010s.
Save 47% on entry to Sheffield's National Emergency Services Museum – ideal for half-term
This Sheffield landmark and takes both children and adults on an immersive journey through the history of the emergency services in the city If you're looking for some ideas for things to do over the half-term break, why not take the children on a one-of-a-kind adventure at the National Emergency Services Museum – here's how you can save 47 per cent during the holidays This museum is set in a Victorian red-brick building which covers three floors at this Sheffield landmark and takes both...
O2 Academy Sheffield relaunch event announced for February 2027 by Sheffield house music institution
Fans of Love to be can sign up for tickets The iconic UK music culture brand Love to be, established in 1994, will bring its celebrated event to the newly renovated O2 Academy Sheffield in February 2027, with a headline set from house music legend Sam Divine.
Sheffield retro: 36 nostalgic photos of popular pubs, clubs and bars in the 1990s
Step back into the 1990s with these throwback photos capturing the lively atmosphere, flowing pints, and vibrant social spirit of Sheffield's popular pubs, bars, and local watering holes The 1990s was a memorable era for the city's nightlife, defined by bustling pub culture, legendary landlords and tight-knit local communities. This retro photo gallery features a number of establishments across Sheffield during the mid-to-late '90s.
Bob Dylan premium tickets now limited for icon's Yorkshire return to Utilita Arena Sheffield – book here
Music icon Bob Dylan is set to perform in the Steel City next month at Utilita Arena Sheffield, but fans looking to attend the rare concert will need to move fast as premium tickets are already running low The times they are a-changin' – but Bob Dylan is still going strong after more than six decades at the top of the music world. Music legend Bob Dylan continues to captivate audiences after more than 60 years in the industry.
Varied history of Sheffield's Barker's Pool - from historic water source to lost department store
We take a look back at Barker's Pool's evolution over six centuries The site of Sheffield's Grade II-listed former Cole Brothers store in Barker's Pool has nearly 600 years of history. Known as Balm Green until 1434, it was originally a collecting point for natural springs. According to legend, a Mr Barker built a reservoir here to store water, giving the area its name. The earliest official record documenting the pool as a masonry enclosure dates back to 1567.
The Crucible's Twelfth Night is an engaging and humorous adaptation of entanglement and confusion in love
The Crucible Theatre continues its Shakespeare season with Twelfth Night, directed by Jamie Glover Following The Crucible Theatre's acclaimed production of King Lear, the returning company of actors is joined by Mathew Horne, of Gavin and Stacey fame, who stars as Malvolio in this delightful comedy. If King Lear was the harbinger of tragedy, Twelfth Night delivers a comedic palette cleanser following a visually striking opening.
Legacy: A Pink Floyd show starring Roger Waters' son is heading to Sheffield City Hall – get tickets here
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters is the driving creative force behind LEGACY, an upcoming live production celebrating the iconic band's legendary music, with his son Harry stepping into the spotlight with a Sheffield City Hall show in 2027 Roger Waters, co-founder and former bass player of Pink Floyd, has created and produced LEGACY – a spectacular musical tribute celebrating the band's iconic catalogue.
24 photos capture Sheffield 70 years ago when a post war rebuild got underway
In this retro gallery, we go back 70-years in Sheffield history to 1956. A year that saw international peace, post-war rebuilding and electric rail transport The year 1956 brought significant transformations to Sheffield. The city demonstrated its long-standing tradition of offering refuge and security to those fleeing conflict following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Soviet intervention.
The history of Sheffield's Cole Brothers site as huge building remains empty
The site originally housed Quaglen's Circus The site of Sheffield's Grade II-listed former Cole Brothers store in Barker's Pool has nearly 600 years of history. Known as Balm Green until 1434, the area gathered natural springs that formed Barker's Pool, which served as Sheffield's highest point before 19th-century expansion. Before the Cole Brothers' department store, the site originally housed Quaglen's Circus, which transitioned from an open-air amphitheatre to an indoor venue.
Disney Princess – The Concert adds Sheffield City Hall matinee for 2027 dates – here's how you can get tickets
Disney Princess – The Concert is coming to Sheffield City Hall, with an extra afternoon performance now on sale – Here's how you can get tickets A new Sheffield date has been added to Disney Princess – The Concert, so families can look forward to stepping into a musical fairytale world. The show, which features beloved songs from iconic films, will take place at Sheffield City Hall on Apr 8, 2027.
Lush Meadowhall to host child-friendly Halloween workshops during October half term – how to book your place
Here's how you can book a space Lush Meadowhall is summoning all little (or big) monsters this half term to celebrate Halloween the Lush way with child-friendly half-term Halloween bath bomb workshops. Perfect for your little ghouls and goblins, Lush Meadowhall 's ‘ Halloween make and colour events ' are exclusive product making workshops set to take place during October half term – so everyone can get hands on making best-selling Monster Scare Bear and Pumpkin Punkin bath bombs.
35 photos from city back in 1962 as aftermath of the Great Sheffield Gale captured
This retro gallery takes you back to 1962, an eventful year in the city, which started off with the brutal gale that wreaked havoc on many homes. One of the bleakest days in the city's history It was an eventful year for the city, marked early on by the devastating Great Sheffield Gale, a violent storm that wreaked havoc across numerous neighborhoods. Friday, February 16, 1962, stands as one of the darkest and bleakest days in Sheffield's history, when hurricane-force winds battered the area.
23 nostalgic photographs capture the people and places in Grenoside from 1980 through to 2000
Our gallery of retro photos takes a nostalgic look back at the people and events in Grenoside from the 1980 to the turn of the millennium In the 1980s, Grenoside Hospital in Sheffield was deeply affected by the mass 1982 National Health Service (NHS) industrial pay dispute. Local healthcare professionals took strike action (alongside wider regional strikes) as a result of this dispute. Grenoside Hospital would eventually close in 1989.
18 photos look back on 140 years of Sheffield's longest running cycling club
In this gallery we take a look back nearly 140-years of Sheffield's longest-running cycling group, Sharrow Cycling Club Sharrow Cycling Club was formed in 1887 when two riders from the area, interested in competing in the Bridlington Cyclists' Rally (known as the ‘Bridlington Whitsuntide Cycling Meet'), met up to try and put the wheels in motion to compete in the prestigious race.
Heaven 17's Penthouse and Pavement 45th anniversary tour coming to Sheffield in October – how to get tickets
Here's how you can get tickets Synth-pop pioneers Heaven 17 have announced an exciting new headline tour for October 2026 across the UK including a hometown date in Sheffield's Octagon Centre. The group's Sheffield-born Martyn Ware, and co-founder of Human League, alongside London-born vocalist Glenn Gregory will be performing tracks from their debut studio album Penthouse and Pavement in celebration of its 45th anniversary.
Candlelight in Sheffield concerts bring music of Coldplay and Michael Jackson to Sheffield Cathedral (aff)
This should be quite the spectacle Candlelit concerts are on the way to Sheffield Cathedral where the music of Coldplay and Michael Jackson will launch a series of atmospheric live candlelit performances in the coming months. Starting on October 23, Sheffield Cathedral will be transformed into an intimate setting illuminated by thousands of candles.
World's oldest scissorsmith: A Sheffield family dynasty handcrafting scissors and shears for over 266 years
Sheffield boasts a rich heritage in craft scissors, with Whiteley holding a revered position for 266 years. Established in the pre-Industrial era, this family dynasty has pioneered key industry advancements across centuries, with 12 generations steadfastly preserving the company's legacy For centuries, Sheffield has maintained a rich heritage in metalwork and the manufacture of fine steel implements.
Sheffield retro: 20 photos of Paradise Square - Sheffield's only surviving Georgian square from 1895 to today
Despite bomb damage during WWII, extensive restoration from 1963 to 1966 preserved historic Georgian buildings and secured their Grade II-listed status Built between 1736 and 1790, Paradise Square in the city centre is Sheffield's only surviving Georgian square. In this gallery we take a look at the site where the founder of Methodism once preached, part of a rich history going back 290-years. Historically, Paradise Square in Sheffield was not originally a square at all.
Frightening offer alert - Halloween fun at Yorkshire's Flamingo Land - tickets slashed by 50%
This rollercoaster of a deal promises a spine-tingling day of adventure at Flamingo Land Resort where wild rides meet wilder animals, and spooky season fun awaits around every corner – Here's how you can save up to 50% on entry Buckle up and get ready for Halloween thrills and family Fun at one of the UKs most beloved theme parks this Halloween.
Sheffield retro: 46 throwback photos of nights out partying in Sheffield during early 2000s
Step back into Sheffield nightlife in 2003 to 2004 with these nostalgic photos capturing partygoers across the city's popular bars and nightclubs. Relive Sheffield's vibrant early 2000s nightlife through this nostalgic collection of photos showcasing partygoers at popular nightclubs and bars across the city. Many could say that the Noughties stood out as a golden age for Sheffield clubbers, with countless hotspots offering bustling events throughout the week.
Sheffield retro: 36 historical photos that show how much West Bar has changed since 1851
It has undergone quite the change over the course of the past two centuries A part of Sheffield that seemed to have been largely forgotten and derelict for over a decade and a half, it is undeniable that West Bar has had quite the refresh in recent years. Until the late 18th century, the area of West Bar was that of market gardens called Colston Crofts (remembered today by Plum Lane).
What you can expect as Black Owned Markets returns to Cutlery Works
In celebration of Black History Month this October, Cutlery Works is relaunching its Black-Owned Markets – here's everything you need to know. Black-Owned Markets is set to return to the buzzing Sheffield food hall Cutlery Works deep in the heart of Kelham Island.
Before Meadowhall Shopping Centre there was the East Hecla Works in Tinsley
In this nostalgic retrospective, we explore local history archives to revisit a moment in time when the present-day Meadowhall site fulfilled a vastly different role, one focused predominately on heavy industry and manufacturing The history of Tinsley, an ancient district in northeastern Sheffield, can be traced back to the 1086 Domesday Book. During the ownership of Roger de Busli, it was initially recorded as 'Tirneslawe' or 'Tineslawe'.
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