Fopp’s return to Sheffield – an update

Good news for music fans (but don’t hold your breath) There were rumours last summer that the much-lamented music shop Fopp was to return to Sheffield. Speculation was rife that one of the new retail units in the old Yates’s bar building on Division street might be the record shop’s new home. Six months down [...]

Sheffield on Twitter – January 2010 update

Who’s new Here are this month’s additions to the list of Sheffield people and organisations of interest on  Twitter. The full directory can be found on the Sheffield Twitter users page. There is also a Twitter list of people and organisations in Sheffield in Twitter. First e11even – regional football magazine @first_e11even Louis Louis – [...]

Top ten Sheffield Christmas presents

Sheffield-themed festive gifts Stuck for a Christmas gift ideas? This list collects together some of the most popular Sheffield-themed merchandise from the last few months. Pub maps Explore the drinking dens of the city with this pub stops of Sheffield map by John Coates. It is designed in the style of the famous Henry Beck [...]

Sheffield restaurant reviews

Two new blogs There are now two blogs covering restaurant reviews in Sheffield. Sheffield restaurant reviews has promised weekly posts reviewing places in and around the city. So far they have reviewed La luna on Ecclesall road and the Chequers inn at Froggat. They are also on Twitter as @SheffRestaurant. London road clock will work [...]

Charity unleashed Sheffield voucher book

Is this the best £50 you could spend in Sheffield? At the Tramlines festival I saw a stall selling a book of Charity unleashed vouchers but was a bit sceptical. I’ve since seen a bit of online and press coverage about the book, but it is only since speaking to friends that I’ve realised just [...]

Sheffield on Twitter – September 2009 update

Who is new? Here are this month’s additions to the list of Sheffield people and organisations of interest on  Twitter. The full directory can be found on the Sheffield Twitter users page. Notable additions this month include an official feed for Sheffield Wednesday, Football heaven and the Toby Foster show on BBC Sheffield shows and [...]

The Sheffield derby

Sky coverage to benefit the clubs and football fans – but at what price? Many readers will be aware that on Friday, the first of this season’s football matches between the two Sheffield clubs takes place at Bramall lane. Wednesday won both games last year so with United looking for revenge it will hopefully be [...]

Tramlines 2009 – looking back

A few thoughts on Sheffield music city So the dust has settled on the first Tramlines festival and the general consensus seems to be that it was one of the best all-round weekends that Sheffield has seen for many years. The atmosphere around town was electric, particularly in the Devonshire quarter where the pubs were [...]

Sheffield on Twitter – update eight

July 2009 update Here are this month’s additions to the list of Sheffield people and organisations of interest on  Twitter. The full directory can be found on the Sheffield Twitter users page. The Antics – improvisational comedy troupe @TheAntics Toby Foster – comedian and BBC Radio Sheffield breakfast presenter @TobyFoster Nat Johnson and the figureheads, [...]

How to fill your lunch break in Sheffield

Lyrical streets or a lunchtime pint A few weeks ago a Guardian journalist got in touch and asked whether I would contribute to a feature about what someone should do with an hour to fill over lunchtime in different cities around Britain. They were after ideas for what to do in the centre of Sheffield, [...]

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