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Study reveals Sheffield’s impressive independent alcoholic drinks scene

Study reveals Sheffield’s impressive independent alcoholic drinks scene

by Tom Preston | Oct 15, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

A recent study has revealed an estimated 42% of Sheffield’s pubs, breweries and other drinking establishments are independently owned or operated. Co-written by the University of Sheffield’s Professor Phil Withington and research associate Dr Nicholas Groat, the...
West Yorkshire to receive £20 million home building boost

West Yorkshire to receive £20 million home building boost

by Will Atherton | Oct 14, 2025 | General News

West Yorkshire’s Mayor Tracy Brabin announced the funding boost ahead of a full council meeting on Thursday 16 October. The £20 million boost in funding will go directly into the Brownfield Housing Fund, which aims to begin construction on over 6000 homes in...
Leah’s Yard: The abandoned workshop turned thriving hub for Sheffield’s independent businesses

Leah’s Yard: The abandoned workshop turned thriving hub for Sheffield’s independent businesses

by Tom Preston | Oct 13, 2025 | Business, Home Page Top Story, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Over a year after its reopening, The Grade II listed building is home to a range of Sheffield’s independent retailers, ranging from craft beer to art galleries.  Once a workshop in the early 19th century, the building had been derelict for two decades before...
How the ‘Heart of the City’ redevelopment is aiming to revive the centre of Sheffield

How the ‘Heart of the City’ redevelopment is aiming to revive the centre of Sheffield

by Tom Preston | Oct 10, 2025 | Business, In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Launched in 2020, the £470 million scheme was introduced to redevelop key areas of the Sheffield City Centre, offering new and restored spaces for retail, food and drink as well as new homes and office spaces. It saw the introduction of the Cambridge Street...
Briggate Action Plan proposals go to Leeds City Council vote

Briggate Action Plan proposals go to Leeds City Council vote

by Will Atherton | Oct 8, 2025 | General News, Home Page Top Story, Uncategorised

Plans to make Leeds city centre ‘safer and more enjoyable’ for shoppers and visitors will be voted on by council leaders next week.  The ‘Briggate Action Plan’ aims to make Leeds city centre more eco and pedestrian friendly by widening pavements, improving...
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