Sheffield city centre location named as the best picnic spot in the UK

As part of National Picnic Month in July, the Peace Gardens in Sheffield was named the UK’s top picnic spot.

The study was conducted by Cartwright & Butler, a luxury food hamper company, who compared over 4,000 parks nationwide to find the best picnic spots this July.

All of the parks had to have a minimum 4* rating in the top 100 most populated towns and cities in the UK.

They used Google Maps to determine how many public toilets and convenience stores there are within a 10-minute walk of ea

Arson attack causes yet more damage to abandoned ski village - look how it has changed over the years

An arson attack was to blame for the latest fire on the site of the abandoned former Ski Village in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze on Wednesday at the Parkwood Springs site is believed to have been started deliberately – the latest in a long list of arson attacks at the site over the years.

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9 great places to eat out for under £10 - some of these might surprise you

There are some fantastic places to eat out in Sheffield if you are on a tight budget.

‘Spoons is the classic place to go for an affordable meal and a drink. Whether you want a burger and fries, or something lighter like a salad- they’ve got you covered!

Proove, in Broomhill, offer a lunch deal for £9.90 on weekdays which includes a pizza, side and drink! All of the Neapolitan pizzas are made to order with a choice of toppings and there is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.

‘Notty hou

South Yorkshire neighbourhood 'heartbroken' for families who lost everything in devastating fire during 38C heat

A South Yorkshire neighbourhood has been left in disbelief today after a devastating fire in yesterday’s heatwave destroyed five houses.

Between the line of ruined homes and the scorched grass, the residents of Woodlands Drive, Barnsley, can hardly recognise their own street today (July 20).

As a result, residents say despite police and ambulance services arriving in moments, it took up to 40 minutes for fire engines to arrive on Woodland Drive to battle the flames because of how busy crews we

Sheffield heatwave: 9 air-conditioned places you can go to escape the heat

With the Met Office having announced highs of 41C, we’re experiencing record-breaking heat here in Sheffield.

While it’s tempting to resume usual summer rituals such as walks in the park and a pint in your local beer garden, these activities can seem impossible in this heat!

If it’s a cultural day-out you’re looking for, the Cathedral is perfect. They run drop-in guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as pre-booked tours which can be arranged with them by email.

They also have regula

School raises £1,500 to help legendary Sheffield fundraiser reach £1m target

A Sheffield school has raised £1,500 for Sheffield legend John Burkhill – ‘the man with the pram’ – to help him reach his £1m fundraising target.

With support from Macmillan and The Star, a new campaign was recently launched to help the legendary fundraiser achieve his goal.

John has pushed his pram, which he bought for his daughter Karen in 1961 and who suddenly passed away at the age of 29, the distance equivalent to the moon and back over the last 15 years.

The ‘man with the pram’ is well-

Five Guys Sheffield: First review of new restaurant - here's what we made of it

And so with this in mind we sent out two Sheffield student reporters – Nelson Walker and Elizabeth Hopwood – to the venue on The Moor to give the food a try, and most importantly to deliver their verdict.

Sheffield has a new burger place in town and you can indulge in gourmet burgers, fries and help yourself to a milkshake while you are at it.

Five Guys has just opened at the heart of the Moor and the American fast-food chain is bringing its take on the burger scene to Sheffield. The chain off

Diabetic student claims bags containing insulin needles only checked once in clubs despite spiking

A diabetic student has questioned the vigilance of bag checking in Sheffield nightclubs – claiming she has been allowed in with needles despite reports of injection spiking in the city.

There were three reports of spiking with needles of young women in Sheffield the weekend before last, and spiking cases are on the rise across the country.

Anna Wilson, aged 19, who is an English Literature student at the University of Sheffield, has Type 1 diabetes and needs access to insulin at all times thro