Is 2022 the year Sheffield became foodie capital of the north?

In 2018 The Times declared Sheffield the Northern Capital of Cool. In 2022 The Observer Food Monthly awards gave 5/6 Runners Up spots across the Food and Drink categories to Sheffield establishments. So are we now the Northern Capital of Food too?

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Sheffield hosts Third National Dietetic GI Symposium

Last week Sheffield played host to third National Dietetic GI Symposium, held at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel, on Friday 18 June.

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Indie scene in Abbeydale Road & Nether Edge

Also known as the Sheffield Antiques Quarter, the area along and around Abbeydale Road houses a diverse selection of quirky independents, and continues over into Nether Edge.

Flagship Radisson Blu hotel now open in Sheffield City Centre

With 154 contemporary and airy guest rooms, a rooftop speakeasy-style Indian restaurant concept and bar, six flexible meeting and event spaces with an outdoor terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and a convenient location, the hotel is the perfect base for any stay, whether traveling on business or leisure.

Ella Bradley - Sheffield Hallam University graduate

While studying at Sheffield Hallam, Ella won a competition ran by the University's marketing society to pitch a PR campaign to creative agency, Rise at Seven who have their headquarters here in Sheffield. This helped her secure a graduate role as a junior social media executive at the agency.

Will Rea - Sheffield Hallam graduate

"It’s such a creative space to study. It broadened my horizons and allowed me to think bigger."

Kelham Island

Kelham Island was named as one of the world's 51 coolest neighbourhoods in 2022 by Time Out. Once the beating heart of industry, Kelham Island is one of Sheffield’s oldest manufacturing sites, except nowadays these buildings house everything from indie shopping arcades to microbreweries and galleries.

Liam O'Shea

Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.