It's time to say goodbye to single-use plastic for good.
We all love a takeaway coffee, but you're about to love it even more when you hear about Delete.
Delete is a revolutionary new system determined to help decrease the environmental implications of disposable cups across Sheffield.
The mission is simple, to ‘Delete’ the need for single-use plastics, one cup at a time.
Eleven coffee shops and cafes in Sheffield have joined an alliance to take part in the Delete system reusable cup trial.
Together, forming a network which will keep reusable Delete Cups circulating throughout the city centre, instead of immediately contributing to landfill.
So, how does it work?
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Any hot or cold drink purchased from a participating venue can be served in a Delete Cup – a reusable option made from polypropylene.
Each cup has a microchip on the base which is scanned to ‘activate’ it and when this occurs a refundable £1 deposit will be added to the sale, and the process begins.
When taking the cup away, customers have two weeks to return it to any of the locations in the trial by dropping it into one of the special Delete collection points. Cups are then collected by the baristas to re-scan it back into the system for the £1 deposit to be refunded. The cups are then cleaned and put back into circulation.
It really is that simple.
If 1,000 plastic-lined paper cups are substituted for the Delete option, an estimated carbon emissions saving of 110 kg CO₂e can potentially be made, which is the equivalent of driving 350km in a petrol car. How mega is that?
Owner, Ali Hood, says: “We’re a nation of hot drink lovers and coffee and café culture is growing rapidly in the UK but 2.5bn single-use cups are being thrown away each year. The purpose of Delete is to introduce a solution that’s easier than ever for all to get involved in and ultimately make throwaway cups obsolete.
"We believe the trial here in Sheffield will demonstrate how easily Delete Cups can be scaled throughout the UK, and beyond. The software collects lots of fantastic, real-time data, showing the locations each cup has been to and how many times it has been scanned, meaning each shop can engage customers in unique, ever-evolving stories of how the local community is making a difference. Crucially the software does not collect any data on customers, including bank details."
The list of participating coffee shops are:
Café 420
Cloud Coffee
Curiositea Sheffield
Marmadukes
Mesters Market
South Street Kitchen
TA
The Chakra Lounge
Union Street
To find your nearest coffee shop and more about Delete, take a look at their website here.
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
Clementine Hall
This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
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Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Clementine Hall -
27th October 2025 
