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Beloved Sheffield pub to enter new era as local beer expert takes ownership

Clementine Hall - 7th May 2026

One of Sheffield's most beloved boozers is about to get a facelift.

The Albion on London Road is about to reopen like you've never seen it before.

And it's all thanks to a budding new team consisting of Joe, the owner of Pints of Sheffield and Pinstock Fest, and David from Nivek Holdings who take care of a flurry of hospitality businesses across the city.

Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, the team said: "We’ve just bought a pub!

"As the new and proud owners of The Albion, we've got lots of plans to take London Rd's beloved boozer to the next level! We've got Charles from @barks.wine doing our wine list, Em from @emilycroft_design & @nodc.co.uk renovating our interior and a top secret surprise for our new summer cocktail menu.

"It's all happening down at The Albion and we can't wait to share what we've got in store… Follow @thealbion_sheffield for more exciting updates and follow along to watch all this come to life."

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With such a great selection of local indies clubbing together to get involved, we just know that we're in for a right treat as the brand-new Albion starts to resurface.

And it seems like we're not the only ones to be excited about the new venture too, with Sheffield locals and hospitality owners commenting on the post to show their support.

Some claiming the sight has been 'gagging' for this for years and that it's good to see 'a new pub opening at a time when loads are closing'.

We couldn't have put it better ourselves to be honest.

We'll keep you updated with The Albion's reopening as and when we know.

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Sheffield

Yorkshire’s first Stradivarius store confirms official opening date inside Meadowhall

Clementine Hall

Fashionistas assemble, because Stradivarius is officially coming to Sheffield.

The beloved international fashion brand will open the doors to its brand new Meadowhall store on Thursday 14 May.

Just in time for people to curate their ultimate summer wardrobe.

The store will be Stradivarius’ very first in Yorkshire and will open on the Lower Level of the High Street, alongside brands including Space NK, Mango and BOSS.

Spanning a huge 8,200 sq ft, the new store will offer Stradivarius’ full women’s range, including clothing, footwear and accessories.

The Spanish fashion brand is known for its range of youthful clothing, stocking all the latest trends for both women and teens.

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Darren Pearce, centre director at Meadowhall, said: “Stradivarius is a brand we know our visitors have been incredibly excited about, and we’re over the moon its doors will be opening in just over a week.

“Having a brand like Stradivarius choose Meadowhall as its first – and currently only – location in the region speaks volumes. We have a really diverse and compelling range of fashion retailers at the centre and this only adds to our lineup, making us a great destination for shopping the very latest trends.”

It comes alongside a whole host of new openings inside the shopping centre, including renowned shoe brand Schuh and Pull and Bear which will be opening its doors this summer.

To find out more about Meadowhall and its openings, take a look at their website.

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Sheffield

Yorkshire veterans Shed Seven set for 10th anniversary of Shedcember shows

Yorkshire-born group, Shed Seven, are set to bring a very special edition of their 'Shedcember' live shows to the likes of Leeds, Sheffield, and more as they celebrate 10 years of the now annual tour.

The beloved British band and alternative rock veterans have been around for more than three and a half decades at this point, and for nearly a third of those, these lads have been putting on regular winter gigs for their loyal fan base.

Having developed a fervent cult following during that time, Shed Seven's dedicated run of November and December dates has become a bit of a phenomenon, and since 2025 was one of their most significant 18-month periods ever, they're toasting recent success at the end of this calendar year.

If you're 'Shed Ed', you'll already know all about this event; if not, get to know...

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Announcing this year's 10th anniversary tour - fittingly dubbed 'Shedcember X - alongside a new short film/teaser written and directed by long-serving guitarist, Paul Banks, those who have been listening since the start

Equally, thanks to this would-be trailer, even those who've never been to one of the shows or are yet to fully dive into their discography have had their attention caught.

Focusing on their die-hard crowds who now make sure to attend each Shedcember night, if not every single one of their gigs whenever they come to town, the mini social media movie captures just how passionate their audiences are even after all this time.

Part of the reason that the York-founded outfit has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence of late is as a result of back-to-back number one albums

Notching the top spot for their A Matter Of Time in January 2024, a whole 29 years on from their maiden release (the longest gap between a debut and a no.1 record in UK history), they then did it again with Liquid Gold, which saw some of their biggest hits remastered and reimagined with orchestral backing.

These two massive and long-overdue moments of recognition arguably deserve a tour all of their own, but we will absolutely take Shedcember X, which will feature a number of shows across the region.

Who’s heading to see @shedseven at @O2ApolloManc? 🤘https://t.co/PQBTUtyOTa
— The Manc (@TheMancUK) April 22, 2026

Announcing an extensive run of performances for the de facto festival, the 10th anniversary edition of Shed Seven's - we've also highlighted all of the Northern dates for you.

Shedcember X tour dates - 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Nottingham Rock City
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Birmingham O2 Academy
Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
Thu 19 Nov 2026 - Aberdeen Music Hall
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Glasgow O2 Academy Glasgow
Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Edinburgh Usher Hall
Mon 23 Nov 2026 - Leicester O2 Academy
Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Brighton Dome
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Cardiff University Great Hall
Fri 27 Nov 2026 - Sheffield Octagon
Sat 28 Nov 2026 - Newcastle O2 City Hall
Mon 30 Nov 2026 - Cambridge Corn Exchange
Tue 01 Dec 2026 - Bristol Beacon
Thu 03 Dec 2026 - Stockton Globe
Fri 04 Dec 2026 - Liverpool Uni The Mountford Hall
Sat 05 Dec 2026 - Manchester O2 Apollo
Mon 07 Dec 2026 - Lincoln Engine Shed
Tue 08 Dec 2026 - Stoke-On-Trent Victoria Hall
Thu 10 Dec 2026 - Bournemouth O2 Academy
Fri 11 Dec 2026 - London O2 Academy Brixton
Sat 12 Dec 2026 - Leeds O2 Academy

Pre-sale has already been and gone, with general admission tickets already up for grabs; you can secure yours right HERE.

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