If you know Sheffield, then you’ll know John Burkhill, better known to many as the ‘The Man with a Pram’.
You can’t really miss him either.
Usually dressed in his iconic bright green clothing, sporting the curly green wig, and pushing his trusty pram, John has become one of the city’s most recognisable faces all while raising an incredible £1.2 million and counting for Macmillan Cancer Support.
John began fundraising after losing both his wife June and his 29-year-old daughter Karen within the same year, going on to take on countless marathons and challenges in their memory.
Now, after years of raising an incredible amount for charity and becoming such a much-loved part of Sheffield, he’s set to be honoured with a new ‘Sheffield Legends’ star.
It’s about time there was a permanent reminder of everything John has done for the city, don't you think?
In a statement on his social media, John wrote: "Ey up Sheffield, I've been keeping a bit of a secret, but next Tuesday there's something very special happening at Sheffield Town Hall.
"I'm incredibly honoured to be receiving a Sheffield Legends plaque. This recognition is about the people of Sheffield. The people who've stopped for a chat, cheered me on from across the road, given me a high five, or dropped a few bob into the pram. You have been part of this journey every step of the way, and I'm incredibly grateful for your support.
"Together we've raised over £1.2 million and made a difference to people living with cancer. That's something this city should be proud of.
"Thank you, Sheffield, for getting behind me for all these years. I'll be thinking of June and Karen, and I'll be wearing my green wig with pride. Hope to see some familiar faces there."
Plans have been announced for a new museum dedicated to Sheffield's brewing and pub history.
Now we all love a good pint, especially here in Sheffield, so what if we told you that soon there'll be an entire museum dedicated to the sweet nectar?
The museum will be dedicated to the city's long brewing history but ahead of its opening, Sheffield Beer Museum CIC is launching a public consultation.
They're asking the city's drinkers, brewers, publicans and residents what the museum should be, which stories it should tell, and where it belongs.
In case you didn't know, Sheffield has one of the richest beer heritages in the country, from the Victorian brewing boom through the real ale revival to today's independent scene.
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So it's safe to say that we deserve a home for its story.
"There is more to beer than drinking, and Sheffield's thriving independent scene is a proud example of that," said George Brown, director of Sheffield Beer Museum.
"It's why we're asking the city first. Before we decide anything, we want to hear what people here want to see."
The consultation period will run to the end of the year, and it's all kicking off at this year's Steel City Beer & Cider Festival.
The team will be at the Steel City Beer & Cider Festival at Kelham Island Museum from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October 2026, where visitors can meet the team, have their say and find out more.
Crookes in Sheffield has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK
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A Sheffield neighbourhood has been crowned one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK by Time Out Magazine.
Every year we wait with bated breath to see which UK neighbourhoods make the cut of Time Out's annual list of the world's coolest neighbourhoods.
But, the UK is just so damn cool that they've made us a list of our own.
In their recent guide of '11 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the UK', they set out to decipher the very best places to live in the country that are flourishing with new openings, community spirit and simply oozing 'coolness'.
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And a Sheffield neighbourhood made it onto the list - obviously.
Crookes is infact the only Yorkshire neighbourhood to get a shoutout, and to be honest we're hardly surprised.
We love it for its fantastic foodie offering, bustling independent scene and great people - but let's see what Time Out had to say.
Daniel Wray, contributing writer for Time Out said: "Once considered purely a place for students, Crookes has undergone a shift in its development and demographic in recent years, quietly and subtly morphing into a wonderfully self-contained neighbourhood that is now a go-to food and drink hotspot.
"Much like Sheffield, this little suburb is not flashy or fussy – it’s an under-the-radar residential area – but it packs a lot of punch for its size."
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He then goes on to describe his perfect day out in Sheffield, highlighting spots like Crumb, Pom, Tanaya Wines and Crookes Social Club.
He finishes by suggesting: "Crookes is excellent year-round, but perhaps try a June visit during Sheffield Wine Week when Bole Hills is home to a buzzy outdoor wine festival."
Daniel, we really couldn't agree more.
You can read the full list of the UK's coolest neighbourhoods here.
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24th September 2026 
