An independent beer shop that's been operating in Sheffield for more than a decade has announced its closure.
Beer Central has been keeping our city stocked with great beers from local breweries and beyond for years, operating a tiny shop at The Moor market.
While ownership switched last year, with Megan Lindop and Ross Lindsay taking over the reins from Sean Clarke, the heart of Beer Central was unchanged - proper northern beers, European bottles, and fantastic wines.
But now the pair have decided, after 'a lot of reflection and sleepless nights', to cease trading.
They wrote in a heartbreaking statement that it's been a 'genuine privilege' to run Beer Central, but that the reality of running a small business in the current economic climate has become too difficult.
Beer Central posted: "This decision has not been made lightly, and it carries a lot of sadness. What we will always be proud of is the community that formed around Beer Central."
Signing off this 'incredibly special' chapter, their statement finished: ""We may be closing, but the memories, friendships and community it created will stand everlasting. Thank you for being part of an institution."
Dozens of people have left messages of support for Beer Central, including Duration Brewing, who commented: "it’s just so tough out there. Sorry to hear and all the best for the future."
Beer Central has announced its closureBeer Central operates in The Moor market
Someone else posted: "This is so sad to hear. You were always my must visit place whenever I came to Sheffield. Will miss browsing the wonderful selection."
Another comment reads: "Gutted to read this. Always friendly staff and great selection of beers. All the best for the future x."
Beer Central's full statement reads: "This is one of the hardest things we've ever had to write.
"After a lot of reflection, sleepless nights, and some incredibly difficult decisions, we've had to accept that Beer Central has come to the end of its journey and will now cease trading.
"After continuing Sean's legacy back in September 2025, we have been truly honoured to be part of such an incredible beer community in Sheffield. Being trusted with a place that meant so much to so many has been a genuine privilege, and something we will always be proud of.
"Unfortunately, the reality of running a small independent business has become increasingly difficult, and a number of factors have brought us to a point where continuing is no longer possible. This decision has not been made lightly, and it carries a lot of sadness. What we will always be proud of is the community that formed around Beer Central.
"To staff - past and present - your contributions and hard work helped make Beer Central an institution. To our loyal customers who continued to buy from us and build those huge saves boxes with us - thank you. Your support means the world.
"To Sean - it was an honour to carry on something you worked so hard to build, that became so prominent in a thriving beer community, albeit for a short period of time.
"Beer Central has always been more than just a bottle shop. It's been a meeting place, a community hub, and a space where people who love great beer could come together. Being part of that has been incredibly special to us.
"We may be closing, but the memories, friendships and community it created will stand everlasting. Thank you for being part of an institution x."
The Peak District route is set to temporarily close this summer for ground works.
The scenic route is classed as one of England's highest-risk roads running through the Peak District.
A statement published by Derbyshire County Council has stated that Snake Pass will be closed between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2026.
The route is classed as high risk due to its steep bends and the landslips it suffers.
Snake Pass has suffered ongoing damage in recent years, with four separate landslip sites currently affecting the route.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Charlotte Hill said: “We are currently undertaking feasibility and technical studies to fully understand the extent of the issues at the Doctors Gate site on Snake Pass and the options that may be available. This work is essential before any detailed proposals can be developed and discussed with funding partners, including the Government.
“Snake Pass presents a long standing and complex engineering challenge due to its underlying geology and exposure to severe weather. Addressing this safely and sustainably requires detailed investigation and significant resources.
“We are working with the East Midlands Combined County Authority to explore opportunities that could help secure the long-term resilience of the A57. Discussions with other partners are ongoing and form part of the wider work currently being undertaken.”
Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, said on social media: "I know this closure will be frustrating for residents, commuters and businesses who rely on this route every day, but the condition of Snake Pass cannot keep being ignored."
Sheffield restaurant ‘delighted’ after being listed on The Good Food Guide just four weeks after opening
Clementine Hall
Just one month after opening, Trattoria Maria in Sheffield city centre has made it onto the coveted Good Food Guide.
When it was announced last year that the masterminds behind Bench and The Pearl, two award-winning Sheffield venues, were setting their sights on opening an Italian trattoria in the city centre we couldn't believe our luck.
Maria, located on Wellington Street in the new heart of the city development, is a homage to owner Ronnie's grandmother and a nod to his southern Italian heritage.
It's a space unlike anything in the city, a small but perfectly-formed space complete with counter dining where you can watch the magic happen.
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And magic really is happening, because the food is nothing short of brilliant.
But it's not just us who think so, as Maria has got the attention of The Good Food Guide - an established guide to the very best pubs, cafes and restaurants across the UK.
Getting a spot on the guide just four weeks after opening is truly an impressive feat, here's what the guide had to say about Maria: "The quaint name (and Nonna namesake) contrasts the very urban setting of this new arrival from the team behind beloved Bench.
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"On a particularly uncharacterful street in Sheffield's 'Heart of the City' development, the exterior is all flat walls and fogged windows, while inside it's one big room which gets buzzy and loud of a weekend evening.
"There are real gems to be found among the antipasti - stracciatella and caponata with very soft focaccia for dunking or superb saffron and cuttlefish ragu arancini - while the southern Italian sunshine dominates the pastas and secondi."
Announcing the news to Instagram, Maria said: "we are delighted to announce, after just four weeks, we have been listed in the good food guide.
"we are super proud of the whole team for this achievement after such short period of time. congratulations to you all."
We couldn't have said it better ourselves, congratulations Maria and the team - an accolade very much deserved.
Daisy Jackson -
10th March 2026 
