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Inside Sheffield’s smallest bookshop hidden in the suburbs

Emily Sergeant - 5th February 2023

Novel, the pop-up bookshop, is setting up shop permanently - and not so far from the city centre either.

A local favourite that you've most probably seen out and about in Sheffield (especially if you love a good market), Novel is a teeny tiny pop-up book shop that's been bringing reading back to the forefront of our minds with hand-picked selections and beautifully covered books.

Now, the pop-up venture is finding its first permanent home inside Queen of the Suburbs Coffee Shop in Crookes, another much-loved gem of the city.

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Owners Katie and Joe started the company in July, running as a pop-up book shop that sold a curated selection of their own favourite reads.

Continuing to be transparent and stocking books loved by the couple, Queen of the Suburbs will stock a selection of Novel favourites, all of which are recommended by founders Katie and Joe.

A far more personal and unique than the average high street bookstore, expect to see contemporary releases as well as some of the most 'inspiring, innovative, and thought-provoking books out there'.

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Katie Haughey, from Novel, said: “Novel is a place where book-lovers can come by and grab a coffee whilst chatting about their favourite books as well as browse for the next book on their hitlist. We are super excited to have found a more permanent space within Queen of the Suburbs, and can’t wait to welcome our first customers this week.”

Open every Thursday to Saturday from 7.30am during the week and 9am on Saturdays until 3pm, you can find out everything you need to know about Novel by popping over to Crookes or visit the dedicated website here.

Find Novel inside Queen of the Suburbs at 207 School Rd, Sheffield S10 1GN.

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A nature reserve in Bradford has been named one of the seven ‘wonders of the world’ for 2026

Clementine Hall

A Bradford nature reserve has been crowned one of the seven wonders of the world by Condé Nast Traveller.

And to be honest...we're just as shocked as you are.

The travel magazine publish a list every January titled 'The Seven Wonders of the World', highlighting the latest destinations which readers are urged to whack on their bucket list for the year ahead.

Featured in this year's list are the Faroe Islands, the El Imposible National Park in El Salvador and...a nature reserve in Bradford.

Okay, maybe we need to give it some more credit.

The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve was formed last year and includes the Ilkley Moor, Penistone Country Park, Shipley Glen and St Ives estate.

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It's the only UK location to be featured, and we're very chuffed that it's right here in Yorkshire.

Condé Nast said about the reserve: "One of the reigning monarch’s ongoing Kings Series of nature reserves, the Bradford Pennines Gateway is part of a nationwide initiative to protect and celebrate the UK’s natural heritage, enhance biodiversity, and give local communities better access to nature.

"Rather like King Charles himself, there’s something stoic and un-showy about this 1,272-hectare region, resided in, and beloved by, the Brontë sisters and encompassing Ilkley Moor, Penistone Hill Country Park, Harden Moor and Bingley North Bog.

"These are landscapes of unhurried drama: undulating moors, wind-polished gritstone tors and views that collapse into long, moody distances broken only by the slow, stately flap of a marsh harrier.

"New trails knit the old wool villages of Haworth, Stanbury and Thornton into a tapestry of slow travel, with signposted routes pointing you towards medieval packhorse bridges, secret waterfalls, and a pub or two that still understands a proper pint. "

We will absolutely take that, read the full article here.

Read more: This Yorkshire town has been crowned the ‘happiest’ place to live in the UK

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Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath has died at 75

Football has sadly lost a Leeds United and Wales national team legend as Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.

The Welsh international with 59 caps, who played for Leeds, Spurs, Coventry, Swansea City and more, is said to have passed away following a short illness.

Born in Cardiff, the ex-pro turned manager - not to mention the famous father of fellow athlete turned sports presenter, Gabby Logan - retired from playing in 1986 but remained a familiar face in the footballing world.

Confirmed on Thursday morning, 8 January, his former clubs and supporters from all over are now paying their respects.

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With nearly two centuries' worth of games for the Yorkshiremen, the team he had the most appearances for, the club were quick to honour him on social media, stating they have been left 'devastated' by the news.

"Playing for the Whites during one of the most successful eras for the club", the tribute reads, "Yorath made 198 appearances in the famous shirt, having progressed through the academy and into the first team.

"He was then a regular at Elland Road following his retirement from professional football in 1986, becoming a friendly face and recalling a number of incredible stories on matchdays, over a number of years...

"Yorath brilliantly helped Leeds reach the 1973 European Cup Winners’ Cup final and played in the showpiece event at Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Greece, where the Whites were controversially defeated 1-0 against AC Milan.

"In the following 1973/74 season, Yorath featured 28 times for Don Revie’s side, scoring two goals as the Whites were crowned First Division champions for the second time in our history. In that memorable campaign, a new Football League record was set by going 29 games undefeated from the start of the campaign."

He also played a key role in helping the club reach a European Cup final for the first time the following year, and scored a dozen goals for LUFC from deep in the middle of the park.

Logan, 52, sadly had to leave the Match of the Day programme mid-broadcast on Wednesday evening, with her trusted replacement Mark Chapman being praised for handling the situation gracefully.

Praying with all my will that Gabby Logan was able to see her dad Terry Yorath one last time (this is why Mark Chapman took over, coming directly from Radio 5 Live in the middle of Match Of The Day) pic.twitter.com/aN7ZE183pG
— Joe Gibney (@joegibney15) January 8, 2026

The Welsh FA have added that they have been left "deeply saddened" by the loss; meanwhile, Gabby Logan and the rest of Yorath's family are yet to issue a public comment during this difficult time, with the public being reminded to give them space and privacy.

As for The Peacocks, their statement ends: "Everyone at Leeds United will remember Terry fondly on and off the pitch, and we are devastated by his passing.

"He will always be a club legend, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family. 'Marching on Together', always.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family, former teammates, as well as all those whose lives he touched both in and out of football. Rest in peace.

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