A local business owner has spoken out about a shock building collapse in Sheffield yesterday, which has left her unable to work.
Owner and tattoo artist Paula Zalewska, who owns the female-only studio Modelajna has shared a tearful update following the partial building collapse on London Road.
Shortly before 1am on Sunday, residents were evacuated from a number of flats in Sheffield after the front of the building collapsed.
Luckily, thanks to the speedy efforts of emergency services, no one was injured in the incident.
But it has left local business owner Paula reeling and unable to access her beautiful studio space.
Yesterday, she shared a brief update that the 'building has collapsed and affected my studio', adding: "At the moment I cannot enter and collect my equipment which leaves me unable to work."
But in a more in-depth video shared later that day, an emotional Paula added: "I'm coming here with an update, which is not much because I don’t know much. I guess first of all I should say a huge thank you to everyone who’s concerned, who’s worrying, for all your messages. Thank you again.
The collapsed building in Sheffield which housed Modelajna Tattoo. Credit: Instagram
"It's crazy to see the amount of support, and know that my studio was such a safe space for not only me but for a lot of people.
"And the main thing is everyone’s okay and no one was hurt."
She added that the studio, and the business next door, had been affect by 'a lot of leak issues' and questioned if that has contributed to the dramatic collapse of the upper levels of the building.
Paula added: "The whole building is not safe to enter. Within the next few days they will evaluate the state of it and if it’s safe for me to get in and take my stuff.
"At this moment I’ve managed to find a new shop where I can move in even tomorrow and start working - but unfortunately I cannot because I don’t physically even have a tattoo machine with me. All of my stuff are there, everything."
She later updated followers that she will be able to retrieve her equipment from the studio in the coming days.
Modelajna is famed for its delicate fineline tattoos, and its safe female-only space.
Someone has now set up a Go Fund Me to try and help Paula get back on her feet.
And in the meantime, you can follow Modelajna on Instagram for the latest updates on her new studio space.
Comedian Joe Lycett is putting money behind the bar at a pub in Sheffield this week, as he continues to encourage people to get out and support their local boozers.
The TV favourite – who is also currently one of the stars on The Traitors – announced the news as he bid farewell to his fictional TV pub The Lycett Arms.
On the show, he said: “There are 45,000 pubs in the UK – go and give them some love.”
Joe Lycett then proceeded to list 30 brilliant pubs up and down the country, including one in Sheffield, and announced that the drinks are on him this week.
He told audiences: “[This] Friday I’ll be putting a little bit of money behind the bar in all the pubs you’ve just seen. I hope you can have a drink on me.”
The chosen pub in Sheffield is The Hallamshire House, a lovely old boozer serving real ale in Crookesmoor.
Announcing the news to social media, Channel 4 and Joe Lycett wrote: "Take this as your excuse to drop what you’re doing, call a mate, and head to your local pub. Even if you see this during the middle of a working day. Go. Be free."
Well, you certainly don't have to tell us twice.
Some pubs have even agreed to match the offer, commenting on the post: “Thank you so much for the shout out. Next time you find yourself nearby, pop in for a pint!”
So this Friday, get your friends together and have a free pint on Joe Lycett himself - you know you want to.
Sheffield is getting its very own National Beer Museum
Clementine Hall
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.
Image: The Sheff
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.
Daisy Jackson -
27th April 2026 
