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.
After months of dry weather, heavy rain has fallen on Sheffield raising concerns.
If you're out and about today, we hope you've got a rain coat and umbrella with you.
Because after what seems like months of nonstop hot and dry weather, the flood gates have well and truly opened on Sheffield.
So much so that experts at the Environment Agency have issued flood alerts for nine areas in and around Sheffield.
The flood alert includes Blackburn Brook, the Lower River Rother, the Porter Brook Catchment the River Doe Lea catchment, the River Holme Catchment, the River Sheaf Catchment, the Upper River Don catchment, the Upper River Rother catchment and the Whiston Brook catchment.
Image: Environment Agency
The alert states: "Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on August 27 2026 due to the heavy and thundery downpours expected today.
“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation as river levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding.
“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”
Maps gave been issued by the agency that show the areas covered by the alert, including land near the Don and parts of Kelham Island, Hillsborough College, Hillsborough Stadium close to Penistone Road and land near Holme Lane and Rivelin Valley Road.
The alert comes as The Met Office states: “A broad band of thunderstorms and heavy rain will move north across England and Wales on Thursday, perhaps becoming slow moving in the afternoon and evening. Accumulations of 20-30 mm in an hour is possible locally, while 30 to 40 mm can be expected fairly widely and up to 50 mm in a 12 hour period in places."
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Six and A Half to launch new concept in Sheffield food hall
Daisy Jackson
One of Sheffield's top restaurants, Six and A Half, has revealed plans for a new concept - and they're moving into a food hall.
Chef Leslie Buddington will be bringing his acclaimed open-fire cooking concept into the kitchens at Cambridge Street Collective.
But things will be slightly different to his Dyson Place restaurant - instead, Leslie will launch The Other Half, which will have a more 'relaxed and accessible' approach to his cooking.
At The Other Half, he'll be serving a menu that focuses on seasonal produce, bold flavours, and sharing dishes, with a huge focus once again on wood-fired cooking.
Leslie has teased that one stand-out dish customers can look forward to with his new concept will be nduja stuffed chicken wings.
The Other Half is the latest chef-driven operation to move into Cambridge Street Collective, the food hall that opened back in 2024 with a whopping 20 independent kitchens inside.
Previous dishes at Six and A HalfInside Six and A Half in SheffieldPrevious dishes at Six and A Half
Operated by Blend Family, the food hall has a dedicated 'Food Partners' concept which acts as an incubator for chefs and restaurants to develop and scale their concepts .
Leslie, founder of The Other Half, said: "Joining Cambridge Street Collective feels like the right step for The Other Half.
"It’s a strong platform for independent kitchens, and I’m excited to bring our concept into this space."
Over at Six and A Half, he'll continue to provide his fantastic, flavourful open-fire small plates - if you can get a seat at the chef's pass, you're in for one of Sheffield's hottest dining experiences.
The Other Half will open at Cambridge Street Collective on 9 September.
Daisy Jackson -
27th April 2026 
