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.
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'.
Images: The Sheff
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.
Inside Proof – Sheffield’s new bookshop, bar and cafe all rolled into one
Clementine Hall
A beloved Sheffield bookshop is back but this time, there's booze.
You may remember back in January when Novel sadly had to close its doors due to circumstances beyond the team’s control.
Since opening in Crookes in 2024, co-owner Katie and the team had experienced ongoing intimidation and harassment, eventually leading to the decision to close the much-loved bookshop and bar indefinitely.
It was a heartbreaking turn of events for a business that had quickly become a much-loved part of the Crookes community.
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At the time, it felt like it might be the end of Novel but thankfully, it wasn't. Because Novel is back - but not quite as you might remember it.
Introducing Proof, your new bookshop/cafe/wine/beer bar.
It's basically everything we love in this world rolled into one, and we're big fans of it along with the rest of Crookes.
Of course the book selection is just as brilliant as it was at Novel, with shelves stacked with some of the hottest books around, all hand-picked by Kate, so you know you’re in safe hands when it comes to the reading recommendations.
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Great coffee is on hand courtesy of Cloud so you can settle in for a brew and a browse, but if that won't quite cut it they've also got a selection of natural wines and beer on offer. Genuinely, what more could you want?
Just grab a brew, pick up a book and settle in for a while. Is this one of the coolest new openings to hit Crookes? We reckon so.
They're open Fridays and Saturdays 12 - 10:30pm, so make sure you swing by and welcome Proof back to Crookes.
Daisy Jackson -
27th April 2026 
