A new study has revealed the happiest cities to live in the UK, and Sheffield takes one of the top spots.
That's right, aren't we lucky?
The new study by property-selling company Housebuyers4u reveals where us Brits actually feel happy about their lives and neighbourhoods.
The research looked at over major UK cities to see where people are happiest, and our lovely city of Sheffield came up trumps.
It measured how satisfied residents feel with their lives on a scale of 0 to 10, how safe their neighbourhoods are, and what their surroundings are like in terms of parks, housing, and getting around.
Each city got a score out of 100, with higher numbers meaning happier residents.
Taking the number one spot is York, with people rating their lives an impressive 7.65 out of 10. Number two went to Ipswich, followed by Newcastle Upon Tyne and Oxford at number four.
Rounding up the top five happiest cities is our very own Sheffield, scoring a whopping 91 out of 100 for quality of life, meaning well-maintained parks, reliable transport, and shorter commutes.
We scored a life satisfaction score of 7.66, which means us Sheffield lot seem to be pretty chuffed with the way our lives are going in the Steel City.
Here's a look at the top 10 happiest cities to live in across the UK:
York
Ipswich
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Oxford
Sheffield
Brighton
Edinburgh
Crawley
Cambridge
Swindon
Paul Gibbens, Property Expert at Housebuyers4u, commented on the study: "It might sound funny, but British cities were never designed with happiness in mind. They grew around coal mines, shipping ports, and factories where the priority was getting workers close to their jobs.
"Now we're left with dense urban areas that don't have enough green space or affordable housing. When you're living paycheck to paycheck and can't afford a decent place, and there is nowhere to go to clear your head, either, all that stress just builds up. That's how big a role the city you live in actually plays in your well-being."
Football isn't just coming home, it's coming to True North Brew Co.
It's almost time to get your very best England merch on and get cheering on the lads in the 2026 World Cup.
Luckily for us, True North Brew Co. will be providing the ultimate scenes with a number of fan zones across the city.
The hospitality group will be transforming a number of their bars and venues into football viewing hotspots throughout the tournament.
The Abbeydale Ballroom will be on of the city's largest outdoor fan zones, showing every England fixture across multiple screens so no one misses out on the action.
Not only that, but The Ballroom's car park will be converted into a large-scale viewing area featuring a huge LED screen for fans to watch matches together.
Elsewhere, The British Oak in Mosborough will be hosting its very own outdoor screening zone with a brand-new LED screen.
Also getting in on the action is The Common Room, Forum, The Old Grindstone, Riverside and The Broadfield - it's safe to say True North have got us covered.
A spokesperson for True North Brew Co said: “There’s nothing quite like tournament football in Sheffield. Whether you’re watching in one of our fan zones, booking your own private viewing area, or joining hundreds of other fans for the big England games, we want our venues to be the best places in the city to experience the World Cup together.
“The atmosphere is going to be incredible and hopefully we’ll all be celebrating deep into the tournament.”
You can find out more about True North Brew Co's World Cup schedule here.
Lucy & Yak is turning its stores into a dedicated Preloved hub for the entire weekend
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Lucy & Yak is turning its Sheffield store into a dedicated PreLoved hub for the entire weekend.
If you're all about celebrating second-hand shopping, then this is the event for you.
Since 2023, Lucy & Yak has kept a more than 42,000 Yaks in circulation through its incredible PreLoved scheme.
The concept is simple, customers bring in and return their old Yaks, and once processed receive a money-off voucher to put towards their next purchase. So everyone's a winner, basically.
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And don't worry if your old pieces are damaged, as these are lovingly repaired or upcycled by their talented Re:Yak Studio team in Yorkshire before being sold on in-store to find their new homes.
This bank holiday weekend, from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May, the entire Sheffield store will be transformed with a huge PreLoved section for you to browse.
Images: The Sheff
It's a unique opportunity to shop your favourite second-hand Lucy & Yak pieces, with special one-off items and old gems for you to get your hands on. Get in.
The special event is the latest milestone in Lucy & Yak’s broader commitment to circularity, which also includes its (Im)Perfect sales, a Facebook Marketplace for buying, selling and swapping, and Re:Yak workshops held throughout the year - community sessions that help people mend and customise their clothing.
Images: The Sheff
Lydia Coley, Managing Director at Lucy & Yak said: “We’re so excited to bring the PreLoved Weekender to our stores this May. Lucy & Yak has always been built around community, creativity and doing things a little differently, and PreLoved brings all of that together.
"We're incredibly proud of keeping over 42,000 Yaks in circulation. Every second-hand Yak has a story, and this weekend is about helping those pieces find their next home in a fun way”
So if you're looking for a fresh new colourful wardrobe for the summer, get yourself to Lucy & Yak this weekend to shop smart.
Clementine Hall -
1st May 2026 
