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."
The Peak District route is set to temporarily close this summer for ground works.
The scenic route is classed as one of England's highest-risk roads running through the Peak District.
A statement published by Derbyshire County Council has stated that Snake Pass will be closed between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2026.
The route is classed as high risk due to its steep bends and the landslips it suffers.
Snake Pass has suffered ongoing damage in recent years, with four separate landslip sites currently affecting the route.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Charlotte Hill said: “We are currently undertaking feasibility and technical studies to fully understand the extent of the issues at the Doctors Gate site on Snake Pass and the options that may be available. This work is essential before any detailed proposals can be developed and discussed with funding partners, including the Government.
“Snake Pass presents a long standing and complex engineering challenge due to its underlying geology and exposure to severe weather. Addressing this safely and sustainably requires detailed investigation and significant resources.
“We are working with the East Midlands Combined County Authority to explore opportunities that could help secure the long-term resilience of the A57. Discussions with other partners are ongoing and form part of the wider work currently being undertaken.”
Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, said on social media: "I know this closure will be frustrating for residents, commuters and businesses who rely on this route every day, but the condition of Snake Pass cannot keep being ignored."
Sheffield restaurant ‘delighted’ after being listed on The Good Food Guide just four weeks after opening
Clementine Hall
Just one month after opening, Trattoria Maria in Sheffield city centre has made it onto the coveted Good Food Guide.
When it was announced last year that the masterminds behind Bench and The Pearl, two award-winning Sheffield venues, were setting their sights on opening an Italian trattoria in the city centre we couldn't believe our luck.
Maria, located on Wellington Street in the new heart of the city development, is a homage to owner Ronnie's grandmother and a nod to his southern Italian heritage.
It's a space unlike anything in the city, a small but perfectly-formed space complete with counter dining where you can watch the magic happen.
Images: The Sheff
And magic really is happening, because the food is nothing short of brilliant.
But it's not just us who think so, as Maria has got the attention of The Good Food Guide - an established guide to the very best pubs, cafes and restaurants across the UK.
Getting a spot on the guide just four weeks after opening is truly an impressive feat, here's what the guide had to say about Maria: "The quaint name (and Nonna namesake) contrasts the very urban setting of this new arrival from the team behind beloved Bench.
Images: The Sheff
"On a particularly uncharacterful street in Sheffield's 'Heart of the City' development, the exterior is all flat walls and fogged windows, while inside it's one big room which gets buzzy and loud of a weekend evening.
"There are real gems to be found among the antipasti - stracciatella and caponata with very soft focaccia for dunking or superb saffron and cuttlefish ragu arancini - while the southern Italian sunshine dominates the pastas and secondi."
Announcing the news to Instagram, Maria said: "we are delighted to announce, after just four weeks, we have been listed in the good food guide.
"we are super proud of the whole team for this achievement after such short period of time. congratulations to you all."
We couldn't have said it better ourselves, congratulations Maria and the team - an accolade very much deserved.
Clementine Hall -
1st May 2026 
