The Big Gun Wicker: Historic Sheffield pub building set for new lease of life as work begins
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Big Gun Wicker: Work at historic Sheffield pub done 'without appropriate permission'
Building work at a historic Sheffield pub has taken place ‘without appropriate permission’, the council says. The Star recently reported how the former Big Gun pub on the Wicker, just outside Sheffield city centre, looked to be set for a new lease of life. The pub, which dated back to 1790, had shut for good in September 2023. When The Star visited last month, work to the exterior of the pub had already been carried out, with rumours it was being converted into either a pizzeria or a...
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Sheffield pubs: Locals stunned as snooker legend Steve Davis walks into pub, posing for selfies
Delighted drinkers were stunned when snooker icon Steve Davis walked into their Sheffield local. The six-time former World Champion sat and chatted with locals and staff at the Hallamshire House, on Commonside, Crookes, before playing a DJ set at the popular Thornbridge pub. But despite the pub being famous for having its own full size snooker table, the sporting legend kept well away from the baize for a change! Delighted barmaid Lottie Garvey said he charmed the customers and staff alike,...
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Mini Steel City derby sees big result as Sheffield United see off Sheffield Wednesday
Both Sheffield sides have had a strong campaign in 2023/24, and they headed into the clash at Bramall Lane occupying the two spaces behind leaders, Birmingham City, but with games in hand. Wednesday had one, United three, and a win for either side would see them rise to first place. For years the Blades have been the top dogs on the youth scene in the steel city, so they went into this home game as favourites despite the fact the two teams drew 2-2 at Hillsborough back in October in a game that...