Sheffield utd articles
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Days out near Sheffield: Nine of the loveliest villages close to Sheffield that are glorious in the sunshine
Sheffield is one of the UK’s biggest cities but one of its main advantages is its proximity to the Peak District and surrounding countryside. The rural areas around the Steel City are full of pretty villages – perfect for anyone seeking a retreat from the hectic daily grind. Now that summer is just around the corner, and sunny days out are on the cards once again, we have compiled a list of some of the best villages you can visit that are close to Sheffield. All of the villages included within...
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Sheffield Muslim burials: Shiregreen Cemetery's graves are flooded and it's traumatising Sheffield families
The Muslim community of Sheffield dread seeing their loved ones buried in Shiregreen Cemetery, it is claimed. The north-east corner of the cemetery off Shiregreen Lane is exclusively for Muslim burials. It is at the bottom of the graveyard’s hill, is beautifully decorated with flags and flowers, and is tended by families who often visit every single day. It is also completely waterlogged. And so are the graves. “We put carrier bags on our boots to visit our loved ones,” said Shakil Ahmed, of the...
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Sheffield retro: 17 nostalgic photos looking back at Sheffield's old cinemas
Our gallery of photographs takes a step back in time to look at Sheffield’s cinemas of the past