Richard Blackledge
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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11 of the best restaurants in and around Sheffield to celebrate payday
We all love payday – and what better way to celebrate than by heading out to a nice restaurant? → Read More
Take a look back at Sheffield's Cole Brothers and John Lewis store with these fascinating photos
John Lewis in Sheffield – previously the city’s beloved Cole Brothers store before a rebrand – has been in people’s thoughts after it was revealed the store is set to close. → Read More
Take a look inside this 'superb modern family home' in Sheffield with five bedrooms, an extended kitchen and a summer house – on the market for £650,000
A five-bedroom property described as a ‘superb modern family home’ is on the market in one of Sheffield’s leafiest suburbs – and offers of around £650,000 are invited. → Read More
First look inside new Sheffield apartments now on sale at £480 million Heart of the City redevelopment scheme
More than 50 plush new apartments are on the way in the middle of Sheffield as part of the £480 million Heart of the City scheme – and this is how they will look inside. → Read More
This stunning 18th century farmhouse with luxury features offering an ‘idyllic outdoors lifestyle’ is on the market near Sheffield for £695,000 – take a look inside
Househunters looking to live a country life while being able to travel easily to towns and cities should be more than satisfied with Green Bottom Farm – a historic 18th century property near Sheffield that is now on the market. → Read More
9 properties on the market perfect for first time buyers using Budget's new mortgage guarantee scheme in and around Sheffield
Last week’s Spring Budget brought measures designed to boost the housing market – including an initiative aimed at helping buyers get on the property ladder. → Read More
See how this five-bed family house in Sheffield has been stunningly renovated to create an 'outstanding' home now on the market for £475,000
A five bedroom, semi-detached Edwardian home in a popular Sheffield suburb is on the market – and it’s been renovated to a very high standard. → Read More
Here are 10 of the best events in Sheffield and the Peak District you can look forward to enjoying this summer
Events have been cancelled across the board over the past year, from sporting activities and music festivals to markets and theatre productions as well as much more besides. → Read More
10 of the best cottages you can book in the Peak District for a post-lockdown staycation
The Government’s recently-announced roadmap to easing lockdown has boosted hopes that people will be able to go on holiday again in the not-too-distant future. → Read More
9 lesser known Peak District towns and villages commutable to Sheffield that are breathtakingly beautiful
Sheffield is a vibrant place but one of its main selling points is its proximity to the stunning and peaceful Peak District. → Read More
This family home in Sheffield with a cave in the garden and 'commanding' views is on the market for £1.25 million – take a look inside
An ‘immaculately presented and sympathetically extended’ family home is on the market in Sheffield with an asking price of £1.25 million – and it has a special feature in the extensive gardens. → Read More
Here are 10 homes the average UK house price of £249,633 could buy you in Sheffield
The latest UK House Price Index report revealed that, as of November 2020, the average value of a property in Britain was £249,633. → Read More
This new Sheffield apartment on the market for £659,000 offers 'unrivalled luxury' for downsizers with its own private terrace – see inside
An apartment described by an estate agent as offering ‘unrivalled luxury’ is on the market in Sheffield with an asking price of £659,000. → Read More
These 11 restaurants in and around Sheffield are all recommended in the Michelin Guide 2021
The past year has been extremely tough for the hospitality trade – but despite restaurants having to remain mostly shut since last March, the annual Michelin Guide’s authors haven’t been deterred in their mission to highlight fine cooking. → Read More
This 'delightful' five-bedroom home in the Peak District with a converted barn is on the market for £525,000 – take a look inside
A Grade II-listed five-bedroom home in one of the Peak District’s best-known places is on the market with an asking price of £525,000. → Read More
First look at £200 million plan for Sheffield's new city centre 'village' with over 2,500 homes, cafés, bars, delis and a school
A developer that has set its sights on projects in Sheffield has revealed its vision for a new £200 million city centre ‘village’ – and this is how the plans look. → Read More
Sheffield News LIVE: Annual Covid jabs 'highly likely'
Welcome to The Star’s live news blog on Sunday, January 10. → Read More
Sheffield News LIVE: 'Act like you've got Covid', public warned
Welcome to The Star’s live news blog on Saturday, January 9. → Read More
This beautiful eight-bedroom riverside house in the Peak District with landscaped gardens is on the market for £1.25 million – and all the furniture is included
A historic eight-bedroom house in the Peak District with riverside gardens, a floor-to-ceiling ‘glass corridor’ upstairs and an impressive kitchen is for sale with an asking price of £1.25 million. → Read More
10 of the best things happening in 2021 you can look forward to in Sheffield
While the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic cannot be overstated, it’s fair to say 2020 has been something of a write-off in so many areas that make life worth living. → Read More