Sheffield is named as UK's friendliest city

Sheffield has been named as Britain's friendliest city in a new survey.
Sheffield is the UK's friendliest city.Sheffield is the UK's friendliest city.
Sheffield is the UK's friendliest city.

The city beat off the likes of Norwich, Birmingham and Nottingham to claim top spot in the study, organised by the Co-op.

The study found that Steel City folk are the tops when it comes to lending a helping hand with neighbours.

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However, the esearch found that one in four people over the age of 45 does not have a neighbour they can call on for a favour or help.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that a parcel delivery is now the main reason someone calls on the person living next door to ask a favour.

Sheffield was said to be the most neighbourly city, followed by Norwich,Nottingham, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Co-op Rufus Olins said: "Having neighbours that you can turn to, whether that's to take in a parcel, borrow some milk or just for a chat, is so important.

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"We all want to feel part of a community and know that someone is there to help a hand.

"This research shows that we have much to do to improve our neighbourly spirit and foster that sense of community."