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[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:13 | null | 2016-08-27T22:34:56 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Ffans-view-how-sheffield-wednesday-supporters-reacted-online-to-the-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8092800.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092799.1472333805!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FANS' VIEW: How Sheffield Wednesday supporters reacted online to the 1-1 draw with Brentford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | 'Pleased to get point a point that way, but we should have won' - that would sum up a great deal of Sheffield Wednesday fans' opinions following their 1-1 draw at Brentford.
It took a Sam Hutchinson header in injury time to gain a share of the spoils for Wednesday, after a howler from Keiren Westwood gifted the home side the lead.
A host of missed chances cost the Owls, just as it did last week against Leeds and there was a fair amount of relief among Wednesdayites.
@liamward_6 wrote: "All team played class today couldn't fault anyone bizarre goal Hopefully that equaliser kick starts our season."
@chris_shelley added: "1st half #swfc as dominant as you'll ever see, behind to freak goal then down to 10. Good point in end, deserved 3. Meltdown not necessary."
"Fingers crossed a turning point for the team. Need to start putting chances away and getting wins," wrote @smithjchris while @todwickrobswfc recognises the missed chances cost Wednesday: "Obviously happy with the point in the end but should have been 3 Need to improve," he wrote.
And @danny_coates held a similar viewpoint, adding: "Don't get me wrong can't beat a last minute equaliser but still disappointed with a draw."
@BillyFensterFen was pragmatic, stating: "Well, all things considered, I am quite happy to have come away from that game with a point."
Lucas Joao's first half miss was obviously a talking point too.
@damoj1905 wrote: "I've watched the Joao miss over and over and still can't figure out how the lad's missed it Oh well onward & upwards"
"Joao miss was not the miss of season it was the miss of the century. How the bloody hell did he miss that ?" added @Jase_Owl.
And
@dwoppy08 wrote: "Nobody try and tell me that Joao's took a touch, he tried to score first time, it's one of the worst misses I've seen. #Sitter" | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/fans-view-how-sheffield-wednesday-supporters-reacted-online-to-the-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8092800 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0d5de32c9592d5d286eba374d0645477fddb14ebfaebf2159f5b82a9dd95570e.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T08:50:34 | null | 2016-08-27T08:52:41 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-trapped-in-vehicle-after-south-yorkshire-crash-1-8092153.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092152.1472284412!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man trapped in vehicle after South Yorkshire crash | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man has been hospitalised after being freed from a car involved in a two-vehicle collision in South Yorkshire.
The collision occurred on the junction with Victoria Road and Barbers Avenue in Parkgate, Rotherham at around 8.50pm last night, and involved two vehicles.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman confirmed crews were sent out to free a man trapped in one of the vehicles.
The man was freed after over an hour, and was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
No-one else is thought to have been injured in the collision. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/man-trapped-in-vehicle-after-south-yorkshire-crash-1-8092153 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/de28721b831d29fb276b697a8a7563ad0c4dd40a0754e91661448220181164a4.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:38 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flove-where-you-live-1-8082813.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8082812.1471882272!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Love where you live? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Big-hearted residents took to the streets for a community clear-up, as part of a Love Where You Live campaign.
The team of residents collected 12 bags of rubbish in 90 minutes, as part of the Rotherham Council initiative, which helps local ward councillors, groups and individuals that want to carry out litter picks in their areas.
Project Co-ordinator Wayne Munro-Smith, who led the team of volunteers in the Doe Quarry Lane area, said: “It’s amazing what can be achieved when people come together.
“Not only does this benefit the environment, but it makes people proud to be part of a real community that cares about the place where they live.”
Wayne, along with local councillors Jayne Senior and Kath Reeder, also took part in a community clear-up event in Dalton on Monday, organised by the River Don Catchment Trust.
Rotherham Council’s cabinet member for waste, roads and community safety, Coun Emma Hoddinott, said: “There is always more that can be done to make an area look nicer, and we want to make it easy for people to do something about it.
“We are building on the excellent work already being done by our local ward councillors, individuals and groups in the community across Rotherham.”
Anyone who would like to organise a community litter pick can apply online at www.rotherham.gov.uk/litterpick or call 01709 822453 for further details.
Dinnington volunteer litter pickers have organised a number of other litter picks in the local area.
The next litter pick takes place between 10am and 11am today. If you would like to take part, meet at the junction of Church Lane and Athorpe Road, Dinnington. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/love-where-you-live-1-8082813 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4128660e458aa8ab902999c31867e2905a2edc376c2a47e16eb8817d6d02044c.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:41 | null | 2016-08-31T06:05:11 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fsheffield-wednesday-owls-striker-steven-fletcher-sets-sights-on-scotland-success-1-8095310.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095309.1472552935!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls striker Steven Fletcher sets sights on Scotland success | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It was a painful experience for Steven Fletcher and everyone of a Scottish persuasion watching the European Championships over the summer.
Scotland were the only nation from the British Isles who failed to qualify for the major international tournament in France.
Most of the Home Nations, with the exception of England, acquitted themselves well on the main stage.
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland reached the last 16 of the showpiece event while Wales, inspired by Gareth Bale, made it through to the semi-finals.
Fletcher, the Owls striker, told The Star: “It was hard to watch seeing all the other Home Nations playing there but that’s football. It gives our camp a bit of a lift to see them doing well.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
You have to go back to 1998 for the last time the Scots qualified for a major international tournament. Nine tournaments have come and gone since the World Cup in France.
“One of the things I want to do in my international career is play in a major tournament,” admitted Fletcher, who has yet to get off the mark in Wednesday colours since moving to Hillsborough on a free transfer at the start of July. “We fell at the final hurdle in the last qualifying campaign.
“Hopefully we will give ourselves a chance and make it this time around.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Scotland kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign at Malta on Sunday.
Fletcher, named in Gordon Strachan’s squad along with Wednesday teammate Barry Bannan last week, said: “I want to play as many games as I can for my country. I’ve got a good relationship with Gordon. As long as I’m playing, he’ll be happy to pick me. I’ve got good experience to bring to the squad. You never take your place for granted but I’d like to think I’ve got a lot to offer.”
England, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia make up the rest of Group F.
“We’ve got a tough group,” said Fletcher. “Every international game is tough but we’ve got as good a chance as everyone else in the group.
“If we can get off to a good start, that’s going to help in the long run.”
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-striker-steven-fletcher-sets-sights-on-scotland-success-1-8095310 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/181fd49b7efedfdc9cbca2430ec96bf6adce0dfd981b9bd64d4fd36491d48792.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:05 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:53 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-leicester-city-star-matty-james-could-feature-for-foxes-at-bramall-lane-in-checkatrade-trophy-1-8094795.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094794.1472502361!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Leicester City star Matty James could feature for Foxes at Bramall Lane in Checkatrade Trophy | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Matty James could be included in the Leicester City U23 squad which takes on Sheffield United this evening in the Checkatrade Trophy, according to sources close to the Premier League champions.
The 25-year-old missed the Foxes’ amazing title victory last year with a serious knee injury, but is back in Claudio Ranieri’s thoughts and could step up his recovery by featuring at Bramall Lane.
The Foxes are almost guaranteed to leave their biggest names - including Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez - in the Midlands for the Trophy opener.
But with three overage players, and a goalkeeper, permitted in the Under-21 squad, Ranieri and his staff could decide to give some of those on the fringes of first-team action some minutes on the pitch.
Leicester’s development squad manager, Steve Beaglehole, said: “It’s brilliant to be involved and it’s been talked about quite a lot recently because the competition aims to improve the pathway to first team football.
“We’re very excited about it and we experienced what it’s like to play a League One side when we took on Chesterfield in pre season.
“Sheffield United are a big team and they’re looking to get back into the Championship. They have a great ground with a really passionate crowd and you want your young players to experience that.”
United are also bound by competition rules dictating their team selection but Chris Wilder, the Blades boss, is still expected to shuffle his pack somewhat.
The back five from Saturday’s first win of the season against Oxford could remain, although Chris Hussey was replaced at half-time after another difficult afternoon, with Jake Wright in particular standing out on his United debut.
His partnership with the solid James Wilson, who scored United’s winner after Billy Sharp’s earlier equaliser, seemed sound enough but Wilder has bemoaned his side’s lack of time on the training ground before now and is likely to partner the two together once again.
“We’re not sure what type of side Leicester will be putting out,” Alan Knill, Wilder’s assistant, said.
“But for us, it’s another game and that means we’ll be taking it seriously. We’ve got one win under our belts and now we want another one, hopefully that was something we can build on.
“That’s the attitude we want to take into this one. It’s another game for us.”
Leon Clarke, who came off the bench late on against Oxford, could be rested once again after Knill admitted the striker “couldn’t have started” on Saturday.
“He’s got something ‘pinching’ in his foot,” Knill added.
“I don’t think that’s probably the correct medical term. But that’s what it feels like, apparently. Leon played at Millwall the week before, he put himself up and on the line.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-leicester-city-star-matty-james-could-feature-for-foxes-at-bramall-lane-in-checkatrade-trophy-1-8094795 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/6858b7df5aaf1333e86ac04b3ed45d2baa7aea152871cf1ce9bb0a42455ae6c5.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:26 | null | 2016-08-30T09:40:58 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-suffers-broken-bones-in-attack-after-party-in-south-yorkshire-1-8095280.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095279.1472546562!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man suffers broken bones in attack after party in South Yorkshire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man was left with a fractured eye socket and other broken bones in an attack after a party in Barnsley.
The 50-year-old was attacked at a bus stop in Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe, as he made his way home following a party on Saturday, August 20.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "He left a party at around 8pm and has no memory of what happened.
"He suffered a fractured eye socket and fractures to his head.
"Police believe he may have been assaulted and officers would like to speak to witnesses and anyone with information.
"Did you see what happened?"
Call South Yorkshire Police on 101. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/man-suffers-broken-bones-in-attack-after-party-in-south-yorkshire-1-8095280 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/90d982fbcf657c42803286cd6e6737f89939f2aa73da12b84a5e5d04d095410f.json |
[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-29T00:51:49 | null | 2016-08-29T00:34:16 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Ffive-things-we-learned-from-brentford-1-sheffield-wednesday-1-1-8093844.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093840.1472427388!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FIVE things we learned from Brentford 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | They could have done with a win but under the circumstances a draw wasn't the worst result in the world for Sheffield Wednesday.
Here are FIVE things we learned as the Owls took a point from Brentford...
Keiren Westwood made an uncharacteristic error
Joao's miss was an absolute shocker
Let's get this one out of the way early...it really was a terrible miss. When the ball came across from Kieran Lee, Owls fans were ready for the tap in from Lucas Joao. What they ended up with was a comedic mis-kick and a desperate second attempt which ballooned over the bar. What was going through his head, only Joao will know but fans can only hope that he spends the next two weeks in the international break rifling them home in training.
Westwood isn't infallible after all
Wednesdayites have become used to Keiren Westwood digging them out of a hole so it was a strange experience to see the Owls keeper commit a howler at Griffin Park; dwelling on the ball then lashing it against Lasse Vibe to concede the opener. We do know though, that Westwood is a strong character and it won't be something that plays on his mind. His humble plea for forgiveness in front of supporters at the end was also a nice touch. A lesson learned...stick it in the stand early if you have to.
Sam Hutchinson (left) knew how to celebrate
This Wednesday team has balls
I may have been critical of Wednesday's lack of physicality but on Saturday there was certainly no doubting their guts, at least. Given the fortnight they'd had, it would have been very easy for Wednesday to retreat into their shell and wallow in the agony of it all, especially under the circumstances in which they fell behind. But no, after what Tom Lees admitted was 'a bit of a wobble' after the goal, the Owls rallied and fought right til the end, where their determination was rewarded with Sam Hutchinson's superb header. The celebrations weren't bad either for someone who's goal tally isn't exactly off the charts!
Red card is a warning
While they could have done without it, obviously, David Jones' red card will serve as a reminder that referees are taking no grief this season. The, albeit a bit strict in this instance, implementation of the code of conduct whereby dissent towards officials carries a minimum punishment of a caution, should be welcomed but it can be subjective. A flailing of the arms in frustration is often a natural reaction and there's no malice or ill-felling behind it, but it appears as though it was this which resulted in Jones' second yellow card and a sending off. Brentford's goalscorer Vibe suffered a similar fate. All we can hope for now is that players learn from it AND there's consistency from match officials.
David Jones was sent off for dissent
This definitely maybe could be a turning point...perhaps
Everyone looks for omens and positive aspects that they hope will bring about a new dawn and a lot of the time it fails to appear. So, it's with caution that I state this could well be one of those moments. The way in which Wednesday snatched the point, right at the end will have completely changed the mood around Middlewood this week and Carlos Carvalhal's coaching staff will be focused on tactics and not trying to lift an angst-ridden squad. They could have probably done with a game sooner than that which is up next (Wigan in two weeks) but a rest won't do any harm either. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/five-things-we-learned-from-brentford-1-sheffield-wednesday-1-1-8093844 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ed0e890dc45ad824418aec72609e9e8e28363d0c2d5cedb401090b60a3dd4cba.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:13 | null | 2016-08-23T15:49:58 | Visit now for the latest education news, analysis and opinion - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fwhat-type-of-teacher-parent-are-you-1-8084460.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084459.1471969347!/image/image.jpg | en | null | What type of teacher-parent are you? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Are you a drill sergeant, a worshipper, a skipper or a teammate? Experts have identified four types of parent when it comes to teaching their children how to DRIVE.
Goodyear have created a ‘parent personality’ quiz - so people can work out exactly which category they fall into.
But which type are you? | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/education/what-type-of-teacher-parent-are-you-1-8084460 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a16411cc38c7beb5843c33a5f9637f5aaafaf4e66b91a91d0d6298b717807e71.json |
[
"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:35 | null | 2016-08-23T15:32:34 | Visit now for the latest Lifestyle news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2F5-times-when-animal-antics-went-too-far-1-8084414.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084413.1471962740!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 5 times when animal antics went too far | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
We are unable to send your welcome email at this time.
Please try again later by clicking the resend welcome email link from your profile page. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/5-times-when-animal-antics-went-too-far-1-8084414 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/53593025fa08ea195425a76963b927b6c488a0a1bb016842b936a233bedd62f0.json |
[
"Becky Gee",
"Artist",
"Curator"
] | 2016-08-30T12:51:43 | null | 2016-08-30T11:33:45 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcolumn-female-artists-are-still-drastically-under-represented-1-8095575.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095574.1472554022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Column: Female artists are still drastically under represented | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Iwas thrilled to discover that Going Public: International Art Collectors in Sheffield had reappeared at Graves Gallery.
I was even more excited when I learned that the exhibition would showcase the Napoleone Collection. The private Collection, acquired and owned by Valeria Napoleone, represents the work of contemporary female artists.
The mission behind Napoleone’s collection is to give recognition to the practice of women artists, who are unfortunately drastically underrepresented in the art world today. The exhibition at Graves Gallery marks the first time that her collection has been on public display.
From visiting the exhibition last month, it is clear that the chosen works represent Napoleone’s dedication to increasing the exposure of these artists and the battle that all professional women must fight to be seen.
The underrepresentation of women in art is a historical issue. In earlier times women were not given the same opportunities as their male counterparts, often resulting in them receiving a piecemeal training and lacking experience in the arts. For this reason (and many others) many historical art collections represent few or no works by women artists. This is mirrored in how artists are featured in books, with around 90 per cent of the artists published being male.
Some people believe that this is unavoidable as history cannot be rewritten and that ‘additive feminist’ practice –attempting to add women artists into the art world, past and present, purely based on their gender – is in fact detrimental to the process as it could lead to self-taught female artists being unfairly compared to highly educated male practitioners. It is also possible that there is confusion around the gender of artists throughout history as female artists used to work under male pseudonyms to gain acceptance and recognition, a practice that is regrettably still used today.
There has however been movement in these issues (Going Public being part of the driving force).When the new extension at Tate Modern opened in June, 50 per cent of the solo rooms represented the work of female artists and the number of works by women throughout the gallery totalled 36 per cent (which depressingly, is quite high). Graves Gallery’s exhibition of female contemporary artists – significantly also amassed by a female collector – hopefully marks a wider national wave of interest in the work of underrepresented and minority artists, an attitude that I hope will filter into the collecting policies of white, male-dominated historical collections. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/column-female-artists-are-still-drastically-under-represented-1-8095575 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1e27fbde0ea5c28c509c9ae338e92ef040a8bdf012d94c66435836c6a633f88d.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:18 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Rovers football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Fdoncaster-rovers-joe-wright-on-the-power-of-the-clean-sheet-1-8089591.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089590.1472145052!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Joe Wright on the power of the clean sheet | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Defender Joe Wright says it is clear to see that consecutive clean sheets have bred confidence in the Doncaster Rovers squad.
The towering centre half has settled in well since his summer switch from Huddersfield Town and the early signs of a partnership with Andy Butler have looked promising.
The duo have played a vital role in the back-t0-back clean sheets in victories over Cambridge United and Cheltenham Town.
And Wright wants plenty more as he looks to help Rovers push for a return to League One.
“Clean sheets bring confidence,” the 21-year-old said. “It’s not just for the defenders but the whole team.
“It’s not just our job to defend but everyone’s.
“We’re really confident going into the next game.
“To keep clean sheets and play the way we did at Cheltenham, it’s a real bonus for the lads.
“The last two have been 1-0 wins but the way we performed, we probably deserved more.
“It’s key to keep clean sheets. We’re proven that in the last couple of games.”
Wright insists he always believed it would take time for Rovers to settle this term, given the large influx of new faces in the summer.
And he says there is still plenty of improvement to come.
“We’ve got to learn from each other,” he said. “We’re still trying to improve.
“There were a lot of new players coming in so everyone is still getting used to each other.
“We’re playing well but there’s always room for improvement.”
Rovers have no fresh injury worries ahead of Saturday’s game with Yeovil Town at the Keepmoat.
But Paul Keegan has been ruled out for at least another month following an injury setback. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-joe-wright-on-the-power-of-the-clean-sheet-1-8089591 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e43be55875d09a5b3e9bac7a220070e7bc26f1fca920dc4cb331d17736d801c2.json |
[
"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:16 | null | 2016-08-30T13:53:49 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-agree-fee-with-sheffield-wednesday-for-striker-caolan-lavery-1-8095940.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095939.1472561738!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United agree fee with Sheffield Wednesday for striker Caolan Lavery | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield United have moved a step closer to signing former Sheffield Wednesday centre forward Caolan Lavery.
As The Star revealed last week, United expected Lavery to join Chris Wilder's squad after opening talks with their arch-rivals about a transfer fee.
Although Lavery left Hillsborough earlier this summer, Wednesday are entitled to receive compensation for his development. United were prepared for the amount to be decided by a tribunal but an agreement is now believed to have been reached.
Lavery spent part of last season on loan at Portsmouth and had previously had a spell on loan at Chesterfield.
Last summer the Northern Ireland under 21 international received a call-up to the full squad by Michael O'Neill but didn't make an appearance. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-agree-fee-with-sheffield-wednesday-for-striker-caolan-lavery-1-8095940 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e7bb7fea4714b7ae7525171c69f494e153ab0a3ca7410ff96d10798b9c80338b.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-26T16:50:36 | null | 2016-08-26T16:19:16 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fsheffield-wednesday-owls-captain-glenn-loovens-relieved-to-put-injury-woes-behind-him-1-8091474.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091472.1472226941!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls captain Glenn Loovens relieved to put injury woes behind him | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Club captain Glenn Loovens has expressed his relief over returning to action after a six-week absence.
Having recovered from ankle surgery, Loovens featured in the Owls development squad’s 2-0 victory over Birmingham City at Hillsborough today.
Trialist Reise Allansani
The Dutchman played over an hour as Neil Thompson’s team sealed their second successive home win courtesy of strikes by Claude Dielna and Warren Clarke.
Loovens told The Star: “It is always really good to get back out there after an injury. I have only been back in full training since Monday but I asked if I could play and hour and I’m glad I did. You can only do so much in training.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
It was the 32-year-old’s first outing since the Championship Play-Off final.
“I was struggling with the injury all season last year,” revealed Loovens. “I played through it with a lot of pain killing injections so I had to get it sorted.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Dielna opened the scoring in the 15th minute, curling in a glorious 25-yard free-kick.
After the break, Clarke lashed in the second before Daniel Cleary saw red late on.
*Owls: Dawson; Percival, Loovens (O’Grady 63), Dielna (Lee 83), Penney; Stobbs, Murphy, Clarke; Bus, Allansani (Centeno 35). Substitutes: Wallis, Rodney.
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-captain-glenn-loovens-relieved-to-put-injury-woes-behind-him-1-8091474 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f7a1e68935bd09245a4073d6640b871580cf0d5f0516a505c06863416181a686.json |
[
"Alex Evans"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:54 | null | 2016-08-16T12:04:27 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fretro-the-day-eric-clapton-played-a-gig-at-daughter-s-sheffield-school-1-8071546.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8071539.1471370434!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RETRO: The day Eric Clapton played a gig at daughter’s Sheffield school | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | He’s without doubt one of the greatest rock and roll names of all time.
And blues kingpin Eric Clapton has some strong links to Sheffield.
Ross Cameron, 24, of Armthorpe, and Ruth Clapton, 21, daughter of Eric Clapton have formed a duo (D8378LR)
Clapton has toured the world, first with blues groups The Yardbirds and The Bluesbreakers, before joining supergroup Cream.
It was a band which sold millions in the 1960s, but is success was short-lived: Cream released their final album in 1968, months before The Beatles recorded Let It Be.
In fact, at one point Clapton was so revered as a guitarist that the Liverpool legends considered inducting Clapton into the band.
But Clapton continued solo and carried on selling millions of records for decades.
Eric has played several times at the City Hall and Sheffield Arena.
In 2003, Clapton came to Birkdale School in Fulwood to play a gig to just a few hundred parents in the school’s sports hall.
The rock star caused a huge commotion when he pulled up in his trademark Ferrari, before playing an intimate gig and talking about his rock and roll life to lucky parents in the school’s sports hall.
The reason? His daughter Ruth, then aged 17, was at the private school’s sixth form.
For a time, Ruth planned to follow in her dad’s footsteps, forming a duo with Ross Cameron from Armthorpe. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/retro-the-day-eric-clapton-played-a-gig-at-daughter-s-sheffield-school-1-8071546 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d2e1eeb6929b5c0def9816ed6a6d784b7c65f829cdf5d2baaf2b5be07228fc50.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:42 | null | 2016-08-27T06:03:06 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpeople-pretending-to-be-cancer-patients-leads-to-new-sheffield-hospital-parking-charges-1-8091466.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091465.1472224885!/image/image.jpg | en | null | People ‘pretending to be cancer patients’ leads to new Sheffield hospital parking charges | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | New parking charges are to be introduced at Sheffield’s specialist cancer hospital Weston Park - partly to deter people pretending to be patients to use the free spaces.
The charges are expected to come into force in October but hospital bosses say concessionary rates will be available to long-term patients.
The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which runs the site say the charges will be in line with other hospital car parks around the city and are designed to tackle the problem of people who are not patients at Weston Park taking up the limited spaces available there.
The trust is due to launch a publicity campaign to inform affected patients and families about the changes.
A spokesman said: “In response to patient feedback and complaints about limited availability of car parking at Weston Park Hospital, which often leads to patients queuing down the main road, we are creating an additional 60 car parking spaces at Weston Park Hospital.
“Regrettably some of the problem is people parking in Weston Park car park who are not patients because it is free parking and this means less spaces available for those who really need to park close to the hospital. We also have different rules in place for patients receiving cancer care depending on where they happen to be cared for.
“People using Weston Park car park do not pay for parking, yet at the Northern and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals they do, albeit some patients can claim the money back or receive a concessionary rate.
“To try and correct this we have reluctantly decided to charge for car parking as we do for all our other car parks across the City’s hospital site. However, patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy will be able to claim back their car parking charges or receive a concessionary rate depending on their circumstances.
“Patients on low incomes or benefits will also be able to do the same and disabled car parking will remain free and designated at Weston Park.
“Patients can be assured that we have carefully considered all of the options and possible changes before making the decision as we know car parking is sensitive and important to patients and visitors.
“Although the pay machines are being installed now, charging will not be introduced until October to allow a period of time for us to inform people and also promote the car parking concessions available to patients undergoing treatment or those who are on low incomes or benefits.
“We hope patients and visitors will recognise that we are trying to address the problems they have highlighted to us by creating more spaces and whilst we do recognise that charging is not a popular choice, we are trying to ensure people not visiting Weston Park do not take valuable spaces which patients need.”
Geoffrey Cooke, from Hoyland, whose wife Linda has been attending Weston Park for cancer treatment for 20 years, said he had noticed a pay-and-display machine that had been installed in the car park earlier this week.
Mr Cooke said free hospital parking is a rarity nowadays but it had been ‘a nice bit of solace’ to cancer patients visiting Sheffield for treatment.
He said he was pleased to hear concessions would be available to patients such as his wife once the new scheme is introduced. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people-pretending-to-be-cancer-patients-leads-to-new-sheffield-hospital-parking-charges-1-8091466 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/340db1cb989deaf9cf840e5a1e291b28f0342b5513fa9cd08e48ea5b285a4b15.json |
[
"Paul Davis"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:32 | null | 2016-08-28T14:00:50 | Visit now for the latest Rotherham United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Frotherham-united%2Fbarnsley-v-rotherham-united-the-oakwell-storm-reds-4-millers-0-1-8093201.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093196.1472389464!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley v Rotherham United: The Oakwell storm ... Reds 4 Millers 0 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The heavens opened and, amid the real-life bangs and flashes at Oakwell, there were storm metaphors everywhere.
Thunder on the face of Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart as he watched his side capitulate in the face of a second-half onslaught from the rampant home team.
Danny Ward in possession for the Millers
Thunder in the tackling and defiance of Barnsley centre-half Marc Roberts, the bristling epitome of the Tykes’ derby-day intent and determination.
Lightning in the breaks of the men in red in a devastating 37-minute spell after the break during which the Millers could find no shelter as they were picked apart.
Alan Stubbs was forced back inside by the downpour for press duties after the final whistle, the rain hammering out a grim, forbidding beat on the roof of the players’ tunnel in keeping with the Millers manager’s dark mood as he responded to the insipid surrender.
“We have to look at ourselves, and it wasn’t good enough. It’s as simple as that,” he said.
Conor Hourihane battles for Barnsley against Rotherham
Second-half goals from Roberts on 54 minutes, Rotherham old boy Adam Hammill, 57, Tom Bradshaw, 86, and Ryan Kent, in time added on, brought a different response from Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom.
“I am delighted. The win is the most important thing,” he said. “We have turned a good start into a very good one.”
The first half had been an even contest, bringing few clear-cut chances and little hint of the carnage that would follow. Two goals in quick succession changed everything, leaving the rival bosses with contrasting agendas heading into the international break.
The transfer window closes on Wednesday night and Stubbs, with his side in the drop zone after the opening five matches, intends being a very busy man.
Izzy Brown on the run
Barnsley are third, with a perfect home league record, and have spirit and goals in them. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
MISSING MILLERS
In three away games, Rotherham have lost 3-0, 3-0 and 4-0. Goals not going in at one end and too many being conceded at the other.
Yet it was the midfield that was conspicuous by its absence on Saturday.
Former Millers target Tom Bradshaw celebrates at the end
Will Vaulks, after such an encouraging debut in the August 6 draw with Wolves, has yet to adjust to the pace of the Championship, Jake Forster-Caskey completes nearly all his passes but hasn’t hit a really telling one and Scott Allan, despite obvious skill and vision, has managed to look lightweight while at the same time needing to shed a couple of pounds.
Stewart, sat close to the press box, shook his head and turned away in dismay at one stage in the second half when the Celtic loanee gave the ball away too cheaply and showed little inclination to try to win it back.
Stubbs has threatened action. “I have said all along that there could be players in and players out, but on that evidence there may be more players out than I thought,” he said.
Eight of the 10 outfield starters were people the new boss has brought to the club since his June appointment.
Reds fans revelled in the occasion at a ground where they haven’t lost to Rotherham for 46 years, but the defeat, and particularly the manner of it, was hard to take for the 3,200-plus travelling Millers.
Stubbs ran the gauntlet at the end. The tunnel is right next to the away end, and abuse from some of the supporters who had stayed to the bitter end hit its target with far more venom than either of Rotherham’s two goalbound efforts, tame shots from Forster-Caskey and Jon Taylor.
REDS ON A ROLL
Barnsley were a full-on, free-flowing attacking force in the second period, and it poured salt into Rotherham wounds that two of the players who damaged them were new boys they had been keen to sign themselves.
Striker Bradshaw came off the bench to head his first Reds goal while Liverpool loan winger Kent capped a livewire performance with an emphatic strike to wrap up proceedings.
The figures who really stood out were Roberts, a physical presence in the Mick McCarthy mould - ‘You might get past me once but, by ’eck, you’ll know about for the rest of the game’ - and Josh Scowen who pulled most of the strings and mopped up every loose ball in midfield.
Debutant centre-half Angus MacDonald, in for Swansea-bound Alfie Mawson and playing his first game in the second tier, showed up well at the start, but was less assured later on. He’s not Roberts, but then not many in this division will be.
KILLER GOAL
The second goal - a deflected long-range Hammill shot, coming just three minutes after the opener - ended any Rotherham hopes of a comeback. In all three away games, the Millers have been breached again very quickly after going behind.
“When you go 1-0 down, with the players we have got with experience, then the most important thing is to make sure you don’t concede a second,” Stubbs said.
“They haven’t done that. We have had a chat about it at the end. It’s not about ranting and raving. It’s about all of the players and us taking collective responsibility. It’s what they need to do, it’s what we need to do.”
It’s early days in Stubbs’ reign and the manager talks of needing time to complete the squad rebuilding he was brought in to perform. There were signs here bleaker than the weather that it could take longer and require more transfer activity than he anticipated.
“Today is obviously very worrying,” he said.
Stewart’s frustration as the first three goals went in was evident to see, the owner imploring several times from his place among the directors for his team to show more.
As the fourth hit the net and Oakwell danced with delight, his reaction was unknown.
Like many away followers, 3-0 had been the signal for his departure and his seat was empty.
Click here for teams and player ratings | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/barnsley-v-rotherham-united-the-oakwell-storm-reds-4-millers-0-1-8093201 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/160185169e7e4193a0e379a59f8a4dbef41972659b8f72f9df2370c0db80a256.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-29T10:51:54 | null | 2016-08-29T06:35:17 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Rovers football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Fvideo-doncaster-rovers-4-yeovil-town-1-highlights-and-analysis-as-andy-williams-hits-three-1-8093219.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093218.1472465035!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Doncaster Rovers 4 Yeovil Town 1 - Highlights and analysis as Andy Williams hits three | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Three is the magic number for Doncaster Rovers.
They made it three successive wins with their triumph over Yeovil Town, a result which took them into the top three of League Two.
And it came with three goals from Andy Williams.
The striker volleyed in from a tight angle after just 34 seconds to get Rovers off to a superb start.
While the physically robust Yeovil side had the better of the first half, they struggled to truly test Marko Marosi.
And Rovers doubled their lead nine minutes into the second half when Tommy Rowe picked out James Coppinger who struck a superb volley from 15 yards into the bottom corner.
Star man: James Coppinger
Yeovil hit back almost immediately when a loss of concentration saw Matty Blair head back towards his own goal where Ryan Hedges lurked before intercepting and firing low under Marosi.
Holding on to the winning margin became easier for Rovers 14 minutes from time when Yeovil centre half Bevis Mugabi was sent off for a second bookable offence after dragging back Williams as he broke clear.
And Williams certainly had the last laugh.
Coppinger waltzed through the Yeovil defence on 82 minutes and cut a pass back to Williams who slotted home from the middle of the box.
And in added time, the striker darted into space to head home Rowe’s cross
THAT FEELING? IT’S MOMENTUM
It seems a long time since Rovers had any momentum of which to speak, particularly any where there was a genuine chance of success coming at the end of it.
While it is far too early to be discussing automatic promotion from League Two, three successive wins have raised hopes and positivity Rovers are on the right track.
And the manner of the latest win backs that up.
Rovers scored four for the first time since February 2015 - which was also the last time they won three games on the spin. And they did that without playing particularly well or being deserving of such a wide margin.
After taking an early lead, they became sloppy and struggled to keep possession for any length of time - something they showed themselves capable of at Cheltenham Town the previous week. It allowed Yeovil to come back into the game and control the first half.
Importantly, and for the first time this season, they took their chances when they came, starting with a goal with less than a minute on the clock.
And while they faced periods of real pressure, they showed excellent defensive resilience once more and restricted Yeovil to only a couple of real chances.
STRIKER WITH A SMILE
There are times when it seems that everything Williams touches turns to goals.
And then there are times which bring only frustration to Williams and supporters, as his obvious qualities in front of goal evade him.
The striker struggles to hide his frustration when things are not going his way. He is a very serious character, self-critical yet quick to defend himself against any criticism from others.
So it is refreshing to see him with a smile on his face and playing in that mould.
How could he not be after netting his first ever hat-trick in senior football.
He had no time for frustration to take over his afternoon as he volleyed home with seconds on the clock.
It was a brilliant finish made even better because of how instinctive it was. Williams can be accused of over-playing and over-thinking. As the ball fell to him, he just lashed it into far corner.
And his two other goals came from a man with freshly-boosted confidence as he peeled away into space and finished with composure and conviction.
The hope now is that Williams will go on a run that will keep Rovers in the top three.
READ MORE How we rated Rovers players in Yeovil win | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/video-doncaster-rovers-4-yeovil-town-1-highlights-and-analysis-as-andy-williams-hits-three-1-8093219 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/535f9873b88eff8e5fa4021a4f170c5aa434c6ea090b885db9546612e5be35e6.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T14:50:21 | null | 2016-08-26T13:48:34 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-and-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-south-yorkshire-moors-murder-probe-1-8090958.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090957.1472215770!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man and woman arrested in connection with South Yorkshire moors murder probe | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man found on moorland and which is being treated as a murder probe.
The body of Rotherham man Craig Nelson, 34, was found earlier this week near the A628 at Woodhead Tunnels in the Peak District.
This morning, detectives arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident.
A 41-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested in Sheffield and currently remain in custody being questioned by officers.
Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston from Wath-Upon-Dearne, was found dead on Monday at about 11am on the moors.
A post-mortem examination found he died as a result of head injuries and a murder inquiry was launched.
Officers remain keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard from Mr Nelson in the days leading up to his death.
Yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Handley, who is leading the inquiry, said: “We’re in the process of piecing together Craig’s movements in the days leading up to his death. Did you see him in the days before? Did you speak to him or know what his plans were?
“I would urge anyone who knew him, or had contact with him before his death, to come forward as any small piece of information could be crucial.
“I’d also like to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle, or anyone acting suspiciously, on the slip road off the A628 or the car park near Woodhead Tunnels at any time between 7am on Saturday 20 August and 11am on Monday 22 August.
“We have a dedicated team of detectives working hard to find out what happened to Craig. We are providing support and regular updates to his family; they deserve to know what happened to him, so please come forward if you can help.”
There is currently a cordon in place at Mr Nelson’s address in Montgomery Square, Rotherham, while police carry out their enquiries.
If you have any information that could assist detectives with their enquiries, please call 101, quoting incident number 819 of 23 August 2016.
You can also pass information on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/man-and-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-south-yorkshire-moors-murder-probe-1-8090958 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d052a6a854d4cc7e0b688de6a9766bc4408373a57c7992f37d664f899345e205.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:37 | null | 2016-08-25T14:25:55 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchatsworth-country-fair-all-you-need-to-know-1-8088674.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8088669.1472131783!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chatsworth Country Fair: all you need to know | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Show-stopping aerial displays, delicious food demonstrations from top local chefs and hundreds of trade stands are among treats in store for tens of thousands of visitors to Chatsworth Country Fair next weekend.
The spectacular showcase will see return of hugely popular and long-time fair favourites The Red Arrows, whose display last year is flashbacked here.
Those magnificent men in their flying machines will be joined by variety of family-friendly acts. The Imps Motorcycle Display Team will be putting on a spectacular show of billowing fire jumps and motorcycle routines for the Chatsworth crowd for the first time in a decade, and CJ’s Birds of Prey are back with their awe-inspiring falconry display, one of the most popular in the UK.
CHATSWORTH FAIR THEN & NOW: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chatsworth-country-fair-then-and-now-after-35-years-1-8066961
Food lovers will be spoilt for choice with the Cookery Theatre hosting some of the country’s finest chefs across the weekend, including ‘The Great British Bake Off’ judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Other activities on offer, ranging from vintage vehicle displays to hundreds of trade stands, will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.
With just over a week until Chatsworth opens its gates for the September 2 to 4 event, here’s a round-up of all the important information you need to know:
Up, up and away
What time do gates open to the public?
Public entry to Chatsworth Country Fair is from 9am each day.
What time is the Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony will take place at noon on each day of the fair.
Hounds unleashed
What time is the Closing Ceremony?
The Closing Ceremony will take place at 6pm on Friday, 6:20pm on Saturday and 6:55pm on Sunday.
When can I see the Red Arrows?
The Red Arrows will be performing at 3:35pm on Friday and 6pm on the Sunday of the fair. There will be no performance on Saturday.
Bullseye
When can I see the Cookery Demonstrations?
Cookery demonstrations will be taking place in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery Theatre from 9:45am to 5:15pm on Friday, 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9:45am to 5:30pm on Sunday.
What time do the gates open?
The gates will open at 9am on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fair.
Can I pay on the gate?
Single day tickets will be available each day of the fair on the gate for £25. Two Day and Three Day tickets are available exclusively on our website.
Does my child need a ticket?
No, if your child/children are 14 years old and under, they gain free entry and do not require a ticket.
Are dogs allowed onsite?
Dogs are welcome into the fair as long as they are on a lead.
What disabled parking/access is available?
For disabled parking it is essential that you enter the park only via Heathy Lea, Golden Gates or The Bridge – please see website for showground map. For hiring a scooter or wheelchair (limited numbers), please visit www.mobilityhire4you.com or contact our Events Team on 01353 653752.
For more information, visit www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chatsworth-country-fair-all-you-need-to-know-1-8088674 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b299239ae20fa14265712590d25e182c235d8d7e2f0b0e1a2c51cf12fb00c4cc.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-30T12:51:41 | null | 2016-08-30T11:57:37 | Visit now for the latest gigs & music news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fgigs-and-music%2Firish-singer-songwriter-kieran-goss-roots-music-club-doncaster-1-8095629.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095628.1472554638!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Irish singer songwriter Kieran Goss, Roots Music Club, Doncaster | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The folk-crossover guitarist was born in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar.
Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny, Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound.
Kieran supported Elvis Costello, and Joe Jackson while studying law, then recorded his first album, Brand New Star, in 1989.
He found success with several subsequent albums as well.
His single, Out of My Head, was the second most played song on Irish radio in 1998 and has been Kieran’s biggest hit so far, showcasing his warm voice full of understated emotion.
The performer’s eighth album, I’ll be Seeing You, is full of beautifully crafted songs with judicious use of harmony vocals.
He writes from his heart, not afraid to “dig deep into how we process life, how we play the cards we’re dealt”.
Country music legend Don Williams said Kieran has an “amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way.”
Support comes from folk-rock musician James J Turner, whose 2012 album How Could We Be Wrong? won him a host of new fans.
The Roots Music Club is in the Ukrainian Centre, 48 Beckett Road, DN2 4AD on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets on the door or in advance from We got tickets | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/gigs-and-music/irish-singer-songwriter-kieran-goss-roots-music-club-doncaster-1-8095629 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/73d0b9425ed80b08be9f1497ddc4e5fb2f4cfffebc2f0042785c19ce3354356c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:03 | null | 2016-08-26T06:45:18 | Visit now for the latest GrassRoots news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fgrassroots%2Fsheffield-trio-land-places-in-uk-elite-school-games-1-8089556.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089553.1472215858!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield trio land places in UK Elite School Games | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Three athletes from Sheffield have been selected to compete at the 2016 School Games – a national multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes – taking place at Loughborough University and Sheffield from 1-4 September.
Alife Manthorpe, 16, who goes to Westfield School will represent North East in the 1500m Steeplechase.
Amelia Cass
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Amelia Cass, 17, of Silverdale School will represent the Para-cycling Team in Cycling.
And 16-year-old Amy Gellion, who goes to King Ecgbert School will represent North East in the 300m and 4 x 300m Relay.
More than 1,600 athletes will compete across 12 sports at the event, seven of which include disability disciplines. The four-day spectacular is supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust.
Amy Gellion
The swimmers will be competing at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre’s Olympic-sized pool in Sheffield next Saturday (September 3).
The other events will take place at Loughborough University.
The athletes will be following in the footsteps of some of Britain’s biggest sporting stars who have competed at the event before going on to senior international success.
Alfie Manthorpe, who trains at City of Sheffield & Dearne Athletic Club, said: “I’m excited to be chosen. I can’t wait to race against the other regions and hopefully bring home a medal!”
Amelia Cass, who trains at North Midlands Youth Development Squad, said: “I’m thrilled to be invited to compete again at the School Games and excited to try better my previous two performances there.”
Rotherham Harrier Amy Gellio said: “I’m over the moon about being selected. I’m trained very hard so I’m happy that all my hard work is paying off.”
* For full list of sports: www.2016schoolgames.com. Tickets: www.2016schoolgames.com/tickets | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/grassroots/sheffield-trio-land-places-in-uk-elite-school-games-1-8089556 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e178fed52df475d88cec3235d6ab786082b57469b05062943c0efca9080c4f0f.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:31 | null | 2016-08-28T17:11:13 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-fc-ladies-1-yeovil-1-club-denied-by-last-minute-equaliser-1-8093422.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093421.1472400655!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield FC Ladies 1 Yeovil 1: Club denied by last-minute equaliser | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield FC made it seven games unbeaten in WSL2 with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to promotion-chasers Yeovil Town at the Home of Football Stadium.
Jodie Michalska’s second half strike was cancelled out by a late goal from Yeovil debutant Lucy Quinn.
Hannah Cain hit the woodwork three times for the hosts.
The first was the best of the lot as Cain curled an effort from outside of the box against the bar before another volley from close range also rebounded off the woodwork.
The breakthrough came with 20 minutes to go when Chloe Dixon’s cross evaded the defence and Michalska was there to tap home after Cain had again hit the post from distance.
Yeovil struggled to test Juliana Draycott until Quinn got on the end of a cross from sub Kelly Aldridge to give the visitors a point four minutes from time.
Sheffield FC: Draycott; Jackson, Murphy, Lea (Wild 90), Gilliatt; McCue, Dale (Johnson 71), Michalska; Dixon, Flanagan (Owen 85), Cain.
* To buy tickets to an FA Women’s Super League match near you click here: http://www.ticketstores.co.uk/fawsl/ | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-fc-ladies-1-yeovil-1-club-denied-by-last-minute-equaliser-1-8093422 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/11e520aa2018da42844535e141f52a58370d0154025f8425abd031a424e78150.json |
[
"Graham Smyth"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:49 | null | 2016-08-31T08:45:35 | Visit now for the latest Chesterfield FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchesterfield-fc%2Fcolumn-transfer-deadline-day-predictions-after-a-quiet-night-for-ariyibi-1-8096970.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096969.1472598433!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Column: Transfer deadline day predictions after a quiet night for Ariyibi | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Tuesday was a very quiet night for Gboly Ariyibi, ahead of what might be a hectic day for the winger and his club.
The winger played just 45 minutes against Wolves Under 23s in the EFL Trophy and was apparently watched by the chairman of one of his many admirers.
But the Barnsley chief didn’t get to see Ariyibi in full flow.
It was a subdued display from the man being linked with every Tom, Dick and Harry in the Championship, for whom there may well be a flurry of bids today, on transfer deadline day.
Instead, Jon Nolan ran the show for most of the evening for Chesterfield, who ran out winners – just – against Wolves’ second string.
Nolan continues to look right at home in the Spireites midfield and it was from two of his deliveries that the hosts’ goals were scored.
But it’s unlikely the recently-signed-from-non-league player will get too comfortable, with a first half tirade from Danny Wilson likely still ringing in his ears.
That was one of the few occasions the Chesterfield boss rose from his seat.
Another was to make a very strong case to fourth official Lisa Rashid in the wake of Wolves’ late penalty, a spot-kick that would have handed the visitors a point and brought on a bizarre ‘second point shootout.’
The game might have been meaningless to the thousands who stayed away, but from the look on Wilson’s face as he chided Ms Rashid, the manager cared very much.
Players and coaches will of course set out to win whatever mach is put in front of them, but it will still surely have been a strange experience to run out at the Proact for a competitive game in front of a crowd numbering fewer than 1,000.
For the 950 who did attend there were a few surprises in the Chesterfield starting line-up.
Veteran Ian Evatt was a cert to be rested according to most who expressed a pre-match opinion, yet he captained the side.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, so obviously out of favour and essentially, publicly, told to buck up his ideas by his boss, also started.
Perhaps the Spireites were using the game as a shop window for the 30-year-old striker with today’s transfer deadline in mind.
Or maybe Wilson wanted to hand the ex Wolves man a chance to start redeeming himself, with a view to making good use of the frontman should no bids materialise.
Of course he might have been covering his bases by sticking SEB in for a first start of the season.
Ariyibi’s presence in the starting line-up also prompted intrigue.
Did it mean the club were showing off their prize asset to potential bidders in the crowd, like the Tykes chairman Maurice Watkins?
Or was it a signal that the Spireites are fully intent on keeping the winger and thusly not afraid to throw him into action while the transfer market is still active?
Either way it’s hard to know what interested parties will have made of the 45 minute showing from Ariyibi.
And it’s even harder to second guess Danny Wilson.
He might have been tempted to rest Nolan, but he played him and got a Man of the Match performance in return.
It’s no exaggeration to say that a consistent run in the team might just make Nolan the next Spireite to send the rumour mill into overdrive on a transfer deadline day.
Not tomorrow and probably not even in January, but should he continue to improve like players seem to under Wilson, Nolan will catch the eye of other clubs and make it even more baffling that he was so recently a non-league player.
The curse of a print journalist on transfer deadline day is a deadline, and this column is being written before the window ‘slams’ shut.
So by the time it reaches Chesterfield doormats and newsagent counter tops, Ariyibi could be a Barnsley/Brentford/Leeds/Derby or Reading player.
Ebanks-Blake could find himself a new home with a League Two outfit and a couple of new faces might be unveiled by the media team at the Proact.
But it falls to me to make predictions, albeit acknowledging that anything can happen in football and imploring readers to be forgiving should the exact opposite transpire.
Chesterfield’s stubborn refusal to drop their asking price for Ariyibi has sown a seed of doubt in my mind that they’ll sell him before January.
However the sheer amount of interest makes me think it likely that someone will stump up a tempting offer, upwards of £500k but less than £1million, and Ariyibi will depart.
A sell on clause, promotion clause and appearance related add ons will sweeten the deal and a youngster will arrive on loan from a bigger club on a season long loan.
Ebanks-Blake will remain a Spireite and with his appetite whetted by the midweek goal, he’ll regain a squad place but fail to shift Ched Evans from the number nine role.
Before you hit the bookies though, a disclaimer – I wouldn’t put money on it. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/column-transfer-deadline-day-predictions-after-a-quiet-night-for-ariyibi-1-8096970 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/002ca2990a341480641767abab6ffd3692c38b2d30a6fb8f84628d585668e31c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:26 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpenistone-scout-group-is-seeking-adult-volunteers-for-new-troop-1-8085740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8085739.1472034492!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Penistone Scout Group is seeking adult volunteers for new troop | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Penistone Scout Group is expanding yet again!
The group, which currently has 274 members, is seeking adults who would like the chance to go camping, climbing, caving and lead community projects while helping to transform young people’s lives.
Scout leader Bruce Meek said: “As a leader at Penistone Scout Group, you will do all of this and more, using your skills and learning new ones. We want and need volunteers to help us plan and deliver a safe and exciting programme for young people, making sure every young person in the groups gets the chance to spend several nights away each year and enjoy the fun, challenge and adventure Scouting has to offer. We want to open another scout troop on a Monday to cater for another 30 young people.”
If you’re interested in volunteering, email bruce68@hotmail.co.uk or call 07921 766357. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/penistone-scout-group-is-seeking-adult-volunteers-for-new-troop-1-8085740 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e49f5a74ab996f659ecf5b0de846d3bbaf3098543e897d6dd7dd8af78d979b0f.json |
[
"Brian Ferguson"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T13:15:25 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgood-gadd-fringe-comedy-award-winner-covers-sex-assault-1-8095847.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095842.1472559409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GOOD GADD! Fringe comedy award winner covers sex assault | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The first Scot to win Edinburgh Festival Fringe biggest comedy award for three decades, has vowed to keep performing in tiny venues to keep emotional power of his work.
Richard Gadd, whose material explores impact of suffering a sexual assault four years ago, is first home-grown act since Arnold Brown in 1987 to collect coveted Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize.
The Fife comic, who has built a cult following on the Fringe with his deeply intense and personal performances, is performing a free show in an underground cavern with just 40 seats every night.
But he fears his impact of his shows would be lost if he was appearing on stage before several hundred people.
Gadd, who latest show also explores mental health problems and masculinity, was close to tears as he collected his award at the Dovecot Gallery.
He said: “The darkness I was in, I cannot tell you how bad it felt. The worst thing my abuser did was take my confidence away from me. I feel that this goes some way to getting it back.”
A unique Scottish double win was celebrated at the awards - formerly sponsored by Perrier and now backed by Lastminute.com - when rising Glasgow star Scott Gibson was named best newcomer.
The former call centre worker’s debut Fringe show at the Gilded Balloon charts his recovering from a brain haemorrhage seven year ago and his decision to pursue a career as a stand-up.
Comic Bob Slayer’s project, Iraq Out & Loud, which saw the entire Chilcot Report read out aloud by more than 1000 performers and members of the public over 284 hours, won the “spirit of the Fringe” panel prize award.
Gadd, who wins £10,000 in prize money, vowed not turn his back on the “free Fringe” - which has produced two of the last three winners of the award - because of its anarchic, experimental and “anti-authoritarian” nature.
Gadd spends the majority of his latest one running on a treadmill, in front of an image of a man in a gorilla suit. His show - Monkey See Monkey Do represent the “very real monkey” he had on his back for years, linked to his abuse trauma.
Nica Burns, director of the awards, described Monkey See Monkey Monkey Do as a “highly-original, highly-experimental show, which combines hilarity and heart.”
Gadd’s show is one of the most sought-after on the Fringe, with audiences queuing outside the Banshee Labyrinth hours in advance to try to secure a seat and hundreds being turned away.
Gadd, from Wormit, said: “I want the message to be clear in my shows.If you’re in a room that’s too big and you’re just a dot on the stage then the message is going to be unclear.
“When you’re pressed up against 40 people in a room and you’re up in their face and they can see your facial expressions and your mannerisms and all the nuances then the comedy comes through more powerfully. Comedy isn’t supposed to be done in a big venue.
“It’s not about the numbers or the money for me. If it was I would go and get a better job that’s more stable. It’s more to do with the art.
“It’s never been the ego of filling a big room. It just doesn’t appeal to me. I like to know what I’m getting and I like to know what I’m giving and most of all I like knowing that the shows will land.”
The comic insisted he was reluctant to move into bigger venues because of the way the ‘free Fringe’ offered prioritised paying its performers.
He said: “I owe the free Fringe so much for how much it has helped me down the years. I would definitely come back to it. I’d maybe go to 80 seats at the most.
“The free Fringe has got anarchy at its heart. It is fundamentally experimental in its nature. It is anti-authoritarian. It places the artist first.
“You’ve got all these big venues which pop up around Edinburgh. They support artists where they can, but they have these massive over-heads and they take a big chunk of the ticket gate.
“The artist suffers. It’s not all about the money, but in the world’s biggest arts festival I feel the artist needs to be at the forefront and making money first and foremost before everyone else gets paid.
“The only way they can do that is if they do the free Fringe, which is philanthropic and puts the artist first. That is so important in among the PR machine that is the Fringe.”
Gadd, 26, said he was “shocked and surprised ” that he was the first nominee for the main award to emerge from the Scottish comedy scene for 23 years - when both Phil Kay and Parrot were shortlisted - and suggested it was down to the Fringe being too “London-centric.”
He added: “I think the industry is waking up to the talent that is in Scotland now.
“For a long time, Scottish comedy was seen as too parochial. Despite happening in Scotland, this festival is London-centric and is focused on and obsessed with London. Scotland has been over-looked as too parochial. These awards have probably tarred Scotland with the Scotland brush, for the want of a better phrase.”
In his acceptance speech Gibson, 32, admitted Scottish comics had had a difficult relationship with the Fringe in the past.
Gibson, the first Scot to be nominated best newcomer since Kevin Bridges in 2009, said: “We like to tell ourselves that we’re not part of it, strangely, but hopefully this will show that we can come up and tell our stories.
“The story of main show is about me having an aneurysm removed, those three weeks that I spent in hospital, getting better and starting doing comedy.
“I’ve always loved comedy and knew I wanted to do it for a long time, but I didn’t do it until I had the brain haemorrhage. It’s really what pushed me into doing stand-up.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/good-gadd-fringe-comedy-award-winner-covers-sex-assault-1-8095847 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c7cb8f7ddf5bb956fa997c22603b4eb044ed9944c23e4fe954ea1c7b8c54748c.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:01 | null | 2016-08-26T12:43:34 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcharlie-is-our-darling-most-popular-pet-name-revealed-1-8090768.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090767.1472211897!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Charlie is our darling: most popular pet name revealed | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The most popular pet name in the UK is Charlie, according to new research into the names we choose for our animals by Pets at Home.
Pets at Home surveyed more than 800,000 pet owners through its My VIP club and has found the top 50 most popular names for each pet type. Whether the pet is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal, Charlie was the clear winner with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing this name for their animal friend, topping the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.
Poppy also proved to be a popular choice for many pets, particularly canines and felines, ranking at number one for dogs and number two for cats. Other common selections include Alfie, Bella, Billy and Molly.
George also ranked highly across all species with almost 10,000 of those taking part choosing this name within the top 50, again regardless of pet type, suggesting the young Prince’s influence may not end with toddler fashion and toys.
The world of entertainment, particularly children’s cartoons, appear to have had an effect on the names owners select. Bird based film Rio saw the film’s title rank in tenth place for birds, while classic cartoon character name Tweety came in at number 32.
Bestselling book A Cat Called Alfie may have inspired cat owners, with Alfie being the eighth most popular name for cats. Winnie the Pooh fans are meanwhile drawn to Tigger, which ranked at 11 in cat names. Demonstrating that classic films can still influence our decisions, Thumper, who appeared in the 1942 film Bambi, is still the seventh most chosen name for rabbits. Nemo, is the second most popular name for the nation’s fish following Goldie in first.
Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM Director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals. It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.
“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet. Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”
Top ten names for British pets by species
Top ten names for dogs
1. Poppy
2. Alfie
3. Bella
4. Charlie
5. Molly
6. Max
7. Daisy
8. Bailey
9. Ruby
10. Lola
Top ten names for cats
1. Charlie
2. Poppy
3. Molly
4. Bella
5. Oscar
6. Daisy
7. Tilly
8. Alfie
9. Millie
10. Smudge
Top ten names for small animals
1. Daisy
2. Fudge
3. Nibbles
4. Poppy
5. Rosie
6. Charlie
7. Thumper
8. Fluffy
9. George
10. Harry
Top ten names for reptiles
1. Spike
2. George
3. Rex
4. Charlie
5. Sid
6. Monty
7. Bob
8. Leo
9. Rango
10. Sheldon
Top ten names for fish
1. Goldie
2. Nemo
3. Bob
4. Bubbles
5. Fishy
6. George
7. Fred
8. Jaws
9. Dave
10. Tom
Top ten names for horses
1. Charlie
2. Jack
3. Rosie
4. Molly
5. Harry
6. Alfie
7. Billy
8. Poppy
9. Murphy
10. Lady
Top ten names for birds
1. Charlie
2. Joey
3. Billy
4. Bobby
5. George
6. Blue
7. Alfie
8. Rosie
9. Sky10. Rio | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/charlie-is-our-darling-most-popular-pet-name-revealed-1-8090768 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3a62fe5c8a96304eebd10964e01d878c23c5e26117f33d6256cab429f59efe32.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:18 | null | 2016-08-25T09:26:49 | Visit now for the latest Lifestyle news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fdoncaster-great-british-bake-off-contestant-val-stones-survives-first-show-and-wins-fans-for-her-hilarious-baking-1-8087391.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8087390.1472113712!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones survives first show and wins fans for her "hilarious" baking | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones has proved she can stand the heat in the kitchen - by surviving the first week of the smash hit BBC1 show.
The 66-year-old former primary school headteacher from Conisbrough escaped the chop from judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry in last night's show - and fans have rushed to social media to declare her as their favourite and "hilarious" after a series of baking blunders.
She became the star of the tent on social media, with Twitter fans loving haphazard Val, a self-confessed Ed Sheeran fan and fitness fanatic, who keeps herself moving and grooving while baking.
Val, who now lives in Yeovil with her husband Ian, had a few minor catastrophes during cake week, including forgetting to put the sugar into one of her cakes, and also coming in 10th place in the Jaffa Cake technical challenge.
She also almost put cornflour into one of her bakes, mistaking it for icing sugar.
But her incredibly sunny disposition, good humour and dance moves won over plenty of people on Twitter as they begged for her not to leave the competition yet.
Georgina Palzeaird tweeted: "Straight away, Val is my top gal this series. Not necessarily because she's the best... I just like her sassy ways. #GBBO."
User Sapphire @sapphire0801 wrote: "Val is a human disaster and i love her #GBBO."
Roshni V @RoshPosh_x added: "Val is actually hilarious !!! #gbbo." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/doncaster-great-british-bake-off-contestant-val-stones-survives-first-show-and-wins-fans-for-her-hilarious-baking-1-8087391 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/219886cbcbd9490b99e422902ab3f8565fd4e37089e061e63e1d54e9d2d350dc.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:36 | null | 2016-08-30T17:34:10 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fheartless-thieves-steal-charity-collection-tins-in-sheffield-1-8096555.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096554.1472574830!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Heartless thieves steal charity collection tins in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police are appealing for information after thieves stole a number of charity collection boxes across Sheffield.
Collection tins for Sheffield charity Cavendish Cancer Care have been stolen from numerous locations in the recent crime spree.
The two most recent thefts took place at Dore Dental Care on Causeway Head Road and Scott’s Pantry on Glossop Road.
Victoria Wood, from the fundraising team at Cavendish Cancer Care, said she was shocked that anybody would steal money from charity.
She said: “We are only a small charity and we really do rely on the generosity of members of the public to be able to continue providing our invaluable services to people affected by cancer.
“We urge anyone with any information to come forward.”
If you have any information regarding these collection box thefts from the past few months you can ring the police non-emergency number on 101.
Launched in 1991, Cavendish Cancer Care support people in the region who are living with cancer.
The charity offers patients and their families the chance to talk in confidence and offer complementary therapies to support their recovery. They help people from across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
n To find out more, visit: cavcare.org.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/heartless-thieves-steal-charity-collection-tins-in-sheffield-1-8096555 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d0d8aeb5624256cbbc2129778eb8277486c15881d66bdaee8a06a5ec43ec0d77.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:53:02 | null | 2016-08-31T06:21:01 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpyramid-of-poo-warns-dog-owners-to-clean-up-after-pets-1-8096168.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096167.1472567003!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Pyramid of poo’ warns dog owners to clean up after pets | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Dog owners have been urged to clean up after their pets when walking around South Yorkshire reservoirs.
Yorkshire Water say Scout Dike reservoir near Sheffield and Langsett reservoir near Barnsley are among the worst places in the region for dog mess being left to litter pathways.
The company is backing a new national campaign by the Dogs Trust called the ‘Big Scoop’ in which dog owners are being encouraged to act responsibly and scoop up after their pets.
Yorkshire Water says it has spent around £60,000 in the last five years trying to deal with dog mess at its reservoir sites, but it is still a problem it is trying to fix.
Alastair Harvey, recreation advisor at Yorkshire Water, said: “We welcome dog owners to our sites but leaving dog mess spoils the experience for our other visitors.
“So we are asking dog owners to bag it and bin it. We spend around £12,000 a year to tackle the problem and have bins provided at our most popular reservoirs, so we ask people to please use them and help us keep these beauty spots clean and enjoyable for all.”
Alex Jackson, campaigns manager at Dogs Trust, said: “Failing to pick up after your dog gives other dogs and their owners a bad name, and, whilst it is a small minority who don’t scoop their dogs poop, we are hoping the Big Scoop - Dogs Trust nationwide poop campaign - will remind everyone to help keep their local area dog poo free, prompt other owners to pick up dog mess and dispose of it in any public bin.”
To help highlight the campaign, an unusual photo stunt took place, with Yorkshire Water staff setting up a ‘pyramid of poo’ using smiley face poo cushions to highlight how the company’s staff are left to clear up the mess if dogs aren’t cleaned up after by their owners.
Research suggests that dog fouling tends to occur at night time and during the winter months, as some dog owners feel that they can’t be seen in darkness. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/pyramid-of-poo-warns-dog-owners-to-clean-up-after-pets-1-8096168 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0409a58f6f3852c7c6eed8b06f6203aae83ae64ce7f478dfa5f1102ad41a1d65.json |
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"Paul Davis"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:32 | null | 2016-08-28T16:58:35 | Visit now for the latest Rotherham United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Frotherham-united%2Frotherham-united-arrivals-and-exits-as-stubbs-responds-to-millers-derby-despair-1-8093405.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093403.1472400361!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rotherham United: Arrivals and exits as Stubbs responds to Millers’ derby despair | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Boss Alan Stubbs plans to use the last few days of the transfer window to reinforce his squad and shed under-performing players as derby-day humiliation increased the urgency of his Rotherham United rebuilding.
The Millers are in the Championship bottom three as they head into the international break on the back of a 4-0 hammering at South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley on Saturday.
Alan Stubbs with Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom
Rotherham were destroyed in a 37-minute second-half blitz, leaving Stubbs to cast doubt on his players, including those he has brought to the club since his June appointment.
“We could have done better than we did. There is no substitute for hard work,” he said after the Oakwell rout.
The manager has said for several weeks he wants some players to head out to free up room for more arrivals and made it clear this weekend that some of Saturday’s squad aren’t safe.
The deadline for signings is 11pm on Wednesday, and Stubbs said on Saturday night: “We have got four days to bring people in. It has always been a big window. We have had a big turnaround and it doesn’t happen overnight.
“But if they are not prepared to work hard, then we will have players out and we will bring players in.
“The only positive is that I can bring players in before Wednesday. Nothing else.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-arrivals-and-exits-as-stubbs-responds-to-millers-derby-despair-1-8093405 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/95e5b8fbacafbf01f8362b70396be2b09f4f4e3d8a3054124019dbf5e1b654ca.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:29 | null | 2016-08-30T09:31:03 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftools-stolen-from-more-vehicles-parked-in-sheffield-1-8095260.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095259.1472545973!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tools stolen from more vehicles parked in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-27T04:50:17 | null | 2016-08-27T05:32:51 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnew-plans-for-bus-services-to-be-put-to-residents-1-8091532.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | New plans for bus services to be put to residents | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | New plans for buses in Penistone are to be put to residents next month.
More than 1,500 people had their say on proposed changes to the area’s bus network in an eight week consultation held by Barnsley Bus Partnership.
Using the feedback, Barnsley Bus Partnership has now developed recommendations for services, which will be available for residents to discuss at drop-in sessions at Penistone Community Library on September 15 and 22 between 9am and 12-noon. A Barnsley Bus Partnership spokesperson thanked everybody who participated. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/new-plans-for-bus-services-to-be-put-to-residents-1-8091532 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/cb2e3908dfd4d567906b248451940dfce80a1f1a7e671a46eaf5e739fdae64d2.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:58 | null | 2016-08-31T08:16:43 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-called-after-alpaca-attacked-by-dog-in-doncaster-1-8097095.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097094.1472627911!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police called after alpaca attacked by dog in Doncaster | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police officers were called out to a field in Doncaster after a dog attacked an alpaca.
The attack happened in a field behind Holme Hall Lane, Stainton, at 4pm on Saturday.
A vet was called out to treat the alpaca.
A large, black, long-haired alsation was responsible for the attack.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-called-after-alpaca-attacked-by-dog-in-doncaster-1-8097095 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1393ef580652a96b3f47984e77a730d4fedd6d072994b361b700abc328d69ba0.json |
[
"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:38 | null | 2016-08-30T15:38:28 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fiphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-and-it-s-soon-1-8096223.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096222.1472567952!/image/image.jpg | en | null | iPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/iphone-7-launch-date-confirmed-and-it-s-soon-1-8096223 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b83a917c103dbfe159a63d8a59b0412f34fb9fb96b864200cabdd6b5977cb6a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:52:14 | null | 2016-08-29T08:55:56 | Visit now for the latest your say news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fyour-say%2Fmayoral-election-1-8093928.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093920.1472457394!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mayoral election | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | I’m not so sure that a Labour candidate will almost inevitably win the Sheffield City Region mayoral election next May as David Walsh suggests, (Star August 17).
Labour council leaders have signed off the devolution deal with George Osborne without consulting us.
This despite 65% of Sheffielders voting against John Prescott’s proposal for an elected mayor in a referendum in 2012.
The Sheffield City Region extends across South Yorkshire and parts of North Derbyshire.
A “legacy of failure” in Doncaster Children’s Services led to them being run by a government supervised independent trust in 2013.
This election campaign will shine a light on Labour’s record in those councils.
The running of Rotherham council was taken over by government appointed commissioners in 2015 following the child abuse scandal.
In 2009 Doncaster voters, seeing little change after the “Donnygate” scandal, rejected Labour.
Their second preference votes got them what they wanted – a non Labour mayor.
It can happen again in this election.
Labour should be organised in opposition to the Tory austerity policies that damage us, especially the poorest and most vulnerable.
Instead they continue to fight amongst themselves.
Labour may still be winning first past the post council elections locally.
But a voting system with second preference votes allows disenchanted voters to get behind a strong alternative candidate who can win.
This election won’t be just a Labour coronation.
Cllr Rob Murphy
Sheffield Green Party | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/mayoral-election-1-8093928 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b48987f67b1169344eee626e459fc75ff130d7a891f0abda893405a05ffc3718.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:52:24 | null | 2016-08-30T18:01:24 | Visit now for the latest Cricket news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fsouth-yorkshire-league-a-bigger-lesson-to-be-learned-as-rain-decimates-league-programme-1-8096593.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096591.1472576463!/image/image.jpg | en | null | South Yorkshire League: A bigger lesson to be learned as rain decimates league programme | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Everyone knew it was coming, the rain, but none in the SYSCL Championship managed to avoid it wrecking their game, apart from Hallam, who weren’t playing. Their match had already been conceded by Rotherham.
Elsecar and Wath, both desperate to get points over Tickhill to bring them back into contention for the last promotion place, were left gnashing their teeth over games they were very likely to win.
Elsecar had bowled Kexborough out for 99 (after being 73-2, Michael Jepps 33). Paul Cummins again put in a great bowling performance: 5-15 in 10 overs. He’s taken 17 wickets in the last four games and only four players in the league have bowled more economically. Elsecar were 26-0 in three overs when the deluge came, with Peter Hadfield in full cry.
Wath had battled to 149-7 in their reduced 34 overs (Jonathan Allan 36, Jack Whitlam 24* at the end). But Collegiate B were faring even worse: 5-3 in four overs, with Nick Gaywood and Matt Tyas both gone to Whitlam, as the rain banged down.
Not much joy elsewhere either: Tickhill hadn’t yet extracted Houghton Main, who were 134-6, Tahir Nawas and Simon Ward both making 30s, and Siviwe Gidana again in the wickets with 3-18 from nine; Whiston were 15-1 against Conisbrough who had made 144-8 ( Jonathan Phillips 65); and Darfield rattled up 209-5 against bottom club Coal Aston in 34 overs, Haider Jahangir making the day’s top score, 77, but Coal Aston didn’t even get to bat.
It’s not been a good end to the season, with the weather, but also with a player being banned for life and his club expelled from a neighbouring league. These things happen rarely in cricket, but they do happen and there is a feeling that the causes of such things are becoming more prevalent and we all need to do what we can to prevent them.
Sport always attracts people with issues. We used to play against someone whom we knew as ‘nutter’ and he was always offering to sort someone out behind the pavilion. I remember chatting about this with their captain over a drink and he said: “You should worry mate. You only have it twice a season, we get it every flipping game!”
The best spirit in all sport is respect for your opponent and his humanity and vulnerability. The best days are when you can break out of the protective shell of your team and laugh and joke with your opponents after a game, even during a game, getting to know them as people, admiring their ability and enjoying and respecting their rivalry. I’ve taken junior games when parents are so fixated on winning that they only applaud their own side, even when the team manager is doing his best to encourage the team to play in the right spirit.
The worst, of course, is the contemptuous tactic that some individuals employ to unsettle and upset their opponents. This isn’t the odd witty remark to relieve tension, it’s not banter and it’s not encouragement for your own players, it’s a systematic, sometimes concerted and always deliberate attempt to bully. It can be easier and nastier in cricket than other sports because batsmen are always outnumbered in a hostile environment, so they have to put up with it and bullies always thrive where they can feel dominant.
It always poisons the atmosphere and often changes the nature of a game and sometimes provokes retaliation. All of us involved in cricket share a responsibility for stopping it. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/cricket/south-yorkshire-league-a-bigger-lesson-to-be-learned-as-rain-decimates-league-programme-1-8096593 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e9c1cc04a940a7a9f603d5d594c57517ec780505042d8b0e595dadaa6862dea2.json |
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"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:35 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:01 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-blades-open-caolan-lavery-talks-with-sheffield-wednesday-and-plot-second-move-for-centre-half-1-8089701.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089696.1472160995!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Blades open Caolan Lavery talks with Sheffield Wednesday and plot second move for centre-half | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Sheffield United have opened talks with arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday about signing Caolan Lavery, The Star can confirm.
Sources at Bramall Lane last night revealed they expect Lavery, a former Northern Ireland under-21 international, to officially join Chris Wilder’s team next week.
Despite leaving Hillsborough earlier this summer, Wednesday will be entitled to compensation when Lavery’s move is processed although the exact amount could be decided by a Football League tribunal if the two clubs fail to agree a fee.
Unveiling Lavery, who scored four goals in 11 starts after joining Portsmouth on loan last season, would represent a welcome boost for Wilder after seeing attempts to bolster his defensive options stall.
Craig Morgan appeared destined to be unveiled ahead of tomorrow’s game against Oxford before the deal, which had been provisionally agreed with Wigan Athletic, fell through due to personal reasons. Byron Webster is another confirmed target with a further approach likely despite Millwall’s initial refusal to sell. United are believed to be encouraged by reports the centre-half is interested in returning north after previously representing York City and Doncaster Rovers.
Wilder, speaking at United’s training complex yesterday, said: “I’ll go into it more after the window but we’ve spoken to people in this division and been quoted £1.5m and £750,000 for players. We aren’t in that market anymore. I’m not saying this to curry favour but the people here have backed me as they’ve always backed managers in the past. But, perhaps on occasion back then, the right controls weren’t in place with regards to expenditure. Those controls are there now and, quite rightly, that’s the case.”
Caolan Lavery is expected to join Sheffield United shortly
Wilder has admitted goalkeeper George Long “wants to see what’s out there” after losing his starting place.
Craig Morgan helped Wigan Athletic win promotion from League One last season
Byron Moore (right) also interests Sheffield United | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-open-caolan-lavery-talks-with-sheffield-wednesday-and-plot-second-move-for-centre-half-1-8089701 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7dbb69a29534e9ea853cee09097b09beed56e47877f4b4d817351f895bae3a45.json |
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"Chris Burn"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:41 | null | 2016-08-23T08:51:32 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffamily-s-appeal-to-bring-sheffield-war-veteran-s-memoirs-to-life-1-8083325.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083318.1471938652!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Family’s appeal to bring Sheffield war veteran’s memoirs to life | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The family of a Sheffield man who travelled the globe serving his country in World War II are seeking help to write up the memoirs of his extraordinary life.
James Swift, who also ran one of Sheffield’s best-loved DIY shops for three decades and was Father Christmas to hundreds of children, died in 2014 at the age of 93 – leaving behind a set of handwritten notes in a briefcase about his life.
Lynne Shaw is appealing for help in getting her late father, James Swift, memoirs published. Photo: Chris Etchells
Now his daughter, Lynne Shaw, from Oughtibridge, is appealing for some expert help in turning the treasure trove of photographs, diaries and memoirs, which are all currently stored in a leather briefcase, into a publishable format.
Mr Swift, known to friends and family as Jimmy, owned Hobbycraft DIY store in Crookes for 27 years with wife Renee after the couple took on the business in the early 1960s.
The entrepreneur was a Morse code expert who served in the RAF Signals in both Iceland and India during the Second World War after volunteering to join the military as a teenager following the Sheffield Blitz.
He was a keen cricketer and in later life played Father Christmas every year at the Corner House Nursery in Hillsborough run by his granddaughter Fay Wagstaff.
Lynne Shaw is appealing for help in getting her late father, James Swift, memoirs published. James is pictured with his wife Renee. Photo: Chris Etchells
Lynne said she hopes there may be someone out there with the knowledge and time to pull together the story of her father’s life.
She said: “Dad had written about his life including many stories of his time spent in Iceland and India during the war.
“Time has passed and I didn’t get round to doing anything about it, but this year I have been diagnosed with cancer and it has brought home to me that life is short and it is my task not to let his memories be lost, if only for his great-grandchildren who never got to know what a wonderful man he was.
“His manuscript is all in longhand at present, although some of it has been typed up by my cousin. We have original diaries from the war years and many photos.”
Lynne Shaw is appealing for help in getting her late father, James Swift, memoirs published. James is pictured with his wife Renee on their golden wedding anniversary. Photo: Chris Etchells
Lynne added: “He took all the time to write it and I feel I should take the time to do something about it. But I don’t know quite what to do.
“He was in India during the war and he started a diary about his experiences. But when he came home he stopped writing it.
“They got put away and he forgot about them. We all knew they were there in the bottom of the wardrobe.
“He had been together with my mother for well over 60 years and after she died in 2005, he had got time on his hands.
Lynne Shaw is appealing for help in getting her late father, James Swift, memoirs published. Photo: Chris Etchells
“We suggested ‘Why don’t you write a definitive account of what happened in Iceland and India and in the war?’.
“He wrote it all out in longhand and then started writing about growing up in Hillsborough.
“There are chapters of his life all in longhand. My cousin took some of it to type up so there are some of the notes typed up.
“There is an old leather briefcase filled with all sorts of things – the typed-up notes, photographs and the diaries.
“The information is there but I don’t quite know how to translate it.
“When it is put in the right order, it is the story of his life.
Lynne Shaw is appealing for help in getting her late father, James Swift, memoirs published. Photo: Chris Etchells
“He writes very well for a young man who left school at 14 and never really had much of an education at the time.
“But he found a talent for it and he was a real storyteller.
“It is an interesting story and it is part of history.”
Jimmy’s first job was as a sales assistant at Hope Bros gents outfitters on Fargate between 1934 and 1939, where he was working during the Sheffield Blitz.
The shop was damaged by fire in the attacks which resulted in Jimmy volunteering to join the RAF aged 19.
He learnt Morse code and how to be a wireless operator and his first overseas posting was in January 1942, when he was sent to RAF Coastal Command at Artunshoft, a remote outpost near Reykjavik in Iceland.
The job involved receiving and transmitting messages from aircraft to military personnel in England about the movement of U-boats.
On a brief period of leave, he married Renee Foster in Sheffield before having to return to Iceland for a further nine months.
His aptitude for Morse code resulted in him being made a training instructor at English RAF stations, before his next overseas posting took him to Baluchistan, India.
Jimmy was there between 1944 and 1946 and was not allowed any home leave during that time, meaning he did not see his wife until his return to England after the war ended.
Lynne said her father used to joke ‘they sent him to Iceland and froze him and sent him to India to thaw him out!’
Jimmy, a keen cricketer and golfer, started his first business, Hillbridge Wholesale Company, from warehouse premises in Abbeydale in the mid-1950s. In 1961 he opened Hobbycraft in Crookes. After running the shop with Renee for 27 years, he retired at the age of 67 but continued to help out the new owners of the shop until he was about 75.
He also took on the role of Father Christmas each year at Corner House Nursery in Wadsley Lane, handing out gifts to hundreds of children from 1993 to 2010.
n Anyone who may be able to help Lynne can email her at lynsha1050@gmail.com | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/family-s-appeal-to-bring-sheffield-war-veteran-s-memoirs-to-life-1-8083325 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e34398d56da412b95d2a6ce9a0132a55d934824e194aff0d10bc8989435ed1ea.json |
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"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:34 | null | 2016-08-28T23:15:00 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-jake-had-the-wright-knowledge-to-help-blades-beat-oxford-united-1-8093685.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093683.1472416572!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Jake had the Wright knowledge to help Blades beat Oxford United | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sir Alex Ferguson once famously took exception when, as a member of Scotland’s coaching staff, Kenny Dalglish and Alan Hansen refused to discuss their Liverpool team mate Ian Rush before a crucial match against Wales.
Fortunately for Sheffield United, Jake Wright did not swear an oath of omerta ahead of last weekend’s meeting with Oxford as the centre-half, who spent nearly seven years with the visitors before joining Chris Wilder’s side during the close season, revealed afterwards.
James Wilson heads Sheffield United's winner
“I know their starting eleven inside out,” Wright explained. “So the gaffer used me a lot beforehand, asking about the staff, their set-pieces and stuff like that. You have to do it. Flecky (John Fleck) knows a lot about Coventry and he’ll do the same when we play them. Just like Willo (James Wilson) when we face Oldham.”
Wright impressed on his debut for United as goals from Billy Sharp and Wilson helped them secure their first win of the new League One campaign. Although the information he provided doubtless proved useful, Saturday’s result was all about industry and endeavour, not espionage, as Wilder’s players dragged themselves off the canvas following Kane Hemmings’ early strike.
“I was there six and a half years so I’m close to a lot of those lads,” Wright continued. “But when you cross the white line you want to smash them and beat them. I’ve got some really good friends at Oxford, people I will speak to for the rest of my life. There were friends and family in the stands today who are Oxford fans as well but this is business.”
United entered the match having taken just a point from their opening four games of the competition. Wright, one of two changes Wilder made to the starting eleven beaten at Millwall seven days earlier, described the past three weeks as a mentally gruelling but potentially positive experience.
“It’s easy walking about happy when you are winning games,” he said. “It shows true character to stick your chest out when you are losing and stick together. Stick together through the tough times. We’ve done that all week and not just the 11 or the 14 who played.
“I thought we were unlucky to go in 1-0 down,” he added. “But we kept going and showed a lot of bottle.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-jake-had-the-wright-knowledge-to-help-blades-beat-oxford-united-1-8093685 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a934edc8a4eb35f8ee4cf4dece0b577968f7fd618e408bfd6dfdf9abd09166f1.json |
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The Star understands Chris Wilder’s side, who had an offer believed to be worth £250,000 rejected by their League One rivals last week, doubled their bid before yesterday’s Checkatrade Trophy tie against Leicester City U23’s.
Sources in the capital report that Millwall value the former York City and Doncaster Rovers centre-half at around £1m. But, with the player himself thought to be keen on returning north after two years at The Den, they could be tempted to open talks before the transfer window closes at 11pm this evening.
Although Wilder refused to be drawn on the identity of United’s targets, he said: “We’re down the road with two and we’re hopeful of getting them over the line. There is, however, still work to be done.
“Ideally we’re looking at a right sided centre-half to give us some depth there. We’ve only got Willo (James Wilson) really who can do that role. Bash (Chris Basham) can but we’d rather keep him in midfield. We’re also possibly looking at another wide player.”
United recently held talks with Wigan Athletic’s Craig Morgan but Wilder added: “That one is dead in the water now. He was someone we spoke with but it won’t be going forward as things stand.”
United, who unveiled former Sheffield Wednesday marksman Caolan Lavery before the Northern Group H encounter with City, have recruited 10 new players since Wilder’s appointment during the close season.
Lavery’s arrival is expected to pave the way for Marc McNulty to depart Bramall Lane on a season-long loan, with Bradford City confident of securing the 23-year-old’s signature - although Bolton Wanderers and Northampton Town are also known to have monitored his progress in recent weeks. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s ommision from the team which faced Steve Beaglehole’s side has also prompted speculation about his future. Manchester United and Everton are among those supposedly interested in the Steelphalt Academy graduate, although the latter recently baulked at United’s reported £1m asking price.
Webster, aged 29, progressed through the ranks at Bootham Crescent before joining Rovers following spells with FK Banik Most of the Czech Republic and Harrogate Town. Having gained promotion via the League One play-offs with Yeovil Town in 2013, he also helped Millwall reach the end of season knockouts last term.
Lavery has agreed a three year contract at Bramall Lane. Wilder, who commended him for “showing a great desire to come on board,” said: “Caolan, like Matty (Done), gives us that ability to really stretch teams. He’s got that aggression and pace which nobody, I don’t care who you are, likes playing against. We’re delighted to get him and he’s someone I’ve watched and admirered for quite a while.”
Explaining why McNulty has been granted permission to meet with Bradford, Wilder added: “Nobody has held a gun to my head about this. Marc made it clear he wanted to be playing regular first team football at the start of pre-season and, at this moment in time, I don’t think that something we can guarantee him.
“I can understand that but I also don’t want to keep an unhappy player here which he might have become. Nothing has been done yet and, even if it is, we’d have the right to recall Marc in January if he’s doing well and scoring goals.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-go-back-in-for-byron-webster-after-unveiling-caolan-lavery-1-8096934 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b45d7f2e6e33d2f5cd9684f9b5f8ac3d2322d7e2034b32cdad2cf796318a0237.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T08:52:24 | null | 2016-08-30T08:44:59 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fjewellery-stolen-in-burglary-in-sheffield-1-8095195.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095194.1472543164!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jewellery stolen in burglary in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:14 | null | 2016-08-26T06:43:42 | Visit now for the latest GrassRoots news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fgrassroots%2Fhillsborough-golfer-clive-downing-is-england-men-s-handicap-golfer-of-year-1-8089544.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089543.1472144119!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hillsborough golfer Clive Downing is England men’s handicap golfer of year | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Hills borough’s Clive Downing completed an emotional rollercoaster when he won the England Golf Gold Medal to become the men’s handicap golfer of the year.
Clive had a net score of four-under 68 on the Red course at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire – and came off the course in tears, revealing: “It’s been an emotional day because my wife has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.”
His wife, Jane, who was diagnosed in the last few weeks, accompanied him to the championship and walked the last nine holes as he played his way to success.
“It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever won in golf,” said Downing, who was playing off six handicap. “It’s been fantastic and everyone has been so supportive of Jane.”
He finished two shots ahead of a group of three players who had net scores of two-under 70.
They were Graham Anstey (The Kendleshire), Darren Booker (Tadmarton Heath) and Roman Toloczko (Scraptoft). The host club’s William Ayres took fifth place on 73.
The Gold Medal was open to the 2015 medal winners at English golf clubs and the finalists all won through a regional round to take their place at Frilford Heath, where the championship was part of England Golf Week. This five-day festival of golf included a host of finals for handicap players, involving over 500 competitors in total.
Clive was originally third reserve for the Gold Medal final, but once he got his place he made no mistakes.
He went round in a gross score of two-over par 74 which he described as “fantastic”, especially after a disappointing practice round. His short game was brilliant, with a chip-in on the long sixth for an eagle three and two long putts holed, both from off the green.
He enjoys medal golf, commenting: “It’s a good test of mind and it’s character building. I had a double bogey, but then came back par, par.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/grassroots/hillsborough-golfer-clive-downing-is-england-men-s-handicap-golfer-of-year-1-8089544 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/40c28b2209bb031e24650684d98e52b4e97a0ce96070936d771b9ad94e3b8b42.json |
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"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:51 | null | 2016-08-26T05:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-chris-wilder-refuses-to-get-sentimental-about-oxford-united-1-8089621.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089619.1472147065!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Chris Wilder refuses to get sentimental about Oxford United | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
If people expected sentiment they were sorely disappointed.
He might have spent six years in charge of Oxford but, as journalists discovered during yesterday’s pre-match media briefing, Chris Wilder does not do trips down memory lane.
“I’ve been at many teams in my career,” the Sheffeld United manager said. “I’ve had decent periods at all of them.
“So this is just another game. Another chance to try and win three points for my club which, as everybody knows, this has always been.”
Despite collecting only one since being appointed earlier this summer, Wilder was in determined rather than downbeat mood when he previewed tomorrow’s fixture at Bramall Lane. Yes, he acknowledged, United have not made the start he was hoping for. But no, the situation is not irretrievable yet.
“We have to look at all areas and see what we can do,” Wilder said. “It’s frustrating because we’ve not been smashed by anybody. I can’t think of a game where we’ve been totally ‘done.’ But, in a sense, that only makes it more annoying because, tee to green, I think we’ve been alright. It’s the individual errors which are killing us. That and failing to kill people off.”
Sheffield United is in no mood to get sentimental about tomorrow's game
Wilder’s attempts to turbo-charge an attack which, on paper at least, appears one of the best in the division were dealt a blow when Marc McNulty tweaked a hamstring during training this week. With concerns about Leon Clarke’s fitness and the form of Billy Sharp, the Scot was being considered for a starting role against Michael Appleton’s side.
“Marc will miss out,” Wilder confirmed. “He’s likely to be out for a couple of weeks. Leon was a doubt for Millwall last weekend but he said he was okay to take part and we thought it was right he led the line. He should train before this one and we’re monitoring him.”
“Marc is in my mind,” Wilder added. “He wouldn’t be here if he wasn’t. As I said during pre-season, we’ve got some good forwards here. Admittedly, they need to do better individually and as a unit. But they are good players. The forwards, when we get into the right positions, need to finish teams off because that puts a completely different slant on things. The players who haven’t been playing should be ready to say ‘this is my opportunity’ because, the reality is, we haven’t scored enough goals.”
Unfortunately, as Jack O’Connell’s last minute handball proved six days ago, United are not so penurious about gifting them to opposition teams. The visitors were on course to claim a deserved draw at The Den until the defender inexplicably punched Shane Ferguson’s cross. It was a ‘Phil Jagielka’ moment from the young centre-half.
“I’ve got to look at everything,” Wilder said. “Are the players we’ve brought in good enough to stay in the team? Are the players already here good enough to be in the team? Is the formation right? Are the combinations right? But, yes, we’ve got to stop killing ourselves with individual errors. Some of them, like the other day, you just can’t explain. What was going through his head? Jack probably didn’t know, at the exact moment, either. But I’m not going to kill careers here because the errors are uncharacteristic. We do, though, have to cut those errors out.”
“You saw what happened here with Jags (against Wigan Athletic) on the final day of the Premier League season a few years ago,” Wilder added. “It showed that players can play for England, be at the absolutely top of their profession and still be capable of doing things that make you think ‘wow, what was that.’ It was a poor decision in line with other poor decisions that have been made.”
Wilder, who won the Conference play-off final with Oxford in 2010, insisted he would not shy away from taking “big decisions” as United look to improve their results.
“We’ve made one already,” Wilder, highlighting the arrival of goalkeeper Simon Moore from Cardiff City, said. “People know that we won’t shy away from that. Equally, we won’t make knee jerk ones. We’ve taken the game to good teams like Bolton Wanderers and Millwall so we are doing something right. I don’t believe we’ve had the rub on occasions either. But I’m not going to deflect attention away from the fact that one point from four (matches) and the number of goals we’ve scored isn’t good enough. Not for me, the players, the supporters or this football club. Nobody is untouchable with the start we’ve made.”
Oxford won promotion after finishing as runner-up in League Two last term. Wilder, who lifted the title with Northampton Town before joining United, said: “The only thing I’m looking at is the game from my point of view and our point of view. Nothing else at all. We want to give our fans something to hang onto because they’ve not had much recently in terms of points and results.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-chris-wilder-refuses-to-get-sentimental-about-oxford-united-1-8089621 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/82516c238dba2c675210f3e4d0cf514e84565e61e218d47d73bb61313a7a51fc.json |
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"Alex Moore"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:30 | null | 2016-08-26T11:47:27 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsheffield-entrepreneurs-head-to-gaza-to-mentor-young-people-1-8090595.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090588.1472208414!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield entrepreneurs head to Gaza to mentor young people | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two Sheffield-based entrepreneurs will travel to Gaza to give business advice to enterprising young people.
Elizabeth Shassere and Laura Bennett are taking part in Google’s Gaza Sky Geeks, which supports people living in the Palestinian territory to establish tech startups.
Sheffield-based entrepreneurs volunteer their time to help coach young people in Gaza for the Gaza Sky Geeks programme. Laura Bennett and Elizabeth Shassere.
Elizabeth runs Textocracy, a texting-based feedback firm, and has already taken part in the scheme once, while Laura is programme manager for digital accelerator Tech North, and is going for the first time.
The pair are preparing to fly to Gaza at the end of the month, thanks largely to the support of the startup community in Sheffield.
Elizabeth called her first visit in October last year a ‘life-changing’ experience.
“The people are incredibly warm, welcoming and generous,” she said. “They are full of hope and ideas. They really do appreciate it when people come to Gaza, because it’s not a straightforward journey to make.”
Sheffield-based entrepreneurs volunteer their time to help coach young people in Gaza for the Gaza Sky Geeks programme. Elizabeth Shassere with some of the entrepreneurs.
The idea behind the Gaza Sky Geeks programme was to open up the huge Middle East and North Africa market and make the most of the skill base in the regions.
Elizabeth said: “The Middle East and North Africa has millions of people and is a massive untapped market.
“But it also has some of the most highly skilled and talented young people in the world who just need access to training and mentoring to create jobs and companies back in their home countries.
“Gaza is a place of 1.8 million people. It’s got a large young population who are highly educated. But the employment rate for under-25s is about 70 per cent.”
Sheffield-based entrepreneurs volunteer their time to help coach young people in Gaza for the Gaza Sky Geeks programme. Elizabeth Shassere with some of the entrepreneurs.
During her last visit, Elizabeth arrived during a startup weekend – the kind of event that happens regularly in Sheffield and across the UK. She sat on the judging panel, then helped the winners move their ideas on to the next stage.
“There were 150 people, and half were women, which was quite an unusual achievement,” said Elizabeth.
“There are only about 20 of these visas awarded every year so when mentors are able to go, the people there are really hungry for this sort of experience.”
She added: “There are many travel restrictions and they are unable to get out of Gaza. When people bring stories of other places they really do lap it up.
Sheffield-based entrepreneurs volunteer their time to help coach young people in Gaza for the Gaza Sky Geeks programme. Walking into the Gaza strip through the 1km 'cattle chute'.
“It helps them understand how to position themselves to have a global opportunity and make a success of their company.”
There was no shortage of ideas at the startup weekend.
“Some were basically a way to have the things we take for granted in Gaza,” said Elizabeth. “They might have decided to recreate something like Amazing or an e-commerce site.
“There was a lot of edu-tech. Things to help people learn to speak Arabic, programmes to help children learn English. Even things like an Arabic humour website.”
Elizabeth and Laura hope to use their knowledge to inspire a new set of entrepreneurs during their upcoming visit. And they also plan to ease the difficulties faced by young people looking to get into business in Gaza.
Elizabeth said: “For business, some of the main challenges are that they don’t have a steady, reliable electricity supply. You have to deal with it cutting out, which restricts access to the internet.
Sheffield-based entrepreneurs volunteer their time to help coach young people in Gaza for the Gaza Sky Geeks programme. One of the workshops.
“They have trouble getting equipment. They ask us to bring as much stuff as we can.”
But an intermittent electricity supply is far from the biggest problem facing people in Gaza. Earlier this week Israel launched a barrage of air strikes in response to a rocket attack by Palestinian militants.
Elizabeth said: “Setting up a business in Gaza is challenging, and that’s before you even talk about safety issues that people have to deal with every day. It was striking how much people could accomplish in such an environment. They do just get on with it.”
The women have set up a fundraising website to gather donations for their trip.
n Visit www.gofundme.com/gaza-sky-geeks to help. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-entrepreneurs-head-to-gaza-to-mentor-young-people-1-8090595 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/df359645531bed9e577b680e5b26eb1646a1e32d48e856d372d182de15636095.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T07:57:27 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsouth-yorkshire-police-sniffer-dog-finds-drugs-at-music-festival-1-8095121.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095119.1472540321!/image/image.jpg | en | null | South Yorkshire Police sniffer dog finds drugs at music festival | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A South Yorkshire Police sniffer dog has been praised for finding heroin, cocaine, cannabis and MDMA at the Creamfields music festival.
Police dog Duke and his handler were asked to help Cheshire Police crackdown on drug dealing and use at the annual festival.
Drugs found at Creamfields
In one day he detected drugs on 53 people, 12 of whom were arrested on suspicion of of possession with intent to supply.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Duke has got quite the reputation at the event and has been invited back to use the nose of detection to stop drugs getting into the venue.
"We always want people to attend festivals and have a great time but drugs are illegal and those dealing or possessing will be dealt with robustly." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/south-yorkshire-police-sniffer-dog-finds-drugs-at-music-festival-1-8095121 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4b3014015006e0cf8107e87546bb150b2141b7421545759b200863209a2c0b8e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:29 | null | 2016-08-17T14:24:25 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fretro-sheffield-ski-village-s-glorious-peak-olympic-training-ny-sushi-nights-1-8074029.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8074023.1471846888!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RETRO: Sheffield Ski Village’s glorious peak, Olympic training & NY Sushi nights | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It remains one of Sheffield’s most legendary sporting, leisure and even party venues.
Sheffield Ski Village may have been reduced to a burnt out, fly-tipping mess thanks to arson attacks today, but in its prime it was the pride of Sheffield.
The 'Ski Village Yeti' helping beginners on the nursery slope
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s it was believed to be the largest artificial ski resort in Europe and boasted a range of slopes, from a nursery slope for beginners right up to a serious slope which was used by winter Olympians for training.
It was home to skiing, snowboarding and a range of other winter and outdoor pursuits, including a freestyle park.
The village opened in Octover 1988 and by 1990 had eight slopes. Later a lodge, bar and shops were added.
In 2004, Adventure Mountian was opened – a play park for youngsters.
SKIFF, LOOK NO HANDS: Sarah Wain shows just how easy it is to use the new SkiKart at its launch at the Sheffield Ski Village.
It was also a popular spot for a night out. People came from far and wide for legendary NY Sushi nights, with DJs, cocktails and lots of clubbers dancing the night away.
In 2009, a bowling alley was added to the site and it looked as if the glory days would never end.
But in April 2012, disaster struck with a major fire at the site, the first in a series of blazes thought to be arson attacks.
The site was closed and, despite various proposals, remains to this day a wasteland.
NY Sushi
But we’ll always have the memories... | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/retro-sheffield-ski-village-s-glorious-peak-olympic-training-ny-sushi-nights-1-8074029 | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/58abb200c8f8e36d96c3a66ad2a24076d02c41e87ae39d2ddec7267bfa13936a.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:39 | null | 2016-08-30T12:26:10 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-release-e-fit-of-man-wanted-over-attempted-burglary-in-rotherham-1-8095728.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095727.1472556449!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police release E-fit of man wanted over attempted burglary in Rotherham | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:45 | null | 2016-08-26T18:55:16 | Visit now for the latest Boxing news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fboxing%2Fvideo-sheffield-boxer-sam-sheedy-has-to-follow-trainer-s-advice-1-8090025.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090023.1472203751!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Sheffield boxer Sam Sheedy has to follow trainer’s advice | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Trainer Glyn Rhodes insists his top fighter, Sam Sheedy, has yet to fulfill his potential and will go on to greater things.
The Sheffield middleweight has had a decent career since turning professional eight years ago next month.
He had enjoyed 15 straight wins before eventually losing his unbeaten record in an English light middleweight title fight to Rotherham’s Nav Mansouri.
Since then, the southpaw has had one knockout and a split decision win over Andrew Robinson - a fight in which he was rollocked by his trainer Glyn Rhodes, for not sticking to the fight-plan.
The trainer recalled Sheedy, who has one title win to his career, a Central Area belt, was “going out and doing his own thing” despite instructions in the corner, at the Magna Centre, at the end of July. “I just wanted him to stick to the game plan and box.
“Every time the bell rang he went out and had his own agenda. When he came back to his corner that’s why we me and him ended up more or less falling out.”
Sam Sheedy v Andrew Robinson: Picture by Andy Garner
Boxers frequently ‘showboat’ and act on their own thoughts rather than instructions, he said.
“He is a young man, (28) he thought he knew best. You can’t put an old head on young shoulders. He thought he knew what he was doing.
“I thought he could have made it a lot easier for himself.”
There have been hopes that promoter Dennis Hobson can land the Wisewood man a British or Commonwealth title shot.
That would suit Rhodes: “I think he can go a lot further than this. I know what the kid can do, and he can do a lot better than he did.”
Rhodes complimented Robinson for his courage in that last Sheedy fight.
“He was a handful; tough. Sam was bouncing some shots off his head that would have KO’d a lot of guys.
“However he took some of those shots I will never know. There are a lot of fighters that wouldn’t take half the shots that he did. He brought his A game.”
Hobson said in his Star column this week he felt: “Some of the showboating is what makes Sam who he is.”
READ MORE: Click here for all the latest news from the fight scene | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/video-sheffield-boxer-sam-sheedy-has-to-follow-trainer-s-advice-1-8090025 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/86ff2928b24b0907a0e44d84fd9b97d9eb29d36381f314b83aedcd7b8f39759e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:13 | null | 2016-08-30T06:37:12 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Tigers news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fspeedway%2Fsheffield-tigers%2Fjason-garrity-set-to-oust-simon-stead-as-sheffield-tigers-top-rider-1-8094078.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094077.1472463710!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jason Garrity set to oust Simon Stead as Sheffield Tigers’ top rider | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield ace Jason Garrity believes a dose of friendly rivalry can bring the best out of their top three riders.
Garrity is set to overhaul star skipper Simon Stead to claim the No 1 race jacket following his stunning run of form.
But hometown hero Stead is sure to be battling to regain the top spot after losing his grip on the position for the first time since rejoining the club back in 2013.
With fellow Brit Kyle Howarth also piling up the points in the engine room of the side, Garrity believes they certainly have the firepower to challenge for top honours.
He hopes the competitiveness within the side will play a big role in their quest to hit top form over the business end of the season – starting as they host Rye House on Thursday (7.30).
Said Garrity: “We’re lucky to have three top riders who are all pushing each other at the top of the team. Steady is a great No 1 but I’m trying to get that race jacket off him and that’s motivating me.
“At the same time I’ve got Kyle (Howarth) breathing down my neck, so there is a good competition in the team.
“We’ve got three riders who can win races every meeting which is great, and hopefully we can all keep doing well.
“Having a strong top three is really good and I think it’s something which will be important if we’re going to win trophies.
“I’m enjoying riding for Sheffield, and we have a really good atmosphere in the team which makes things more enjoyable.
“We’ve had our ups and downs but we have a strong team, so we just need to make sure we get into the play-offs then all try to up our game.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/speedway/sheffield-tigers/jason-garrity-set-to-oust-simon-stead-as-sheffield-tigers-top-rider-1-8094078 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4c0c7f68961ed098620567fbe112fc82ac6118707fb1b5d13173b9e679be2033.json |
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"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:19 | null | 2016-08-30T15:06:03 | Visit now for the latest Boxing news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fboxing%2Fsheffield-s-kell-brook-is-hungry-but-only-for-gennady-golovkin-s-titles-1-8096122.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096242.1472568293!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield’s Kell Brook is hungry - but only for Gennady Golovkin’s titles | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Big-eating Kell Brook is flavour of the month at home as he prepares for his fight with meaty-middleweight Gennady Golovkin.
Normally Brook is “ratty” as he boils down to his 147lbs welterweight matches.
But jumping two divisions has meant bigger portions of his favourite chicken, avacado and other tasty dishes.
“I am a nicer guy, if the Mrs was here she’d tell you how nice it has been at home” he told a press briefing in Sheffield.
“She said I had been fantastic. I have!
“I’ve got a load of energy to play with the kids, too. I am not grouchy I am not with restricting myself with meals. If I am eating I am happy. It’s been a fantastic training camp.
“I used to struggle to sleep when you are so hungry, if off-sets you. I am getting the fuel and sleeping like baby” he said, revealing that the constant, previous battles to slim down to welter had often played on his mind.
Brook said he’d sounded out top boxers to see if they had spotted any chink in Golovkin’s formidable armour.
But he couldn’t find anybody who would “minus” the Kazakh KO artist.
And that suits the Sheffielder who said he had alwyas wanted to compete with the best in the world.
“I will have been in the with The Man” he said.
Brook said he’d enjoyed his recent sparring with Mersyeside’s Liam Smith, who fights Mexican Saul Alvarez for the WBO light middleweight title a week after Brook’s September 10 event at London’s O2 Arena.
“It was very useful getting used to the bigger weights” he said, saying the rival trainers had to “calm things” down between them when they locked horns at Ricky Hatton’s gym.
“We are both winners and both in massive fights” said the IBF champion.
“It was fantastic sparring...very respectful of each other.”
Brook said he had kept his speed and increased his power. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/sheffield-s-kell-brook-is-hungry-but-only-for-gennady-golovkin-s-titles-1-8096122 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/89c716e98df3a9bedc611ed9fbc28775a19232bf43e47dc158ef4238ebb4e254.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:01 | null | 2016-08-29T11:19:18 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fretro-sheffield-wednesday-s-170-goal-legend-1-8094171.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094161.1472465711!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Retro: Sheffield Wednesday’s 170-goal legend | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Next Sunday (September 4) marks the 149th anniversary of the formation of Wednesday Football Club.
John Pashley’s proposal to form a football club was accepted by members and a committee was established by the 60 or so who joined the new club that night.
The book - Flying Over an Olive Grove, the story of Fred Spiksley, is out on September 5
In their first game, the Mechanics Club were beaten by three goals and four rouges to one rouge in a game played at Norfolk Park.
A rouge was the outer part of the then 12 feet wide and nine feet high goal. It was separated from the middle part – the goal – by posts on either side.
One goal was worth any amount of rouges. Rouges were abolished in 1868 when the goal width became eight yards.
In terms of goals scored Andrew Wilson is Sheffield Wednesday’s alltime goalscorer with over 200 goals.
In third place is outside left Fred Spiksley who in all first team fixtures between 1891 and 1903 scored 170 goals, which included 100 in the Football League.
This record gives Spiksley the highest average goal ratio of any winger in the history of English football.
Signed from a highly successful Gainsborough Trinity side, Spiksley made his debut for Non-League Wednesday 125 years ago this Friday (September 2) in a pre-season game at Sunderland Albion.
Although the away side lost 2-1 their goal was scored by debutant Fred Spiksley, whose life has been captured in a 130,000 word new book: Flying Over an Olive Grove which will be released on Monday, September 5.
Spiksley went on to score both of the Wednesday goals when Wolves werebeaten 2-1 in the 1896 FA Cup final.
His first was arguably the quickest ever in the final as it was scored within the first 30 seconds.
Spiksley was the best footballer in the world in 1896 and a year later when Sheffield Town Hall was officially opened the Wednesday fans began referring for decades afterwards to the rooftop Vulcan - which has his hand in the air - as ‘Fred’ as it appeared to show him appealing for a foul.
Spiksley is commemorated on the plaque at Olive Grove, where Wednesday first played their League Football before they moved to Hillsborough in 1899, where exactly 127 years ago this Thursday they played their first game.
Chesterfield were beaten 5-1 with Spiksley scoring Wednesday’s first goal at the new ground.
Exactly 15 years later on September 2 1914, Britain was at war with Germany, where Spiksley was the head coach at FC Nuremberg. Like many British nationals he had been thrown into prison and the vast majority were to stay locked up for the next four years.
Not so Fred Spiksley who managed to trick his way out of prison and hot foot it home with his wife and young son.
He arrived back in Sheffield on September 2 and two days later on Septembe 4r 1914 his story appeared in the Sheffield Independent.
Spiksley, a gambler and womaniser off the pitch, was a remarkable man and he left behind a treasure trove that included twice writing his autobiography.
His own words have now been combined with contemporary match reports and extensive research to reveal the lost story of a boy who was born to a boilermaker in a small terraced house in Gainsborough and who went on to become a footballing hero on the local, national and international stage.
* Flying Over an Olive Grove: The Remarkable Story of Fred Spiksley A Flawed Football Hero is the first great working-class football story. The book will be available in Sheffield bookshops and at Hillsborough and can be ordered online at https://false-9.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/flying-over-an-olive-grove-hardcover or on amazon. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/retro-sheffield-wednesday-s-170-goal-legend-1-8094171 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/250359ab983e2033581b20a04039f11a79c76dc35b2ec94d862995feb724c5cd.json |
[
"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:58 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:10 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fjames-shield-s-sheffield-united-column-what-a-complete-and-utter-farce-1-8089791.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089786.1472160808!/image/image.jpg | en | null | James Shield’s Sheffield United Column: What a complete and utter farce | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Next week, Sheffield United begin another assault on the Johnstone’s Paint, Checkatrade Trophy or whatever else it’s called these days.
And do you know what? I hope they don’t end up contesting the cup in April. I hope Chris Wilder and his employers treat the competition with the contempt it deserves and select a team of kids who have never played a first team game in their lives and, with all due respect, will probably never make the grade at Bramall Lane.
Don't expect to see Jamie Vardy playing against Sheffield United next week
Because, let’s be frank, that’s what opponents Leicester City are probably planning after this summer’s ridiculous revamp of a tournament already struggling for credibility in the eyes of most lower league fans.
In case it has escaped your notice, 16 clubs boasting category one academy status were recently invited to participate following June’s annual EFL conference in Portugal. Most of these are to be found in the Premier League although many potential entrants, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United included, couldn’t be bothered to accept and politely declined the offer last month. A situation which has been described as everything from “amateur-hour” to a “complete and utter farce.” Given the lack of consultation involved and the obvious undertones, it is difficult to disagree.
In the past, I’ve defended the JPT as it used to be known. No club, especially those in the bottom two divisions of English football, should be choosy about winning silverware. Most footballers retire without having ever won a medal which, as Fernando Torres once argued, is the sign of an unfulfilled career.
But allowing top-flight sides, coupled with a few chancers from the Championship, to join this already subdued party means that it no longer possible. And not because watching United battle it out with Leicester’s under-23’s fails to float my boat. Rather, as many commentators have pointed-out, this whole sorry business stinks of League Three mission creep. (Consult Supporters Direct if you don’t know what that means).
Barnsley won last season's Johnstone's Paint Trophy, now known as the EFL Trophy
Hilariously, organisers have decided that a group stage format is the way to go this year. No more two-legged semi-finals to decide who visits Wembley. Those generated some interest. So the paying public is now being given less of what it does want and more of what it doesn’t. A simply inspired idea.
Threatening to fine Chris Wilder and his counterparts if they field under-strength squads is also nothing short of insulting. If United could field an academy team too I might, (and I stress might), even be in favour. But, unless they want to be punished financially, they can’t.
Joseph de Maistre said “every nation gets the government it deserves.” I hope the EFL gets the Checkatrade Trophy final it deserves too. Middlesbrough under-23’s versus Reading under-23’s in front of 300 or so disinterested fans.
Oxford United, who visit Bramall Lane tomorrow, were beaten in the final at Wembley | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/james-shield-s-sheffield-united-column-what-a-complete-and-utter-farce-1-8089791 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c5dc717ac2c4b524e1e250b05584c44bbeb4f4da78ce9fc79faf09d3607c99fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:19 | null | 2016-08-26T14:27:35 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnew-sheffield-care-centre-to-create-100-jobs-1-8091094.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091093.1472218041!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New Sheffield care centre to create 100 jobs | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A new care centre being built in Sheffield is to create 100 jobs.
Work begun earlier this year on the construction of Wood Hill Lodge on Grimethorpe Road in Burngreave, with the centre due to open in October.
The facility will support the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
It is being created by Horizon Care and will be part of the Wood Hill Care Village, located next to its Wood Hill Grange nursing home and Wood Hill House rehabilitation centre.
The company is now launching a recruitment drive to find new workers for its latest facility.
Horizon Care Homes managing director Laura Higginbottom said: “This latest development will offer the highest level of care to some of the most vulnerable people in our society, assisting them to live as independently as possible.
“At the same time we are creating an additional 100 jobs, many of them highly-skilled and offering great career potential which is great news for the local economy.
“We currently have a wide range of vacancies available ranging from nursing to support workers to chefs and managers.
“It has always been our long term aim to challenge many of the negative stereotypes associated with the care industry.
“The launch of Wood Hill Lodge later this month marks a significant step in the development of our plans to create unique community which provides individuals with a wide range of care needs with the chance to live as independently as possible, whilst benefiting from high levels care and support.
“As a Sheffield-based business, our Wood Hill complex is our flagship centre. Our existing care centres have achieved good ratings by the CQC and the opening of Wood Hill Lodge will not only help more people in the city to build a career in the healthcare sector, but perhaps most importantly of all will ensure that loved ones can receive care and support when they need it most.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/new-sheffield-care-centre-to-create-100-jobs-1-8091094 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c5fb2889b0f738f04b97bbbf9c33b6089686755520c7260596548ac350cace1f.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T12:50:24 | null | 2016-08-27T12:23:27 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flane-blocked-on-doncaster-stretch-of-motorway-due-to-accident-1-8092319.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092318.1472297070!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lane blocked on Doncaster stretch of motorway due to accident | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | One lane is currently blocked on a Doncaster stretch of motorway due to a road traffic collision.
There is slow traffic and one lane blocked on the A1(M) northbound between J36 A630 Warmsworth Road in Doncaster and J37, A635 (Marr) in Marr, because of a road traffic collision.
More to follow. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/lane-blocked-on-doncaster-stretch-of-motorway-due-to-accident-1-8092319 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3e63dafac4dbc6bcfc29b01fcd82d1a33b3e0a3e8d457f492aa0a6db68d927fb.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T11:29:05 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fvideo-emergency-services-attend-serious-accident-on-doncaster-stretch-of-motorway-1-8095562.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095559.1472553053!/image/image.png | en | null | VIDEO: Emergency services attend 'serious' accident on Doncaster stretch of motorway | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
The emergency services have been called out to a Doncaster stretch of motorway this morning, following a 'serious' accident involving one vehicle.
The A1 is closed and there is currently stationary traffic and long delays northbound between J35 M18 and J36 A630 Warmsworth Road, because of a serious accident involving one car.
This is also congestion to J34 A614 Bawtry Road.
The accident is believed to have taken place shortly before 11am. One person is understood to have been injured in the collision.
An air ambulance is also understood to have been sent to the scene.
The video used in this story was taken by Free Press reader, John Brown.
More to follow. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-emergency-services-attend-serious-accident-on-doncaster-stretch-of-motorway-1-8095562 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c605f64785aec5a64f5d30794a081e6bbdcfba76651a4f2e2418660e4c71af44.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:18 | null | 2016-08-31T08:59:49 | Visit now for the latest Lifestyle news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fdoncaster-baker-val-7-1-to-win-great-british-bake-off-as-second-show-airs-tonight-1-8097154.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097152.1472630487!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster baker Val 7-1 to win Great British Bake Off as second show airs tonight | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster baker Val Stones is a 7-1 shot to win this year's Great British Bake Off as she prepares for her second cookery showdown tonight.
The 66-year-old former primary school headteacher survived last week's opening of the BBC1 show, despite a series of baking blunders and mishaps.
But that only seems to have endeared her to the public and bookmaking giants William Hill have given her odds of 7-1 of winning this year's smash hit programme.
Kate has been named the series favourite at 4-1.
Tonight's episode, which will be screened on BBC1 at 8pm, sees the contestants tackling biscuit making under the watchful eye of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
More than 10 million people tuned in to see the opening episode - a record opener for the show.
Val, who now lives in Yeovil, is among 12 contestants hoping to triumph in this year's series, the seventh in the show's run. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/doncaster-baker-val-7-1-to-win-great-british-bake-off-as-second-show-airs-tonight-1-8097154 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d36ae39bbcdf64548e934a836ddd0df1526d2eac1a70c2c99b31af5e693902ac.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:35 | null | 2016-08-30T16:13:28 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthree-teenagers-arrested-over-moors-murder-1-8096319.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096318.1472570087!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three teenagers arrested over moors murder | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Three teenagers have been arrested today over the murder of a man whose body was found on moorland near Sheffield.
The 15-year-olds, two boys and one girl, have been arrested in connection with the death of Rotherham man Craig Nelson.
The boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder and the girl on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and are currently in police custody.
Mr Nelson, also known as Craig Preston and from Wath-upon-Dearne, was found on August 22 on the moors on the A628 at Woodhead Tunnels, Derbyshire.
A post-mortem examination has found that he died as a result of head injuries.
It comes after a man and woman appeared in court charged with murder in relation to Mr Nelson’s death.
Mohammed Shiraz Bashir, aged 41, and Leonie Marie Mason, 23, both of Holme Park Court, Huddersfield, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody ahead of their next court appearance.
Bashir and Mason are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, September 27.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
They can alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/three-teenagers-arrested-over-moors-murder-1-8096319 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/96f287ad8dd676a8f4d2d5411e33a333d4f14c07cb747e11fe858f32995a31f1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:55 | null | 2016-08-09T12:30:58 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fretro-from-pubs-to-protesters-1-8058692.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8058686.1470742203!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Retro: From pubs to protesters..... | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It’s one of Sheffield’s oldest and most important areas.
Long home to much of the city’s industrial heritage, Attercliffe has had a long and rich history at the heart of Sheffield.
These archive photos show just a snapshot of the area through the ages: pictured here is the city’s last remaining ‘back-to-back’ housing.
Back-to-back houses lacked what we’d now consider basic commodities like an inside toilet and many had just one room downstairs.
Many were cleared in the 1920s and again in the 1950s and 1960s and residents moved to new estates like Manor and Gleadless Valley, but the last remaining back-to-backs in Attercliffe were demolished as late as 1993, according to Star archives.
Also pictured here is the former Salutation Inn in Coleridge Road.
From 1976, the pub had a poster reflecting the days when the National Front was on the rise. It said ‘Demonstrate! Stop the Nazi Front! Assemble 2pm Station Field Saturday 19th’.
Another photo, showing a caravan and dilapidated building, dates from 1981.
Attercliffe dates back to the Domesday Book, and was named Ateclive, meaning at the cliff – which is visible in 19th century photos but seems to have been lost since.
But looking to the future, Attercliffe looks to remain home of key city entertainment and sport venues for years to come... | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/retro-from-pubs-to-protesters-1-8058692 | en | 2016-08-09T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e298fd76cc7ae8202a1eeeb867909448839a70711069a96a0d4c990648e87539.json |
[
"Paul Davis"
] | 2016-08-30T00:52:05 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:23 | Visit now for the latest Rotherham United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Frotherham-united%2Frotherham-united-stephen-kelly-apologises-for-millers-display-at-barnsley-1-8094782.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094779.1472486905!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rotherham United: Stephen Kelly apologises for Millers display at Barnsley | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Captain Stephen Kelly has said sorry to sufferering supporters after Rotheram United’s derby-day collapse against Barnsley.
More than 3,200 Millers followers made the trip to Oakwell and saw their side concede four times in 37 second-half minutes to lose the South Yorkshire showdown 4-0.
Action from the derby at Oakwell
Full-back Kelly, standing in as skipper in the injury absence of Lee Frecklington, conceded: “To have a second half like that is so disappointing. For the fans as well, it’s going to be tough. It was just not good enough.
“They’ve come in amazing numbers and not seen the performance from the players they deserve. I can only apologise for that. Hopefully we can rectify that in the future. A second-half performance like that shouldn’t happen considering how the first half went.”
The manner of Rotherham’s fourth defeat in five Championship matches prompted new boss Alan Stubbs to say he would be even busier in the transfer market before the window shuts at 11pm on Wednesday than he was originally planning to be.
The Millers were in the game until the Reds’ opening goal in the 54th minute, but were over-run from then on, prompting the manager to question his side’s workrate and warn that he was considering letting some under-performing players leave.
A section of supporters abused Stubbs and some of his team as they left the pitch, and Kelly, one of the Millers’ better players this season, accepted their frustration.
“It’s disappointing, and it’s more disappointing for the fact that the fans have had to endure that,” the 32-year admitted. “With it being a derby, a few miles up the road, bragging rights are always nice. In that second half, we’ve let them down.”
Rotherham, who go into the international break third from bottom of the table, matched Paul Heckingbottom’s side until Marc Roberts broke the deadlock nine minutes after the interval.
“In the first half we played well and were in the game,” Kelly said. “We defended well and had a good shape about us. After conceding the first goal, we went a little bit gung-ho. We lost our shape a bit and that caused us problems. A 2-0, we’re proper chasing and leaving ourselves exposed.
“They were able to counter-attack us. It’s disappointing when really, after the first-half performance, it’s a game where we should come away with something.”
Teenage centre-half Reece Burke, a loan target for the Millers, was on the West Ham bench for the Hammers’ 3-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.
Click here for Alan Stubbs’ reaction to fans’ abuse | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-stephen-kelly-apologises-for-millers-display-at-barnsley-1-8094782 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/367721fd3df7ecf70b34263445b8658ea0dcb85429a5d59f792794703c79e1bc.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-27T06:50:56 | null | 2016-08-27T06:10:42 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fsheffield-wednesday-steven-fletcher-targets-bees-for-first-owls-goal-1-8091713.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091712.1472232271!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Steven Fletcher targets Bees for first Owls goal | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Steven Fletcher is confident the goals will soon start to flow following a frustrating start to his Owls career.
The big striker, one of seven summer signings, has made four Owls appearances but has yet to open his account.
The 29-year-old, who is set to lead the line at Brentford this afternoon, told The Star: “It would be nice to get off the mark.
“I’ve been longer than a few games without a goal, trust me. This is what happens in football.
“All I want to do is create chances and score goals for the team, so hopefully it will come on Saturday.”
Fletcher sustained a nasty head injury on his debut which has hindered his impact. He was forced off in the 27th minute against Aston Villa following an aerial collision with Tommy Elphick and the wound required 10 stitches.
The former Burnley, Wolves and Sunderland centre forward then sat out the EFL Cup loss at Cambridge United and was deemed fit enough only for the bench against Norwich City.
Fletcher wore a protective headguard in Wednesday’s away fixture with Norwich and at home to Leeds United but insists he has now fully recovered from the knock.
“Obviously I’ve had a few ups and downs with a few injuries but I’m starting to get going now,” he said. “I’ve managed to get the headband off, so I’m happy.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
The Owls take on Brentford seeking to halt a four-match winless run.
Fletcher said: “There are a few grounds I’ve not played at in this league and Brentford is one of them. I’m looking forward to it.
“Brentford are a good side, it’s going to be a tough game for us, expecially down there but we’re looking forward to it.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Fletcher is sure Wednesday will respond quickly following back-to-back defeats versus Burton and Leeds United.
“We know our own ability and what we are capable of,” he said. “Last week wasn’t up to the highest standards that we put on ourselves and we are all looking to go out and put in a good performance at Brentford.
“There’s a long way to go. It’s early days and there are a lot of ups and downs for teams to have so that’s football for you. We have got our heads down and worked hard on the training pitch.”
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-steven-fletcher-targets-bees-for-first-owls-goal-1-8091713 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/8667b4c577187c42553c3e85051ee21aada5e1efa01bfcffcbe44936af662ec5.json |
[
"Kyle O'Sullivan"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:30 | null | 2016-08-30T11:29:25 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fparents-blame-technology-for-kids-antisocial-behaviour-1-8095565.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095564.1472553061!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Parents blame technology for kids’ antisocial behaviour | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A new survey has revealed that over a third of parents believe mobile phones and tablets are making their children unsociable.
The study has shown that 39 per cent of parents believe the gadgets have had a negative effect on their child's willingness to socialise.
It was also discovered that more than half of parents think a device has had a negative effect on their child's willingness to participate in physical activity.
The research, conducted by insurance firm Row.co.uk, has also found that a third of parents also found their child to be more argumentative, had a lower attention span and received a lesser quality of sleep since the introduction of these gadgets.
Yet despite this, almost half said the tech has improved their child's creativity and over a third said it had increased their happiness.
It was also revealed that almost a third of parents believe their child spends too much time using their devices, while 17 per cent regret giving their children a mobile phone or tablet.
Row.co.uk's research also showed that almost a third of parents said they typically ban their child from using the devices at least once a week, with five per cent saying they have to remove the items once a day - resulting in tears, tantrums and one parent even comparing the reaction to that of an addict.
Data released by Ofcom in November 2015 revealed that three quarters of five to 15-year-olds own a tablet, as well as over half of three to four-year-olds.
The Row.co.uk survey showed that children spend an average of four hours on their mobile and four and a half hours on their tablets each week.
Parents also estimated that their children spend six and a half hours a week watching television, although only 18 per cent of parents think this is too much, compared to 29 per cent who think their child uses their tablet too much.
Over ten per cent have found their child using the device to listen to inappropriate music or playing inappropriate games, while six per cent claimed to have discovered their children using the devices to view pornography.
Richard Waters of Row.co.uk commented: "Gadgets have become a huge part of our lives, and over the last decade we've seen our dependency on electronics steadily increase.
"While technology is a big part of education for children, it is important that they feel safe and supported in their gadget use.
"Ensuring that parental controls are activated, and capping the amount of time spent using gadgets every week are just two ways parents can make sure their children are safely using their devices.
"Teaching our children about internet safety and how we should conduct ourselves online is also a good way to increase your son or daughter's awareness about secure internet use." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/parents-blame-technology-for-kids-antisocial-behaviour-1-8095565 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e4d7a2c49c13c41d9d5c66f014af7a6f4ee857da97f9c0e051cd41d05571c662.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:22 | null | 2016-08-28T16:28:21 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwould-be-free-runners-enjoy-park-hill-parkour-1-8093354.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093353.1472398081!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Would-be free runners enjoy Park Hill parkour | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A newly landscaped part of a Sheffield housing estate was turned into an adventure playground this weekend for a special parkour event.
Held at Park Hill, the workshop event was organised by the S1 Artspace to coincide with their current exhibition; The Brutalist Playground, by Assemble and Simon Terrill.
The exhibition takes concrete play areas found in Brutalist housing estates and re-imagines them in colourful foam, making an immersive and climbable artwork.
During the event the would-be free runners learnt about how to jump and vault objects as well as the safest ways to land and move on to other obstacles. They were then able to practice on some of the soft apparatus set up by Team Katalyst, before going exploring around designated areas of the Park Hill estate.
Richard Codd, director of Team Katalyst, said: “A lot of what the sessions are about is creativity
“Once we put a small bit of equipment in, it suddenly becomes this massive playground, which is brilliant.
“It was really nice weather and everyone enjoyed the day.”
Holly Grange, Gallery Manager at S1 Artspace; “Organising parkour workshops at Park Hill seemed like a natural fit to us.
“Not only is Park Hill an iconic part of the Sheffield landscape and a favourite hang-out for parkour enthusiasts, but it is also home to our gallery and current exhibition which similarly encourages visitors to invent their own playful ways of exploring and navigating the environment.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/would-be-free-runners-enjoy-park-hill-parkour-1-8093354 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9dfeb642c5535054f1e00ca9e794adeed47fcac0807b21247b81d8298882b404.json |
[
"Steve Hossack"
] | 2016-08-27T10:50:53 | null | 2016-08-27T10:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Knights rugby news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Fdoncaster-knights%2Fdoncaster-knights-dougie-flockhart-believes-bar-will-be-raised-again-this-season-1-8092014.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092013.1472248275!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Knights: Dougie Flockhart believes bar will be raised again this season | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Dougie Flockhart is one of the key figures at Castle Park both on and off the pitch.
The goal-kicking wing/full-back has proved to be one of Doncaster Knights most consistent performers in recent years as well as doing a top job as fitness and conditioning coach.
The popular Scot but will be looking to impress on his return to action in the club’s final warm-up game against Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday.
Flockhart says he is happy with the squad’s level of fitness with the start of the season less than ten days away.
“It’s been a bit different this year because we finished last season so late,” he said.
“We had just five and a half weeks off whereas it’s normally seven.
“We brought in the new signings and those who missed the end of last season due to injuries, in ten days earlier.
“That worked well and they got to know each other before the other players came in.
“We are blessed compared to some of the other teams and some of the players who join us from other clubs say they were here, there and everywhere going to the gym and other places. whereas we’ve got a gym and such on site.”
Flockhart admits there is a fine line to be drawn when it comes to the intensity of fitness training.
He said: “I try and condition the boys so that they can be 90 per cent of their potential, which might seem strange, but we do that so that they can last the season out.
“When you are pushing it to the limits every day in training there is the risk of burn-out.
“We’ve gone away from the days when you were just trying to make people powerful and the main focus now is to try and keep them on the pitch.
“We do a lot of training compared with some other teams so the boys have got to be conditioned in terms of hamstrings and calves and so on.
“I split the squad into three groups so that I can cater for the specific needs of the players within each of the groups.”
Looking ahead to the new season, Flockhart said: “We’ll probably have to raise our game but I think we’ve got the players to do it. We’ve certainly got more strength in depth this season.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/doncaster-knights/doncaster-knights-dougie-flockhart-believes-bar-will-be-raised-again-this-season-1-8092014 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/16d32fc8361273e2d2d5cb340b8d09b7d91e05ce4411d9b90d4463c7266b8fb6.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:21 | null | 2016-08-19T14:53:35 | Visit now for the latest Rotherham news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Four-towns-and-cities%2Frotherham%2Fwhy-nick-s-rotherham-stage-show-stoppers-never-have-to-audition-1-8078909.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8078907.1471614942!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Why Nick's Rotherham stage Show Stoppers never have to audition | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Enthusiasm, dedication, the ability to join in… that’s what Nick Challenger looks for when he’s casting a show.
The one thing the man behind the success of Wales Musical Theatre Company does not do, though, is hold auditions.
The community theatre group’s next production, Show Stoppers 2016, comes to the Acorn Theatre in Worksop from September 14 to 17.
There will be an estimated 70 performers on stage, aged between five and 80.
All of them will be giving everything they’ve got to West End, Broadway and movie hits from Matilda, Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jekyll and Hyde, Sister Act and the Rocky Horror Show.
But nobody in the cast will have had to stand in front of an audition panel and prove their dramatic or musical worth.
“We don’t have any criteria for being in the show, absolutely no auditions for people to join,” Nick insists.
“They just have to bring themselves along and I will bring out whatever I can see in them, hopefully.”
The 38-year-old Killamarsh businessman readily admits that he has always hated auditioning for parts.
He’s been acting and performing most of his life, starting with school productions.
That’s where Roy Staniforth, behind the phenomenal success of the Wales Methodist Church Pantomime Players, first saw Nick in Calamity Jane and invited him to join.
“I must have been around 15 at the time and here I am, 23 years later, still heavily involved,” he says.
“To me, being part of Wales is like being in a very special family, family who are all there for each other.”
Nick now writes, produces and directs the famous Wales pantomime following Roy’s retirement. A new production of Cinderella will be on stage in Sheffield in the New Year.
But when he decided to launch a new branch of the society, Wales Musical Theatre Company, he wanted to make it a true community experience .
“I just throw everybody in at the deep end and let them get on with it,” he laughs. “Really it’s a case of guiding them and bringing out the best, seeking out individual talents.”
It’s a unique approach that took Nick to the national finals of the Britain Has Spirit Awards.
Nick’s award citation recognises his tireless work on producing two annual shows.
“He gives up his time to write scripts, manage rehearsals and spend time with individuals who couldn’t get into other groups,” the nomination explains.
“It provides an opportunity for people to try new things, meet new people and most importantly gain confidence.”
Because it is an open door policy, Wales Musical Theatre Company has cast members who otherwise might never get a chance to appear on stage.
“We have one young member of the company who is autistic but who had become passionate about appearing on stage after coming to see one of the pantomimes,” Nick says.
“If we’d asked him to audition he would have walked away from the start but he came along and we didn’t really think he would get past the rehearsal period let alone make it on to the stage.
“He was the sort of boy who seldom left his room, who hated bright lights, who never spoke and was accompanied by his mum.
“But he came along, went on stage without his mother - and the change in his life was unbelievable.
“The simple truth is that if we had asked him to audition he would never have achieved any of the things he did.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/rotherham/why-nick-s-rotherham-stage-show-stoppers-never-have-to-audition-1-8078909 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/804567d1c882a8b35d7d5d83e9c4d612c8f9b84aaf07c1a54971eaf22af8e095.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T16:50:15 | null | 2016-08-26T14:12:05 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffad-has-pokemon-go-come-and-gone-1-8091027.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091026.1472217213!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FAD: Has Pokémon Go come and gone? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Pokémon Go became a pop culture phenomenon this summer.
The mobile game ensnared tens of millions of players around the world, began to impact upon the wider social landscape, and even became a cringe-inducing reference point for global political figures.
But it seems the augmented reality app could now be rapidly falling out of favour. Pokémon Go has reportedly lost around a quarter of its user-base in recent weeks, with player figures down 10 million on their peak in July. Those who fell in love with the game are apparently abandoning it in droves. But just why are people giving up on Pokemon Go?
Liam Gannon, 25, from Edinburgh, started playing Pokémon Go in early July, and was enthusiastic about sinking his time into the app.
“Pokémon was a large part of my childhood,” he explains, “so being able to collect all of the original 150 Pokémon was a large part of the attraction for me.
“It was a fun distraction on the journey to work, but when you see a Pokémon you want nearby it was really exciting. I remember sitting down in a cafe for breakfast in Tokyo and noticing a Farfetch’d nearby. I dropped everything to go and pursue that rare Pokémon. It was a wee bit thrilling.”
But after playing the game for roughly a month, that thrill had started to seriously diminish.
“Eventually the novelty wore off. The mechanics aren’t really deep enough to keep me invested in the game.
“On top of that it’s a major drain on my phone’s battery, and you can’t run it in the background, so to find Pokemon or hatch eggs you have to keep the app open.
“It’s not that I dislike the game now. It’s just too much effort.”
That claim of “too much effort” is almost directly echoed by another early adopter, Jack Nelson, who lives in Nice in France and stopped playing the game around two weeks ago.
“I stopped because you have to put in real effort to be any good at it,” he notes. “You can’t really play casually. I’d open it if I was on the bus and was bored, and then all you get is Pidgeys and Zubats and Ratatas.
“Yet you see gyms where people have CP 4000+ Dragonites and Laprases and Aerodactyls and it’s like ‘how much money and time and energy do I have to invest to even get close to these over-powered Pokémon, from people who probably dedicate themselves to Pokemon Go as much as athletes do to training for sport?’
“The app allows people with too much time and money to blitz everybody else and it’s just not enjoyable.
“And that’s if you’re in a city. If you live in the countryside there’s just nothing to do.”
Professor Mark Griffiths, a psychologist at Nottingham Trent University, and director of the International Gaming Research Unit, wrote an article at the height of Pokémon Go’s popularity exploring its appeal.
"At the time, he cited its social nature, collection mechanics and ‘never-ending’ nature as reasons for its astonishing success. However, he now notes that these positives may in fact be back-firing for the game.
“Some of them can be turned on their heads as reasons for becoming unpopular – most notably the lack of novelty and the fact that if others in your peer group stop playing, it may lead others to stop playing.”
The researcher notes that his own son was an avid player at the start, but now feels the experience has become “boring”.
“Some players who started to ‘catch ’em all’ have now done that and don’t feel they need to do so anymore.
“There are also those who say it was taking too much time out of their day to carry on. There will also be those who didn’t realise it would take so much effort to catch them.”
In other words, the very things that made Pokémon Go so appealing in the short-term may now be making it far less so in the long-term.
Not everyone has given up though. Clare Longstaff from Yorkshire acknowledges that she’s personally grown tired of Pokémon Go: “As time goes on and the levels go up you have to collect more points, and it seems to be going on forever. We’re finding the same Pokémon and there’s nothing different. It’s boring and repetitive and they’re not changing it enough.”
But she’s also delighted that her nine-year-old son Jacob, who has autism, remains enraptured by the game.
“He likes repetition. He likes consoles and the iPhone and this gets him out of the house. It’s nice going out in the fresh air with him. Jacob’s still happy with it. And if he’s happy – I’m happy.”
Ben Dufton from Newcastle, meanwhile, suggests he’s settled into a sort-of love/hate relationship with the app, cycling between disinterest and avid excitement.
“As the levels progress and the same Pokémon are available I get bored, then all of a sudden there’s loads of new ones – so I get really obsessed again. It seems to go around in circles!”
With an estimated 30 million people still playing, the compulsion certainly remains as strong as ever for some. But that can’t hide the fact that for many, the novelty has worn off. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/fad-has-pokemon-go-come-and-gone-1-8091027 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/22a6a10e2aa85205eed04a71d1c7ed1294458b8b79a00b046f1cfc268cedf6bf.json |
[
"Alex Evans"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:27 | null | 2016-08-30T09:38:04 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2F98-6-of-motor-crooks-in-sheffield-get-away-with-it-1-8095271.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8077894.1472546597!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 98.6% of motor crooks in Sheffield get away with it | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | More than 9,000 thefts from vehicles were reported in Sheffield in three years. But only 1.4 per cent of thieves were caught and charged.
Sheffield’s ‘shocking’ top vehicle break-in hotspots have been revealed today. Darnall was the area with the most break-ins in 2015, followed by Burngreave and Southey.
With warm weather comes an increase in Summer related crimes. According to Police, thefts from homes and cars rise as people leave windows and doors unlocked. (Picture posed by model).
Sheffield’s Southey councillor Tony Damms said: “I wasn’t aware it was that sort of scale, and it’s quite shocking considering the technology of cars has got much better.
South Yorkshire Police Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Delphine Waring said: “I look at the data and I agree it speaks for itself. It does seem disappointing. I have to accept the figures are concerning.”
Darnall. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/98-6-of-motor-crooks-in-sheffield-get-away-with-it-1-8095271 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f827bcb64a71f2120144c3ba6078bc21937dd43f4bf5463b92458d0a6e765e72.json |
[
"Nik Farah"
] | 2016-08-30T12:51:42 | null | 2016-08-30T11:23:43 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffeature-city-mum-jody-dishes-on-doula-service-1-8095543.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095538.1472552578!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FEATURE: City mum Jody dishes on Doula Service | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It’s been a while since Jody Hanson and Helen Voyse saw one another.
It’s clear they have plenty to catch up on and the pair chat animatedly as Jody’s eight-month-old son plays happily between them.
Jody Hanson chatting with Helen Voyse who works as a Doula Jody used a 'Doula' during her pregnancy
It’s a comfortable picture, which is hardly surprising given that, for three months earlier this year, Helen was a huge part of the mum and baby’s life - as their personal Doula.
“I met Helen when I was 34 weeks pregnant with my son,” explains Jody, aged 27, who lives with her two boys in Norfolk Park.
“My family don’t live close by so I had limited support during my pregnancy and was worried about how I would cope when the baby was born and who would pick my older son up from school if I suddenly went into labour. I shared my concerns with my midwife and she told me about the Doula Service.”
The Doula Service is provided by Sheffield City Council and aims to support pregnant women throughout the last six weeks of their pregnancy, during the birth and six weeks postnatally. Each woman who is referred to the project is provided with a volunteer Doula who offers them emotional and practical support over a three-month period.
Just hearing someone say ‘you’re doing a fantastic job’ can be enough sometimes Helen Voyse
“At first I didn’t think it was for me, I thought I could do it all myself, but it’s honestly the best thing I ever did,” smiles Jody as she cuddles her little boy.
“My Doula came with me to midwife and health visitor appointments, she came with me to get my bloods done. There’s a lot of information when you’re pregnant and it’s great to have somebody to help you wade through everything, to help you remember appointments and generally support you.
“The day I went into labour, I called her and she was there waiting for me at the hospital when I arrived. It’s that familiar face that you can trust when everything gets going, it’s so reassuring.”
The service launched in 2011 and there are now around 50 active voluntary Doulas working in the city at any one time. Many of them - though not all - are mums themselves, who want to support women or couples and help empower them to have the best experience they can.
Jody Hanson and her son Saint Hezekiah Trotman-Hanson
Helen, aged 35, has been a volunteer Doula for five years and says it’s one of the best things she’s ever done.
“I have three kids, and had three very different experiences, and wanted to be able to give somebody the support they might not necessarily have had without this service,” she says.
“Our role is supportive but also about information-giving, on issues like infant feeding, safe-sleeping, parenting, the practicalities around labour and birth, and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact. It’s not about sharing our own personal experiences, it’s about making sure parents have all the information they need to make an informed choice about what’s best for them and their baby.
“Sometimes just the praise and encouragement in itself can be invaluable, hearing ‘you’re doing a fantastic job’ or ‘you can do this’ can make a big difference.
Helen Voyse who works as a Doula in Sheffield
“The feedback we get from mums is so positive. We have mums that tell us having one of our Doulas with them was like having their own mum or sister or best friend in the room with them, and that’s wonderful to hear. We have women who use this service who are from different countries and who have no family or friends around at all. For women like that, this service is a lifeline.”
Six weeks after the birth, Doulas must say goodbye to the people they’ve watched become families - something Helen admits can be tough.
“Of course it can be hard to say goodbye to someone who’s shared so much with you and who you’ve built a relationship with,” says Helen, who has worked with 35 mums in the past five years.
“But by six weeks their family unit is in a good place and it’s time for us, as Doulas, to move on and help somebody else. Of course it is lovely though when you bump into those mums out and about, in the supermarket or walking through the city centre, and they have this little two, or three, or four-year-old with them, and you think: ‘I remember when you were born.’ One mum even named her baby after me which felt amazing, it’s a really rewarding role.”
All Doulas go through an extensive screening and training programme before they’re assigned to work with local mums, and Jody has already applied to start the training in September, meaning she could be working with other mums-to-be in the city as early as January 2017.
“I’d love to do for someone else, what this service did for me,” she says.
“That would be such a gift.”
BECOME A DOULA:
The service is always seeking new volunteers for its Doula Project, which runs training programmes twice a year.
“You don’t have to be a mum yourself,” says Helen, whose own background is in nursery nursing.
“We have lots of great doulas who don’t have kids. We have some that work full time and others that don’t work at all. Doulas don’t offer clinical support and we have no medical background. Our job is simply to provide emotional and practical support, information and guidance.”
Email: doulaproject@sheffield.gov.uk if you would like more information about becoming a voluntary doula, or call 0114 2735733. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/feature-city-mum-jody-dishes-on-doula-service-1-8095543 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2328450a68bf332e8c159b344c1008ad3c37b30dce6227b7529aa89b69af4469.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:55 | null | 2016-08-27T14:03:41 | Visit now for the latest Chesterfield FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchesterfield-fc%2Fdanny-wilson-reveals-starting-xi-for-visit-of-millwall-today-1-8092390.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092389.1472303316!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Danny Wilson reveals starting XI for visit of Millwall today | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Danny Wilson has kept faith with the side who began last Saturday’s defeat at Shrewsbury.
Chesterfield welcome Millwall to the Proact for what will be a tough test for the Spireites.
The Lions, like Wilson’s men, have seven points to their name so far in League One but are tipped to be promotion hopefuls again.
Millwall’s side is largely as predicted with the notable absence of the injured striker Lee Gregory.
For live updates on today’s game visit our Chesterfield FC Facebook page HERE.
Chesterfield: Fulton, McGinn, Donohue, Hird, Evatt, Nolan, Gardner, Ariyibi, O’Shea, Evans. Subs: Allinson, Raglan, Daly, Dimaio, Mitchell, Simons, Dennis.
Millwall: Archer, Romeo, Martin, Webster, Craig; Worrall, Ferguson, Williams, Thompson; O’Brien, Morison. Subs: Onyedinma, Wylde, Nelson, Abdou, Philpot, King, Butcher. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/danny-wilson-reveals-starting-xi-for-visit-of-millwall-today-1-8092390 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f7055491015de71bb2484a94b4bc5d6df798e923d21dd26c4f583fabc0146a3b.json |
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"Sports Reporter"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:49 | null | 2016-08-31T11:42:04 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Rovers football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Fdeadline-day-doncaster-rovers-bid-rejected-for-greenock-morton-striker-jai-quitongo-1-8097697.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097696.1472640208!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DEADLINE DAY: Doncaster Rovers bid rejected for Greenock Morton striker Jai Quitongo | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers have had a bid rejected for Greenock Morton striker Jai Quitongo.
A statement on Morton's official website said: "Morton can confirm that we have turned down an initial bid from Doncaster Rovers for the services of 18-year-old striker Jai Quitongo.
"The teenager was the subject of an offer from the English League Two outfit last night and manager Jim Duffy told gmfc.net that the club have carefully considered the fee but decided that it is not in line with our valuation.
"Jai is an individual we feel has a big future in the game. He is also considered an important member of our squad for this season’s Championship campaign and we will not allow such a player to depart for what we believe to be below his market value." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/deadline-day-doncaster-rovers-bid-rejected-for-greenock-morton-striker-jai-quitongo-1-8097697 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e8fced8e7c1aa055a9b8f26e71467ea7ac44526fb9820cf870061ddd6c42e0c0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:47 | null | 2016-08-31T09:42:38 | Visit now for the latest Chesterfield FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchesterfield-fc%2Fslideshow-chesterfield-v-wolves-u23s-fans-gallery-1-8097256.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | SLIDESHOW: Chesterfield v Wolves U23s - fans gallery | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Were you at the Proact Stadium last night to watch Chesterfield take on Wolves U23s?
Have a look at our slideshow to see if you were pictured by our photographer at the game.
Chesterfield survive late drama to beat 10-man Wolves U23s in near empty Proact
Chris Morgan praises Trophy goalscorers, hopes for quiet transfer deadline day
Column: Transfer deadline day predictions after a quiet night for Ariyibi | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/slideshow-chesterfield-v-wolves-u23s-fans-gallery-1-8097256 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a0af5f1634048d9cc1c460dbb8f121ffa34ce0cede136f800280f0327f178109.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:46 | null | 2016-08-26T13:18:20 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgallery-the-full-monty-film-locations-then-and-now-1-8090872.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090864.1472214185!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GALLERY: The Full Monty film locations then and now | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It is one of Britain's best loved comedies - and 19 years ago today, The Full Monty was given its world premiere in Sheffield.
The story of six men earning a living by stripping in the Steel City was a smash worldwide - and of course, the film was shot on location in Sheffield, with many recognisable buildings and places featuring in the finished cut.
Bacon Lane in Attercliffe - where the car in the canal scene was filmed.
To celebrate its release on August 26, way back in 1997, we've decided to take a look at what some of those places that feature in a series of iconic scenes look like today.
ON THIS DAY: The Full Monty premieres in Sheffield in 1997
From the hilarious car in the canal scene at Bacon Lane in Attercliffe, to the movie's climax strip scene at Shiregreen WMC, we've taken a tour of many of the Full Monty favourites.
So if you want to see the spots where Gerald's posh house was or where Dave (Mark Addy) throws Lomper (Steve Huison) back into his car as he attempts to commit suicide, read on and get the full monty on Sheffield's starring role.
The Jon Centre in West Street, scene of the classic "Hot Stuff" dance scene.
Steps between Idsworth Road and Horndean Road.
The club in Idsworth Road is actually a discount furniture warehouse.
The jogging scene was shot at Parkwood Springs.
Gerald's house in Whirlow Park Road. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/gallery-the-full-monty-film-locations-then-and-now-1-8090872 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d25ee7056b222474ad4e7bb8877deae1359c01880d5029f76e3ee4c9b104bea5.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:41 | null | 2016-08-26T09:44:53 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmasterstroke-as-south-yorkshire-leisure-venues-set-to-make-free-style-splash-celebrating-olympic-success-1-8090188.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090186.1472201197!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Masterstroke as South Yorkshire leisure venues set to make free-style splash celebrating Olympic success | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Youngsters are encouraged to go to great lengths to support the I Am Team GB campaign this weekend with free swimming for under 16s.
In the slipstream of ITV's decision to switch off all seven of its channels for an hour to encourage people (here illustrated by water babes clip) to get off their sofas and get fit following Team GB's Olympics success, Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust is offering complementary swimming at five community pools.
Michael Hart, chief executive of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, said: “We are all so proud of the success of Team GB in this year’s Olympic Games in Rio and we want to show our support for the I Am Team GB campaign by encouraging people to get active this weekend.
“On Saturday there will be free swimming for under 16s available at a number of our pools throughout the day.
“We are proud to be able to take part in this Bank Holiday weekend event which is part of the celebrations to welcome home Team GB from the Rio Olympics and we want to show our Olympians that we are supporting them.
“This is a great opportunity for people who don’t regularly swim to take to one of our pools for free and be part of Team GB.”
Free swimming will be also be available tomorrow (Saturday August 27) at Adwick Leisure Complex from 9am to noon, Askern Leisure Centre from 9am to noon, Dearne Valley Leisure Centre from 1.30 to 3pm, Rossington Community Swimming Pool from 11am to 12.30pm and Thorne Leisure Centre from noon to 2pm.
To find out more about Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust visitwww.dclt.co.uk site.
And share with us all your cute videos - waterborne or otherwise - by emailing copydesk.southyorks@jpress.co.uk address. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/masterstroke-as-south-yorkshire-leisure-venues-set-to-make-free-style-splash-celebrating-olympic-success-1-8090188 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/60340d988b03f2b0093f717eded42213c155426f75dee04039f801921fd01b87.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:42 | null | 2016-08-15T16:41:58 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Four-towns-and-cities%2Fsheffield%2Fsheffield-date-for-classical-superstar-andrea-bocelli-1-8070333.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8070332.1471275802!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield date for classical superstar Andrea Bocelli | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | One of the world’s great voices, classical crossover singer Andrea Bocelli, comes to Sheffield in a show celebrating the greatest movie songs of all time.
The superstar Italian tenor provided an unforgettable moment of high emotion at Leicester City’s Barclays Premier League celebrations in May, singing a powerful version of the song Nessun Dorma. Millions saw the blind tenor artist the UEFA Champions League anthem as the two teams lined up before the final kick-off in Milan on May 28.
Showcasing his latest album Cinema, the tour will feature pieces from classic cinema soundtracks, along with arias and duets from the most legendary operas and other classic pieces from the artist’s repertoire.
Cinema made history in the UK by reaching number 3 in the official charts, crowning Bocelli as the only classical artist to achieve 10 Top 10 albums.
The album showcases songs featured in films such as Doctor Zhivago, Love Story, The Godfather, Life is Beautiful, Gladiator, The Postman, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and many more, as well as popular songs from stage musicals, immortalised by their film versions, such as West Side Story and Evita.
Andrea said: “It has been a dream of mine for decades to bring to life great film soundtracks. They are an artistic treasure trove and a soundtrack to many people's lives, experiences and precious memories.
"Bringing the Cinema album to live concert audiences is an opportunity I could not miss.”
Joining him on stage will be up-and-coming musical star Christine Allado.
Currently starring in Olivier Award-winning musical In The Heights at London’s Kings Cross Theatre, Christine reached the semi-finals Britain's Got Talent on ITV and is also part of classical girl group Zyrah Rose.
The show is at Sheffield Arena on Friday, September 23. Tickets on sale at the arena box office, call 0114 256 5656 or go online at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/sheffield-date-for-classical-superstar-andrea-bocelli-1-8070333 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9b3b8447fbbacef508cb1e4307ac6657aa9d6997858169379186a0b956de459f.json |
[
"Liam Hoden",
"Deputy Head Of Sport"
] | 2016-08-30T16:52:31 | null | 2016-08-30T16:34:21 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Rovers football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Fdoncaster-rovers-defender-frazer-richardson-ready-to-go-after-joining-on-short-term-contract-1-8096387.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096412.1472571778!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Defender Frazer Richardson 'ready to go' after joining on short term contract | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | New Doncaster Rovers signing Frazer Richardson insists he is ready to play despite not having a club since the end of last season.
The 33-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Rotherham United in May but has signed an initial two-month deal with Rovers.
Frazer Richardson
“Obviously I haven’t done a pre-season but I’ve been doing a bit of training," Richardson told the Rovers official website.
"I have to say a big thank you to Phil Parkinson who let me train with Bolton for a couple of weeks – so I’ve got a bit of football work in to the legs.
"Since the season started I haven’t had too much football but I’ve been keeping myself right so I’m good to go!
“Things haven’t worked out how we quite hoped in the summer for various reasons but Darren Ferguson gave me a ring and wanted to bring me in for a couple of months.
"I jumped at the chance to be quite honest – I’m looking at this as a really good opportunity for myself.
“Doncaster; there’s a really good set up here, a great bunch of lads and Darren and his backroom staff are a good management team.
“I’m really looking forward to it to be honest.
"As soon as I got the call it was a no-brainer so I’m really looking forward to it.”
Signed as cover for Rovers injury crisis in defence, Richardson can play across the back line.
Born in Rotherham, Richardson started his career with Leeds United before spells with Charlton Athletic, Southampton and Middlesbrough.
Richardson was not signed in time to feature in Rovers' Checkatrade Trophy clash at Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-defender-frazer-richardson-ready-to-go-after-joining-on-short-term-contract-1-8096387 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/46a38a92f325a9aa9ded6a34f878320d13d171b6e8b8a4c04d117ed20b38cc2b.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:28 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhomeless-charity-needs-drivers-1-8082852.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8082851.1471883131!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Homeless charity needs drivers | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A homeless service is looking for volunteers drivers to help young homeless people get to a bed for the night.
‘Nightstop South Yorkshire’ offers vulunerable young people, at risk of sleeping rough, a bed fot the night in the spare room of a volunteer host - and needs volunteers drivers to get them reach their host’s home.
Charity manager Amy Smith said: “It can be really daunting for a young person to turn up on a stranger’s doorstep. Our volunteer drivers help to make introductions and break down those barriers, as well as getting them from A to B.”
Nightstop works with people aged between 16 and 24 and gives them the breathing space they need to get back on their feet and into safe, permanent accommodation, avoiding the dangers of rough sleeping and other unsafe housing arrangements.
Amy said: “Nightstop works like a well oiled machine – hosts and staff members rely on the support offered by volunteer drivers to keep it running smoothly.
“Drivers are not just a taxi service – they make life easier for vulnerable young people at a very stressful time.
“We’re looking for people with compassion and a car, who can volunteer a few hours a week and make a huge practical difference in a young person’s life.”
The service is already up and running in 33 towns and cities around the UK and will be accommodating young people in Sheffield by September, with help from volunteer hosts and drivers.
Funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Nightstop South Yorkshire aims to stop people from falling into the dangerous cycle of homelessness and help them to get their lives back on track.
Volunteers with a clean driving license and access to a car can offer as much or as little time as they are able.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering, attending one of the regular information sessions or booking a speaker from Nightstop for your group, email nightstopSY@depaulcharity.org.uk or call 07918 904661. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/homeless-charity-needs-drivers-1-8082852 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c6a9778396d288847647696b61101f4e500ef74f29707fc6d10d5994f18ae8b1.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:54 | null | 2016-08-31T07:32:51 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolice-face-four-week-wait-for-blood-test-results-after-roundabout-crash-in-rotherham-1-8097050.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097049.1472625268!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police face four week wait for blood test results after roundabout crash in Rotherham | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police officers investigating a collision on a Rotherham roundabout have to wait four weeks for blood tests results to show whether a motorist was drink driving.
Officers on patrol came across a car on its roof in the middle of a roundabout in Manvers Way, Manvers, Rotherham, at 3.40am yesterday.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and gave a blood sample to be tested to establish whether he had been drinking before the crash.
It will take four weeks for the results to come back.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Officers on patrol came across this wreck in the middle of a roundabout on Manvers Way, Rotherham.
"A 24-year-old male was taken to Rotherham District General Hospital with minor injuries, very lucky considering the damage to the vehicle.
"It would appear that the vehicle hit the roundabout and has gone airbourne before crashing down to earth on the roof.
"The male has not been arrested but did fail a roadside breath test.
"As he was injured we have to look after him and rightly so. Instead of custody he was taken to hospital where his injuries were treated.
"In the meantime we asked the doctor for permission to take bloods, this was done and our police surgeon attended to take an evidential drink drive sample.
"It will take around four weeks for the results to come back.
"If the driver is over the drink drive limit he will be sent to court." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/police-face-four-week-wait-for-blood-test-results-after-roundabout-crash-in-rotherham-1-8097050 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/896c117215e709bb050607837c81045856a5c83000a49d1ee0e09585f2664ac9.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:38 | null | 2016-08-19T15:58:17 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fancient-gem-among-sheffield-s-high-rise-flats-1-8079088.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8079085.1471618913!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ancient gem among Sheffield's high-rise flats | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A historical gem lies hidden and surrounded by high-rise flats on a Sheffield estate.
It’s one of Sheffield’s oldest surviving buildings, a farmhouse and barn that was almost knocked down when the Herdings estate was built but then became a youth club.
To get to Herdings Community and Heritage Centre on Morland Road, climb steps past a boxing gym in a modern shopping area. Suddenly, you spot the stone building in a corner.
Inside, although the building has been partly converted for modern users and the youth club walls are decorated with vivid pop star murals, thick stone walls, an open fireplace and beams can still be seen.
The cruck barn still has its instantly recognisable curved wooden roof supports and an upstairs galleried area.
When you step into the back garden, recently cleared by youngsters from Woodthorpe Youth Club, you’re at the original front of the building.
It will be open to admire during Heritage Open Days in September.
Built on Saxon foundations, the farmhouse dates back to possibly the 13th century and at least 1675. That date was once inscribed in stone over the doorway (it’s now disappeared).
Families who lived there included Rollinsons, Scrivens, Jenkins and Bagshawes.
In 1958 the city council intended to destroy the buildings to create the Herdings estate but an outcry saved it, although it was compulsorily purchased.
Farmer EW Marsh said: “I’m fed up. I have been farming for the country all my life, and now I’m being turned out of my farmhouse, the only surviving link with our former 65-acre farm.”
In his book Cruck Buildings, B Bunker recalls visiting the farm on the day before the barn was due to go. He wrote: “On that lovely morning swallows were skimming in and out of the barn, feeding their young in the nests on the crucks, as their ancestors had done for over a thousand years.
“The foreman of the demolition gang, whose noisy machines were being operated up to the outside walls, smilingly silenced the machines every time they saw a swallow returning with a beakful of food.
“In the Tudor-walled farmhouse the farmer was sadly making final arrangements to leave the farmhouse which he loved, his near-blind bewildered sheepdog keeping close.”
Sue Dixon, community and business development coordinator for charity Reach South Sheffield, formerly Gleadless Valley Community Forum, said: “It’s a beautiful building that’s under-utilised. We run courses for people who are unemployed or on low incomes to get added skills and we run an older people’s club on a Tuesday.
“There’s a youth club run by Sheffield Futures twice a week and Sheffield Young Carers use it.
“We wanted to try to open it up for people to look at and we want to hire it out for evening and weekend events.”
The centre was previously known as One For All and Herdings Youth Club before that. Reach South Sheffield took over the building when the city council decided it couldn’t afford to keep it going any more.
The youth club and summer activities suffered cutbacks.
In February, Reach South Sheffield held a consultation on the building. Local people said they want to keep it going and explore its history.
With the help of community archaeologist Sally Rodgers from Heeley City Farm and heritage campaigner Joy Bullivant of the Timewalk Project, Sue aims to apply for Heritage Lottery funding to do that.
On Saturday, September 10 from 11am to 4pm, visitors can explore and learn more about its history.
Chamber folk group The Beekeepers will play traditional and early English music and Carmel Page will read stories written by a Norton man, Sidney Oldall Addy, who collected local folklore and fairy stories.
Anyone who has stories about the building can call 0114 235 8642 or email susan.dixon@gvcf.org.uk
The interior of the Herdings Youth Club in the early 1960s | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/ancient-gem-among-sheffield-s-high-rise-flats-1-8079088 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e80c9cc81c7a213018e2d2dc730a685ea4075246a51b2a2ffd1d52416b6146a1.json |
[
"Bob Westerdale",
"Head Of Sport"
] | 2016-08-27T10:50:22 | null | 2016-08-27T11:05:21 | Visit now for the latest Rugby League news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby-league%2Fthree-yorkshire-sportsmen-hurt-in-road-crash-1-8092241.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092240.1472292466!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three Yorkshire sportsmen hurt in road crash | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Three Wakefield rugby league players were detained overnight in hospital after being involved in a road traffic accident, the club have announced.
Captain Danny Kirmond, Chris Annakin and Richard Owen sustained injuries in the crash, which occurred on the outskirts of Wakefield on Friday afternoon but are not life-threatening.
A statement issued by Wakefield chairman Michael Carter said: "The club are aware of a road traffic accident that occurred at approximately 4pm in the Heath Common area yesterday.
"Three players, Chris Annakin, Danny Kirmond, and Richard Owen, were involved in the accident and all remained overnight in hospital with various injuries, although none are life threatening.
"Police and ambulance staff attended the scene and the club are liaising with them to ascertain exactly what occurred. We hope everyone will wish the players a speedy recovery and respect their privacy at this time.
"There will be further information released as and when appropriate."
Wakefield have no fixture this weekend because of the Challenge Cup final and are next in action at Castleford next Friday. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/three-yorkshire-sportsmen-hurt-in-road-crash-1-8092241 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1af321364c9dae948ad73e13a68b4291b4428e6390ed79a43f693c55f4f142d4.json |
[
"Frazer Snowdon"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:46 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:39 | Visit now for the latest Rugby Union news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Frugby-union-doncaster-phoenix-prepare-to-make-national-league-bow-1-8096063.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096062.1472564381!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rugby Union: Doncaster Phoenix prepare to make National League bow | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Phoenix head into their first season in National Three North on a high after a thrilling 26-24 win over Ilkley in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup.
James Thompson and Josh Fowler scored first half tries and stand-off Jamie Lennard kicked both conversions, but Phoenix trailed 14-17 at half time.
Andy Ellis and Adam Kettle touched down in the second half and Lennard added another conversion put them 26-24 ahead with minutes remaining. Ilkley were awarded a late penalty but it sailed just wide.
Doncaster lad Sam Bottomley has joined Phoenix from Harrogate, while Ryan Peacey has retired.
Phoenix host Firwood Waterloo in their first ever National League game on Saturday.
Wheatley Hills start at home to Dinnington in North One East.
Prop Jack Latham (knee), Chris Blessed (ankle) and second row Dan Undy (knee) are all out injured after a problematic build-up to the season, which also saw Hills concede their Yorkshire Cup match at Pocklington last Saturday.
Centre Zak Mears has joined from Hemsworth and second row Rory Kynman has rejoined Wheatley from Morley. Club stalwart Andrew Penno has retired.
Promoted Thornensians face Wetherby in Yorkshire Two – the team they beat in the final of the Yorkshire Silver Trophy in May.
Thorne have signed fly-half Andy Barrass from Hull Ionians, as well as hookers Ben Robson from Leodiensians and Chris Hewitt from Scunthorpe, while they have a new Irish flanker in James Currie.
Yorkshire Two side Wath on Dearne beat Bradford Salem, of Yorkshire One, 24-17 to progress to the third round of the Yorkshire Shield.
Last season’s Yorkshire Five Plate winners Rossington Hornets begin their league campaign at home to Thirsk on Saturday. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rugby-union-doncaster-phoenix-prepare-to-make-national-league-bow-1-8096063 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/81ec167902f7c1e7c2d8d93f3b3c372f1c577e2a7aad38faf462dea73e5c99c9.json |
[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-28T18:51:35 | null | 2016-08-28T19:00:45 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fplayer-ratings-how-we-marked-sheffield-wednesday-players-in-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8093555.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093554.1472407749!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Player Ratings: How we marked Sheffield Wednesday players in 1-1 draw with Brentford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Wednesday grabbed a draw from the clutches of defeat with their late equaliser against Brentford at Griffin Park.
It was a decent showing by the Owls who performed well however they missed too many chances, yet again. But how did we rate them all individually? | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/player-ratings-how-we-marked-sheffield-wednesday-players-in-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8093555 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3bef9cd1c1e91b36734a127c9cd8444db29d33e63f431536451eee136779b77f.json |
[
"Danny Hall"
] | 2016-08-27T18:51:02 | null | 2016-08-27T18:21:13 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fvideo-sheffield-united-s-victory-over-oxford-a-triumph-of-courage-and-conviction-1-8092668.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092666.1472318969!/image/image.png | en | null | VIDEO: Sheffield United's victory over Oxford 'a triumph of courage and conviction' | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Sheffield United's victory over Oxford this afternoon showed that Blades players will still scrap and fight for each other.
That's the view of The Star's Blades writer James Shield - who also revealed that Alan Knill, United's assistant manager, faced the media afterwards due to Chris Wilder's long-standing policy of not doing so after beating one of his former clubs.
"Privately, Chris will be delighted his first win has come against one of his old clubs," James said.
"What that shows to me is that no matter what people think about United's squad - and there are clearly areas still to be worked on - what they do have is an awful lot of bottle.
"They played some good stuff but this win is a real triumph of courage and conviction."
Watch the video above to see James' full thoughts on the victory. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/video-sheffield-united-s-victory-over-oxford-a-triumph-of-courage-and-conviction-1-8092668 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/18e4f1d336761b73b6fb1658bbebe05f3b84949d0299a4fea7165ab2ec708328.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T10:51:14 | null | 2016-08-28T10:34:00 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Finmates-could-soon-be-allowed-to-use-social-media-from-behind-bars-1-8092975.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092974.1472376927!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Inmates could soon be allowed to use social media from behind bars | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Inmates in prisons located in Doncaster and across the country could soon be allowed to use Facebook and Twitter from behind bars, if new recommendations are given the go-ahead.
The proposal, which has been recommended by the HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), suggests inmates at prisons such as HMP Lindholme should be able to use social media and Skype to keep in touch with friends and family members.
The prison watchdog has suggested a pilot should be carried out, through which risk-assessed and supervised prisoners would be allowed to have family contact through social media and or Skype.
It added that the findings should then be evaluated and published for the public to read.
The proposal has been met with criticism by charities who fear victims could be put at risk.
National Victims’ Association spokesman David Hines said: “This will put all victims of crime at risk of trolling.
“Why do they need access to social media to speak to their families? Put a letter in the post.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/inmates-could-soon-be-allowed-to-use-social-media-from-behind-bars-1-8092975 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c9c0f03fb3fd51ff1b6127521bbb8362f3afaf4f353cf4cc82b2766ee2da1ad9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:02 | null | 2016-08-25T09:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwell-of-kindness-for-sheffield-church-declared-a-community-asset-1-8086646.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086644.1472054012!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Well of kindness for Sheffield church declared a ‘community asset’ | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A 112-year-old church saved from redevelopment by its new occupants has been given added protection by being declared an ‘asset of community value’.
Baptist church The Well, on Ecclesall Road in the former Endcliffe Methodist building, is the latest addition to Sheffield Council’s list of assets, which also includes several pubs and the People’s Park in Heeley.
The church was more recently known as Horizon Methodist Church, which ceased Sunday worship in April 2015 when its congregation dwindled.
Last month it emerged that The Well had bought the building outright after the Methodists put it up for sale with an asking price of £750,000.
Baptist minister Reverend Nick Allan said the asset application was lodged with the council before it became clear that The Well had been the successful buyers.
“It was up for sale in a competitive process - there were various people looking at it who were property developers or restaurateurs, that sort of thing,” he said.
Nursery and after-school clubs that use the building backed the application, along with Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield and the Sharrow Vale Community Association. Assets remain on the council’s list for five years. They cannot be demolished, or changed into flats or shops, without planning permission.
However, Nick said The Well planned to be on Ecclesall Road for ‘another 100 years’, adding: “We have no plans to change the use of the building.”
In its written decision, the council said the church ‘furthers the social wellbeing and interests of the local community’. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/well-of-kindness-for-sheffield-church-declared-a-community-asset-1-8086646 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1e2ab67143555bd97d6c4f14f883ee522029db85230c06748c426b7698f54ebe.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-26T16:50:35 | null | 2016-08-26T15:15:35 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fsheffield-wednesday-owls-old-boy-joe-bennett-on-the-brink-of-joining-cardiff-claims-aston-villa-owner-dr-tony-xia-1-8091259.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091258.1472220917!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls old boy Joe Bennett on the brink of joining Cardiff, claims Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Aston Villa chairman Dr Tony Xia has today claimed Cardiff City are close to signing former Sheffield Wednesday loanee Joe Bennett on a free transfer.
The left-back, who spent last season on loan at Hillsborough, has attracted the interest of several Championship clubs, including the Owls, Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest.
But Chinese businessman Xia has suggested Bennett is on the brink of moving to South Wales.
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
He tweeted: “We have agreed to let Joe move to Cardiff for free but not subside any wages. Wish him a bright career there as many SW fans expected!”
Bennett, who played four times for the Owls in their march to the Championship Play-Off final, has slipped down in the pecking order behind Aly Cissokho and Jordan Amavi at Villa Park.
For more news from Hillsborough click here
The 26-year-old looked set to rejoin Wednesday a fortnight ago until Xia blocked the transfer at the eleventh hour. Both clubs had agreed on a transfer fee and Bennett had passed a medical before Xia pulled the plug, citing they would not sell to a direct Championship rival.
Contrary to reports, this newspaper has learned Bennett was prepared to take a pay cut to join Carvalhal’s side and Villa would not have subsidised any of the player’s wages.
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-old-boy-joe-bennett-on-the-brink-of-joining-cardiff-claims-aston-villa-owner-dr-tony-xia-1-8091259 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9f22e91513ed893e20cc171cd3efa23bce8d0fc957b4bf16cbdde226476c8a19.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:22 | null | 2016-08-30T15:14:47 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fsheffield-wednesday-owls-old-boy-michail-antonio-looks-to-impress-on-international-stage-1-8096141.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096139.1472566459!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls old boy Michail Antonio looks to impress on international stage | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Former Sheffield Wednesday winger Michail Antonio is determined to prove he belongs at international level after receiving his first England call-up.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to the new Premier League season and has already scored twice for the Hammers, having reverted back to the wing having ended last season, and started this, playing at right-back.
Michail Antonio
Antonio, who played 83 times for Wednesday, is the only uncapped player in England’s squad and may feature their opening World Cup qualifier in Slovakia on Sunday.
“I’m settling in quite well, it is just nerve-wracking a little bit because I didn’t expect this so early in my Premier League career, I’m definitely looking forward to it,” said Antonio.
“When I first came and spoke to the gaffer I said I was very grateful for the opportunity, he said ‘there is no need to be grateful and that if you look at your stats and what you have done, you deserve to be here’.
“I’m very grateful and I just believe that I need to make him proud and show everyone out there that I have got the ability and I can do it.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
Antonio’s is the latest rise from non-league football to the senior England set-up following the similar path taken by Leicester striker Jamie Vardy.
Former Tooting and Mitcham man Antonio enjoyed spells at Reading, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest before joining West Ham last summer.
During his time in non-league he also worked as a lifeguard, something he describes as “one of the most boring jobs” but he believes his tale can act as inspiration as he kept going until he reached the top.
“I have got 26 nieces and nephews and it is good to show them you can always do anything if you put your mind to it,” he said.
“To pick someone like me from my background, it is a risk but the gaffer has shown his belief in me and now I have got to show it to the world. One thing I have always believed in is to never give up.
“Always have belief in yourself that you can achieve things. Anything is possible in life. Once I reach one target, I always search for another and I went from non-league to Reading. I kept going out on loan because I wasn’t getting much time at Reading.
“Then I went to Sheffield Wednesday and then Nottingham Forest and I managed to get to West Ham, where I always wanted to be - the Premier League. Then I said to myself ‘become an international’. Now I’ve done that, I’ve got to set myself a new target now.”
Antonio revealed when he first learned of his call-up he thought he was being teased as he returned to the West Ham dressing room having scored their goal in a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
“It has been very emotional, especially when I found out,” he said.
“It has always been a boyhood dream for me to play for England and the opportunity now by being called up is breathtaking.
“I did an interview at the end of the game and I came in and the physio went over to me and said ‘you’ve been called up.’ I said ‘Ha, funny’. He said ‘No, seriously.’ I said ‘good banter’ but I looked at him for a good 30 seconds and he looked at me.
“I wasn’t sure I could take him seriously but he showed me a piece of paper (confirming the call-up) and after that I started welling up inside. All I wanted to do was call my missus. Obviously she didn’t pick up!”
For more news from Hillsborough click here | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-old-boy-michail-antonio-looks-to-impress-on-international-stage-1-8096141 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2d9aba4a55d64d0a2df5e047665121364ef01c2220aa1bc160370433f15d363c.json |
[
"Graham Smyth"
] | 2016-08-30T20:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T21:42:43 | Visit now for the latest Chesterfield FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchesterfield-fc%2Fchesterfield-survive-late-drama-to-beat-10-man-wolves-u23s-in-near-empty-proact-1-8096878.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096877.1472589762!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chesterfield survive late drama to beat 10-man Wolves U23s in near empty Proact | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Chesterfield began life in the much maligned EFL Trophy with a narrow 2-1 win over a 10-man Wolves U23 side.
The group game was watched by fewer than 1,000 at the Proact as Danny Wilson made six changes frm the side who lost to Millwall.
One of those looking on was Barnsley chairman Maurice Watkins, following up the Tykes’ interest in winger Gboly Ariyibi.
The young American, wanted by several Championship clubs, had little impact on the game however, Jon Nolan the most impressive player for the hosts.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, starting for the first time this season, was close to opening the scoring inside the second minute, getting on the end of Dan Gardner’s cross and heading wide.
The visitors had the ball in the net first, debutant keeper Lloyd Allinson saving brilliantly from Connor Ronan before Nouha Dicko stuck home the rebound before being flagged offside.
Midway through the half Chesterfield took the lead - Nolan’s corner headed down by Ian Evatt for Ebanks-Blake to prod home.
The Spireites were gifted a further advantage by Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell who went flying into a wild challenge on Nolan, missing the ball entirely and earning a straight red card.
Chesterfield went straight on the attack after the break, Nolan sending another free-kick in Evatt’s direction, the big centre-half powering a header over.
Gardner, switched to the right so that Ariyibi’s half time replacement Derek Daly could play wide left, linked up with Rai Simons and he found Ebanks-Blake, the striker blazing high.
A Liam Graham cross also found Ebanks-Blake in the box, the striker flicking the ball up with his first touch and sending it over the bar again with his second.
The 10 men levelled it up with a beautiful strike from Christian Herc, the midfielder sending a 25-yard effort flashing past Allinson into the net.
Danny Wilson’s side retook the lead almost instantly however, Nolan crossing to substitute Kristian Dennis who, via a slight deflection, found the roof of the net from the edge of the area.
There was late drama, Aaron Collins winning a spot-kick and slamming it agains the post, Chesterfield holding on for three points.
Chesterfield: Allinson, Graham, Donohue, Evatt, Raglan, Ariyibi (Daly 46), Gardner, Nolan (Maguire 80), Dimaio, Simons (Dennis 61), Ebanks-Blake. Subs: Fulton, Beesley, German, Ofoegbu.
Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Flatt, Simpson, O’Hanlon, Ebanks-Landell, Johnson, Gibbs-White (Hayden 31), Randall, Herc, Ronan, Enobakhare (Collins 82), Dicko (Wilson 65). Subs: Odoffin, Burgoyne, Leak, McKenna
Referee: Mr Sebastian Stocksbridge.
Assistant referees: Mr Darren Strain, Mr Barry Cropp.
Goalscorers: Ebanks-Blake 24, Dennis 76; Herc 74
Yellows: Donohue 45; Johnson 90
Red: Ebanks-Landell 29
Attendance: 951 (120 away) | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/chesterfield-survive-late-drama-to-beat-10-man-wolves-u23s-in-near-empty-proact-1-8096878 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/de4ddae4ddf90e14c529a6c13caeadaccbf81701edff980761a363ef0e013e34.json |
[
"Alice Lancaster"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:47 | null | 2016-08-26T13:00:14 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fyoung-sheffield-kickboxing-stars-fight-their-way-to-top-1-8090802.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090801.1472212796!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Young Sheffield kickboxing stars fight their way to top | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | These high-flying young kickboxers have won places in the prestigious junior world championships.
Freya Holmes, aged 10, Frankie Ashton, 12, and David Finlay, 14, who all train at Hackenthorpe British Martial Arts Academy, have won places in the GB fight team.
Now the trio will be competing in this year’s WAKO Kickboxing Junior World Championships.
Freya, of Sothall, who has only been doing the sport for 18 months, will travel to Dublin with her teammates today to compete in the week-long championships.
And when she returns she will be preparing to fight for her black belt – which usually takes four years to achieve,
Proud dad Mark Holmes, said: “Freya was never really interested in anything like this, she was more into football and things like that.
“We used to take her brother to martial arts and one day someone asked her if she wanted to have a go and she said yes.”
She lost her first ever competition but she stuck at it. She usually competes in open competitions, but had to win a fight against another girl to compete in these championships.”
Master Brian Beck, owner of Hackenthorpe British Martial Arts Academy, said: “This is such a big achievement. They have all progressed so much and they’re going to be fighting the best from all over the world.
“I don’t care whether they win, lose or draw. This will be an amazing experience for them. I am mega proud.”
Around 2,000 competitors from 110 countries will take part. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/young-sheffield-kickboxing-stars-fight-their-way-to-top-1-8090802 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/744849c5791b89864097525f6d8c836976dd82af0cf447865f90d08a11f46011.json |
[
"Barbara Craythorn"
] | 2016-08-30T16:51:45 | null | 2016-08-30T16:59:07 | Visit now for the latest Lifestyle news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fchance-to-win-tickets-to-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096465.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096463.1472572722!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chance to win tickets to the St Leger Festival | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four day festival with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St Leger Stakes.
Starting on Wednesday September 7, Ladies Day will take place on Thursday 8th, Gentlemans Day and the iconic Doncaster Cup on Friday 9th and St Leger Day on Saturday 10th .
St Leger poster
Gates open at 11am, so there is plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before the packed race cards commence and horses tackle the legendary St Leger turf.
There will also be live music on the Hallam FM Champagne Lawn* and delicious food can be enjoyed at the Racecourse’s own restaurant, The Old Weighing Room. Booking is essential.
We have teamed up with the Doncaster Racecourse to offer four pairs of County Enclosure tickets. A pair of tickets for each day of the St Leger Festival, winners will be chosen at random.
To find out more about the St Leger Festival or to book tickets visit Doncaster Racecourse or call 01302 304200. Exc. Weds
Terms & Conditions:
* 4 winners will be selected at random to win the prize as offered above.
* No cash alternative and the prize is nontransferrable * Entrants must be aged 18 or over.
* Dress code applies - see Doncaster Racecourse
* Winners must present proof of ID in order to claim their prize.
* Guests at Doncaster Racecourse are advised to note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne lawns.
To be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets, answer the following question and email: barbara.craythorn@jpress.co.uk Please type St Leger Competition in the subject line,
QUESTION: NAME THE HORSE THAT WON THE ST LEGER STAKES IN 2015?
Closing date for entries is Noon, Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Usual Johnston Press Terms & Conditions apply. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/chance-to-win-tickets-to-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096465 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f7d2bae763bb660b375fdcccfaaf355545d293245fc5bb087ec56accce029cba.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:23 | null | 2016-08-23T16:27:05 | Visit now for the latest Lifestyle news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Frestaurant-reviews-sheffield-guide-to-eating-out-1-8084561.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Restaurant Reviews: Sheffield guide to eating out | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[
"Michael Broomhead"
] | 2016-08-29T10:52:14 | null | 2016-08-29T09:55:47 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fluxury-apartments-to-be-built-in-chesterfield-town-centre-1-8093997.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093996.1472460977!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Luxury apartments to be built in Chesterfield town centre | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Chesterfield’s old Post Office is to be converted into apartments.
National developers Telereal Trillium and Chesterfield architects WCEC have received conditional planning permission to build seven luxury apartments across the first and second floors of the Grade II listed building on the Market Place.
The ground floor, meanwhile, is to be transformed into a large commercial unit with a rear communal courtyard.
Planning documents submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council by WCEC state: “The scheme aims to deliver additional job opportunities for the people of Chesterfield along with increasing housing in the town centre.
“Telereal Trillium is presently receiving expression of interest from prospective operators for the development of the ground floor unit and are keen to bring the scheme forward.
“The proposed dwellings and commercial unit will be built to a high specification which will be sympathetically applied to the Grade II listed building.”
The documents add: “There is no parking provision proposed for the ground floor unit or for the residential accommodation. The courtyard presently offers minimal parking. However, due to the scheme’s central location, parking has been deemed unnecessary during pre-application discussions and the courtyard is thought to be better served as amenity space for the residents.”
The Chesterfield Post Office building closed in 2014 and moved its service to WH Smith in the Pavements Shopping Centre. It was one of 70 high street Post Office branches to shut. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/luxury-apartments-to-be-built-in-chesterfield-town-centre-1-8093997 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ab816333e0cf366f3ab0e5a2c4b509d67a01a421069f3b4343957b12d85f61c0.json |
[
"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:21 | null | 2016-08-30T15:36:00 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-bradford-city-make-move-for-marc-mcnulty-1-8096216.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096215.1472567878!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Bradford City make move for Marc McNulty | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
We are unable to send your welcome email at this time.
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[
"Michael Broomhead"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:37 | null | 2016-08-30T13:21:54 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchris-henchliffe-case-accused-denies-new-charge-of-manslaughter-1-8095877.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8080516.1472559943!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CHRIS HENCHLIFFE CASE: Accused denies new charge of manslaughter | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A 21-year-old is now charged with the manslaughter of Chesterfield man Chris Henchliffe.
Benjamin Edwards, of Fieldview Place, Chesterfield, appeared in the dock at Derby Crown Court this morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
He was originally charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mr Henchliffe but is now accused of manslaughter following the 26-year-old’s death.
Mr Edwards was released on conditional bail and will stand trial at Nottingham Crown Court next May.
According to police, Mr Henchliffe was allegedly attacked by three men outside the Pomegranate Theatre in Corporation Street, Chesterfield, between 4am and 4.30am on Sunday, July 3.
Former soldier and father Mr Henchliffe, of Maynard Road, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
The 26-year-old died on Tuesday, July 12. His family described him as ‘wonderful’.
Two other 24-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and later released on police bail pending further enquiries. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chris-henchliffe-case-accused-denies-new-charge-of-manslaughter-1-8095877 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9c745f536fd6e4ced825b789d71618018eb159da5de6fb29f55f1d26b2846bc5.json |
[
"Dan Hobson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:59 | null | 2016-08-26T12:50:49 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmurder-residents-shock-after-two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-sheffield-1-8090781.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090483.1472212565!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MURDER: Residents’ shock after two arrested on suspicion of murder in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A woman and a man have been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in a Sheffield home.
Police and paramedics were called to a house in Fox Walk, Walkley, at around 7pm yesterday following reports that a 47-year-old man had been assaulted.
Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder following an incident in the Walkley area of Sheffield on Thursday, August 25. Photo by Dan Hobson.
The victim of the assault was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to shocked residents, around 10 police cars and two ambulances descended on the small cul-de-sac.
Officers are still at the scene and a police cordon is still in place.
BREAKING: Two arrested on suspicion of Sheffield murder
Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder following an incident in the Walkley area of Sheffield on Thursday, August 25. Photo by Dan Hobson.
VIDEO: Watch scene of suspected murder in Sheffield
Resident Peter Williams said: “Two police cars turned up around 7.30pm and officers went to the house and started banging on the door.
“They were shouting ‘we are not leaving until you come out’. Over the next few minutes at least seven more police cars pulled up.
“You’ve never seen anything like it, the whole road was full with police cars.
Police have arrested two people on suspicion of murder following an incident in the Walkley area of Sheffield on Thursday, August 25. Photo by Dan Hobson.
“I saw officers bring out a man and a woman in handcuffs. They didn’t bring anyone else out of the house, but they have been there all night.
“It’s a shock, you don’t expect things like this to happen on your road.”
Resident Anthony Jones said that after arriving home from visiting his wife in hospital, he was greeted to a ‘swarm’ of police cars and ambulances.
He said: “There must have been ten police cars, two ambulances, and there were police officers everywhere.
“You could tell something serious had happened, there was a swarm of police and ambulances, the road was full.
“It was quite alarming really.”
Another resident, who did not wished to be named, said: “Two police cars turned up, officers went to the house and were shouting ‘we just want a word with you’. “Probably 20 minutes after that another ten police cars and two ambulances pulled onto the road.
“Police brought a woman and a man out of the house and put them in different police cars. It was scary, to be honest.
“I don’t know what’s gone on in that house – it’s crazy.”
The man who has died has not yet been formally identified but his family have been informed and are receiving support from officers.
The pair who were arrested on suspicion of murder currently remain in police custody. A cordon remains around the property while detectives investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
IN OTHER NEWS:
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Sheffield United: Blades open Caolan Lavery talks with Sheffield Wednesday and plot second move for centre-half | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/murder-residents-shock-after-two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-sheffield-1-8090781 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/fd580261656118f4574d810491f210a62ac9260d038197d1443e3be3678b4ccd.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:40 | null | 2016-08-22T11:35:17 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsheffield-arena-release-new-bring-me-the-horizon-tickets-1-8081850.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8081849.1471862193!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Arena release new Bring Me The Horizon tickets | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield rockers Bring Me The Horizon are performing their biggest hometown gig to date on Sunday, November 6 and new tickets have gone on sale.
Previously sold-out standing tickets have just been released, Sheffield Arena has announced.
2015 was a triumphant year for the Sheffield 5-piece with That’s The Spirit entering the UK album chart at number two and storming the US album chart at number one, as well as scoring a third number one in Australia.
Their latest album That’s The Spirit debuted in the top 10 album charts in 16 countries and went to top spot on the iTunes album charts in 19 countries.
The band also stole all the headlines at last year’s Reading & Leeds Festival after giving a standout performance as main support for Metallica.
Joining Bring Me The Horizon as special guests will be Don Broco & Basement.
Tickets are available from the Arena Box Office or call 0114 256 5656 or go online at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-arena-release-new-bring-me-the-horizon-tickets-1-8081850 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/998cf90b82c1f60f08f920b9d89652d36ccbeb1560fc3ca4123fe04fbb4548b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:52:16 | null | 2016-08-29T12:04:27 | Visit now for the latest health news, analysis and opinion - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fappeal-to-help-sheffield-scientist-find-cure-for-blood-cancer-1-8094262.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094261.1472468648!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Appeal to help Sheffield scientist find cure for blood cancer | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield doctor is asking for donations to help support research which could lead to a cure for a potentially fatal blood cancer.
Dr Andrew Chantry is teaming up with Sheffield Hospital’s Charity to try to raise money to allow researcher Georgia Stewart to complete a PhD with Sheffield Myeloma Research Team.
Georgia, who has been working with the team for a year as part of her Biomedical Science degree, has been working on the anti-myeloma virus project.
The project has the potential to eliminate myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to a complete cure.
To raise funds, Andrew, a consultant haematologist at the Hallamshire Hospital, will perform with his band, the Zeroes at Medstock 2016 MicroFestival.
He said: “Myeloma is often a killer disease that damages the skeleton, causing horrific pain and loss of mobility and the ability to work or even enjoy life. Current treatments for myeloma are toxic and only partially effective.
“We are very close to a number of key breakthroughs including manipulating viruses to attack only myeloma cells and a number of bone targeted agents that actually stop bone destruction and encourage repair of the damage done.
“Without funding, we will not be able fund Georgia’s PhD, or buy the equipment needed to help her deliver this cure for cancer.”
Andrew hopes to raise £210,000 to fund Georgia’s PhD, along with a new tumour imaging system which would be used to track and assess bone marrow, breast and prostate cancers.
Georgia said: “This could change and extend the lives of those that suffer from myeloma, that’s a goal all of us want for patients.”
Medstock 2016 MicroFestival is on Sunday, September 11, from 2pm, at Yellow Arches Venue, Burton Road.
n For tickets and inform ation email a.d.chantry@sheffield.ac.uk and visit www.campaign.justgiving.com/charity/shct/curemyeloma to donate. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health/appeal-to-help-sheffield-scientist-find-cure-for-blood-cancer-1-8094262 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/27139002636668a3b15724721722dc4a05a9012253668b3b226ef1af6c0ef8ea.json |
[
"Bob Westerdale",
"Head Of Sport"
] | 2016-08-29T08:51:51 | null | 2016-08-29T08:18:31 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fyour-soccer-transfer-speculation-august-29-1-8093896.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093895.1472455259!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Your soccer transfer speculation: August 29 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Here are today's top-flight soccer stories from Bank Holiday Monday's newspapers
Manchester United look set to miss out on Monaco defender FABINHO, who is expected to stay in the south of France, reports the Daily Express.
JAMES RODRIGUEZ will cost Chelsea £60million, according to the Daily Mirror, who write that the Premier League club have had a bid rejected by Real Madrid.
The Mirror is also reporting that Everton midfielder JAMES MCCARTHY is close to leaving the club with Crystal Palace a potential destination.
Palace are also closing in on Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Sky Sports.
Another player that could leave Stamford Bridge is Kurt Zouma, with the Daily Mail reporting that German side Schalke are chasing the 21-year-old. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/your-soccer-transfer-speculation-august-29-1-8093896 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4355eea833aa13539f955d3e0e38d7df00ccb9900c53719231085ddcb23a44a9.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:51:20 | null | 2016-08-28T15:01:04 | Visit now for the latest health news, analysis and opinion - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fsheffield-care-home-branded-inadequate-1-8093251.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093250.1472392845!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield care home branded ‘inadequate’ | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield care home has been branded ‘inadequate’ after a government watchdog discovered a series of failures.
Broomcroft House Care Home, on Ecclesall Road South, in Whirlow, was rated by the Care Quality Commission as unsafe, ineffective, unresponsive and not well-led by management.
Out of five categories, four were given the lowest rating.
Inspectors found seven breaches of the Health and Social Care Act.
The home was found to be in continued breach of four regulations identified at an inspection on March 30, 2015, and a further three breaches were found at a visit on April 2 last year.
The home has now been placed in special measures and the CQC has warned Bupa to improve.
In March, officials found there was no registered manager and medicines which should have been refrigerated were not being stored safely.
The health watchdog also said staff ‘did not consistently treat people with respect and dignity’ and a person responsible for the shift could not provide the accident and safeguarding logs.
Staff were not always given enough support through regular supervision and appraisal.
But residents said they ‘felt safe’ and staff were ‘compassionate in their approach’.
A CQC inspector said: “Our findings were that risks presented by people were not adequately managed, meaning they were placed at risk of avoidable harm.
“Sufficient numbers of staff who were suitably qualified, competent, skilled and experienced were not deployed to meet those risks.
“In contrast however, we observed some staff interact in a warm and friendly way with people, taking time to speak with them asking if they were comfortable and warm enough.”
CQC deputy chief inspector Debbie Westhead said: “As this is an inadequate service, we will return within six months to re-inspect and if we find no improvements have been made we will look at enforcing to ensure people receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
“We have received an action plan from the provider and are working closely with the local authority to monitor the service. If we receive any information of concern we will not hesitate to take immediate action.”
A Bupa spokesman said: “We took immediate action to address the issues raised in March by the CQC.
“We have a new management team in place, improved systems for the dispensing of medicines and have enhanced support and training for our staff. We have also extended our programme of activities.
“The health and wellbeing of our residents is our top priority and we have been working hard to make the best improvements possible.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health/sheffield-care-home-branded-inadequate-1-8093251 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/df0f2d194d3bdb9061b369a7e7e9f57bd6e2f181151ff60f10e6a37b540277a9.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:23 | null | 2016-08-28T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Doncaster Rovers football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers%2Fdoncaster-rovers-andrew-watson-the-man-who-could-be-king-at-the-keepmoat-1-8092003.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092001.1472247940!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Andrew Watson - the man who could be king at the Keepmoat | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Who will guide Doncaster Rovers into the future has long been a question that has hung over the club.
With primary stakeholders Dick Watson and Terry Bramall in their mid-70s, there has been a worry Rovers may find themselves unintentionally rudderless with the passage of time.
Andrew Watson with Rovers boss Darren Ferguson
But earlier this year, a major step was taken to plan for the future of the club as director Andrew Watson was named vice chairman.
And many are looking to the 47-year-old as the man to take the helm from his father and Bramall.
“I think, as in all business, you’re looking at succession and succession planning,” Watson told the Free Press.
“My dad is 74. Terry is the same. David Blunt [chairman] is in his 60s.
“There has to be a plan for the future and it’s something we’ve always looked at.
“I felt it was the right time, not to step up to the plate as it were, but to play more of an active role.
“You can be a director of a football club and sit in the background.
“Becoming vice chairman is a prominent position.
“And it’s something I’m proud to be. It inspires you to work hard and try to bring success to the club.
“Being a local guy as well, it’s a great position to be in and a great honour.”
Other than studying at university in Leeds for four years, Watson has lived in Doncaster since the age of two.
A former Edlington Comprehensive pupil, he lives in Tickhill as he did when he was a child.
While the family’s active role in Rovers did not come until 2006, Watson and his father were regulars at Belle Vue long before.
He said: “My dad used to take me to Belle Vue.
“The one game that stands out is the FA Cup win over QPR when David Harle scored the winner.
“Players like Brendan O’Callaghan, Peter Kitchen, David Harle stood out to me and then later on the likes of James Coppinger, Brian Stock, Paul Green, Jason Price.
“I’ve been a Doncaster fan for a long time and we want to repeat the success here now.”
Father of two Watson describes it as a proud moment when he first joined the Rovers board, a few years after his father and Bramall became major shareholders in the club.
Though there have been many ups and downs over the past decade, he insists the passion for Rovers remains strong.
And so does a determination to succeed.
“You look back and it seems like just a few years ago but I’ve been a director eight or nine years,” Watson said.
“I remember that first game when we came in. I think it was against Blackpool. A goalless bore draw.
“It wasn’t a great game but somehow we’re still here and it’s great to be still involved.
“It was a proud moment to come in as a Doncaster lad, a sporting person with football in particularly.
“We’re passionate about it, passionate about football and we want to succeed.
“Success on the pitch is the primary goal and then it influences everything else in the club.
“Success is what we want. It costs a lot of money to do this.
“We’ve been involved for ten years, at an average of £1million a year. It’s a lot of money.
“We want to enjoy it as well.
“It’s not great when you’re stood in the directors’ box and you’re being shouted it. We certainly don’t want that.
“Hopefully this season will be a different matter.”
Success for Rovers in the short term is clear: promotion back to League One.
But Watson is looking to the longer term and targeting a strengthening of the club’s fanbase.
A year ago, at the club’s biannual Meet The Owners event, Watson spoke of his pride at seeing an increased number of Rovers shirts on the backs of youngsters in the town.
It was perhaps, at that point, the most he had spoken at such an event but what he said answered any questions over his own passion for the club.
And his desire to increase the size of the wave of new supporters of the club remains a year on.
He said: “It’s great to see kids around the local villages wearing Rovers shirts as opposed to five or ten years ago when it was mainly Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea.
“There’s a notable difference that kids are wearing Rovers shirts.
“My son Archie will be in the U11s in the Academy and the number of kids down at the Keepmoat on nights is incredible.
“There’s 100s of kids here. Long may it continue and may more kids wear Rovers shirts.
“We want them to become fans. We’re trying to develop that more and more so we get more.
“It’s going to take some time to build the fanbase up. We’re not saying it’s going to happen overnight.
“But hopefully it can only have a positive effect.”
There is a distinct possibility Watson could find himself running the club inside the next decade.
Being the figurehead at Rovers is not something from which he would shy away.
“I’m never one to look too far in the future because you never know what is around the corner,” he said.
“If the opportunity was there, I’d be willing to take on that role.
“When that is, nobody knows.
“Obviously there is some strategic planning and that’s one of the reasons I’m in this role now.”
So, with the future of Doncaster Rovers potentially in his hands, what are Watson’s aspirations for the club?
“A successful football club on the pitch,” he said.
“We have to be realistic as to what success is and take it a step at a time.
“Success in the short term is promotion to League One and then build on that.
“And League One to the Championship would be our ultimate goal.
“We’re trying to make it work off the pitch with other initiatives, the Foundation, the education side, the Academy.
“There are lot of future plans to generate income into the club, to make it more successful and be able to provide extra finances for the playing squad.
“But the long term goal is to be in the Championship.”
Deliver Rovers back to the second tier, and those questioning the future will surely be satisfied the club is in good hands. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-andrew-watson-the-man-who-could-be-king-at-the-keepmoat-1-8092003 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/02802ff6f9fbcaf40209debb88294c24e6b18744e408159c1f96424d24320cb8.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:11 | null | 2016-08-28T09:45:13 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fstolen-jcb-digger-discovered-in-doncaster-field-1-8092940.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092938.1472373915!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Stolen JCB digger discovered in Doncaster field | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police have traced a JCB digger that was stolen in Goole and later abandoned in a Doncaster field, half a mile from the nearest road.
The digger was discovered at the Old Peat Works off Idle Bank, Hatfield Chase at around 7pm last night.
The digger was discovered at theOld Peat Works off Idle Bank, Hatfield Chase at around 7pm last night.Picture: South Yorkshire Police
Speaking on Twitter, a spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said: "#Stolen in @HumberbeatRoads #Goole recovered #Hatfield thanks to @CanTrackGlobal Found abandoned; no arrests yet!"
They added officers were having problems recovering the vehicle due to the fuses being removed from the vehicle. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/stolen-jcb-digger-discovered-in-doncaster-field-1-8092940 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a75b256522def093dbfdbc8f39adb752005f90bf8474cac610e2b13f6aaf7a29.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:50:11 | null | 2016-08-26T16:37:30 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fart-in-the-gardens-returns-to-sheffield-this-weekends-1-8091527.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Art in the Gardens returns to Sheffield this weekends | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Hundreds of artists, sculptors and craftsmen are preparing to exhibit their work when Art in the Gardens returns for its thirteenth year.
Visitors from across the UK flock to the event in Botanical Gardens, Ecclesall, to view and buy top-quality photography, ceramics, textiles, prints, leather, wood, glass, jewellery, stone and metalwork.
There is also a programme of entertainment and a market selling art, clothing, jewellery, gifts and refreshments.
There will also be craft demonstrations and an art activity village for children.
Coun Mary Lea, cabinet member for culture, parks and leisure at Sheffield Council said: “Every year, those behind the scenes pull out all the stops to ensure that Art in the Gardens continues to be such a key event in Yorkshire’s cultural calendar.
“It attracts talented and creative artists to the city, and this year is no exception. We have Bob Campbell – aka Stig – bringing his extraordinary sculptures made from reclaimed materials to the Bear Pit, sculptures by former farmer Edwin Peat on the lawns, and work on show from acclaimed artists including Helen Parsley, Brian Smith, Steve Elliott and Gareth Watling, among others.
“And of course the beautiful Botanical Gardens is an absolutely first-class attraction in itself. A stunning setting, filled with stalls, entertainment and so much to do, means that Art in the Gardens offers a great day out for people of all ages.”
Independent and local businesses will be providing a wide range of food and drink to suit all tastes and live performances include music and dance of all genres.
Art in the Gardens takes place between 10.30am and 5.30pm this Saturday and Sunday.
n Visit www.artinthegardens.com | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/art-in-the-gardens-returns-to-sheffield-this-weekends-1-8091527 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/cd0a63e5388a8d668c9b375f77210ccc1e05ab7e87b858300520ec2e91470366.json |
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