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[
"Stephen Beech"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:26 | null | 2016-08-30T11:12:35 | 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%2Ffire-chiefs-warn-over-faulty-tumble-dryers-1-8095511.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095510.1472552140!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fire chiefs warn over faulty tumble dryers | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | South Yorkshire people should immediately stop using tumble dryers that are subject to product recall or safety notices, Fire Brigade bosses warn after a huge tower block blaze.
London Fire Brigade investigators say the inferno which ripped through the 18-storey high rise and took 120 firefighters to put out was believed to be caused by a faulty Indesit tumble dryer which was subject to 'corrective action' by the manufacturer and due to be attended by an engineer.
Now the brigade, which recently launched its Total Recalls campaign to improve white goods fire safety, want the dryer's parent company, Whirlpool, to change their current advice to consumers as a matter of urgency following the fire in Shepherds Bush, west London.
The advice states: "You may continue to use your tumble dryer whilst waiting for the modification, however, we require that you do not leave your dryer unattended during operation as an extra precaution (do not leave the house or leave the dryer on whilst asleep)."
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: "If my kitchen had one of the recalled goods in it, I would unplug it straight away until it has been checked and repaired.
"The speed with which the fire took hold shows how dangerous a faulty tumble dryer can be that's why we are calling for Whirlpool to urgently change their advice to consumers.
"The flat's occupants had a terrifying ordeal. The kitchen quickly became smoke logged and thankfully they noticed the smoke and quickly left the flat and called the Brigade. This decision could have saved lives.
"If your appliance is subject to a safety or recall notice or you think there is something wrong with it our advice is simple. Unplug it immediately and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician."
Friday's blaze started in the kitchen of a seventh-floor flat and the occupants were in at the time and using their tumble dryer.
They managed to escape unhurt. The residents of four other flats in the block have also had to be rehoused following the blaze.
The brigade, which attends an average of one fire a day involving white goods, believes while there is a fire risk people should not use their appliance until it has been checked and repaired.
Its five major concerns about the manufacturers' current safety advice are:
The safety notice was issued due to the danger of fire and any fire has the potential to endanger life and property.
It's impractical for most people to remain with an appliance for the duration of a drying cycle.
If the dryer does catch fire while it's attended this still presents a risk to the occupants.
If a the owner attempts to put out a fire in an appliance they could be putting their life at risk. The brigade's advice is to not risk tackling the fire, always raise the alarm, get out, stay out and call 999.
The time a fire may break out because of a fault is unpredictable. The ignition of fluff accumulated around a heating element may cause a smouldering fire which might not be discovered until the appliance has finished being used and the owner has gone to bed.
The brigade wrote to the Whirlpool Corporation in February expressing concern about its advice to customers, saying that while there is a risk people should not use the appliance until it has been checked and repaired.
Fire chiefs believe improving the recall system and making it easy for people to check if their appliances are subject to a safety or recall notice is a key way of ensuring dangerous appliances are removed from homes across the UK.
The safety notice issued by Whirlpool identified a potential concern with two types of tumble dryer manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015.
The affected brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda, Proline and Swan. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/fire-chiefs-warn-over-faulty-tumble-dryers-1-8095511 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0dc388f7ec686fa0fdb34269d95898c014274e799fe1fc563e483cbc7cfbdcc0.json |
[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-27T18:51:01 | null | 2016-08-27T18:34:20 | 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%2Fvideo-dom-howson-on-sheffield-wednesday-1-brentford-1-a-point-well-deserved-but-it-should-have-been-three-1-8092678.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092676.1472319361!/image/image.png | en | null | Video: Dom Howson on Sheffield Wednesday 1 Brentford 1 - a point well deserved but it should have been three | 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 Star's Dom Howson says there were very few flaws in the Sheffield Wednesday performance as the Owls left it late to get a point at Brentford.
Lasse Vibe had the Bees in the lead after a mistake from Keiren Westwood and it took an injury time equaliser by Sam Hutchinson to secure a draw and ensure a losing run didn't stretch to three.
However, the Owls had plenty of chances to have the game won before Brentford had even taken the lead.
Watch Dom Howson's view from Griffin Park by clicking the video above | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/video-dom-howson-on-sheffield-wednesday-1-brentford-1-a-point-well-deserved-but-it-should-have-been-three-1-8092678 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/47e52e64495bbe48470a2ffd7785b4b75c2c7c909dfb34660354ac3f855ea399.json |
[
"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-29T22:52:02 | null | 2016-08-29T23:45:26 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Steelers news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fice-hockey%2Fsheffield-steelers%2Fsheffield-steelers-goalie-gets-a-night-off-1-8093473.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8023983.1472403120!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Steelers goalie gets a night off | 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
Ervins Mustukovs will get a rare respite on Saturday as Sheffield Steelers travel to Manchester Storm.
A friendly has been arranged just 24 hours before the same teams meet for the first proper domestic game of the
season, in the Challenge Cup.
With the Latvian netminder facing 122 shots in the last three torrid Champions Hockey games (average of 40 a night) the exhibition game gives coach Paul Thompson a chance to look out how second-string netminder Brad Day has developed.
The Manchester away game “gives me an opportunity to give Brad a game and play the two young boys” he said, a
reference to Cole Shudra and Liam Kirk. Thompson also has an eye on the remaining CHL game, against Red Bull Salzburg, who butchered his side 8-1 in Austria.
Steelers
He said his team has to fully evolve from a pre-season mode and he wants them to put in a “good, honest, hard-
working, smart performance” against Red Bull. Thompson gained solace from a good performance “over two periods” last Saturday against HV71. Storm, meanwhile, haven’t had the benefit of a testing pre-season, they start their’s against Coventry tomorrow, before welcoming Sheffield.
Meanwhile CHL sources have confirmed that they were unhappy with the state of Sheffield Arena’s ice quality in last weekend’s game. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/sheffield-steelers/sheffield-steelers-goalie-gets-a-night-off-1-8093473 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/964689d94472cd87c45b78f1986fcdd0dea88d52ecc06e206c63d87cd8405893.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:30 | null | 2016-08-27T06:06:08 | 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%2Fmps-object-to-inappropriate-new-sheffield-lapdancing-club-plan-1-8091672.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091671.1472228575!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MPs object to ‘inappropriate’ new Sheffield lapdancing club plan | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | MPs, Sheffield Hallam University and local businesses have all objected to plans for a new lapdancing club in the city.
Politicians Paul Blomfield, Louise Haigh and Gill Furniss are among those trying to prevent the Villa Mercedes club being given the go-ahead on Suffolk Road close to The Leadmill.
A Sheffield Council licensing committee is set to consider the application by Rockwave Leisure to open the club on September 8 - with over 400 pages of objections sent to councillors ahead of the meeting.
Mr Blomfield said he was objecting ‘in the strongest possible terms’ and said the proposed club is in an ‘entirely inappropriate location’ close to Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union and a number of organisations that support vulnerable young people.
He highlighted a recent decision by Harrogate Council refusing to renew a licence for a Villa Mercedes club last year on the grounds that premises had not been properly managed.
Gill Furniss said she could see ‘no reasonable grounds’ to allow another strip bar close to the existing Spearmint Rhino club, while Louise Haigh said she had been contacted by a number of constituents who were ‘extremely concerned’ about the planned venue.
Other organisations that have put in objections include The Leadmill, The Showroom and All Saints Catholic High School.
According to the licence application, the club would open from midnight to 8am, seven days a week. Alcohol would be on sale until 7am. If the licence is approved, Villa Mercedes would be the second city centre lapdancing club, alongside Spearmint Rhino which is a few hundred yards away on Brown Street. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/mps-object-to-inappropriate-new-sheffield-lapdancing-club-plan-1-8091672 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/88bfbdccbb5add3d17c4b13e1692140af0e836da82c260a187872e624f6ed53d.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:57 | null | 2016-08-31T09:37:10 | 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%2Fholidaymakers-return-to-sheffield-home-to-discover-burglary-1-8097236.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097235.1472632705!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Holidaymakers return to Sheffield home to discover burglary | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Holidaymakers from Sheffield returned home to find that they had been burgled.
A police probe into the break-in is underway.
Officers are also investigating a burglary in Stalker Lees Road, Sharrowvale, after a door was left unlocked.
A vehicle parked outside was stolen after the keys were taken from the house,
A bike was stolen from a house in Cowlishaw Road, Hunters Bar, after a door was left open and a burglar got into a house in Rosedale Road, Sharrowvale, after a window was smashed.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/holidaymakers-return-to-sheffield-home-to-discover-burglary-1-8097236 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e86864a83e0e4983a714dd246d9bc350977c3fbef07eaf5abc16eb30a857d390.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:06 | null | 2016-08-30T05:59:00 | 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-take-david-jones-red-card-as-a-warning-over-new-rules-urges-tom-lees-1-8094597.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094596.1472480308!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Take David Jones’ red card as a warning over new rules urges Tom Lees | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Significant changes to rules often claim early season victims as Sheffield Wednesday midfielder David Jones discovered at the weekend.
Summer signing Jones was sent off in the 1-1 draw with Brentford after picking up two bookings, the second for dissent which will be more harshly punished this season.
Brentford goalscorer Lasse Vibe also saw red late on after picking up a booking for dissent earlier in the game.
Referees have this season been urged to take a stronger stand on ‘intolerable behaviour’ by players in a bid to reduce what has been termed ‘disrespectful conduct such as aggressively challenging decisions or running from distance to confront an official.’
Running to contest decisions, ‘visibly disrespectful’ actions and arguing with officials will be met with a yellow card while confronting officials with insulting and offensive language or gestures will see a straight red issued.
Changes in player behaviour will not happen overnight and Jones is unlikely to be among the last crop to fall foul of the tougher stance on dissent.
But Jones’ dismissal should be taken as a warning for the rest of the Wednesday squad according to Owls team mate Tom Lees.
“We have got to take that forward for the rest of the season and remember,” Lees said.
“Obviously they’re trying to kick it out all across the league.
“I’ve seen some things playing football over the years where refs are getting absolutely pelted for the whole 90 minutes.
“I don’t even think this thing [Jones’ sending off] was a passing comment. It was just a flick of the arm and the ref’s got to do what he’s got to do.
“He said he’s got no choice and I thought we reacted to it well.”
Lees defended ‘nice guy’ Jones over the incident.
And he believes the former Burnley man suffered due to a zero tolerance approach rather than as a result of abuse.
“I was quite close to it, I don’t think David did too much,” Lees said.
“The one thing I will say is that he didn’t run over to get involved. He didn’t come from a distance, he didn’t say anything too bad I though.
“It must be the fact’s zero tolerance on anything like that.
“David is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, the most soft-spoken guy you’ll ever meet.
“It’s totally out of character even if he did say something to the referee – though I’m not sure he did.
“We just got to accept that these are the new rules and learn from it.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-take-david-jones-red-card-as-a-warning-over-new-rules-urges-tom-lees-1-8094597 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/da8859de6a57edd8239d4e668bd4e6de9caab7b7ddf93940692fad3e2bddc7ae.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T12:51:17 | null | 2016-08-28T13:15:33 | 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%2Fregional-news-two-arrested-after-teen-believed-to-have-been-taking-drugs-at-leeds-festival-dies-1-8093147.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093146.1472386597!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REGIONAL NEWS: Two arrested after teen believed to have been taking drugs at Leeds festival dies | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy believed to have been taking drugs during this weekend's Leeds Festival died.
Shortly after 4.45pm yesterday, officers were contacted by staff from Leeds Festival after the teenager was taken to St James’ Hospital by ambulance in a critical condition.
The teenager, who was from the Greater Manchester area, underwent emergency treatment in hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
Two males, also aged 17, have been arrested on drugs offences in connection with the incident.
Information on the type of drug taken by the teenager has not yet been released.
Leeds Festival’s Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Keith Gilert said, "Our thoughts are naturally with the family of the young man at this time. They were made aware of the incident by officers as soon as possible and were assisted to attend the hospital as quickly as possible. We will continue to support them through this difficult time.
"We are currently investigating the death and how he obtained the substance he took. Two males, aged 17, have been arrested in the Greater Manchester area on suspicion of drugs offences and are currently in custody. At this time the indications are that the man consumed drugs immediately before before he collapsed. A report will be sent to the Coroner in due course.
"I would though like to take this opportunity to remind anyone attending the Festival that there is no safe way to take drugs. Taking any illegal drug carries a risk to health and we would always advise people against it, but I would ask that people are particularly conscious of the risks following this young man’s death. In partnership with the organisers, Festival Republic, we will continue to take action against those who risk the lives of others by supplying drugs."
"Anyone who has any concerns for either themselves or others at the Festival should contact Festival site or security staff or seek medical assistance." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/regional-news-two-arrested-after-teen-believed-to-have-been-taking-drugs-at-leeds-festival-dies-1-8093147 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7faff70a17f57415eef209f9aa05aeab15937e7d812d597a405af293d7d39f81.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:52:19 | null | 2016-08-29T05:55:27 | 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%2Fcity-war-heroes-get-90-000-1-8091230.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091229.1472225881!/image/image.jpg | en | null | City war heroes get £90,000 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield MP and Second World War hero joined forces to officially launch a £90,000 support scheme for older veterans.
Paul Blomfield, MP for Sheffield Central, joined 88-year-old former Army Corporal John Brown to launch Age UK Sheffield’s Mission Possible: Active service in later life’ programme.
Age UK Sheffield has been awarded £90,000 of funding through the Aged Veterans Fund to run the three-year scheme which will provide a dedicated Independent Living Coordinator service to 300 veterans born before January 1950.
Paul Blomfield said: “It was great to hear John’s stories about his time in the Army and spend time with someone who has served our country with such great distinction.
“John obviously enjoys his visits to Age UK Sheffield’s Wellbeing centre, which shows what a vital service it is for people like him and the respite it provides for carers.”
The service will provide holistic independence support for up to three months, to ensure older people are maximising their income and to help them improve their physical and mental wellbeing by reviewing their health, housing, consumer and social needs.
John, who lives with his wife Molly in the Manor, attends Age UK Sheffield’s Wellbeing Centre on Mondays.
A former Royal Signals Army Corporal, he started his initial 12-week army training at Catterick at the age of 20 and went on to serve in Germany, Holland and Austria as part of a peace-keeping mission after the Second World War.
While in Austria, John served as Superintendent in charge of the signal officer and co-ordinated the tele-printer and wireless rooms.
Age UK Sheffield Chief Steve Chu said: “We work with many older veterans, but we often only discover that they served in the military during conversation.
“We hope this funding will allow us to reach even more older people across the city who served this country with pride.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/city-war-heroes-get-90-000-1-8091230 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/bf011161928c6418ea772d3e38482c4cedfbf3b63c06a322390afc4fc7c0e94b.json |
[
"Steven Chisholm"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:13 | null | 2016-08-10T12:44:10 | 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%2Fvinyl-turns-tables-on-music-sales-1-8060721.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8060719.1470829533!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vinyl turns tables on music sales | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Vinyl has had something of a resurgence in recent years with annual sales set to surpass record three million in the UK for first time in decades.
But, according to a recent YouGov report, older buyers rather than young hipsters are behind the humble LP.s transformation from obsolete format to modern success.
The vinyl countdown
While still a niche product compared with music streaming, vinyl sales have gone from strength to strength in recent years and saw a five-fold increase between 2009 and 2014, before doubling again the year after. Record sales in 2015 hit a 21-year high of 2.1 million units.
And, in the first three months of 2016, demand for LPs had doubled year on year compared with the first three months of 2015, jumping from 2 per cent to 4 per cent of UK music sales.
British Phonographic Industry chief exec Geoff Taylor commented: “While digital platforms provide fans instant and unlimited access to an ever-expanding cosmos of music, they can’t quite match the unique experience vinyl gives you - browsing for rare gems in your favourite record store, pouring over the cover art and sleeve notes and enjoying the ritual of carefully dropping the stylus onto an LP and savouring its analogue sound.”
Many reports put the growth in the format down to the ‘hipster’ market, with an ICM survey earlier this year suggesting that 50 per cent of vinyl buyers were under the age of 35, while the NPD Group suggested the figure was closer to 75 per cent.
Data published this week by YouGov, however, indicated that it’s midlifers, rather than younger people who are fueling the resurgence, reflected across South Yorkshire.
The YouGov Profiles figures showed that people between the ages of 45 and 54 are most likely to have bought a vinyl record recently whereas those in the 18 to 24 age group are the least likely.
The study also drew conclusions about the role music plays in vinyl buyers’ lives, suggesting that music plays a more central role in the lives of those that buy vinyl, compared with those who do not.
Two thirds (66 per cent) of vinyl buyers said that they couldn’t get through the day without listening to music, compared with 49 per cent of UK adults in general.
They are also more likely to go to gigs than the general population, with 68 per cent of vinyl buyers saying they enjoyed seeing their favourite artists live, compared to 47 per cent of the general population.
Whichever segment is driving growth, it’s clear that the industry is embracing the format’s resurgence.
Universal Music UK, for example, has in recent years started offering independent music retailers special promotions on vinyl releases for Christmas and labels are throwing their support behind annual events such as Record Store Day.
Major supermarkets and high street chains have even jumped on the bandwagon and Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Urban Outfitters all stock a selection of vinyl records. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/vinyl-turns-tables-on-music-sales-1-8060721 | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/389a9201f5cb4c1fa6aa62029914c94145ed143b8fe1ecf540a75272636cd108.json |
[
"Danny Hall"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:17 | null | 2016-08-30T10:59:03 | 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-the-rules-are-vague-but-we-ll-respect-efl-trophy-says-blades-assistant-ahead-of-leicester-city-tie-1-8095469.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095467.1472551113!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: ‘The rules are vague but we’ll respect EFL Trophy’ says Blades assistant ahead of Leicester City tie | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Alan Knill insists that Sheffield United will give their full respect to the Checkatrade Trophy when it gets underway tonight, despite admitting that next Sunday’s league trip to Gillingham is more important.
United host Leicester City’s U23s in the first game of the revamped competition, which now features 64 teams, group stages and the youth sides of invited clubs with a Category One academy.
Alan Knill assistant manager of Sheffield Utd
But invited U23 sides can also field three ‘overage’ players and a goalkeeper in their sides - leaving United facing something of an unknown quantity at Bramall Lane.
“The rules are so vague... it says U23s, but we could end up facing Jamie Vardy or Riyad Mahrez,” said Knill, United’s assistant manager.
“But it doesn’t matter to us. We won on Saturday and we want to win on Tuesday and, if we do, then it sets us up nicely for Sunday at Gillingham.”
Blades boss Chris Wilder, who tasted his first win in charge of his boyhood club on Saturday against former employers Oxford, could hand Harry Chapman his first start for the South Yorkshire club since joining on loan from Middlesbrough - but will resist the urge to make wholesale changes while his squad is still gelling together.
“We’ll do a bit of both,” Knill added.
“Give some players a rest, but give others a bit more chance to develop partnerships. Without disrespecting the competition at all, the most important game for us is next Sunday at Gillingham.”
George Long and James Wallace both played for United’s U23s yesterday as they lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Long, who signed a new deal at United in the summer, has been told he is free to explore other opportunities away from Bramall Lane after losing the No.1 spot to new signing Simon Moore.
Kieran Wallace had also been expected to feature at the City Ground, but didn’t make the squad. Next Tuesday, United’s youngsters face Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-the-rules-are-vague-but-we-ll-respect-efl-trophy-says-blades-assistant-ahead-of-leicester-city-tie-1-8095469 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/bed7a7dedd8c5deaf73be08491477ccfa1bc45047c77bf935e7be54db25773e0.json |
[
"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:30 | null | 2016-08-28T13:16:56 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Steelers news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fice-hockey%2Fsheffield-steelers%2Fvideo-holes-appear-in-sheffield-steelers-euro-ice-dream-1-8093144.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093143.1472386896!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video: Holes appear in Sheffield Steelers’ Euro ice dream | 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
There is no shame in losing to a top Swedish side even if we are repeatedly told the quality gap between UK hockey and that on the continent is diminishing.
But there were embarrassing side-issues attached to the 5-2 Steelers’ home defeat at the clever hands and speedy feet of HV71. They both surrounded the venue rather than the team:
HV71 beat Sheffield Steelers - Ervins Mustukovs in goal
* A new car parking policy and price hike had many fans fuming before they set foot in building;
* The newly-painted yet mucky-grey ice surface looked not just slushy but outright dangerous, with at least one big hole appearing.
Sheffield Arena’s pad provision was pretty dire and will doubtless trigger criticism from the Champions Hockey League, who wanted the game to be a showpiece TV event across Europe.
Coach Paul Thompson called the ice surface “a sham...the worst I’ve ever seen here” - but refused to use that as a reason for the defeat which all but mathematically rules the side out of qualifying.
Instead, he was exasperated at five penalties which were ruthlessly exploited by HV’s Power Play experts. Especially as they matched up-five-on-five.
“You don’t see them taking undisciplined penalties. That was disappointing” Thompson said.
Steelers failed to convert two early Power Play opportunities.
But HV’s special teams again handed out a painful lesson, skipper Chris Abbott firing low under Ervins Mustukovs at 12;28, as Tyler Mosienko sat out for holding.
Zack Fitzgerald took the kind of temper-driven off the play penalty his coach hates at 13;39 and it took the Swedes all of three seconds to add a second, Martin Tornberg backhanding in.
Their lead was halved by Rob Dowd’s one-timer from the high slot, at 14;55.
Jonathan Phillips, who wants to score a few more this season, had a decent chance at 23;00 but poked the puck wide. Dowd wafted at a mid-air puck but failed to connect.
Goalie Mustukovs pad-stopped a Mattias Tedenby penalty shot, awarded after he’d been flattened on route to goal by Ben O’Connor. Such a moment could have energised the home side.
Would it be the turning point?
But, four seconds into the last period, O’Connor misdirected the puck out of the rink and received a delay of game penalty from which Temmu Laine scored for 1-3 (40:26.)
If ever there was a goal which took the wind out of Sheffield’s sails, it was this.
Heads dropped. The body language was that of a beaten team.
“We stopped playing and felt sorry for ourselves” admitted the coach.
Davey Phillips’ crosscheck behind the goal triggered a PP goal by Abbot (46:22.)
Levi Nelson’s revenge boarding was followed by a John Armstrong trip, and it was no surprise on the 5-on-3 when Tedenby slotted home.
With nine minutes left, and the game over as a contest, the scoreline threatened to be a huge embarrassment for the 4,471 fans. But Dowd converted Steelers’ own PP goal 54;56.
Steelers, who summoned up just 14 shots on goal as against the visitors’ 43, had again paid the penalty..for too many penalties. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/sheffield-steelers/video-holes-appear-in-sheffield-steelers-euro-ice-dream-1-8093144 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2aaf8648d3df7dcc4017767d435d851f75299e7350007af84d6af4d4aa294648.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:32 | null | 2016-08-24T09:50:29 | 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%2Fmy-view-margaret-herbert-mansion-house-would-do-for-weddings-1-8085444.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8085443.1472028614!/image/image.jpg | en | null | My View, Margaret Herbert: Mansion House would do for weddings | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It seems there are plans being drawn up to close Elmfield House and the register office there.
People will be asking what the alternatives are.
Surely the answer to this has to be to return the Register Office to the Mansion House.
I recall that years ago it was based there.
It is town centre, a beautiful setting for photos and they do excellent catering for receptions.
The Friends of the Mansion House are trying very hard to get the building back into public use and this would be one way of doing this.
It is ideal for public transport and the town centre.
The old problem of parking comes to mind.
Surely it is time the Council sorted this out.
There must be a way of removing those marble slabs outside the building and of lifting parking restrictions on Priory Place when there are events in the Mansion House and possibly marking out the bottom end of Printing Office Street properly with parking spaces to be reserved on days again when there are events in the Mansion House.
I looked at the back entrance in Printing Office Street to the old Telephone Exchange area, which does not seem to be in use anymore.
Surely someone from the Council could contact the Land Registry to see who actually owns this land and if there is a possibility of acquiring it for parking?
With regard to the Waterdale area being an alternative, well, I’m sorry, but I don’t think it is the right atmosphere for weddings and registrations.
Fine as the building may be, I am sure everyone will agree with me, that it is just not the right setting for wedding photos.
And I think there is very limited public transport to this area.
With regard to disabled access to the Mansion House, there is access from Priory Place and there is a lift in the Mansion House for the disabled.
Obviously there has been heavy running costs for Elmfield House and the Registry Office buildings and staffing wages.
To use the Mansion House would cut costs down to one building.
And it would also increase revenue with wedding receptions, christening parties and possibly funeral wakes being held there, which could be suggested to people when making registrations and therefore bringing in more revenue for the building.
I would ask the Council to take a very serious look at all this.
I do not feel, like many other people in Doncaster do, that the Civic Offices would be the right alternative for Elmfield House Registry Office. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/my-view-margaret-herbert-mansion-house-would-do-for-weddings-1-8085444 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3b8689b319c5b13534fbf08077d24876a7af5e32d55bcd52d8f22c0f487a0cd8.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:53:03 | null | 2016-08-31T13:39:32 | 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%2Fsheffield-to-take-part-in-national-recovery-month-1-8098100.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8098099.1472647151!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield to take part in National Recovery Month | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A month of events focusing on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction will take place in Sheffield from tomorrow.
The city is joining National Recovery Month, which brings thousands of people affected by substance abuse together every September.
A programme of activities have been organised to increase awareness and understanding, celebrate people who have recovered and spread the message that help is out there and recovery is possible.
Sheffield Council’s cabinet member for health and social care Councillor Cate McDonald said: “Recovery from addiction takes time, patience and support and there are many ways that people can get the help they need.
“We want people to know that there is support for people experiencing drug and alcohol issues in Sheffield and we have a strong recovery community.
“We don’t want people to suffer their problems alone so please get in touch if you’re worried about yourself or someone you know.
“There are lots of events and activities taking place throughout September to celebrate National Recovery Month. It will be a lot of fun as well as very informative and anyone is welcome.”
The month-long programme of recovery events starts with a launch event Sheffield Hallam University’s Hubs in Paternoster Row on from 4pm to 7pm today.
One of the highlight events is the Ride for Recovery around Derwent Dam on September 14, which more than 100 people attended last year. And the month culminates in a celebration event and award ceremony at the Town Hall on September 23, recognising people’s achievements and contributions to Sheffield’s recovery community.
For many who suffer with drug and alcohol addiction, recovery seems difficult or even impossible.
Former addict Alex Dickerson is now five years clean, but can remember a time when he had lost hope.
“I’d given up and just used to exist,” he said. “But now I have a purpose and it feels really good.”
Alex now works for Addaction, one of the UK’s leading and largest specialist drug, alcohol and mental health treatment charities based at Sidney Street in Sheffield city centre.
He started drinking and taking drugs at an early age and was using heroin and crack every few months at the age of 18. This continued for a few years when he became a more frequent user.
“I tried to sort myself out lots of times but it didn’t work out and I ended up homeless – living in shelters or sleeping on the street, shoplifting or borrowing money from family or friends to buy more drugs.”
Alex went through detox six times and spent two periods in rehab before finally getting clean and moving to Sheffield to study at Sheffield Hallam University, graduating with a first class honours degree in creative arts.
He said: “Getting better was sort of a process really that took a few years and I worked very hard at it.
“I never thought I’d end up going college and then to university, but I had amazing support. It all made me look at the world differently and appreciate things more. I enjoy getting up in the morning now I have something to live for instead of drugs.
“If I could say something to others out there who don’t think recovery is possible it would be to just keep trying, if you want it enough you will succeed. There is a range of support available but you have to find what works for you.”
Fore more on National Recovery Month or for advice and support visit www.sheffielddact.org or call 0114 273 6851.
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Sheffield’s Charlie Webster flown back home after malaria scare in Rio
http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-search-for-new-recruits-could-go-down-to-the-wire-1-8096218|Sheffield Wednesday: Owls search for new recruits could go down to the wire|click here} | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-to-take-part-in-national-recovery-month-1-8098100 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f46bcc31c52c8c238ed2c43cd2db7e4c6a957431842ded9977131e9d7d2cdeaa.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:53:05 | null | 2016-08-31T11:22:55 | 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%2Ffrom-coal-mine-to-outer-space-meet-former-south-yorkshire-pitman-who-completed-nasa-astronaut-course-1-8097619.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097617.1472638951!/image/image.jpg | en | null | From coal mine to outer space: Meet former South Yorkshire pitman who completed NASA astronaut course | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | For a coal miner working in the bowels of the earth there is only one place to go - and that’s up.
Former pitman Phil Reeder has taken that adage to a whole new level, by reaching for the stars and training to become a NASA spaceman!
Phil Reeder, front row right, with staff from the US Space and Rocket Centres Space Camp training facility.
Phil, who spent 13 years working underground at Wath Colliery, has proven he is made of the ‘right stuff’ after completing a series of training courses over the last decade or so with NASA.
He has now put pen to paper to tell all about his extraordinary experiences in a new book called ‘From Coal Miner to Astronaut - A Life Less Ordinary’. And while the pitman to starman journey is a significant portion of the book, the detailed autobiographical account also delves into other unusual aspects of his life, such as the time he fell down a mine shaft and when he almost made it onto the hit TV programme Gladiators.
By the time he had finished, the book spanned across more than 100 chapters and 700 pages.
The Wath man said: “Things just seem to happen, either for me or to me. Call it fate, call it karma, call it what you like and I have to wonder what’s just around the corner. It’s taken me three long years to complete the book. It’s a work that became so big, with its 102 chapters, that to do it justice I had to create a blog to support all the pictures I wanted to include in the book, but could not.”
The book details how he began reaching for the stars back in 2004 when he was accepted onto a course at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
Since then he has made numerous trips to the US Space and Rocket Centre’s Space Camp facility in Alabama where he got to wear the famous space suit and complete simulated missions in a huge underwater tank. Although the training courses are not quite the real deal, they give visitors the chance to experience aspects of training that real astronauts go through before travelling into space. Phil’s book is available through Amazon’s Kindle Direct service. Visit fromcoalminertoastronaut.wordpress.com | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/from-coal-mine-to-outer-space-meet-former-south-yorkshire-pitman-who-completed-nasa-astronaut-course-1-8097619 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/799197a6a1628b68f390f2c8a7a6797c39bfc7e5e462d8ecfcf5a09e9c1e8736.json |
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"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:44 | null | 2016-08-26T19:18:41 | 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-head-coach-carlos-carvalhal-explains-atdhe-nuhiu-omission-1-8091812.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091810.1472235493!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls head coach Carlos Carvalhal explains Atdhe Nuhiu omission | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Carlos Carvalhal has spoken for the first time on his decision to leave Atdhe Nuhiu out of his match-day squad against Leeds United.
Striker Nuhiu, who has been heavily linked with a move away from Hillsborough over the last month, played no part in the Owls’ 2-0 home defeat last weekend.
Atdhe Nuhiu
Carvalhal paired Fernando Forestieri and Steven Fletcher up front and elected to name centre forwards Gary Hooper and Lucas Joao on the substitutes bench. Hooper was introduced at half-time after Almen Abdi suffered a shoulder injury.
Nuhiu has only started once this season, featuring in Wednesday’s EFL Cup loss away to Cambridge United, and has made three substitute appearances.
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
Carvalhal told The Star: “We have a lot of attackers. We played with two attackers and had Lucas [Joao] who was on the bench who was not involved in the game.
“It was a technical game.
“Atdhe is a professional player. When we have 23 to 24 players and you must choose 18, it is normal that some of them will understand that they won’t be involved.
“It doesn’t mean that in the next game they can’t play in the first eleven. Last season, this happened quite often.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here
The Owls head to Brentford tomorrow without injured trio Jose Semedo (hamstring), Marco Matias (groin) and Filipe Melo (knee).
Midfielder David Jones, drafted in for an undisclosed fee from Burnley last week, is in contention to make his full debut.
Wednesday, without a win in four matches, have lost only one of their last 10 trips to the Bees in all competitions, winning five and drawing four.
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-head-coach-carlos-carvalhal-explains-atdhe-nuhiu-omission-1-8091812 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/876e0e4864660bee0c634534d4a35c1a74c81a2029845b29fbf120bfbc4deb3c.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:56 | null | 2016-08-31T06:40:12 | 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-s-charlie-webster-flown-back-home-after-malaria-scare-in-rio-1-8097023.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097022.1472622093!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield's Charlie Webster flown back home after Malaria scare in Rio | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Television presenter Charlie Webster - born and raised in Sheffield - has arrived back in the UK after falling ill with malaria in Rio.
The 33-year-old ended up in a coma, on a ventilator and needed kidney dialysis after contracting a rare strain of the disease as she cycled from Britain to Brazil ahead of the Olympic Games.
Charlie, who has worked for Sky Sports, ITV and Channel 4 during her career, fell ill just before the start of the Olympic Games after cycling 3,000 miles for charity.
Medics initially thought she was dehydrated but her condition deteriorated and her family flew to her bedside not knowing if she would pull through.
But Charlie is now being treated at St James's Hospital in Leeds, where her condition is still described as serious.
In a statement she thanked the public for their support and said doctors in Brazil had saved her life.
Posting on Twitter, she said: "I'm so grateful to staff at Copa D'Or Hospital in Rio for the care I received, they saved my life.
"The last few weeks have been hell, I'm just so thankful to be here.
"I have the most wonderful family and friends supporting me and the well wishes from the public have been incredible.
I'm happy top be home to continue my recovery in the UK." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-s-charlie-webster-flown-back-home-after-malaria-scare-in-rio-1-8097023 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/27f478b5e3b215b55573f80092243bc7be0931c45f670a9c62c5a0e2cd65c1ac.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:18 | null | 2016-08-19T15:34:36 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fhear-sheffield-s-women-of-steel-at-star-retro-event-1-8079012.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8079010.1471617440!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hear Sheffield's Women of Steel at Star Retro event | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Star Retro is offering a unique chance to listen to the fascinating stories of Sheffield’s Women of Steel as one of two events we are organising for next month’s Heritage Open Days.
Our editor Nancy Fielder, who as a former Retro writer began The Star’s campaign to get recognition for the women who kept the city’s steelworks going during two world wars, will be chatting with some of the Women of Steel.
Star editor Nancy Fielder with Women of Steel at the unveiling of the statue at Sheffield City Hall
They will talk about what it was like to step into the male-dominated steel industry and take on challenging jobs in a tough environment.
Many women also kept their families going while working, as an earlier generation had done during World War One when Sheffield played a vital part in the war effort.
Sheffield steel and ammunition fed the war machine and the steelworks and munitions factories expanded hugely to cope.
For many women, the experience changed their lives.
The event takes place in the beautiful Memorial Hall at Sheffield City Hall.The Women of Steel statue was finally unveiled outside the iconic building in June after a campaign to raise the money to create it.
The talk takes place ahead of one of the venue’s regular tea dances.
The City Hall is also hosting guided tours of the building on Saturday September 10.
Our second event takes place at The Montgomery on Friday, September 9. We’ll be at the Victorian city centre theatre and meeting place to show readers some of our old bound volumes of The Star, which are a fascinating look back in time.
Or why not drop in and show the Retro team own memorabilia? We’ll try to feature them in future Retros.
At noon, Retro writer Julia Armstrong will be speaking about James Montgomery and 18th-century radical journalism in Sheffield.
The drop-in sessions are running from 11am to 1pm and tea and coffee will be available.
James Montgomery, also a famed Victorian hymnwriter and social campaigner, had what was then the Montgomery Hall named after him by Sheffielders after his death.
The Montgomery are also putting on their own Heritage Open Days event the following day from 10am to 3pm. Take a look backstage or go on a discovery trail to learn more about James Montgomery.
Heritage Open Days is a national event that runs from September 8 to 11, involving thousands of historic buildings and heritage spaces.
For more information and a full list of what’s happening, go online to Heritage Open Days or check out the Sheffield Heritage Open Days Facebook page. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/hear-sheffield-s-women-of-steel-at-star-retro-event-1-8079012 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/6899a4526a6c4f4c5fd12c4645a5397e4834ae27d49b2ce04dffa21b17918e08.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:31 | null | 2016-08-30T14:28:33 | 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-a-e-targets-missed-in-summer-months-1-8096034.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096033.1472563692!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield A&E targets missed in summer months | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield’s main A&E department has been missing national targets for treating patients within four hours this summer.
New figures released by the Sheffield NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have revealed the national target for seeing 95 per cent of patients within four hours was missed at the Northern General Hospital in June and July by almost 10 per cent.
But bosses say the situation has improved in August.
A new A&E Delivery Board is being established in the city to try and improve performance – with the missed targets being blamed on factors including people coming into A&E who do not need emergency treatment and delays in patients being discharged from hospital.
A report to the CCG said: “Local data for July indicates that Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust are not meeting the pledge, with only 86.49 per cent of patients seen/treated within four hours; this is a slight improvement on performance in June.
“Issues affecting the performance continue to be system-wide, including demand that could be managed out of a hospital setting, delays in patient flows through the system and, in some cases, delays in patients being discharged from hospital.”
Kirsten Major, director of strategy and operations at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We have continued to see high numbers of people attending A&E throughout the summer, and on some days the attendances have been at a similar level to those we would expect in the busy winter months. Our staff work exceptionally hard and all patients are triaged on arrival.
“Even at our busiest times, on average eight out of ten patients are treated and discharged or admitted within four hours.
“In August performance increased and it is currently over 94 per cent.
“We have also seen an impact from the demand for social care experienced by the city council, which means a high number of patients who no longer need hospital care have not been able to be discharged as quickly as we would expect.
“The Urgent Care Delivery Board is a new national initiative, but for some months we have already been working with our partners across the city to ensure our system for urgent and emergency care works as well as it can – this is about much more than accident and emergency services.”
Maddy Ruff, accountable officer for Sheffield CCG, said a new delivery board is being set up to help improve performance in Sheffield, which is suffering similar problems to other hospitals across the country.
She said the new board will be in place in September and help to oversee the delivery of an action plan for Sheffield’s urgent healthcare system. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-a-e-targets-missed-in-summer-months-1-8096034 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/da834b9b6cfcb52f933e34cc4858c8c76b785087a4a9822fe3c58f97cbdc2957.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:58 | null | 2016-08-31T11:46:12 | 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%2Ftake-a-break-from-tech-with-digital-detox-1-8097716.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097715.1472640455!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Take a break from tech with digital detox | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The ultimate guide to how South Yorkshire holidaymakers can survive in the countryside without technology is now available.
Some 2,000 UK trippers were surveyed by Holiday Cottages to discover just how much they rely on high-tech devices while away and how it affects holiday priorities and behaviour.
Ofcom’s recent research discovered UK adults spend on average 25 hours a week online, which could explain why www.holidaycottages.co.uk found over 43% of respondents ranked hotel Wi-Fi as highest priority over kitchen facilities, size of bed and TV when booking accommodation.
With the death of the film camera and decline in digital camera sales by 20% (2016 January CIPA report), mobile phones have become an integral part of breaks with them mainly being used for taking photos (57%) alongside updating social media (18%) and being used as GPS to aid directions (27%).
iPads (32%) that have only been on the market since 2010 are now a favoured method for keeping children entertained on long haul journeys.
Brits struggle to stay off their devices during holidays with almost 27% checking mobile phone every few hours while on holiday while 75% view mobile phones as most essential electrical device to take on holiday – even more essential than an electrical toothbrush.
With that in mind Holiday Cottages have created the perfect guide to escape shackles of electrical devices and enjoy new found holiday freedom. Tips and advice include:
· Reviving the disposable camera to create keepsakes of your time away.
· Creating the ultimate sense of adventure by using paper maps instead of GPS.
· Playing traditional games such as I spy on long haul journeys to creates a sense of togetherness.
Full guide is available at https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/blog/digital-detox site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/take-a-break-from-tech-with-digital-detox-1-8097716 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/df9e9210c40c939eca31f91058fb5b53856081adbc2b4fca0391ab76f2b6f8c7.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T14:50:13 | 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-why-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: Why 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-why-has-pokemon-go-come-and-gone-1-8091027 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/79cb72b570d0ff0f83c048be1da02862c19a576f4f932aeaae129c2ac7b83778.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:52:24 | null | 2016-08-29T10:28:51 | 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%2Fhealth-hub-to-open-in-the-city-1-8094045.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094044.1472462911!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Health hub to open in the city | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A brand-new ‘hub for health and wellbeing’ is to open in the city centre following the move and expansion of a Sheffield business.
Health insurance company Westfield Health is relocating its headquarters down the road to the former Milton House, on Charter Row.
Westfield House – as it will be known – will feature a new customer hub with iPads for self-service, as well as a business lounge with dedicated meeting rooms and refreshments.
The redevelopment of the eight-story building will include incubator spaces and an enterprise hub to support city start-up firms.
Chief Executive at Westfield Health, Jill Davies, said: “The move is a major milestone for both Westfield Health and Sheffield.
“The new offices will offer a remarkable health and wellbeing hub for our teams, customers, the people of Sheffield and wider population.
“We’re already working with a number of agencies to progress the opportunities offered by the incubator spaces and enterprise hub and we’re excited that shortly we will be announcing more about how start-ups can apply to work with us.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health-hub-to-open-in-the-city-1-8094045 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e9d9780f29f4dcb8c72d55be0372c4d87a340823b3853d79fb6e57e12a65d9ec.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:56 | null | 2016-08-31T09:00:40 | 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%2Farsonists-blamed-for-series-of-blazes-across-south-yorkshire-1-8097161.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097160.1472630548!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arsonists blamed for series of blazes across South Yorkshire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Firefighters dealt with a series of blazes started by arsonists in South Yorkshire
At 1.50am today, a shed was torched in Rotherham Road, Maltby, Rotherham and last night a Honda Civic was set alight in Birk Crescent, Kendray, Barnsley.
Last night rubbish was set on fire in New Street, Holbrook, Sheffield; a scooter was torched in White's Lane, Arbourthorne, Sheffield and a tyre was burnt in Victoria Road, Parkgate, Rotherham.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/arsonists-blamed-for-series-of-blazes-across-south-yorkshire-1-8097161 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/54c8fe31d2bbe672d204d6ecfe7afddf22e91a22e9f960b23c63e031e98b107a.json |
[
"Danny Hall"
] | 2016-08-27T18:50:56 | null | 2016-08-27T18:54:09 | 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-fans-react-online-after-first-win-of-season-against-oxford-1-8092692.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092691.1472320557!/image/image.jpeg | en | null | Sheffield United: Blades fans react online after first win of season against Oxford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield United finally got their first win of the season this afternoon at home to Oxford - but how did Blades fans see the performance?
Simon Healy hit out at negative fans on Facebook, saying: "Well done Blades great result after going 0-1 down. Can't believe fans still moan after winning. UTB."
Lewis Grayson added: "I've slagged us off a lot this season but today was much better. Not totally flat creatively though the goals were possibly more through endeavour than class, they all count so who cares.
"But the hoofball was gone and we played it around a bit. Naive for their goal again but I liked Jake Wright coming in. Scougall, Coutts and Done were the main contributors to victory."
Dylan Bevan said: "Confidence flood-gates are open- now lets build on this, slowly but surely. Lets get up this league. There will be blips,but let's always keep behind the lads."
On Twitter, @ted_teach said: "What a result, well done Blades. Any (still) negative fans out there need to get a grip and stay away from BDTBL."
And @FrankiesBooks added: "Back home after a thrilling afternoon at Bramall Lane. Finally showing some guts and determination in the second half." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-fans-react-online-after-first-win-of-season-against-oxford-1-8092692 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/86127e19bd423f65620e88350114add8bdece301307091107cfe90803b24fcf9.json |
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"Danny Hall"
] | 2016-08-27T18:51:03 | null | 2016-08-27T18:04:36 | 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%2Fwatch-sheffield-united-assistant-alan-knill-reveals-half-time-words-which-sparked-oxford-turnaround-1-8092629.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092627.1472317642!/image/image.jpeg | en | null | WATCH: Sheffield United assistant Alan Knill reveals half-time words which sparked Oxford turnaround | 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
Alan Knill revealed some half-time words of encouragement were key to Sheffield United's victory over Oxford at Bramall Lane this afternoon.
United, who trailed thanks to Kane Hemming's first goal, registered their first win of the season - and the first of the Chris Wilder era - thanks to second half goals from Billy Sharp and James Wilson.
Alan Knill, right
And Blades assistant boss Knill, when asked what was said to United's players at half-time, revealed: "We told them they were playing well, and to keep going. We had great chances in the first half that we didn't take but if we kept believing, it would come.
"And then when it did... Wow. What a crowd and what a ground. Get that goal and the crowd were unreal and from then, there was only going to be one winner. "
Watch the the video above to hear Knill's thoughts on United's first win | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/watch-sheffield-united-assistant-alan-knill-reveals-half-time-words-which-sparked-oxford-turnaround-1-8092629 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/187c0f8dee386a43b2e10a2e6ab9919b5816d1cfddbd95aaa09938d7edb1e608.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:27 | null | 2016-08-30T06:13:57 | 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%2Fweather-today-s-forecast-for-sheffield-1-8095071.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095070.1472534105!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WEATHER: Today's forecast for Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield is set for a warm, dry and sunny day today.
According to the Met Office temperatures will reach a high of 23 degrees at around 3pm.
Tomorrow will be more mixed, with sunny spells and showers. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/weather-today-s-forecast-for-sheffield-1-8095071 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/48cdba7c66e63f8ec3345343703f8001f7bfb85704d2a3fc193c0adf6ebdbef6.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:52:21 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | 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%2Fzoe-will-bring-pop-idol-magic-to-rotherham-1-8085741.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Zoe will bring Pop Idol magic to Rotherham | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Rotherham panto fans are in for a treat when Pop Idol and West End singing sensation Zoe Birkett takes up a starring role in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this Christmas.
Rotherham Civic Theatre has revealed that Zoe, who starred in the ITV series alongside Will Young and Gareth Gates, will take on the role of the Wicked Queen in this year’s production.
Rotherham Theatres manager, Jo Longworth, said: “We’re really thrilled to have secured Zoe for the role, she is one of the UK’s leading artists with an amazing singing voice and has appeared in numerous West End shows.
“Zoe has performed on some of the biggest stages, to over 250,000 fans on two national arena tours and has sung on the Pop Idol Big Band album, which reached number one and went triple platinum.
“She will be fabulous at bringing the role to life by playing the famous fairy tale character and getting the audience to join in with a sprinkle of Pop Idol magic.
“Following on from one of Rotherham’s most successful pantomimes ever last year, this show will be another fantastic production packed with great songs, fun, laughter, a Wicked Queen to boo and hiss at and a magical love story.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/zoe-will-bring-pop-idol-magic-to-rotherham-1-8085741 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2977c0164c1bd4dd1962f3dc5a38d3be9a57f24adc3f0265e6f2c1b98e8a895f.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:51:25 | null | 2016-08-28T12:00:00 | 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%2Fratings-our-verdict-on-doncaster-rovers-players-performances-against-yeovil-town-1-8092843.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092842.1472338911!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RATINGS: Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers players’ performances against Yeovil Town | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Here is how deputy head of sport Liam Hoden rated the Rovers side that beat Yeovil 4-1 on Saturday.
MARKO MAROSI 6
Not a great deal to do but showed alertness to keep out Hedges and Eaves in Yeovil’s best period.
MITCHELL LUND 6
Kept Otis Khan very quiet during another solid performance. Forced off through a rib injury.
JOE WRIGHT 7
Strong performance under plenty of pressure during the first half. Becoming a real presence.
ANDY BUTLER 7
Enjoying an excellent run of form and emerging as a vocal leader in the side this season.
CEDRIC EVINA 6
Looks more and more composed as a defender with each passing week. Let Hedges slip him a few times cutting in from the left.
JORDAN HOUGHTON 6
Failed to dominate and control midfield in same manner as recent games. Rather quiet.
MATTY BLAIR 5
Not quite as effective once again in the narrow diamond midfield. Horror mistake led to Yeovil goal.
TOMMY ROWE 7
Creative spark in the side and was provider for two of four goals. Consistently found space.
JAMES COPPINGER 8
Showing his best form for some time at the tip of the diamond. Incisive runs, great vision and a goal to boot.
JOHN MARQUIS 6
Not quite as big a threat as in recent games but worked his socks off to make space for Williams.
ANDY WILLIAMS 8
Refreshingly confident performance as he grabbed his first senior hat trick. Some smart finishing and a brilliant volley for opening goal.
SUBS USED
HARRY MIDDLETON 6
Replaced injured Lund for last 35 minutes. Solid enough in midfield as Rovers coasted to win.
LIAM MANDEVILLE
Proved a threat again for Rovers in another late cameo. Caused problems with his running.
SUBS NOT USED
Ross Etheridge, Reece Fielding, Joe Pugh, Alfie Beestin, Riccardo Calder.
YEOVIL TOWN
Arthur Krysiak 7, Liam Shephard 6, Bevis Mugabi 5, Nathan Smith 6, Matt Butcher 6, Alex Lawless 7, Ryan Hedges 7 (Ben Whitfield 75, 5), Kevin Dawson 6, Matthew Dolan 7, Otis Khan 5 (Tahvon Campbell 61, 5), Tom Eaves 6 (Izale McLeod 55, 6). Subs not used: Jonny Maddison, Kyle Kopp, Omar Sowunmi, Joe Lea.
REFEREE
MICHAEL SALISBURY 6
ATTENDANCE
4,686 (167 away) | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/ratings-our-verdict-on-doncaster-rovers-players-performances-against-yeovil-town-1-8092843 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/56355e875080a9430d3375a31d88e33bf083be6fa99155b004fbb4b39619fc03.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:31 | null | 2016-08-12T13:44:54 | 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%2Ftv-stars-in-sheffield-stage-comedy-1-8066243.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8066242.1471005962!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TV stars in Sheffield stage comedy | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Alan Ayckbourn’s brilliantly funny play Relatively Speaking comes to the Lyceum Theatre next month, starring acclaimed TV and stage actors Robert Powell and Liza Goddard.
Holby city star Robert Powell, still remembered for his starring role in Jesesu of Nazareth in 1977, recently appearedat rthe Lyceum in a prodution of Mike Bartlett's royally enteraining play, King Charles III. He played the newly-crowned monarch.
Liza Goddard starred in the popular 1970s sitcom Yes, Honestly and played Philippa Vale in long-running TV detective series Bergerac.
In this comedy of mistaken identities and confused relationships, we encounter a young couple who are living together.
Greg only met Ginny a month ago but has already made up his mind that she’s the girl for him.
When she tells him that she’s going to visit her parents, he decides this is the moment to ask her father for his daughter’s hand.
Discovering a scribbled address, he follows her to Buckinghamshire where he finds Philip and Sheila enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning breakfast in the garden.
However, the only thing is they’re not Ginny’s parents...
The play was Alan Ayckbourn's first West End success when it was performed in 1967 and helped to launch Richard Briers' acting career.
Relatively Speaking is at the Lyceum Theatre from September 19 to 24 . Tickets can be purchased from Sheffield Theatres’ Box Office in-person, by phone on 0114 249 6000 or online at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/tv-stars-in-sheffield-stage-comedy-1-8066243 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/6c6fa5a6091bef05f159094c37ed5cf6abf576979d55f3f35a07674c6490f2b5.json |
[
"Dom",
"Howson",
"Multimedia Sports Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T16:50:59 | null | 2016-08-27T17:06:17 | 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-match-report-brentford-1-owls-1-1-8092524.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092523.1472314099!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday match report: Brentford 1 Owls 1 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sam Hutchinson claimed his first league goal in over two years to rescue a point for Sheffield Wednesday at Brentford today.
The centre-back headed home Barry Bannan's free-kick in added on time to cancel out Lasse Vibe's bizarre 54th minute strike.
Both teams were reduced to 10 men in the second half, with Owls debutant David Jones seeing red before Vibe was also dismissed.
The draw extends the Owls' winless run to five matches heading into the two-week international break.
It would have been a travesty had Wednesday left West London empty-handed after dominating a one-sided first half. The Owls outclassed the Bees in every department and should have been out of sight but failed to turn their dominance into goals.
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Carvalhal shuffled his pack, making three changes. He dropped Jack Hunt, Ross Wallace and Almen Abdi and handed starts to Liam Palmer, Jones and Lucas Joao.
Chances were at a premium in the early stages as both sides cancelled each other out.
It was proving a real tactical battle but Wednesday came agonisingly close to opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Barry Bannan, stationed out on the right flank, whipped in a teasing cross towards the back post after a free-flowing move only for Daniel Pudil to steer his effort wide.
The visitors monopolised possession and pinned Brentford deep inside their own half. Tom Lees saw his bullet header from Jones' free kick was cleared away by Nico Yennaris from under his own crossbar.
Moments later, Joao some how blazed over following good build-up play involving Steven Fletcher, Bannan and Lee. It was a dreadful miss and Joao knew it.
Wednesday were on top for the majority of the half but had no cutting edge in the final third, with Daniel Bentley producing a smart save to thwart Forestieri.
Brentford, managed by former Owls skipper Dean Smith, had a strong penalty appeal turned down just after the half hour mark when John Egan's effort appeared to hit Sam Hutchinson's hand but the referee waved play on.
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
At the other end, Harlee Dean came to the Bees rescue, hacking away Fletcher's drive from off the line.
As an attacking force, Brentford created little. Egan's shot on the turn was easily gathered by Keiren Westwood in a rare cohesive move.
But back came Wednesday and Forestieri, looking lively on the left wing, dragged wide after being released by Lee as Carvalhal's men continued to pile on the pressure.
On the stroke of half-time, Joao called Bentley into action. The Portugal international's header was superbly turned behind following a lovely centre by Palmer, who was preferred at right-back to Hunt.
Things opened up after the break, with Bentley equal to Pudil's long range strike before Ryan Woods tried his luck for Brentford.
And the Bees went ahead through Vibe, who charged down Keiren Westwood's attempted clearance and the ball trickled into the back of the net.
After Vibe's strike, Owls responded well and Joao raced on to Huthinson's pass before shooting straight at Bentley.
However, Brentford grew in confidence and stature and Westwood made a good save with his legs to prevent Scott Hogan from doubling their lead after fine play by Woods.
Hogan, who had netted eight goals in his previous eight league appearances, wasted a good chance to put the contest out of Wednesday's reach mid-way through the half. The striker was sent clear by Vibe but his chip from an acute angle drifted off target.
To compound Wednesday's misery, Jones was given his marching orders. The 31-year-old had been booked earlier in the half for a mistimed tackle and received a second yellow card for dissent.
The Owls kept passing and probing and Bentley pulled off a stunning save to stop Almen Abdi grabbing a late leveller. From the resulting corner, Bentley thwarted Lees and it looked like being another frustrating afternoon for last year's Play-Off finalists.
Brentford were hanging on after Vibe was red carded, but Hutchinson had the final say to send the 1,600 travelling fans home happy.
Brentford: Bentley; Colin, Dean, Egan, Elder; Woods, Yennaris; Sawyers (Bjelland 83), MacLeod (Saunders 77), Vibe; Hogan. Substitutes: McEachran, Kerschbaumer, Clarke, Ledesma, Kurasik.
Owls: Westwood; Palmer (Abdi 76), Lees, Hutchinson, Pudil; Bannan, Lee, Jones, Forestieri; Fletcher (Hooper 66), Joao (Nuhiu 69). Substitutes: Wildsmith, Hunt, Buckley, Sasso.
Referee: Peter Bankes (Merseyside)
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-match-report-brentford-1-owls-1-1-8092524 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/69ff58b0cf4ad8876a7b3c526c2554581da934a4601664e81891fdfa44106793.json |
[
"Chris Waters"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:17 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:39 | 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%2Fjason-gillespie-s-exit-set-to-inspire-yorkshire-towards-title-hat-trick-says-martyn-moxon-1-8094963.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094960.1472504583!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jason Gillespie’s exit set to inspire Yorkshire towards title hat-trick, says Martyn Moxon | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | YORKSHIRE chief Martyn Moxon believes the announcement that first-team coach Jason Gillespie is to leave the club at the end of the season will only inspire the players to send him on his way with a hat-trick of titles.
Yorkshire confirmed yesterday that Gillespie is going at the end of the summer, citing family reasons after his wife and children recently returned to Australia.
Gillespie will join them at home in Adelaide in October after five seasons in charge of Yorkshire, whom he has led to back-to-back County Championships.
Director of cricket Moxon believes the timing of the announcement – with second-placed Yorkshire five points behind leaders Middlesex with four games left – will only motivate the side to give Gillespie a fairytale send-off.
“I don’t see it (the timing) being a problem,” said Moxon.
“If anything, I think it’s going to inspire everybody to finish the season strongly.
WELCOME: Jason Gillespie with Martyn Moxon at Headingley after his appointment as first-team coach in 2011. Picture: Steve Riding
“It’s not going to negatively affect the dressing room, and it’s just a little bit more inspiration, if we ever needed it, to try and get a treble of County Championships.
“The reaction among the players when we told them was, ‘let’s finish on a high and send Dizzy out on a high’. That’s the message.”
The players were told in the aftermath of Yorkshire’s Royal London Cup semi-final defeat to Surrey on Sunday.
Moxon said the announcement was also designed to head off ongoing speculation surrounding Gillespie’s future, with the fact that he would probably leave during the close season having been an open secret in-and-around Headingley due to his family situation.
Dizzy has headed it up and put his stamp on the team. Martyn Moxon talking about the contribution of departing coach Jason Gillespie.
“Clearly, there’s been a lot of speculation,” said Moxon.
“Dizzy’s been asked quite a bit about the future, hence why we’ve made the announcement now to squash all the speculation, because that does create doubt in the dressing room when people hear rumours.
“We took a balanced view on it and felt it was probably best to end all the speculation now, and get it out there so everybody knows exactly what’s happening.
“Ideally, it would have been nice to have done it after winning the semi-final rather than losing one, so it had nothing to do with the result of that match.”
MAGIC MEMORY: Yorkshire director of cricket, Martyn Moxon, and first team coach Jason Gillespie celebrate with the County Championship trophy at Trent Bridge in 2014.
Moxon admitted he had known for some time that Yorkshire would have to start searching for a new head coach.
He has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Gillespie, overseeing all cricketing affairs while Gillespie has focused on the day-to-day running of the first XI.
“We’ve known for some time within the management group, and it’s no surprise to us that are close to him,” said Moxon. “With Anna and the children going back after the school term, and the fact that the family over there were missing the grandkids, etcetera, it’s not a surprise that it was going to be difficult for Diz to be here for several months of the year while his family were in Australia.
“From my point of view, I can only thank him for what he’s done and say that it’s been a pleasure to work with him. We’ve worked really well and closely together, and we get on as friends as well, so it’s been something really special these last five years.”
What Gillespie has done is best highlighted by Yorkshire’s Championship record in the past five seasons.
Going into tomorrow’s game against Hampshire at Southampton, Yorkshire have lost just five of 76 Championship fixtures under his leadership, becoming the standout force in four-day cricket.
“Dizzy has headed up the first team for five years and done a fantastic job,” said Moxon.
“He’s created an environment whereby some good players can go out and play and express themselves.
“All of the support staff have played their part within the group, and it’s been a real team effort, but Dizzy has headed it up and he’s put his stamp on the team.
“Particularly in four-day cricket, it’s a remarkable record, and we’re starting to improve in one-day cricket as well, so he’s done a great job for Yorkshire overall.”
Gillespie, 41, was unavailable for comment yesterday pending a press conference at Headingley this morning when he will clarify his reasons for going.
Moxon will begin the search for his successor after ruling himself out of the running to combine both roles.
“I’ve moved on from that now,” he said. “I think it’s impossible to combine the overseeing and the day-to-day running of the first team because there’s too much involved.
“I’m keen to stay where I am doing what I’m doing, and we’ll appoint somebody in time to carry on the work and oversee the next few years.
“I’ve got a couple of things I want to explore (possible successors to Gillespie), but, if nothing comes of those, then it will be the end of the season before we look at it more closely.”
Among potential candidates could be England assistant coach Paul Farbrace and the Gloucestershire head coach Richard Dawson, both of whom have recently coached the Yorkshire second team.
But whoever takes over will have some mighty shoes to fill.
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[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:23 | 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%2Fcandid-eczema-documentary-airs-on-bbc-1-8090851.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Candid Eczema documentary airs on BBC | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | BBC Radio Sheffield will air a candid documentary on Monday: ‘Eczema: More Than Skin Deep.’
The documentary is presented by BBC presenter Steve Bailey, who once feared he would to lose his foot to eczema, and features his discussions with experts from Sheffield Children’s Hospital, as well as a number of local sufferers.
The documentary will air at 9am on Monday on BBC Radio Sheffield and 6pm on BBC Radio Leeds. It will also be available on the BBC iPlater for 30 days. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/candid-eczema-documentary-airs-on-bbc-1-8090851 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/666ff944b69d8fbccc0053e55e891fb5da9895ca1466fe86cdac72fa072c4a96.json |
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"Graham Smyth"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:43 | null | 2016-08-26T08:13:04 | 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%2Fvideo-nasties-for-chesterfield-squad-1-8089437.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089436.1472141627!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video nasties for Chesterfield squad | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The Chesterfield squad have sat through video nasties this week in an bid to improve their defence of set-pieces.
Both of the goals scored by Shrewsbury in their 2-1 win over Town last Saturday came from a dead ball, and they’ve been studied in depth at the Proact.
Skipper Gary Liddle revealed: “We’ve watched quite a few videos of the goals we’ve conceded.
“We can work all we want on keeping attacks out with play and defending well but games are mainly lost and won on set-plays.
“There were a couple in pre-season, then the Rochdale game and the two at the weekend, they were all brought up.
“It’s something we need to rectify and we will do.”
But no one was playing the blame game, Liddle insisting the video analysis came in the form of constructive dialogue.
“It’s an open thing,” he said. “Everyone has their say. It’s not a rollocking.
“The manager or Chris Morgan will point out errors we made and what we could have done to prevent the situation from happening and we’ll have our say as well.
“It all comes to a good point.”
Ahead of today’s visit of Millwall, Liddle is content with his side’s season so far: “I don’t think we can complain too much, we’ve had a strong start in the league and one we can take confidence from.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/video-nasties-for-chesterfield-squad-1-8089437 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/378155a7e4edef9cdce3bdbd88fbf16aa31d82214af10b43bea83bf8726b7fa3.json |
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"Nigel Pearson"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:46 | null | 2016-08-26T20:00:35 | 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%2Fshefield-speedway-nathan-greaves-keen-to-resolve-track-problems-1-8090249.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090248.1472202144!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Shefield speedway: Nathan Greaves keen to resolve track problems | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Nathan Greaves is keen to end his Sheffield speedway season on a positive note.
The Chesterfield youngster is in his comeback season after missing most of last year with a broken leg. He’s struggled for consistency and club bosses have been concerned by his form along with fellow reserve Arthur Sissis.
But Greaves says his priority is confident he can end the season well. He said: “My aim after breaking my leg last year was just to do a full season and avoid any injuries. I needed a good run of doing two leagues and just riding as much as possible to get back up to speed and back on track.
“I just wanted to enjoy racing again, because I was so frustrated being on the sidelines for most of last year.
“I’ve had a few ups and downs, and I’ve had a few problems which I’m trying to sort with bikes and setups.
“Hopefully we’ll find something that works and I can find a bit more consistency to end the season well.”
Greaves is going for silverware tonight with his National League club King’s Lynn in the National League Pairs Championship.
He’s doubling-up with the Young Stars and is looking for a good display before returning to the Tigers side next Thursday for a spell of four meetings in eight days.
He said: “I’m enjoying riding there this year. It’s a great track and I’m happy to be involved with King’s Lynn so it’d be great to win a trophy with them.
“I think most riders enjoy going to King’s Lynn so there probably isn’t much home track advantage, but there’s still an advantage from riding there regularly.
“There are some good riders and strong teams, but we’ll just try our best and if we get out the starts we should have a chance.”
Tigers face Rye House at Owlerton next Thursday before heading to Glasgow on Sunday week, September 4, Ipswich on September 8 and Somerset 24-hours later. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/speedway/sheffield-tigers/shefield-speedway-nathan-greaves-keen-to-resolve-track-problems-1-8090249 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/fb86a41526bcfa7b0782746c8ac247d519a6cc7157fc5c4889301b14242b8c2f.json |
[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:24 | null | 2016-08-28T14:05:34 | 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%2Fvideo-poll-how-does-lucas-joao-s-miss-for-sheffield-wednesday-against-brentford-compare-to-these-famous-howlers-1-8093204.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093203.1472389806!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO POLL: How does Lucas Joao’s miss for Sheffield Wednesday against Brentford compare to these famous howlers? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Wednesday striker Lucas Joao added his name to a list of famous howlers on Saturday, with an incredible miss in the Owls’ draw with Brentford.
With the goal at his mercy the Portuguese somehow managed to miskick then fire over. But how does his compare with these famous blunders? | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/video-poll-how-does-lucas-joao-s-miss-for-sheffield-wednesday-against-brentford-compare-to-these-famous-howlers-1-8093204 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/062dc6f3057d0d9355e6dd71e942dd7692aa7d305d2e3a577dc115c4090a63b7.json |
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"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:24 | null | 2016-08-30T00:01:53 | Visit now for the latest Culture news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fculture%2Ffirst-class-photo-show-set-for-sheffield-station-1-8084177.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084174.1471958265!/image/image.jpg | en | null | First class photo show set for Sheffield station | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Portrait of Britain art exhibition, focusing on public face on an unprecedented scale, is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at Sheffield rail station.
This week sees installation of the UK-wide exhibition that puts the citizens centre stage, taking over digital screens in shopping malls and high streets as well as track-side platforms.
Martinex Family of Belize / Scotland
Underlining the "enduring power of the portrait," the British Journal of Photography event in partnership with JCDecaux showcases 100 images "confronting the public with a reflection of themselves as they go about their daily business".
To coincide and celebrate recent World Photo Day http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/world-photo-day-snap-happy-call-for-all-your-inspired-images-1-8078497 share all your family and friends portriats by emailing star.readerpics@jpress.co.uk address.
Envisaged as an exhibition "by the people, of the people, for the people," it was initiated as an open call for photographs celebrating the country’s unique heritage and diversity.
Selected from almost 4,000 entries, the winning shots capture young and old, reflecting not just the multi-formity of British people, but also myriad of styles and approaches to contemporary photographic portraiture.
Grime artist Stormzy
“Public art works well when it engages with its surroundings and local population,” said Simon Bainbridge, editorial director of the British Journal of Photography. “That’s what we wanted to do with Portrait of Britain.
"We wanted to show diversity in terms of who is being photographed, but we also wanted to see different ways of photographing. These are pictures that we all take in everyday life, but raised to a higher level by selecting, editing and presenting them in such a wide-ranging public exhibition.”
JCDecaux creative director Russell Gower added: “We are delighted to be working with the British Journal of Photography to bring this powerful exhibition to a national audience, celebrating the power of the photographic portrait across our portrait network. The project will turn our digital channel into a national portrait gallery throughout September, reaching people when they are out and about, commuting, shopping and socialising.”
Most subjects are everyday people, given noble status on the screens usually reserved for models and celebrities. However, there are some familiar names among the images such as Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussein, Faithless singer Maxi Jazz, Grime artist Stormzy, and photographer Don McCullin.
Images represent varying styles of photography - some formally posed, others randomly captured, many showing humanity at play. ‘Home’ is a common theme running throughout many, as are stories of migration and integration, picking up the mood of our post-Brexit times.
Winning images from this ground-breaking September 1 to 30 exhibition can be seen at portraitofbritain.uk with many available to buy as art prints from gallery.portraitofbritain.uk site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/culture/first-class-photo-show-set-for-sheffield-station-1-8084177 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/58767e2e0663f795b6383a6dea0f5fbbc28a9f1adcaba266493af48f1d532249.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:29 | null | 2016-08-28T17:18:59 | 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%2Ftributes-paid-to-sheffield-man-as-two-charged-with-murder-1-8093428.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093425.1472401113!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tributes paid to Sheffield man as two charged with murder | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two people have been charged with the murder of a Sheffield man who dies from multiple injuries including stab wounds in a Sheffield home.
Tributes have been paid to 47-year-old Craig Wild who was found dead at the property in Walkley on Thursday.
A floral tribute left at the scene of a murder on Fox Walk, Walkley. Picture: Andrew Roe
Emergency services were called to the house on Fox Walk at about 6.45pm following reports that a man had been assaulted.
Mr Wild was pronounced dead shortly after they arrived at the property.
A post-mortem examination concluded he died from multiple injuries, including stab wounds.
Two people have been charged in connection with his death.
A floral tribute left at the scene of a murder on Fox Walk, Walkley. Picture: Andrew Roe
David Webster, 49, of Leppings Lane, Hillsborough, and Alison Moss, 46, of Fox Walk, Walkley, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning charged with his murder.
They have been remanded into custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday, August 31.
Craig’s family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this extremely difficult time.
Tributes have begun to pour in for Mr Wild, described by people as a ‘lovely guy’.
A floral tribute left at the scene in Walkley read: “Such a tragic loss, you were in the hearts of so many people.
“Taken too soon but never forgotten. In our hearts forever. RIP buddy. Condolences to your family and friends.”
Neal Furniss said: “I will never forget the good times we had out. RIP Craig.”
Jessica Moore said: “This guy was lovely. I used to see him and his little dog every morning when I was taking the kids to school.
“He always said hi to the kids. RIP mate, fly high.”
Emma Jeggo said: “This is awful.
“Craig was a lovely guy who was kind to my two young kids – my thoughts are with his friends and family at this tragically sad time.”
Lesley Thompson said: “RIP Craig. Lovely bloke, prayers with his family.”
Julie Boulter said: “RIP Craig Wild...horrible world we have to live in.”
Angela Suckley said: “RIP, never spoke to you but remember you from school and around Walkley. So sorry.”
Joanna Knowles-Hayes said: ”RIP Craig, thoughts with family and friends at this sad time.”
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Detectives remain keen to hear from anyone who has any information about Craig’s death.
n Anyone with information that could assist officers with their enquiries, is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 988 of August 25, 2016. Information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-sheffield-man-as-two-charged-with-murder-1-8093428 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/add9960a3f4982d8c57740e6d387afdd622a53b543dabfc17ebbb161a1d0fc09.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:52:46 | null | 2016-08-31T08:21:58 | 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%2Fretro-controversy-at-saltergate-as-tranmere-hold-spireites-in-six-goal-thriller-1-8096524.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096523.1472574202!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RETRO: Controversy at Saltergate as Tranmere hold Spireites in six-goal thriller | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Chesterfield’s engrossing 3-3 draw with Tranmere Rovers at Saltergate on December 18th 1983 was memorable for one controversial moment.
The Spireites came back from two down to take a 3-2 lead before succumbing to a late equaliser.
But had they got their just reward in the incident in this photo, they might have won.
John Clayton, scorer of one of the Chesterfield goals, is denied another when Dave Burgess, the Rovers left-back, uses an arm to prevent a goal.
Despite stern protests play continued, for Burgess to hoof the ball into the stand.
The Spireites were perched in a precarious 18th place after this, but were slowly turning a corner as John Duncan’s new side took shape.
With a record of around one goal every five games Clayton was not the most prolific Chesterfield goalscorer but Rovers obviously saw something in him that afternoon, and signed him in the summer of 1984.
The following season, he and Colin Clarke scored 51 of their side’s 74 league goals, with Clayton accounting for 31 of those.
Happily for Chesterfield this loss was largely irrelevant, as The Spireites charged to the Fourth Division championship. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/retro-controversy-at-saltergate-as-tranmere-hold-spireites-in-six-goal-thriller-1-8096524 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/65930c25115ac10525949c67f6af502471e9764746cdb32dc22bf626af4f0655.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:56 | null | 2016-08-25T08:00:00 | 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%2Fmodernism-finds-a-home-1-8086625.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086624.1472053801!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Modernism finds a home | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A group set up in appreciation of Sheffield’s 20th century architecture and design is getting a permanent home in the city centre.
The Sheffield Modernist Society was launched earlier this year, and has already attracted scores of members inspired by buildings such as Park Hill flats and the Moore Street electricity substation.
Now the organisation is moving into 40 Bank Street, a new ‘hub for 20th century architecture in Yorkshire’, adjoining the galleries at Bank Street Arts.
The Yorkshire arm of the 20th Century Society will also share the space, on track to be operational from early October. It will provide office facilities as well as a greater opportunity to offer events and exhibitions in conjunction with the galleries.
Andrew Harrison, who set up the society with friend Nicholas Gill, said 40 Bank Street will put the group on a ‘more formal footing’.
“It becomes more of a reality rather than us running it from our flats,” said Andrew, from Brincliffe, who also runs food and interiors shop Mooed on Ecclesall Road.
“It will be handy for somewhere to go to organise lectures and talks. When you’re applying for funding people like to see where you’re based.”
It will be a ‘base in the city’ for preparing Heritage Lottery Fund bids, Andrew continued, as well as making it easier to take students on architecture placements. “Hopefully we’ll be collaborating with Bank Street Arts,” he said.
The arts venue is reducing its gallery space in order to pay for the maintenance costs of its home, a series of Grade II listed Georgian terrace buildings previously used as lawyers’ offices. Since 2008 it has grown to encompass eight public galleries, 30 artists’ studios and a cafe.
“They decided to reduce the amount of gallery space on offer, even though they will still have the large central gallery and the second-largest space,” Andrew explained.
The Sheffield Modernist Society is ‘going really well’, he said, with around 150 members registered.
Another walking tour is being organised, following the success of a city trek which took in sites such as Sheffield University’s Arts Tower, as well as a lecture series involving the children of modern sculptors such as Mitzi Cunliffe and Hubert Dalwood.
n Visit www.modernist-society.org/sheffield for details. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/modernism-finds-a-home-1-8086625 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e559be9f2065515ee7711e423b6e7c048406b35ca343a2f15d8ab5509a35f010.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:39 | null | 2016-08-24T17:15:20 | 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%2Frare-steel-bells-to-ring-in-sheffield-for-heritage-open-days-event-1-8086729.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086747.1472056090!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rare steel bells to ring in Sheffield for Heritage Open Days event | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | An historic set of Sheffield-made church bells will ring out to mark a weekend celebrating the city’s heritage.
The steel bells on display in the Millennium Gallery will join a chorus of bells across the city on September 8 as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
The Sheffield Bells are on display at the Millennium Gallery and will be rung for this years heritage open days. Picture: Andrew Roe
Dating back to the 1860s, the bells are an example of many made by Naylor-Vickers for export across the world. They were popular due to their low cost and weight compared to bronze bells, but very few now exist.
The bells are rarely heard, but on September 8 they will be rung alongside those in a number of churches to herald Heritage Open Days.
Read more:
Take pride in Sheffield’s heritage at free open days
Clare Starkie, curator of decorative art at Museums Sheffield, which runs the Millennium Gallery, said: “To be able to use the bells occasionally is great.
“It is very tricky, because they are meant to be hung in a church tower so they can move. We can’t do that in the gallery, so we have to move the clappers instead.”
The bells rang when the gallery opened, and again as part of a national day of bell-ringing following the 2012 London Olympic Games. They create quite a racket and will be muted on September 8, but should still be heard across the city centre.
“We always do various events for Heritage Open Days,” said Clare. “It’s always great to see what’s going on and there will be a lot of other bell-ringing events going on.”
Naylor-Vickers began making steel bells in Sheffield in the 1700s. The bells were particularly popular in smaller parishes or areas which could not afford bronze bells, and the company made thousands to send all over Britain. Because they were lighter they were also easier to transport to other countries the world.
But many of the bells were replaced by bronze versions, and as a result there a few steel versions remaining.
The bells in the Millennium Gallery were originally made for a church in Bassaleg, a suburb of Newport in South Wales. But they were brought back to Sheffield by the town trust and Arts Council England’s Prism Fund.
Clare said: “It was really important to bring them back because they are so rare. Not very much was known about them so we had to do a lot of research.”
A full list of this year’s events will be published at www.facebook.com/sheffieldheritageopendays.
Today’s top stories:
Sheffield retail quarter can put city back in fashion with new high end stores
We want high end fashion stores say Sheffield shoppers
Detectives appeal to find 19 witnesses to Hillsborough disaster
Sheffield United: Blades move could interest Millwall’s Bryon Webster
Police officers from across country drafted in for high risk game in Sheffield | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rare-steel-bells-to-ring-in-sheffield-for-heritage-open-days-event-1-8086729 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/450ed9338515e70cb057e0162c0a95b0fd52a97eec46d099fc6eac87abddfe31.json |
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"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-30T16:52:35 | null | 2016-08-30T16:41:12 | 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%2Ffive-players-who-moved-from-sheffield-wednesday-to-sheffield-united-1-8096408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096403.1472571949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Five players who moved from Sheffield Wednesday to Sheffield United | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Caolan Lavery is expected to join Sheffield United before the transfer window ends, moving from Steel City neighbours Sheffield Wednesday.
As with many city rivalries, it's not a road often traveled but here are five more players who went straight from Hillsborough to Bramall Lane.
Caolan Lavery, here scoring for Wednesday against Leeds, is expected to move to United
Terry Curran
The tricky winger signed for the Owls in 1978 from Southampton. During his time at Wednesday he made 138 appearances for the club, scoring 39 goals - 24 of which came in Wednesday's promotion season from Division Three in 1979–1980.
Curran left Hillsborough in 1982, signing for the Blades for £100,000. He made 33 appearances for United and scored three goals, before moving to Everton.
Curran would later say he regretted his move. "The fans didn't take to me," he admitted. "It didn't work and I never felt comfortable there. Some of the players were OK, some weren't."
Leigh Bromby
Leigh Bromby
Bromby was a product of Sheffield Wednesday's youth academy, making his Wednesday debut in December 2000. He would go on and make 100 appearances for the Owls, before his switch to the Blades in 2004.
The defender spent four years at United before signing for Watford in 2008. Bromby returned to United in 2009; first on loan from the Hornets, then signing on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Bromby made a total of 122 appearances for the Blades during his two spells at the club, scoring seven goals.
Alan Quinn in action for United
Alan Quinn
Quinn began his playing career at Wednesday in 1997. He made over 150 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals, before signing on a free transfer to United in 2004.
During the Blades’ Premier League season in 2006–2007, the Irishman made 19 appearances. He played a total 97 games for United, scoring 11 goals.
Out of all the players in this list, Quinn is the only one to have scored for both teams in the Steel City derby.
Owen Morrison
Owen Morrison
The Northern Irishman began his senior career with the Owls in 1998. After 55 league appearances and eight goals in just under five seasons he joined United in 2003, playing just eight times for the Blades before signing for Stockport County.
Wilf Rostron
Rostron joined Wednesday on a free transfer in January 1989. During his eight months at Hillsborough he made just seven appearances. While at the Owls he was loaned to United, a move which was made permanent in November of that year.
Rostron went on to make 36 appearances for the Blades, scoring three times. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/five-players-who-moved-from-sheffield-wednesday-to-sheffield-united-1-8096408 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d3dffebb642ce5b31f5fb8123d1beaa2f7611699c3b4e7a5539500c402770c32.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:51:26 | null | 2016-08-28T13:49:29 | 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-player-ratings-from-the-south-yorkshire-derby-1-8093179.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093177.1472389672!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley v Rotherham United: Player ratings from the South Yorkshire derby | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Paul Davis assesses both teams on a day which brought joy for the Reds and despair for the Millers.
Barnsley (4-4-2)
Izzy Brown
Adam Davies 6
The Reds keeper did nothing wrong and had very little to do. An easy afternoon for him.
Andy Yiadom 7
Looked sharp and strong. Great cross to the back post for Tom Bradshaw to score.
Marc Roberts 8
The rock on which Barnsley’s excellent start to the season has been built. The leader Rotherham lacked.
Angus MacDonald 6
Some solid moments of promise but looked like he might have a mistake in him as the game wore on.
Aidy White 7
Better than he ever looked in a Rotherham shirt. Quick to move the ball forward and okay defensively.
Adam Hammill 7
A better fit at Oakwell than he ever was at New York Stadium. Quality delivery and dangerous running.
Josh Scowen 8
Had the bite, purpose and drive that the Millers’ midfield lacked and nearly always chose the right option.
Conor Hourihane 8
A class act ever since Reds boss Paul Heckingbottom dropped him a bit deeper. Hardly ever wastes the ball.
Ryan Kent 8
Young and tries the wrong thing at times, but a constant danger with his ability to beat opponents.
Sam Winnall 6
Just back from injury. Might have scored with a header early on. Will be better for the game-time
Marley Watkins 7
Showed up well and it took a brave, perfectly-timed intervention from Kelvin Wilson to deny him a goal.
SUBS
Stefan Payne
Came on for Winnall after 68 minutes but departed injured just four minutes later.
Tom Bradshaw
The substitute for the substitute on 72 minutes. First goal for the club, an excellent header back across goal.
Elliot Lee
Replaced Hammill with the job done at 3-0 and only three minutes remaining.
Subs not used: Nick Townsend, George Moncur, Callum Evans, Shaun Tuton.
Rotherham (4-2-3-1)
Lee Camp 7
The defeat would have been even heavier without last season’s Player of the Year. Some good saves.
Darnell Fisher 5
No doubting his pace and athleticism. Not the finished article as a defender yet.
Dominic Ball 6
Good in the tackle and in one-on-ones, but was left too exposed. There’s definite potential there.
Kelvin Wilson 5
Brilliant work to deny Watkins in the first half but more leadership needed from an experienced pro.
Stephen Kelly 6
Did well on his ‘wrong’ flank in the first half, less so after the break. Has been one of the better performers.
Will Vaulks 5
Never a real threat. Doesn’t shirk but needs to probe more when he has the ball.
Jake Forster-Caskey 4
Brought off, having had no effect on the game. Being neat and tidy isn’t enough.
Jon Taylor 6
Fluffed a great chance at 2-0 after doing really well to get in own goal. Lively at times but no goals yet.
Scott Allan 4
Talent, yes. Vision, yes. A player suited to a hard-fought derby battle? Maybe not.
Izzy Brown 5
Dangerous in possession and you can see his Chelsea pedigree, but not enough overall impact.
Danny Ward 5
The striker has done well this year, but not his best day. Needed to get at debutant MacDonald more early on.
SUBS
Jerry Yates 5
Ran hard in a losing cause after coming on for Forster-Caskey in the 65th minute.
Joe Newell
An 80th-minute replacement for Taylor and good to see him back after ankle surgery.
Anthony Forde
Brought on for Brown with seven minutes remaining but was unable to change anything.
Subs not used: Lewis Price, Joe Mattock, Richard Wood, Richie Smallwood.
Goals: Roberts 54, Hammill, 57, Bradshaw 86, Kent 90+1 (Barnsley).
Referee: Graham Scott (Oxfordshire) 6.
Attendance: 15,293 (3,293).
Click here for reaction and Paul Davis’s derby feature | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/barnsley-v-rotherham-united-player-ratings-from-the-south-yorkshire-derby-1-8093179 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4d0ba3e11af5de8684bb914d6297fe10a53344e55c03304c28c10458b557a4b0.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:42 | null | 2016-08-23T12:46:11 | 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%2Fmy-view-bill-morrison-was-there-too-much-olympics-on-tv-1-8083922.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083921.1471960628!/image/image.jpg | en | null | My View, Bill Morrison: Was there too much Olympics on TV? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Well, coffee time was a mixture of views and comments. The Olympics took precedence and all agreed that our achievements were praiseworthy – but did we need so many TV channels overrun with Olympic coverage?
Why the need for main channel disruption on a biblical scale.
Not everyone is drawn to such activity.
The reason for our discomfort was due to the boss ladies’ constant moaning about the grass growing, paint flaking and so on.
And all this was happening because of the Olympics and our desire to watch.
All of these complaints were of course greatly exaggerated but it shows how selfish some people can be.
I for one didn’t grumble when we had two weeks of Andy and tennis and I had to spend so much time at the local hostelry seeking good company and conversation.
Christmas is coming and the consensus was that it is starting much too soon.
Already we are seeing stores setting out their stall in readiness.
Cards appearing on the shelves and films and so on, on telly.
All leading to what becomes something of an anti-climax.
November following Remembrance Day is soon enough to start with the tinsel and turkey, in the oldie view . This would be better to sustain the excitement of it, especially for the children who must get fed up waiting for it.
I certainly know I do.
Why are our biscuits getting smaller?
We seem to be getting less and less but it is costing more and more.
Pink wafers are a good example alongside Wagon Wheels and Penguins and you can no doubt add lots more.
Chocolate bars are the same. Take a good look at a Mars bar – you may need specs for this.
The oldies decided that for one month we will not buy biscuits or chocolate bars.
That will teach them to mess with the grey brigade.
No doubt some of us will cheat and the makers of these delights know it and so don’t care.
Adding insult to injury they want to sugar tax us now as well.
No doubt it will be passed on either in increased cost or another reduction in size to compensate and this in spite of the fact it is not supposed to be a tax on you and me but a tax to encourage manufacturers to be more mindful of health issues surrounding obesity.
I always thought kids’ diet was the responsibilty of parents not the tax man – and no doubt those parents will complain when the tax is passed on.
Makes you almost grateful for the nanny state. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/my-view-bill-morrison-was-there-too-much-olympics-on-tv-1-8083922 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3afa555a350d2af540c2f9134b1088484ee76607ee505107962bedc820e1670a.json |
[
"Alex Moore"
] | 2016-08-29T12:52:13 | null | 2016-08-29T12:48:50 | 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%2Fwater-supply-lost-in-sheffield-city-centre-1-8094329.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8082825.1471883054!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Water supply lost in Sheffield city centre | 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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[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:59 | null | 2016-08-31T07:09:44 | 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%2Fsir-cliff-abuse-case-files-to-be-reviewed-1-8097040.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097039.1472623888!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sir Cliff abuse case files to be reviewed | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The decision not to press charges in the abuse case against Sir Cliff Richard is being reviewed
The singer was the subject of a two year South Yorkshire Police investigation which centred on sexual assault accusations made by nine men covering the 1950s-1980s
Files on four of the allegations were passed to the Crown Prosecution Service to review but lawyers opted against prosecuting on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Now, one of Sir Cliff's accusers, has asked for a review of the CPS decision.
He lodged an application under the Victims' Right to Review scheme at the beginning of August.
The process allows an alleged victim, within three months of a decision not to proceed with their case, to call for it to be reviewed.
A lawyer will look at the evidence before deciding to uphold or overturn the original decision made by the CPS.
Sir Cliff, aged 75, was never arrested or charged, and always denied the accusations against him.
South Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after a man claimed to have been assaulted at a Christian concert attended by Sir Cliff in Sheffield in the mid 1980s.
The accuser was a teenager at the time of the alleged offence.
Officers searched Sir Cliff's apartment in Berkshire in 2014 while a BBC film crew, tipped off about the raid, filmed the activity and named the star.
After the investigation was brought to a close in June, Sir Cliff said he was 'thrilled'.
"I have always maintained my innocence, co-operated fully with the investigation, and cannot understand why it has taken so long to get to this point," he said.
"Nevertheless, I am obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close."
When he was named as a suspect following the televised raid of his home, he said he had been 'hung out like live bait'.
He is reportedly considering taking legal action over the matter.
The career of the multi-millionaire singer, actor and TV star has spanned 57 years, with his greatest hits including Living Doll, Summer Holiday and Mistletoe And Wine. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sir-cliff-abuse-case-files-to-be-reviewed-1-8097040 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/46f9b2aaab9d63a388f1e83a979a4e1f1294107bb03cb5c5974526e0daf70da6.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:52:25 | null | 2016-08-30T19:06:23 | 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%2Fspireites-evatt-ebanks-blake-and-ariyibi-start-against-wolves-in-efl-trophy-1-8096689.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096688.1472580362!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spireites: Evatt, Ebanks-Blake and Ariyibi start against Wolves in EFL Trophy | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Ian Evatt, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Gboly Ariyibi start for Chesterfield tonight in the EFL Trophy against Wolverhampton Wanderers Under 23s.
Evatt skippers the Spireites for their first group game in the much maligned competition, formerly known as the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
Ebanks-Blake gets his first start of the season up front, with the Derbyshire Times understanding that there will be scouts at the Proact to watch the striker.
And Ariyibi, the man interesting so many Championship clubs, is on the wing just a day before the transfer window closes.
Chesterfield: Allinson, Graham, Donohue, Evatt, Raglan, Ariyibi, Gardner, Nolan, Dimaio, Simons, Ebanks-Blake. Subs: Dennis, Fulton, Maguire, Beesley, German, Daly, Ofoegbu.
Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Flatt, Simpson, O’Hanlon, Ebanks-Landell, Johnson, Gibbs-White, Randall, Herc, Ronan, Enobakhare, Dicko. Subs: Odoffin, Burgoyne, Hayden, Leak, McKenna, Wilson, Collins.
Referee: Mr Sebastian Stocksbridge.
Assistant referees: Mr Darren Strain, Mr Barry Cropp.
For live updates click HERE | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/spireites-evatt-ebanks-blake-and-ariyibi-start-against-wolves-in-efl-trophy-1-8096689 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4e92d61eb45d0e4e315e5e363b7a08e153f8089f5075f095a661079a06b745f2.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:23 | null | 2016-08-28T16:43:07 | 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%2Fhospitals-trust-to-hold-recruitment-event-1-8093387.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Hospitals trust to hold recruitment event | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Hundreds of qualified nurses, midwives and operating department practitioners will get the chance to learn more about a career in nursing at a recruitment day being held by Sheffield hospitals.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to host the event – which last year attracted more than 100 nurses, midwives, and operating department practitioners from Sheffield and beyond – for the third consecutive year running.
It will take place on September 10 between 10am and 2pm on the R Floor of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The event will feature a wide range of interactive ‘market style’ stalls and visitors will be able to meet with highly experienced and committed nurse representatives from a range of specialisms so they can learn more about the roles available and the benefits of a career at the Trust.
Chris Morley, deputy chief nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Amazing things happen at our hospital every day, and we pride ourselves on providing high quality nursing care to patients.
“As a large NHS teaching hospital Trust providing a range of specialisms, some of which are not available anywhere else in the country, there are lots of attractive and exciting career development opportunities available here at the Trust.
“If you are a nurse, midwife, or operating department practitioner, whether you are in your final year of study, are looking to progress your career, or simply want to return to practice, our teams would love to meet with you so we can tell you more about the varied and interesting roles available.” Free car parking is available for the event at the multi-storey car park next to the Hallamshire Hospital. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/hospitals-trust-to-hold-recruitment-event-1-8093387 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3eade1c6e9928d91b23cd685d205580e455c483c9f9a6d7b38fda821e0fd6e2c.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:23 | null | 2016-08-15T14:02:23 | 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-strictly-stars-anton-and-erin-s-new-show-1-8069899.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8069898.1471266273!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield date for Strictly stars Anton and Erin's new show | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag have announced a new show, Swing Time, touring to Sheffield next February.
Swing Time promises a mixture of music, song and dance delivered with style and humour by the professional ballroom dance partners.
The supporting cast will again feature Strictly vocalist Lance Ellington, plus six world-class Ensemble Dancers and the 25-piece London Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe.
This production will feature new choreography and sparkling costumes and the music will include timeless classics such as I Could Have Danced All Night, I Got Rhythm, Moondance, I’ve Got The World On A String, Guys And Dolls and Le Jazz Hot.
The show will also feature a very popular Q and A section, providing some fun interaction with the audience.
Anton, who has partnered everyone from Katie Derham to Ann Widdecombe, loves to give the audience a peep backstage at Strictly. Erin retired as one of the show’s professional dancers after 10 years.
Anton said: “Erin and I absolutely love going out on tour. We are in our element.
“We look forward to welcoming old friends and new and hope they will enjoy the occasion as much as we do.”
Swing Time is at Sheffield City Hall on February 3. Tickets are on sale from the box office, online at www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk or by calling 0114 278 9789. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/sheffield-date-for-strictly-stars-anton-and-erin-s-new-show-1-8069899 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7700334367cb34aeacfa092e62e0df39deb8f62570ca0b8e1bbda845736142a8.json |
[
"Steve Hossack"
] | 2016-08-29T10:51:57 | null | 2016-08-29T11:35:02 | 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-aiming-to-build-on-strong-foundations-michael-hills-1-8094206.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8068471.1472467000!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Knights aiming to build on strong foundations - Michael Hills | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Knights captain Michael Hills will be restricted to cheering from the sideline when the club kicks-off its 2016-17 Championship campaign at London Irish on Saturday.
Hills suffered a bad hamstring injury in the club’s opening pre-season game at Newcastle and is expected to be out until mid-October at the earliest.
Although disappointed to miss the start of the campaign, Hills is confident that his team-mates can build on last season’s success which saw them finish runners-up in the league and reach the play-off final.
But, like everyone else connected to the club, the Doncaster-born flanker is under no illusions about how tough the new season will be.
“Some people might say that we took teams by surprise and that maybe teams at the beginning of the season didn’t do as much analysis on us as they possibly could have done,” he reflected.
“Whether or not that was the case I certainly think teams will know what we are about this season.
“We know we’ve got to be consistent and be physical and match the sort of form which we had over last season.
“We certainly need to be playing well in every game and picking up points away from home - even if we don’t get the result we want - and being solid at home which is what we did last season.
“Any side hoping to do well in the Championship has to be able to adapt to the different conditions they will face during the season and play different rugby and we did that last season.
“You not only need a Plan A but B, C and even Plan D if you need it.
“Fortunately, we’ve got the players and coaching staff here at Doncaster to be able to adapt.
“The new rules at the maul will make things more interesting and that’s something that Kendo [Glen Kenworthy - forwards coach] has worked very hard with us on during our pre-season preparations,” he added.
“You have to make sure you’ve got a good pack and you need to have a good driving game in the Championship no matter what the rules are and that’s something we work very hard on.
“There could possibly be more open play from the scrums and lineouts because the drive might be weakened slightly by the new rules.
“But I think we proved towards the back end of last season that we don’t need to score all our points from a drive.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/doncaster-knights/doncaster-knights-aiming-to-build-on-strong-foundations-michael-hills-1-8094206 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7777ce6e0227860b8b928bd897cc33806e7cb50ee5b536acc2af76686196b11f.json |
[
"Alex Evans",
"Night Editor"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:15 | null | 2016-08-26T20:22:12 | 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-bid-to-stop-passengers-surfing-on-back-of-sheffield-buses-with-new-device-1-8091893.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | VIDEO: Bid to stop passengers ‘surfing’ on back of Sheffield buses with new device | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield bus firm has revealed it will being fitting ‘anti-surf’ devices to some of its buses after footage emerged of two men clinging onto a moving bus.
The pair were captured on mobile phone footage standing on the rear bumper of a TM Travel bus as it made its way along Prince of Wales Road in Darnall.
A spokesman for the firm today said: “Whilst it may seem like fun at the time for these people, they are at risk of falling off and, more seriously, at a very high risk of being hit by other traffic.”
The new devices will be used in ‘high risk’ areas where the offence is more likely to take place.
The firm also uses ‘Trojan buses’ with police on board to catch criminals in the act, it said. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-bid-to-stop-passengers-surfing-on-back-of-sheffield-buses-with-new-device-1-8091893 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3548a2fa42d53e15160177af6f09f52456321098b7662d12d993cf55ee9519a1.json |
[
"Veronica Clark"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:19 | null | 2016-08-23T11:56:24 | 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%2Fcolumn-inspirational-stories-behind-athletic-achievement-1-8083785.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083784.1471949769!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Column: Inspirational stories behind athletic achievement | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | I love the Olympics - to me, it is the greatest show on earth. Forget the Premiership, European Championships, and Rugby League’s Four Nations. You can keep them. Unlike some other walks of life, athletes are just like you and me. They haven’t been born with a silver spoon in their mouth or a sense of entitlement – they are ordinary, down-to-earth folk, who have worked hard in life but have achieved the extraordinary.
What I love more than anything else is the inspirational stories behind those achievements and the athletes themselves, like that of Olympic gold swimming champion, Adam Peaty.
Who would have thought as he slic ed through the water, half-man, half-halibut, that this so-called ‘hunk in trunks’ used to be scared of water?
In fact, Adam, who is still only 21, used to be so terrified that, as a toddler, he’d throw a tantrum at bath time and force his mum to wash him standing up.
At the age of 14, he was still swimming in the shallow end with 10-year-old girls.
Maybe he would have stayed in the slow lane if it had not been for European and Commonwealth medallist Mel Marshall, who spotted something special. She was so certain she became his coach.
It was Mel’s unwavering belief that led him,seven years later, to become the first 100m breaststroke Olympic champion for Great Britain since 1988.
Adam puts his success down to the support of his family, namely mum Caroline, dad Mark, and his nan, Mavis, who has become a Twitter sensation as #OlympicNan.
Caroline rose every day at 4am to take her son swimming before school.
Adam’s family went above and beyond. I’m certain it’s this utter belief that helped spur him on even when times were tough.
Eventually, through sheer hard work, Adam not only proved himself as a serious athlete, he managed to secure £15,000 worth of Lottery funding. This has since doubled. Not that I think he needs to worry about money anymore because lucrative sponsorship deals will surely follow. I hope they do, because he deserves every penny.
Adam has learned if you want something in life then you have to be prepared to work hard for it, and he has. He also has a strong army behind him.
When he won that gold medal in Rio, he didn’t just win it for himself. He won it for everyone who had supported him throughout his remarkable journey.
It’s not only Adam who should feel proud, it’s those people who gave him the strength to succeed. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/column-inspirational-stories-behind-athletic-achievement-1-8083785 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f88c6d456ec758d00307ecf535463dba59d379b05ffd79984bd42bfb306fd709.json |
[
"Michael Broomhead"
] | 2016-08-29T08:52:13 | null | 2016-08-29T09:00:20 | 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%2Fmore-cctv-for-chesterfield-town-centre-1-8093935.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093934.1472457749!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More CCTV for Chesterfield town centre? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Five CCTV cameras could be fitted at Chesterfield’s Pomegranate Theatre to improve security.
Chesterfield Borough Council is considering installing two cameras externally and three internally at the Grade II listed building on Corporation Street.
Planning documents state: “Security has become a large issue for a number of the council’s public buildings over the past few years.
“The Pomegranate Theatre is in the heart of the town centre and in the evenings and weekends the area surrounding the building becomes exceptionally busy with members of the public visiting local restaurants, bars, nightclubs and takeaways which are mainly located around Holywell Street and Corporation Street.
“The CCTV system is required to improve the overall security of the venue, internally and externally.”
As the Derbyshire Times reported earlier this month, eight CCTV cameras are being installed outside the Winding Wheel theatre on Holywell Street in a bid to stop late-night revellers using the area as a toilet. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/more-cctv-for-chesterfield-town-centre-1-8093935 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/61fb7a284d229e50a10a4f72a2ecd73e7fce524e035000d8392079795237dd13.json |
[
"Stephanie Bateman"
] | 2016-08-26T14:51:39 | null | 2016-08-10T11:20:38 | Visit now for the latest whats on news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fsheffield-university-invites-entries-in-theatre-competition-1-8060477.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8060476.1470824396!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield university invites entries in theatre competition | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield and London Confucius Institute SOAS is inviting people to participate in the theatre competition of the 1616: Shakespeare and Tang Xianzu Festival, which is scheduled to take place at the end of November in London.
Entries are welcomed in the following two categories:
Category A - If you prefer to perform in English, the play needs to be a Chinese play or China themed (eg The Peony Pavilion by Tang Xianzu).
Category B - Any play performed in Mandarin Chinese (eg any of Shakespeare’s plays).
Winners will receive funding to perform in one of the three cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai or Nanjing.
Contact Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield for enquiries, email confucius@sheffield.ac.uk, telephone 0114 2228447, or write to 5 Shearwood Road, Sheffield S10 2TD. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/sheffield-university-invites-entries-in-theatre-competition-1-8060477 | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/966000bf2c5be29ccf36663fe8f15846b1374cb9fe6bbbfd132179e96f5c1451.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:30 | null | 2016-08-30T07:30:07 | 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%2Fresidents-anger-over-woodland-green-space-housing-plans-1-8095115.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095114.1472538585!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Residents anger over woodland green space housing plans | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Angry residents on a pensioners’ estate in Doncaster are drawing up plans fight proposals to build housing on quiet woodlands near their homes.
Developer Keepmoat is looking to build on a patch of land next to Ivor Grove and Evanston Gardens in Balby, which is popular with residents for taking walks and exercising their pets.
The scheme would bring around 60 new homes to Doncaster.
But the plans have upset residents who say the local roads are not up to the increased traffic caused by construction and fear for the loss of space which is a haven for nature.
Around 200 people have already put their names to a petition against the scheme.
Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Joan Weir, who is among campaigners fighting the scheme, said residents want the plans halting.
She said: “They want to build on a field and the woods.
“We are not happy. It is a very small road that leads to the site. How is it going to cope with the lorries?
“We’re worried that it’s a done deal, although we’ve not yet seen a planning application, but we’ve heard they want to start next March.
“At the moment the site is a field and woods. The council cuts the grass on the field. But there is such a lot of wildlife there – it would be such a shame to see it built over.
“It would be such a loss of land at the end of an OAP estate.
“There are lots of rabbits there and we’ve even seen deer, as well as birds and foxes.
“Everyone around here is angry because it’s such a nice place. People walk their dogs there. It means people don’t have to go to Hexthorpe Park.”
Keepmoat confirmed the firm was looking at building in Balby and said a public consultation event was planned.
A spokesperson for Keepmoat said: “We are in the very early stages of discussions with our partners regarding the development of new homes in Balby.
“We are committed to working closely with the local community and will of course listen to any concerns raised at the upcoming public consultation event.”
Doncaster Council says the site has been identified for housing development since the adoption of the Unitary Development Plan in 1998.
A spokesman said: “The council owns several sites identified for development and tries to keep them green and attractive in the interim for the enjoyment of local residents. However, the longer term intent on many of these sites is to provide much needed housing.
“The planning application process will require an assessment of the site’s ecology. It will also look at highway access and parking requirements along with other usual planning issues. Local people will be able to comment during this process.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/residents-anger-over-woodland-green-space-housing-plans-1-8095115 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f421a0c39d20c6167af045591ec4f2a1282deea1bbd9a375bae45901327ba927.json |
[
"Danny Hall"
] | 2016-08-27T20:51:23 | null | 2016-08-27T21:39:17 | 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%2Fsix-things-we-learned-from-sheffield-united-s-2-1-win-over-oxford-this-afternoon-1-8092784.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092783.1472330464!/image/image.jpeg | en | null | SIX things we learned from Sheffield United's 2-1 win over Oxford this afternoon | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Chris Wilder enjoyed his first win as Sheffield United manager this afternoon - and here are six talking points from the 2-1 win over Oxford.
It was a good day to be called Jake Wright: The younger one, on United's books, scored for York in their 4-1 win at home to Woking and his older namesake made his competitive Blades debut against the team he used to captain. Wright Sr. replaced Jack O'Connell after his Millwall horror show and hardly put a foot wrong all afternoon, shackling the lively Wes Thomas effectively.
Wilder once again showed he isn't afraid to make tough decisions. O'Connell found himself on the bench after conceding a vital penalty at Millwall, but ended up impressing at left-back after Chris Hussey was hooked at half-time. The left-back was signed as much for his offensive skills as his defensive ones, and his delivery - including one corner that went straight out of play - was poor.
Mark Duffy once again showed his worth to the team. Duffy frustrates the crowd whenever he loses the ball, but the fact is that he is the only established member of this team who is comfortable receiving the ball to feet and running at defenders. Wingers by their nature are unpredictable beasts and, for United's sake, I hope he isn't pressured into always taking the easy option to avoid the wrath of supporters.
The equaliser meant so much to Billy Sharp. The United skipper has endured a difficult start to the season but forced home his second goal of the season from Matt Done's cross. Momentum took him into the crowd before he, wisely, jumped back onto the pitch and, perhaps not so wisely, kicked an advertising hoarding! Leon Clarke did similar in his Wednesday days and broke a toe. Luckily, Sharp avoided a similar fate and led his side to their first win.
United's supporters were very good. Not just in terms of numbers - although another 19,000 crowd is nothing short of amazing - but in support too. Oxford going ahead didn't create the poisonous atmosphere it has in the past, and Sharp's equaliser generated a roar that gave James Wilson's winner an element of inevitability. Alan Knill acknowledged their influence after the game and he was spot on.
Referee Nicholas Kinsley. It takes a lot for a ref to have no real major decisions to make, yet still have a shocker. Kinsley managed it with aplomb and when you're booed off by the team that's ended up winning the game, you know it's been a bad afternoon. Kinsley booked Chris Basham for a late challenge inside the first 30 seconds, and that was probably the only decision he got right all afternoon. Okay, that might be a little harsh, but the indignation that greeted him blowing up for an Oxford offside when United had the ball and were on the attack said it all. An unbelievable and unfathomable display at times. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/six-things-we-learned-from-sheffield-united-s-2-1-win-over-oxford-this-afternoon-1-8092784 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ab4e0be9e9b2f778014c800801980e78d2d397f1f40c8a70f75f83f38c0b5a32.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:50:18 | null | 2016-08-26T17:26:30 | 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%2Ftop-award-for-medical-researcher-s-project-1-8091707.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091706.1472228774!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Top award for medical researcher’s project | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A promising medical researcher from Sheffield has won a top scientific award for his outstanding contribution to diagnosing suspected physical abuse of children.
Dr Michael Paddock, a doctor receiving advanced training in clinical radiology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, received the Young Researcher Award ‘Best Scientific Paper’ award at the International Paediatric Radiology Congress in Chicago for a paper entitled ‘What is the value of spine, hand, and feet radiographs as part of the skeletal survey for diagnosing suspected physical child abuse?’.
The Young Researcher Award is given to a researcher under the age of 35 in recognition of significant excellence in teaching and research.
Recipients of the awards were selected by an international committee led by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Research committee chair.
Dr Paddock, who is being supported through an academic fellowship programme, said he was thrilled with the recognition for his work.
“I am delighted to have won this prestigious award. Not only was I able to present my work on an international platform, I was able to attend lectures in postgraduate paediatric radiology given by world leaders in paediatric imaging research,” he said.
“I am a strong believer that academic success should not be hindered by financial circumstances, and I am incredibly grateful for the Sir Ernest Finch travelling fellowship without which, attendance at this international conference would not have been possible.
“The award will help to attract further grant funding towards future research in paediatric radiology, specifically the imaging of suspected physical child abuse, an area I hope to develop as part of my doctorate.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/top-award-for-medical-researcher-s-project-1-8091707 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/141207bfb2016e9ee06205fea22291ae0bd584adf0a6b73fd48ad7b32b420b03.json |
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"Alex Moore"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:41 | null | 2016-08-30T15:46:10 | Visit now for the latest business news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fbusiness%2Fwe-must-make-sheffield-retail-quarter-accessible-say-city-councillors-1-8096254.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096252.1472568567!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘We must make Sheffield Retail Quarter accessible’ say city councillors | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield councillors called for access to the city centre to be as easy as possible as they approved the design principles of the new retail quarter.
While accepting that the huge development would bring more cars into already busy streets, they urged officers to consider the needs of all who use the new shops, restaurants and offices.
Latest images of how the proposed new retail quarter for Sheffield could look.
Members of the planning and highways committee were speaking before they gave a ‘planning endorsement’ to the outline application for the retail quarter, submitted in August last year.
As the scheme has changed in the past 12 months, a new outline plan is likely to be submitted.
But the endorsement means much of the hard work on the overall layout of the retail quarter, transports and environmental assessments and heritage work will not have to be done again.
At the meeting, Coun Ian Auckland said everyone was keen to see the retail quarter succeed, but it was important people both in and outside Sheffield saw the city centre as easy to get to.
Latest images of how the proposed new retail quarter for Sheffield could look.
“One of the problems we have in the city centre is convincing people the accessibility is simple,” he said. “We have got to make it as easy to walk about as possible.”
Coun Jack Clarkson queried the number of parking spaces in the new scheme, asking whether there would be enough to attract customers in from outside Sheffield.
“It’s a real concern for people visiting the city,” he said.
Read more:
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The current plans include a maximum of 2,250 spaces in a new multi-storey car park, not including on-street bays and other existing city centre car parks.
Highways officer Mark Simons said all nationally-accepted techniques had been used to calculate the amount of parking needed.
On the subject of heritage, Coun Dianne Hurst asked what was being done to protect the grade II-listed Citadel building in Psalter Lane.
Planning officer Dinah Hope said the building did not form part of the retail quarter application, but already had planning permission to be refurbished and brought into retail use.
And Coun Roger Davison asked whether the redesign of Charter Square, which would remove the link between Wellington Street and Charter Row, would cause extra congestion.
Mr Simons said traffic modelling suggested Granville Square roundabout, on the A61 to the south of the railway station, would probably be busier, but ‘it’s a price for attracting people to the Sheffield Retail Quarter and improving the retail offer’.
A further outline application is likely to be submitted next year. A detailed application for phase one of the retail quarter, including a new office block on the site of the Grosvenor House Hotel, is expected in September.
Today’s top stories:
Sheffield retail quarter could create 5,000 jobs
Burglars hunted over series of break-ins across Sheffield
Massive drop in school fines issued by Sheffield council following landmark case
98.6% of mot9or crooks in Sheffield get away with it
Sheffield Wednesday: Take David Jones’ red card as a warning over new rules urges Tom Lees | http://www.thestar.co.uk/business/we-must-make-sheffield-retail-quarter-accessible-say-city-councillors-1-8096254 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1bd8500d1e273dbce75c7710c4faf09928d4432010427d93cf828989b3ea0c95.json |
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"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-28T16:52:05 | null | 2016-08-23T12:32:46 | 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%2Fbank-holiday-what-s-on-three-south-yorkshire-family-events-to-enjoy-weather-permitting-1-8083890.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083889.1471952088!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BANK HOLIDAY WHAT'S ON: Three South Yorkshire family events to enjoy (weather permitting!) | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Jousting to jam are among awaiting bank holiday Monday ... and an annual chance to go ape!
Monday 10.30am to 5pm will witness for second day Grand Medieval Joust at Bolsover Castle featuring, for the first time. female jouster.
My Guy: Gorilla photo opp for all the family
Castle staff are gearing up to host their most exciting event of the season with horsewoman extraordinaire Alix van Zijl set to take reins against three men. The final English Heritage property to stage female joust this summer, grounds will echo to the roar of horses’ hooves and clash of shattering lances for ultimate medieval contest as combatants, dressed in full armour and each armed with 3.3m long lance, charge toward one another at combined closing speeds of 25mph.
Inspired young challengers can hone their skills in Children’s Battle while other activities include displays of medieval falconry and archery, foot combat, knights' tales and lessons in art of sword combat. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in sights, sounds and smells of daily medieval life amid music, minstrels and games galore.
Events manager Debbie Houldsworth said: “The castle is a stunning backdrop to an event full of breath-taking displays of skill, entertainment and capers aplenty and this jam-packed family day out promises an unrivalled way to experience the fun and thrills of medieval amusements"
Now in its 15th year, Sheffield Fayre takes place on Monday in Norfolk Heritage Park.
Organisers are still calling for people from across the city and beyond to showcase their finest produce in the horticultural show, presented by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park and The University of Sheffield Fairground Archive.
Coun Mary Lea, city council cabinet member for culture, parks and leisure, said: “I know so many people in The Outdoor City grow vegetables, arrange flowers or are keen bakers, brewers or jam-makers. So why not show off your wares and be in with a chance of winning a prize at Sheffield Fayre?
Entries are accepted up until 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday August 24) for classes including photography, flower arranging, honey, cakes, bread, pot plants, bonsai, vegetables, wine and crafts. Junior classes include needlecraft, art, photography, baking and miniature garden creation. Winners will be announced at 5pm on Monday with horticultural show closing at 5.30pm.
As well as fairground scale model tent and archives exhibition, there will be fun dog show, birds of prey displays, vintage cars, TV costume characters, craft stalls, children’s rides, food and drink outlets and bar. Other live attractions are expected to include Sheffield Kite Flyers, RSPCA dog show, wood craft demonstrations, music and dancing.
Coun Lea added: “There really is something for all the family and, of course, Sheffield Fayre is once again taking place in the beautiful Norfolk Heritage Park, which is a great place to spend a bank holiday with fantastic views over the city centre.”
Monkey business is on the agenda on Monday at Gorilla Guy charity event in Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife & Falconry Centre.
The North Anston site Wilderness Walk-through, which opened last year, will from 1 to 1.45pm and 2 to 2.45pm stage minimum £1 charity photo opportunities with performer in "Hollywood standard" animatronics costume for chosen charity Jane Goodall Trust to fund infant and adult chimpanzees' baby formula and bananas.
Visitors can also meet other primates at 11:30am and 2:30pm in Lemur Heights with other animal encounters available throughout the day from 10am to 5.30pm as part of Amazing Animals Summer Holidays Superheroes event. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/bank-holiday-what-s-on-three-south-yorkshire-family-events-to-enjoy-weather-permitting-1-8083890 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ec1f4b46bf688bd63610bc01a50f84a3ccd7394e08e8f14e7e938dfefa9c17cf.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T10:53:02 | null | 2016-08-31T10:01:40 | 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%2Fvehicle-stolen-after-house-burglary-in-sheffield-1-8097308.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097307.1472634208!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vehicle stolen after house 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.
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/news/vehicle-stolen-after-house-burglary-in-sheffield-1-8097308 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/206c83c663bea76f01b2b552685b61cb9eff7dde1f8d7d442400444ed32d98e4.json |
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"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:11 | null | 2016-08-26T12:55:11 | 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%2Fwarning-how-to-escape-rip-tide-timely-advice-1-8090788.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090786.1472212793!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WARNING: How to escape rip tide timely advice | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | With bank holiday weekend approaching, Royal National Lifeboat Institution calls on South Yorkshire coastal visitors to put safety first.
Following tragic incidents this week, resulting in deaths of a group of swimmers, the charity is urging everyone to take extra care by the coast.
Rip tide alert ... at a glance
RNLI senior lifeguard manager Steve Instance said: “Conditions can change quickly at the beach, so it is really important to respect the water and take extra care when visiting the coast.
“If you want to swim or bathe in the sea we would advise you do so at a lifeguarded beach. The red and yellow flags indicate the safest areas to swim and lifeguards keep watch over this area, so if you do get into difficulty raise your arm and call for help.
“RNLI lifeguards are always happy to answer any questions or advise of any risks, including where any rip currents may be, which can catch out even the most experienced swimmers.
“Check tide times, tide height and weather conditions for the day. If you intend to take part in activities on the water, such as kayaking, always wear a floatation device and carry a means of communication so you can raise the alarm if you find yourself in trouble.
“If you spot anyone in difficulty at the coast ring 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
This weekend extra teams will be in place at various locations around the coast to provide safety advice to help keep members of the public safe.
What to do if you get caught in a rip current:
• Stay calm – don’t panic
• If you can stand, wade don’t swim
• Keep hold of your board or inflatable to help you float
• Raise your hand and shout for help
• Never try to swim directly against the rip or you’ll get exhausted
• Swim parallel to the beach until free of the rip, then make for shore | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/warning-how-to-escape-rip-tide-timely-advice-1-8090788 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/218ab829c34b70f128ad1a371ba1c04c173b6385f05ee6fc3e8a8f2df24d54c9.json |
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"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:28 | null | 2016-08-28T13:23:16 | 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%2Fwatch-sam-hutchinson-s-stunning-header-which-earned-sheffield-wednesday-a-draw-at-brentford-1-8093161.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093159.1472387116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WATCH: Sam Hutchinson's stunning header which earned Sheffield Wednesday a draw at Brentford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It's fair to say that Sam Hutchinson's not exactly prolific in front of goal, but the defender certainly knew how to celebrate when he did grab one.
Hutchinson's superb injury time header secured a point for the Owls, giving Carlos Carvalhal's side a lift after an otherwise frustrating day at Griffin Park.
The goal prompted wild scenes on and off the pitch as the traveling Wednesdayites were sent into raptures.
The fans had been left wondering if it was going to be yet another story of failed chances and defeat in a game they should have won, but Hutchinson at least made the long journey back home more bearable.
"It feels like we've lost the game but we've also won the game because of the heart and soul we showed," said head coach Carlos Carvalhal. "They are the values of Yorkshire and the people of Sheffield. We showed a big heart and big soul and it earned us a point." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/watch-sam-hutchinson-s-stunning-header-which-earned-sheffield-wednesday-a-draw-at-brentford-1-8093161 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/67b598614c7ac7149706ae30f606f0c36b201f772647c6be9560025740d075f5.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:19 | null | 2016-08-27T10:55:39 | 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%2Fgiraffes-meet-the-new-neighbours-at-the-yorkshire-wildlife-park-1-8092221.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092214.1472291713!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Giraffes meet the new neighbours at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A new reserve is giving visitors at the popular Yorkshire Wildlife Park a real Out of Africa experience.
Giraffes, antelopes, zebra and ostriches are now roaming the new African Savannah area together,just as they would in the wild.
A further bonus for visitors is the view visitors get from the nearby walkway which allows them to watch the animals as they get used to their new home and make friends with their new neighbours.
“It was quite nerve-wracking when everybody was in the reserve together.
“You are never quite sure how animals will react to a new environment but there is plenty of space out there and the different African animals look amazing together,” said the park’s hoofstock team leader Britt Jensen.
Rangers report that the giraffes were cautious initially.
But soon three-year-old Jengo, the bravest and most curious, made friends with the ostrich and, in particular, Kros, the male land antelope.
Behansin, at 16 feet the tallest of the herd, used his height to great advantage to snatch and snack on leaves from the trees on the reserve.
Palle and Jambo too overcame their initial reticence to join the majestic parade around the reserve.
Britt added:”It is great for them and it is an amazing experience for visitors as they view them with an uninterrupted view straight from the walkway.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/giraffes-meet-the-new-neighbours-at-the-yorkshire-wildlife-park-1-8092221 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3a5bf4725004f831de25e8bca538bce5061eaee634aee49b6289f8341f81d84d.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:29 | null | 2016-08-30T06:59:18 | 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%2Fclueless-1-8095088.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095083.1472537052!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Clueless | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Regarding B Heaton (Letters 24 Aug) about Terry Palmer’s tirade against Posh Dave and Squeaky George on Brexit.
It goes to show that Posh Dave and Squeaky George were clueless.
Posh Dave resigned as our leader as he had no clue what to do post-Brexit.
Squeaky George, who constantly increased our national debt as chancellor, was sacked by Mother Theresa.
Name & address withheld | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/clueless-1-8095088 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1bccc11e53023c04ea97f4834d23849c82043d81c51c87cb443346764ce537cb.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:45 | null | 2016-08-30T17:46:24 | 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%2Fglass-attack-leaves-doncaster-man-with-facial-and-head-injuries-1-8096568.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096567.1472575658!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Glass attack leaves Doncaster man with facial and head injuries | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A 24-year-old man has been left with serious head and facial injuries, after he was allegedly assaulted with a glass outside a Doncaster hotel.
The incident occurred at around 6pm on Saturday, July 30 outside the Grand St Leger Hotel.
Police have released an appeal for witnesses and more information this afternoon.
Detective Constable Roxanne Morris, the investigating officer, said: “The victim had been out with a group of friends when he was allegedly assaulted with a glass, causing injuries to his face.
“He then fell to the floor, which resulted in a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
“Following extensive enquiries, including CCTV analysis, I’d like to ask anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to contact us.
“The alleged assault occurred at about 6pm and it was a busy evening with plenty of people about following the races earlier that day. Were you there? Did you see what happened?
“If you have any information that could assist with our enquiries, please call 101 quoting incident 938 of July 2016.”
Information can also be emailed to enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk or given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/glass-attack-leaves-doncaster-man-with-facial-and-head-injuries-1-8096568 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a0feaff519a6b3a14f1483d641b927cfb7b473eb20362a91f50e5a8e8c06af4a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:31 | null | 2016-08-30T11:14:38 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fsheffield-tesco-temporarily-banned-from-selling-alcohol-1-8095518.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095532.1472553302!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Tesco temporarily banned from selling alcohol | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield city centre supermarket was banned from selling alcohol this weekend after failing police tests.
Customers shopping at Tesco Metro in West Street between Friday and bank holiday Monday were surprised to find shelves had been cleared of wines, beers and spirits.
A Tesco spokesman said the shop was temporarily ordered to stop selling alcohol after failing police age tests.
“We take our responsibilities as a retailer very seriously and are part of the Challenge25 scheme,” the spokesman said.
“We were disappointed that our West Street Metro had fallen behind the high standards we set ourselves and that are expected of us.
“We have fully complied with the ruling and have worked closely with the police to re-train colleagues at the store.”
The shop started selling alcohol again today (Tuesday, August 30) after the temporary ban expired.
West Street residents and business owners told The Star in June that street drinking was a serious problem in the area.
Read more:
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Sheffield retail quarter could create 5,000 jobs
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Sheffield Wednesday: Take David Jones’ red card as a warning over new rules urges Tom Lees | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/sheffield-tesco-temporarily-banned-from-selling-alcohol-1-8095518 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b71e17fa3023d05cda0f1c7fdd00adf6024f81145c7dfa293223222e2a128911.json |
[
"Alison Teal",
"Green Party Councillor For Nether Edge"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:51 | null | 2016-08-23T09:49:45 | 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-residents-concerns-should-have-been-listened-to-over-plans-to-expand-ecclesall-infant-school-1-8083452.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083449.1472029345!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COLUMN: Residents’ concerns should have been listened to over plans to expand Ecclesall Infant School | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | I was one of the councillors who called in the recent council decision about Ecclesall schools.
This enabled public and cross-party scrutiny of plans to expand Ecclesall Infant School from 180 to 630 pupils.
Ecclesall Infant School.
Despite eloquent comments and questions from the public, the Labour-dominated scrutiny committee voted to uphold their cabinet’s decision.
Officers stated that 81 per cent of 220 written respondents expressed concerns or opposition to the plan.
However, the petition of hundreds of signatures only counted as one response. To continue in the face of an overwhelming majority of dissatisfied respondents suggests a disregard of public opinion, which the cabinet member for young people, children and families, highlighted by noting: “At the end of the day, this is a cabinet decision.”
What then, is the actual purpose of consultation?
At May’s council-organised workshop meetings, parents and residents were left feeling a decision had already been made. They were right. Why does the council shape the debate to the outcome they want and expect the community not to notice?
If you drive, cycle or walk along High Storrs Road and Huntley Road at bell time, you will know it is already extremely congested. When residents raised concerns about road safety, reducing green space and increasing air pollution, they were told these issues would not be addressed until after cabinet approved the expansion.
It would be up to the planning department to decide if these problems could be overcome.
The council could revert to an alternative, small-scale expansion of Clifford and Ecclesall Infant Schools instead of a large new building. With the loss of space, I doubt the proposal of a big primary will guarantee an improved experience for the children as the council suggests. It also leaves Clifford School pupils having to move to Ecclesall Juniors and miss out on the ‘through school experience’ which the council claims is superior to changing sites.
The cabinet ought to give residents more credit.
They should allow for the possibility that the community who live and work in an area may generate better ideas than the council. Cabinet would be wise to listen to the community they are supposed to serve. Based on their local knowledge, residents and parents put forward alternative proposals, which are cheaper and would create a safer environment for children to live and learn. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/column-residents-concerns-should-have-been-listened-to-over-plans-to-expand-ecclesall-infant-school-1-8083452 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/491033239f18a8ea08d7e43c31a5c4125cc3eb148a8d9867b6c9c8726160b427.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-31T06:52:39 | null | 2016-08-31T06:10:47 | 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-search-for-new-recruits-could-go-down-to-the-wire-1-8096218.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096217.1472589017!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls search for new recruits could go down to the wire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Wednesday’s attempts to strengthen their squad could go right up to tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.
Head coach Carlos Carvalhal has made it crystal clear he still wants to bring in a new left-back and left winger.
“Those positions are the priority and let’s see if we achieve that or not,” he said. “The market is not easy.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
The Owls are understood to have recently expressed an interest in Rubin Kazan’s Chris Mavinga and Braga winger Pedro Santos.
And Wednesday are also big admirers of Middlesbrough’s Adam Reach, who spent the majority of last season on loan at Preston North End. Reports last night suggested the Owls were considering tabling a bid for the left-sided player.
Mavinga, meanwhile, has claimed on social media that the Championship club want to sign him.
Mavinga, who failed to make a single appearance in a two-year stint at Liverpool, said: “I haven’t signed yet but I’m glad to hear from #swfc is interested in me ... Let’s see guys !!!!”
He went on to say he “would like” to move to Hillsborough but has one year left on his Kazan contract.
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Although Wednesday’s main objective is to bolster their first-team squad, there is a possibility Carvalhal may allow some of his fringe players to leave on a temporary or permanent basis.
Carvalhal has stated Claude Dielna, Lewis McGugan and Sergiu Bus are not part of his long-term plans. The trio have not been allocated squad numbers.
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-search-for-new-recruits-could-go-down-to-the-wire-1-8096218 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/cbfbd89e9ddd99b35b1c9dd3c3962073b67d84a484cb0b741e99f88f90bafdee.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-29T10:52:16 | null | 2016-08-29T09:52:28 | 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%2Fmassive-drop-in-school-fines-issued-by-sheffield-council-following-landmark-case-1-8093989.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093988.1472460803!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Massive drop in school fines issued by Sheffield Council following landmark case | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The number of parents being fined for taking their children on term-time holidays has plummeted by more than 99 per cent in Sheffield this summer as a result of a landmark court case.
Figures show a massive drop in the fines being issued in June this year compared with 12 months ago.
According to the new figures, Sheffield Council issued 900 fines in June 2015. But, according to figures from the authority this year it issued just three - a drop of more than 99 per cent.
Local authorities across the region have also massively decreased the number of fines being issued for term-time holidays.
In Doncaster the number of fines issued by Doncaster Council dropped from 616 in July last year to 61 - a fall of just over 90 per cent.
In Kirklees, the number of fines issued in July more than halved from 326 in 2015 to 145 this year.
In June and July last year North Yorkshire issued 258 fines but this year it dropped to 29.
The council has said it changed its stance on issuing fines following High Court ruling.
It has suspended the issuing of penalty notices for unauthorised absence “if a child’s school attendance is 90 per cent and above in the preceding six months, including any holiday.” “This marks a change in our position,” said Pete Dwyer, North Yorkshire’s corporate director for the Children and Young People’s Service.
“Previously we followed Government guidance which stated that term-time absence could only be authorised in exceptional circumstances, which did not include holidays. If an absence was not authorised by the school this automatically triggered a penalty notice.
Following the ruling we are now waiting for further guidance from the DfE on this matter.” Kirklees Council said its policy had not changed. Mr Platt said:
“The crux of this is that the Government guidelines in 2013 changed the burden on headteachers who could no longer approve absences apart from in exceptional circumstances.
But they did not change the burden on parents.
Taking a child on an unauthorised absence is not a criminal offence - failing to make sure your child attends regularly is. “If the Government wants to make every unauthorised absence a criminal offence they will have to legislate to do that. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/massive-drop-in-school-fines-issued-by-sheffield-council-following-landmark-case-1-8093989 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/21ed58502216023de4ca2bca6736cd078f9869f20f7f97d2632e1ab60418d0a0.json |
[
"Dan Hobson"
] | 2016-08-31T12:53:10 | null | 2016-08-31T12:32:08 | 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-autistic-boy-laughed-at-by-employee-of-sheffield-company-1-8097854.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097852.1472643104!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Young autistic boy laughed at by employee of Sheffield company | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield mum is demanding an apology from a housing company after an employee burst out ‘laughing uncontrollably’ at her young autistic son.
Mum Lyndsey Cherrill claims that an employee for Gleeson Homes started laughing at her autistic son Benjamin, aged seven, because he had wires attached to his head for medical tests.
Benjamin Cherrill, aged seven, was laughed at by an employee because he had medical wires attached to his head.
Lyndsey said she was left ‘disgusted’ by the incident on May 16 and claims that the company has not apologised.
She said Banjamin, who is highly autistic, has not recovered his confidence since the incident and still refers to the ‘mean laughing man’.
Lyndsey, aged 38, who bought her Ecclesfield property from Gleeson Homes in May 2015, said the incident happened when the buildings manager called round to the family home.
She said: “My husband Paul opened the door with our son stood beside him and the buildings manager started laughing uncontrollably at Benjamin. He was laughing because Benjamin had wires attached to his head to monitor brain activity.
“Paul and I were both so shocked that we didn’t even react at the time – we were speechless.
“The employee said he was laughing because he thought Benjamin was wired up to a computer game. We didn’t buy that excuse, though.”
She added: “The thing that hurts most is that neither the employee, nor the company have apologised for what happened. Benjamin realised he was being laughed at. He keeps referring to the ‘mean laughing man’.
“Is my son supposed to just accept that people will laugh at him? Of course not. It’s totally unacceptable that a firm as big as Gleeson Homes is not more aware about understanding people with disabilities.”
A spokesman for Gleeson Homes said: “This happened nearly four months ago and both ourselves and the employee apologised back in May. It was never our employee’s intention to cause any upset and we are a little surprised that Mr and Mrs Cherrill have resurrected this issue after all this time.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/young-autistic-boy-laughed-at-by-employee-of-sheffield-company-1-8097854 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/28962dbc831d765ed3fd7f864878f9608bb4bc06f036c102df7ec429c60b9d1a.json |
[
"Alex Williams",
"Visiting Lecturer In Sociology",
"City University London"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:27 | null | 2016-08-30T12:24:31 | 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%2Fhow-three-day-weekends-could-help-save-the-world-1-8095720.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095719.1472556392!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How three-day weekends could help save the world | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A three-day weekend, like the one that ended yesterday, means more time to spend with family and friends, go out to explore the world and relax from pressures of working life.
Imagine if, rather than a few times a year, we had a three-day weekend every week. This isn’t just a nice idea. Beyond the possibilities for leisure, three-day weekends might also be one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact – and future-proof our economy.
A reduction in working hours generally correlates with marked reductions in energy consumption, as economists David Rosnick and Mark Weisbrot have argued. In fact, if Americans simply followed European levels of working hours, for example, they would see an estimated 20% reduction in energy use – and hence in carbon emissions.
With a four-day week, huge amounts of commuting to and from work could be avoided, as well as the energy outputs from running workplaces. At a point when we need to massively cut back our carbon outputs, instituting a three-day weekend could be the simplest and most elegant way to make our economy more environmentally friendly.
It’s happened before. For example, in 2007 the US state of Utah redefined the working week for state employees, with extended hours on Monday to Thursday meaning it could eliminate Fridays entirely. In its first ten months, the move saved the state at least US$1.8m (£1.36m) in energy costs. Fewer working days meant less office lighting, less air conditioning and less time spent running computers and other equipment – all without even reducing the total number of hours worked.
For one day a week, thousands of commuters were able to stay at home. If the reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions from travel were included, the state estimated a saving of more than 12,000 tons of CO2 each year.
Utah abandoned the experiment in 2011 after residents complained they were unable to access services on Fridays. It seems this sort of change has to be accompanied by a shift in our expectations so that Friday becomes a “third weekend” rather than simply a weekday without work. What Utah does show is that, replicated across an entire country, a four day week would see substantial progress towards an economy that does less damage to the environment.
Yet there would be other benefits too. Working less would improve the elusive “work/life balance”, and help to restore our mental health and physical well-being. It would also give us more time to spend on social activities, to care for children and the elderly, and to engage with our communities. Experiments with reduced working hours at select workplaces in Sweden in 2015 reduced sickness and even increased productivity.
Directing gains in economic efficiency towards increased free time and reduced energy consumption, rather than making more stuff, could create a better and more environmentally safe world.
An obvious objection might be: “How could we afford this?” But there are serious economic and technological reasons for why governments, political parties, think tanks and social movements should all start to think about advocating for the implementation of three-day weekends.
As anthropologist David Graeber has recently contended, many of us work jobs that, at least partially, seem pointless. Indeed, economists have long been aware of the redundant hours contained in many working days, with employees effectively under-utilised in their workplaces, yet unable to leave due to the persistent issue of “presenteeism” – where workers are valued by managers for hours logged in the office rather than productivity. Rather than work longer hours for little productive benefit, we could embrace a shorter working week and help save our planet and our own well-being.
Looking more into the long-term, a new wave of workplace automation featuring advanced robotics and machine learning systems is predicted to replace 47% of current jobs in the US in coming decades, and 54% in Europe. In these circumstances, where there will be significantly less work available, instituting policies such as three-day weekends becomes essential to make life liveable under these changed economic conditions.
As Nick Srnicek and I have argued in our book Inventing the Future, automation will soon offer us the prospect of a very different world of work. More automation would make many production processes more efficient, using less energy and less human labour until, eventually, we are largely freed from work.
The key to capturing the benefits of automation without drastic social dislocation depends in part on developing policies which work to share the gains. This means a reduced working week thanks to an extended weekend, together with a universal basic income.
None of this will happen overnight. But, if you’re in the UK and are lucky enough to have a Monday off, don’t forget that extra day at home or in the park is not only fun but will help fight climate change.
This article was originally published on The Conversation | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/how-three-day-weekends-could-help-save-the-world-1-8095720 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a2b353a1b24fb7d4f51fc52441e246221de26b767f6ff992989e764bd3590918.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:52 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:15 | 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-can-still-be-successful-this-campaign-insists-defender-james-wilson-1-8091633.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091631.1472227238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Blades can still be successful this campaign, insists defender James Wilson | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Defender James Wilson is convinced that Sheffield United can still enjoy a successful season, despite their poor start to the campaign so far.
Chris Wilder’s side are bottom of League One ahead of today’s clash with his former club, Oxford United, and the boyhood Blade is yet to taste a competitive victory since taking charge in May.
But Wilson, an ever-present for United so far after arriving from Oldham last month, said: “We’re four league games into the season, so there’s no reason why we can’t achieve everything we want to this year.
“We need to go back to doing the basics well, and then go from there. We don’t need to change much, I don’t think; just get better at what we’ve been doing.
“We’ve had good periods in every game, and if we can make those periods longer then we’ll be fine.”
Wilson says he is coping well with the pressure of performing in front of the Bramall Lane crowd, too.
“I love it here,” the defender added.
“It’s an amazing club and although it’s been tough with the results so far, there’s still a good feeling about the club and that can only get better.
“The crowd is different to anything I’ve ever experienced, and you’ve got to enjoy playing for an expectant crowd because it means there’s something to play for.
“With some players, it can go one way or the other but I’m relishing the opportunity. We hear them at certain points, say when a goal goes against us, but we have to get on with it.
“Everyone wants to be successful and the more people come to watch us, the more success we’re enjoying. We have players here who have played hundreds and hundreds of games in their career so they can cope with the mental pressure.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-can-still-be-successful-this-campaign-insists-defender-james-wilson-1-8091633 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e6e1f011446b0abc5108ae6807dbf7dbd61ea090ab0aacda89d3d6ff19cf61e2.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:51 | null | 2016-08-26T12:42:32 | 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%2Fwitnesses-sought-to-road-accident-in-which-78-year-old-man-died-1-8090763.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090762.1472211849!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Witnesses sought to road accident in which 78-year-old man died | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police are seeking witnesses to a road accident in which a 78-year-old man died.
At about 6.30pm on Sunday 7 August, a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black BMW were involved in a collision in Dinnington Road, at the junction with Hoades Avenue, Woodsetts, Rotherham.
The 78-year-old man driving the Corsa was taken to hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries. He sadly died in hospital on Saturday 13 August.
A 76-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Corsa, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the BMW was not injured.
As their enquiries into the incident continue, officers are now asking for anyone who was in the area and who saw the red Corsa prior to the collision to contact them.
Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have possible dashcam footage of the incident.
Do you have any information that could assist officers with their enquiries? If you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 958 of 7 August or email enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/witnesses-sought-to-road-accident-in-which-78-year-old-man-died-1-8090763 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2ce3bd960a05ee10db4e1d93b6c9c340bd06f27dfe37f0433e3215e8d62c5251.json |
[
"Elizabeth Anderson"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:39 | null | 2016-08-30T15:49:35 | 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%2Frevealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-8096266.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096265.1472568607!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/revealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-8096266 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9ca4c1d6c6591227280c6097c34d396b7d0fbc5b3a7b9abf803f8cbc57d0bef5.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:14 | null | 2016-08-28T09:31:17 | 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%2Fsix-injured-in-two-vehicle-smash-on-doncaster-road-1-8092930.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092929.1472373155!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Six injured in two-vehicle smash on Doncaster road | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A total of six people have been injured in a two vehicle collision that occurred on a busy Doncaster road.
The crash which took place in Great North Road, Woodlands just after 6pm last night involed a Citreon C3 and a Ford Focus.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "There were six known casualties, two from one car - the Citreon C3.
"We had to remove the roof of the car to free them.
"They were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening."
The fire service arrived on the scene at around 6.05pm and left at 7.10pm.
The incident was then left with South Yorkshire Police.
More to follow. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/six-injured-in-two-vehicle-smash-on-doncaster-road-1-8092930 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3aaba76fcd797609f43b4366c9d2584b9f1e0eee27bd32c51bef08fb2fd3cc02.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:55 | null | 2016-08-26T12:29:42 | 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%2Fthe-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-for-his-fanshhh-1-8090727.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090722.1472215310!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The name's Connery, Sean Connery: Birthday celebration fun facts for his fanshhh! | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here's 23 facts you might not know about the actor, seen here two decades ago receiving Golden Globe lifetime achievement award.
1. Despite being known as Sean, the actor’s first name is Thomas, and he was referred to as Tommy in his youth.
2. His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh.
3. Sir Sean worked as a coffin polisher before going into acting.
4. He reportedly placed third in the Mr Universe contest in 1953 although there is some dispute over whether he finished third in the Junior class, or failed to place in the ‘Tall Man’ classification.
5. He turned out for Edinburgh junior side Bonnyrigg Rose in his youth.
6. He has a tattoo reading ‘Scotland forever’ which he got at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the Royal Navy.
7. Connery attended dancing lessons for 11 years under the tutelage of Swedish dance Yat Malmgren.
8. He donated his $250,000 salary from his role as King Richard in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
9. His film production company, Fountainbridge Films, is named after the area of Edinburgh where he was born and grew up.
10. Following his discharge from the Merchant Navy due to stomach ulcers, he worked as a nude model for art students in Edinburgh
11. He received the Freedom of Edinburgh in 1991.
12. He turned down an offer to portray Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings series claiming he couldn’t understand the novels and wasn’t keen on filming in New Zealand for 18 months.
13. His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love, as confirmed to ABC News in 2002.
14. Connery turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The role eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis.
15. Bond author Ian Fleming was initially against the idea of the ‘unrefined’ Scots actor portraying 007, and was said to favour Cary Grant. But he later changed his mind admitting Connery was ‘ideal’ for the role after seeing his performance in Dr No - and adapted future novels to give Bond a Scots background.
16. Sir Matt Busby is said to have offered Connery a contract at Manchester United in the early 1950s, but Connery turned it down, believing that there was more career longevity in acting than football.
17. He met fellow actor Michael Caine in 1954, during a party for the King’s Theatre production of South Pacific. The pair have remained friends ever since.
18. He was once stopped by a policeman for speeding. The cop’s name? Sergeant James Bond.
19. During his time as a milkman, he delivered milk to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school attended by James Bond in Fleming’s novels, following his expulsion from Eton.
20. Connery was considered for a cameo in 2012 Bond movie ‘Skyfall’, but director Sam Mendes and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli felt it would be ‘too distracting’ for the audience. Albert Finney was selected instead.
21. Steven Seagal once broke Connery’s wrist in a martial arts lesson during filming for Never Say Never Again.
22. Connery was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Just Cause. Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.
23. His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/the-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-for-his-fanshhh-1-8090727 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0fe0bded239956cc1cc5f37fdeded482ba41e59e109f98d7d2120108f29f3cc8.json |
[
"Graham Walker"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:09 | null | 2016-08-24T18:40:19 | Visit now for the latest whats on news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Faudio-i-don-t-know-if-we-can-take-control-of-wild-leeds-festival-crowd-jokes-punk-stars-slaves-1-8086864.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086863.1472060502!/image/image.jpg | en | null | AUDIO: 'I don't know if we can Take Control of wild Leeds Festival crowd', jokes punk stars Slaves | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the 'wild' Leeds Festival crowd this weekend.
Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
GET LEEDS AND READING FESTIVAL APP: Daily set times for Reading and Leeds Festivals are now live on the R&L App - iTunes and Android.
Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
MORE:
VIDEO & 360 PHOTO: Biffy Clyro intimate gig for lucky Leeds Festival fans
VIDEO: Leeds Festival preview
AUDIO: Take plenty of wet wipes, says 'Mr Leeds Festival' Frank Turner
Leeds Festival 2016: What we know so far about this year’s line-up | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/audio-i-don-t-know-if-we-can-take-control-of-wild-leeds-festival-crowd-jokes-punk-stars-slaves-1-8086864 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/be6f5c80bf30459f06c0bd2a8d2211ba3d03247d9f294c90b72d5f4de3d39d70.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:22 | null | 2016-08-26T11:10:02 | 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%2Fwhen-rolling-stones-stormed-south-yorkshire-stage-1-8090475.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090468.1472206555!/image/image.jpg | en | null | When Rolling Stones stormed South Yorkshire stage | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A decade ago tomorrow fans of arguably the globe's greatest group got a great deal of satisfaction despite wet weather.
It was only rock n roll but the downpour-drenched Don Valley Stadium crowd liked, liked it, yes they did.
August 27 2006 saw the stormy A Bigger Bang set follow past band performances there on July 9 1995 Voodoo Lounge and June 6 1999 Bridges to Babylon tours.
Damp didn't deter supreme showman Mick Jagger's Jumping Jack Flash amid the lightning and Get Off Of My Cloud beneath the rain clouds.
He quipped "You paid your cash, you get the same 100 per cent," adding " Congratulations to the Blades for getting back in the Premiership".
Full set list revisited below and, if you were there, share your photos, videos and memories with us.
Crowd singing in the rain
Jumping Jack Flash
Start Me Up
She's So Cold
Let's Spend The Night Together
Frontman Mick Jagger makes a point
Sway
Streets Of Love
Bitch
It's Only Rock'n Roll
Guitar hero Keith Richard
Tumbling Dice
--- Introductions
Slipping Away (Keith)
Before They Make Me Run (Keith)
Miss You (to B-stage)
Rough Justice
Get Off Of My Cloud
Axeman Ronnie Wood
Honky Tonk Women (to main stage)
Sympathy For The Devil
Brown Sugar
You Can't Always Get What You Want (encore)
Satisfaction (encore)
Light fantastic Stones show | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/when-rolling-stones-stormed-south-yorkshire-stage-1-8090475 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d467762f306864427d15fbef89ab46cce399db86f60f08aa068d4b12d5be9458.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:54 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:26 | 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-issues-warning-to-underperforming-blades-ahead-of-oxford-test-1-8091621.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091620.1472232360!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Chris Wilder issues warning to underperforming Blades ahead of Oxford test | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has warned his star players that no-one’s place is safe as he looks to turn around his side’s poor start to the League One campaign.
Wilder faces one of his former sides, Oxford United, this afternoon with his current employers bottom of the table and without a win since he took charge in May.
Skipper Billy Sharp and Leon Clarke, Wilder’s preferred strikeforce, have flattered to deceive so far as a partnership and George Long could explore opportunities away from Bramall Lane after losing the No.1 spot to Simon Moore.
And Wilder, who allowed John Brayford to join Burton Albion on loan just over a week ago, said: “We haven’t got enough shots off or worked the opposition goalkeeper hard enough, even though we’ve got into some good areas.
“If the players on the fringes of the team are seeing that, then they should be seeing opportunities. To register just one point from 12 is not good enough for me, for the players or for the football club and it’s up to me to pick the right team.
“But no-one is untouchable or undroppable, especially after the start we’ve had.”
Sharp was withdrawn after 65 minutes of United’s late defeat at Millwall last weekend, while Clarke was a doubt for the trip to The Den before declaring himself fit before kick-off.
Marc McNulty, who was under consideration for a start against Oxford, damaged a hamstring in training and could miss “a couple of weeks”, according to Wilder.
The Blades boss also remains in the hunt for a new centre-half.
Millwall turned down a bid for Byron Webster recently, insisting he is not for sale at any price, and a deal for former Rotherham United and current Wigan defender Craig Morgan collapsed over personal terms.
United are understood to have shown interest in Leeds United midfielder Luke Murphy, who is on the fringes at Elland Road.
Caolan Lavery, the former Sheffield Wednesday forward, is another target - although a move for the Northern Ireland youth international is complicated by the need to agree a compensation package with the Owls.
Lavery was released by Wednesday at the end of last season but, because he’s under 24, United’s Steel City rivals are due compensation.
“I’m looking for pace at the top of the pitch,” Wilder confirmed, “and he offers that.
“But it’s not an easy situation. We’re comfortable with how we’re going about our business, and think we’ll get there in the end.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-chris-wilder-issues-warning-to-underperforming-blades-ahead-of-oxford-test-1-8091621 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1de085717193ef7221d17d3a0581cc793bbfb990380b5a9cb81b070b44140aee.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:52:02 | null | 2016-08-29T17:29:33 | 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%2Fyorkshire-s-liam-plunkett-thankful-for-help-given-to-him-by-departing-coach-jason-gillespie-1-8094799.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094798.1472503589!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire’s Liam Plunkett thankful for help given to him by departing coach Jason Gillespie | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | England seamer Liam Plunkett, signed by Jason Gillespie for Yorkshire three years ago, has voiced his own personal thanks for the impact the Australian has had on his fortunes.
Plunkett had endured an especially unpromising phase of his career before his move south to Headingley from Durham in 2013 at the age of 28.
Gillespie’s man-management helped him return to his best, however, and Plunkett has since added more international caps in all formats.
Reacting to the announcement of Gillespie’s departure yesterday, he said: “I’m obviously gutted – because he was good for me, and good for the team. It’s a tough decision that he’s made. But I want to thank him – he’s been great for me.
“They took a chance at the club to bring me there, and he’s been nothing but positive to me.
“He’s brought me back to playing for England. So I wish him the best, and look forward to catching up when I get back to Yorkshire.”
Gillespie quickly and rightly judged that Plunkett did not need any more technical tips, but moral support. “At that time, he was what I needed,” he said. “I was a bit raw, and struggling with my action.
“I thought it was all about technical.
“But it wasn’t – it was just about backing myself.
“When I went there, that was what he picked up straight away.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-s-liam-plunkett-thankful-for-help-given-to-him-by-departing-coach-jason-gillespie-1-8094799 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f2aabc53ffbaeb7c23270be576fd1e5a8cbde3df465b407275b943d42b2c9513.json |
[
"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:33 | null | 2016-08-28T15:58:10 | 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-tom-lees-on-who-he-thinks-prevented-owls-getting-a-win-at-brentford-1-8093314.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093313.1472396117!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Tom Lees on who he thinks prevented Owls getting a win at Brentford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Wednesday skipper Tom Lees said one man prevented the Owls from registering their first win since the opening weekend.
Daniel Bentley in the Brentford goal produced a string of stunning saves to continually thwart Wednesday in their attempts to grab three points at Griffin Park.
There was a period in the second half when Carlos Carvalhal’s side found the Brentford goal almost impenetrable, such was bentley’s display, but the keeper was eventually beaten by Sam Hutchinson’s header in the third minute of injury time.
That goal earned the visitors a share of the spoils after Bees forward Yasse Vibe had pounced on an uncharacteristic error by Keiren Westwood to give Brentford the lead.
Lees said Wednesday showed no hangover from last Saturday’s disappointing defeat at the hands of Yorkshire rivals Leeds United and but for Bentley, they’d be back to winning ways.
“In the first half I think we reacted well to last week,” he told The Star. “We came out of the traps well and should have had three or four probably. In the second half we knew they would react and we had wobbly 15 or 20 minutes when they got their goal but we just kept going to the end really.
“We had a lot of chances towards the end and I don’t think I’ll ever see a goalkeeping performance like that.
“I can think of so many saves that he made, and not from long-distance, but shots from inside the box, headers, shots from inside the box, he was fantastic. To be fair it stopped us, really.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-tom-lees-on-who-he-thinks-prevented-owls-getting-a-win-at-brentford-1-8093314 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/bf5c93a17c2a62514f55f37669cfa255e0aab0942f015227e63c05f2418b5c42.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:52:20 | null | 2016-08-29T11:39:10 | Visit now for the latest whats on news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fsheffield-s-heritage-to-go-on-show-at-85-free-events-1-8094214.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094211.1472467123!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield’s heritage to go on show at 85 free events | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield’s fascinating history will be told through 85 events as part of a four-day celebration this autumn.
The diverse programme for this year’s Heritage Open Days has been revealed, with everything from bellringing to a football tour on the list.
Launch of Heritage open days at Famous Sheffield Shop on the Ecclesall Road
Each event taking place from September 8 to 11 is free to attend, with most organised by dedicated volunteers with a passion for history.
Launching this year’s programme at the Famous Sheffield Shop in Ecclesall Road, Liz Godfrey of Sheffield Civic Trust said: ““Fascinating venues are open without charge for the public to visit and learn more about the city.”
One of the highlights of this year’s event will be a co-ordinated bellringing, held as part of a national initiative.
Liz said: “The bellringers of Sheffield and South Yorkshire have risen to the national ‘Challenge 500’ and many belltowers will open this year.
Launch of Heritage open days at Famous Sheffield Shop on the Ecclesall Road
“Come and watch them and have a go yourself.”
Also included are the Norfolk Heritage Trail, brutalist architecture, an Iron Age hillfort and a wander round old Wadsley.
The story of the city will be told in three of its cemeteries, and people will be able to discover Florence Nightingale’s connection with Sheffield.
Industrial and craft history will on display through the Hawley Tool Collection, the Cutler’s Hall and Wortley Top Forge.
Theatre and cinema links will be under the spotlight at Montgomery, the Curzon and the Abbeydale Picture House, which is currently undergoing renovation.
All the events are listed in a booklet which can be collected from the Visitor Information Centre in Surrey Street or downloaded from http://sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk/hod/ | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/sheffield-s-heritage-to-go-on-show-at-85-free-events-1-8094214 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9f70f623c2214af1c2c5180646f95d9b4bad55190e117a9b45b54f281cc6923f.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:36 | null | 2016-08-26T12:28:43 | Visit now for the latest celebs news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcelebs%2Fthe-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-about-iconic-007-1-8090723.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090722.1472215310!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The name's Connery, Sean Connery: Birthday celebration fun facts about iconic 007 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sir Sean Connery turned 86 yesterday ... so here's 23 facts you might not know about the actor with clipped top ten performances thrown in for good meashhhure.
1. Despite being known as Sean, the actor’s first name is Thomas, and he was referred to as Tommy in his youth.
2. His first job was as a milkman with the St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative Society in Edinburgh.
3. Sir Sean worked as a coffin polisher before going into acting.
4. He reportedly placed third in the Mr Universe contest in 1953 although there is some dispute over whether he finished third in the Junior class, or failed to place in the ‘Tall Man’ classification.
5. He turned out for Edinburgh junior side Bonnyrigg Rose in his youth.
6. He has a tattoo reading ‘Scotland forever’ which he got at the age of 16 when he enrolled in the Royal Navy.
7. Connery attended dancing lessons for 11 years under the tutelage of Swedish dance Yat Malmgren.
8. He donated his $250,000 salary from his role as King Richard in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
9. His film production company, Fountainbridge Films, is named after the area of Edinburgh where he was born and grew up.
10. Following his discharge from the Merchant Navy due to stomach ulcers, he worked as a nude model for art students in Edinburgh
11. He received the Freedom of Edinburgh in 1991.
12. He turned down an offer to portray Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings series claiming he couldn’t understand the novels and wasn’t keen on filming in New Zealand for 18 months.
13. His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love, as confirmed to ABC News in 2002.
14. Connery turned down the chance to play the role of the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The role eventually went to Helmut Bakaitis.
15. Bond author Ian Fleming was initially against the idea of the ‘unrefined’ Scots actor portraying 007, and was said to favour Cary Grant. But he later changed his mind admitting Connery was ‘ideal’ for the role after seeing his performance in Dr No - and adapted future novels to give Bond a Scots background.
16. Sir Matt Busby is said to have offered Connery a contract at Manchester United in the early 1950s, but Connery turned it down, believing that there was more career longevity in acting than football.
17. He met fellow actor Michael Caine in 1954, during a party for the King’s Theatre production of South Pacific. The pair have remained friends ever since.
18. He was once stopped by a policeman for speeding. The cop’s name? Sergeant James Bond.
19. During his time as a milkman, he delivered milk to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school attended by James Bond in Fleming’s novels, following his expulsion from Eton.
20. Connery was considered for a cameo in 2012 Bond movie ‘Skyfall’, but director Sam Mendes and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli felt it would be ‘too distracting’ for the audience. Albert Finney was selected instead.
21. Steven Seagal once broke Connery’s wrist in a martial arts lesson during filming for Never Say Never Again.
22. Connery was asked to portray King Edward I in Braveheart, but was too busy working on Just Cause. Patrick McGoohan took the role instead.
23. His 93rd and last film was 2003’s The League of Extraordinary Gentleman - although he officially retired in 2006. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/celebs/the-name-s-connery-sean-connery-birthday-celebration-fun-facts-about-iconic-007-1-8090723 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e22d3506e2f8e73403c2f6a94ac476aa3dbfa366d6f037b756c7e3ec3ab035e5.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:42 | null | 2016-08-30T15:00:41 | 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%2Fclean-sweep-of-emerald-isle-by-volunteer-sheffield-girl-guide-1-8096080.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096079.1472564771!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Clean sweep of Emerald Isle by volunteer Sheffield Girl Guide | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A volunteer girl guide from Sheffield made a clean sweep of some of Ireland’s beauty spots during a six-day visit to the Emerald Isle.
Helen Elston, from 157th Fulwood Guides (Sheffield), was one of twelve girls from across the North East to return from an unforgettable girl-only trip to Dublin filled with fun, friendship, adventure and volunteer work.
The group of Guides, aged 11-13, flew to Ireland not only to take in the sights but also to volunteer in their host community. The group of girls spent some time volunteering with Tidy Towns Portmarnock clearing litter from the beach and they also shared songs and activities with residents at Raheny House (a local nursing home).
The group of Guides chose to take up a place on this trip to Dublin so they could develop their skills and help communities further afield.
Helen, aged 13, said: “I enjoyed making new friends and some of these have become friends for life. I was amazed at how much rubbish we found on the beach, it was great seeing the bags at the end knowing we had made a difference.”
The group’s leader, Kirsty Quince, said: ‘This was a fantastic trip! Some of the girls hadn’t flown before and few had been to a busy city like Dublin. The six days helping another community really challenged them to try new things and push themselves to see what they could achieve.
“They all come home firm friends. This opportunity to try something new, with people they don’t know, in a foreign country, has really boosted their confidence.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/clean-sweep-of-emerald-isle-by-volunteer-sheffield-girl-guide-1-8096080 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/781579aeba858348927a13e383d658c9dfa62945297b5d4ea88cb740c0d5de58.json |
[
"Michelle Kilner"
] | 2016-08-27T06:50:11 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:33 | Visit now for the latest out & about news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fout-and-about%2Ffind-solace-in-summer-shade-1-8084713.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084712.1471969462!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Find solace in summer shade | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | When the mercury soars, some gardeners enjoy the peace and calm of a cool, shady haven.
Yes, we can all crouch under the sun umbrella, but it’s just not very pretty, is it? And I’m afraid I don’t go for canvas gazebos either, even if they are practical, what with all those metal poles and coach bolts.
So how else can you create shade in a sunny spot?
Awnings are another option and can add a splash of colour if you need it. But they have to be situated in the right spot, can be expensive and if your patio is windy, they may be vulnerable.
One idea which can be effective is to train leafy climbers over an arch to create a retreat.
If you have a wooden bench, you could place some sort of arch over it and grow climbers in pots or in the earth on either side, to train up it and provide colour as well as some shade.
A light-roofed structure, such as a pergola, can also provide relief from the sun, as you can train climbers over the crossbeams, providing more hours of shade.
Pergolas are usually made from timber or metal, with a horizontal trellis laid on top.
They are usually built out from the house or a wall, often positioned directly above a patio and, as well as providing shade, they also put paid to nosey neighbours who may want to know what you’re up to. Ideal trailers to use on pergolas include sweet-smelling roses, honeysuckle or clematis.
You can buy kits from DIY stores and big garden centres consisting of timber uprights and cross pieces to put together yourself, or alternatively have a local builder do it.
If plants aren’t creating your shade, you can add colour and texture to a shady spot with hostas and ferns, heucheras and hydrangeas, adding further splashes of colour with shade-tolerant Busy Lizzies, stocks, violas and nicotiana.
Climbers which grow over a freestanding structure in the sun often do better than when planted against a wall or fence because there is no restriction of light.
If the structure - arch or pergola - is big enough, virtually any climber will be suitable, but if the gap is only small, avoid roses with sharp thorns or other bushy plants.
And remember that a combination of climbers which flower at different times will provide colour to your patio for longer and create an attractive mix. For big structures, you could train wisteria, laburnum and a late-flowering clematis.
Trellis is another useful commodity to help create shade in a sunny spot. Panels with curved tops are available to make useful screens to shelter the patio.
Arbours are another option for shade. They are open-sided structures, usually set over a sitting area in an informal part of the garden, and while they may not suit the patio area, you could always move down the garden to sit in an arbour smothered with fragrant climbers.
Remember before you start, though, to experiment with temporary shade before investing in time and money to create permanent shade.
If you have that old sun umbrella, move it around the patio to find out where it is most effective. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/find-solace-in-summer-shade-1-8084713 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7af4b83c7e62206d05a40c92bbace7b0655a471736b40a15d78f79688f5ed22d.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-29T06:51:53 | null | 2016-08-29T07:00:16 | 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-relieved-keiren-westwood-says-he-ll-learn-from-brentford-howler-1-8093738.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093734.1472421268!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Relieved Keiren Westwood says he’ll learn from Brentford howler | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Keiren Westwood has vowed to learn from his mistake in Sheffield Wednesday’s hard-earned draw at Brentford.
The experienced goalkeeper saw his attempted clearance in the 54th minute charged down by Lasse Vibe, whose block cannoned into an unguarded net to put the Bees ahead.
Brentford goal....Pic Steve Ellis
Westwood, who has played a key role in the Owls recording 17 clean sheets in each of their last two Championship seasons, was relieved to see Sam Hutchinson head home an equaliser in added on time.
He said: “I looked to try and play out from the back and I took an extra touch which I probably shouldn’t have done. I got caught. It cost me in the end.
“These things happen but it was disappointing.
“But you live and learn. I am 31 but you are always learning in this game. I’m always wanting to improve my game but thankfully we came up with a goal that we thoroughly deserved.”
Owls keeper Kieren Westwood after his mistake lead to the Brentford goal holds his head at the final whistle has he walks off with Andy Rhodes.Pic...Steve Ellis
Westwood, away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland this week, thanked Wednesday’s travelling fans for their vocal support at the final whistle.
“It was frustrating but the fans stuck with me,” he said. “They were great and gave me a great reception after the full-time whistle.
“It is a fantastic club to play for and I’m very lucky to have the backing of the fans.”
The draw moved Wednesday up to 19th in the Championship standings but extended their winless run to five matches in all competitions.
Owls keeper Kieren Westwood after his mistake lead to the Brentford goal gives a relieved smile to the fans at the final whistle. Pic...Steve Ellis
Westwood said: “We absolutely dominated the game and let’s not make no bones about it. We battered them.
“It should have been a victory but it wasn’t and we move on.”
David Jones will miss the Owls’ Hillsborough clash with Wigan Athletic after the two-week international break following his red card for two bookable offences at Griffin Park. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-relieved-keiren-westwood-says-he-ll-learn-from-brentford-howler-1-8093738 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7b8763dbb9e2524c183ccac5624a803bac978ef5f8731efc8ad7b718472e25b3.json |
[
"Dan Hayes"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:26 | null | 2016-08-30T13:30:01 | 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%2Fdrug-raid-one-arrested-after-cannabis-plants-found-at-chesterfield-home-1-8095895.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095893.1472560248!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DRUG RAID: One arrested after cannabis plants found at Chesterfield home | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Derbyshire police’s operational support team are in the process of conducting a drug raid at a property in Chesterfield.
The raid started at 9.15am this morning at a property on Hartington Road in Spital and a 29-year-old man has been arrested.
Insulation piping was supposedly being use to take the smell away.
Officers have confiscated a number of cannabis plants and are currently removing large amounts of insulation piping which was reportedly being used to reduce the smell.
Neighbours spoke of their shock and surprise at the raid, but also said they had wondered what was going on at the property for some time.
One lady, who did not wish to be named, said: “I had my suspicions but I never thought it was anything like this.
“Two men were supposedly living there but we never saw them and the curtains were always closed.
“Once when I saw them I complained about their bins being full of maggots and they quickly started putting them out, presumably because they did not want to attract too much attention.”
“Up until about a year ago an old lady lived there but when she died a number of people have come and gone until these two arrived.”
Another man, who also did not want to be named, said he thought he had smelt cannabis while he was walking past the property in the past but that he didn’t know where it was coming from.
He added that he had ‘no faith’ that the police would do anything with those responsible and that they would be back doing the same thing ‘in no time’.
More on this story will follow as and when we get it. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/drug-raid-one-arrested-after-cannabis-plants-found-at-chesterfield-home-1-8095895 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/5df9264ab428ce038c88a878dfc0259177e04604637c1cdced5a763f3ccf0ffa.json |
[
"Michael Broomhead"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:59 | null | 2016-08-31T09:21:01 | 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%2Fchesterfield-s-former-queen-s-park-sports-centre-to-be-demolished-1-8097209.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097208.1472631744!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chesterfield's former Queen's Park Sports Centre to be demolished | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The former Queen's Park Sports Centre in Chesterfield is to be demolished.
Chesterfield Borough Council's planning committee made the decision yesterday.
The building has stood empty since the end of last year when it closed to make way for a new £11.25million sports centre on the Queen's Park Annexe site further along Boythorpe Road.
Members of the public will be consulted on future use of the old site between Monday, September 12, and Friday, October 21.
A borough council spokesman said: "The options for the future uses of the site will be release before the beginning of the consultation."
A date has not yet been set for the demolition. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chesterfield-s-former-queen-s-park-sports-centre-to-be-demolished-1-8097209 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/74d310e1b6cb9d74b7205ff9a1c03614eca27ffd654128e0cb1ebeec4623b193.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:40 | null | 2016-08-30T15:10:50 | 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%2Fthought-for-food-virgin-trains-launches-first-class-menu-for-all-1-8096136.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096135.1472566350!/image/image.jpg | en | null | THOUGHT FOR FOOD: Virgin Trains launches first class menu for all | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The rail operator responsible for many South Yorkshire services continues to improve passengers' on-board experience.
The exciting upgrade, adding sparkle to food bar and standard class menu, promises to be rail deal.
Improvements trains-form dining and shopping experience for customers on East Coast regional route.
Food bar packed with new products is part of the rail operator’s £140m investment in trains, stations and commuters' travel experience.
To date this has included revamped First Class lounges, First Class menu created by James Martin, refurbished train interiors and launch of Beam ground-breaking onboard entertainment portal that streams content direct to customers’ devices.
The revamped Standard Class menu features delicious hot and cold meals and drinks that tap into popular food trends, such as locally sourced products, indulgent treats, healthy snacks and contemporary juices.
The new menu also embraces dishes and treats from James Martin’s menu for Virgin Trains previously offered exclusively to First Class customers.
Standard Class customers can now choose from James Martin’s scrumptious sausage rolls, as well as the chef’s Scottish rolled oats porridge, freshly baked pastries and hot bacon rolls made using locally sourced Beechwood bacon.
James Martin, Virgin Trains’ Executive Chef on the east coast, said “My passion for good quality locally sourced food combined with Virgin Trains’ commitment to improving the customer travel experience, have proved a perfect partnership. I’m excited to bring a selection of my hot meals and snacks to Standard Class customers following the successful launch of my First Class menu earlier this year.”
Also on offer are posh pudding, Naughty but Rice, gluten-free snack, Propercorn, Savse raw fruit and vegetable smoothies and juices, and Taking the Pea, home-grown green marrowfat peas roasted for crunch and seasoned with vegetarian-friendly ingredients.
Producers from Virgin Trains’ east coast route featured on the menu include Newcastle-based Canny Milks, a range of quality milkshakes infused with natural ingredients such as Belgian chocolate, strawberry and banana purees, and vanilla pods.
Ali Watson, Customer Experience Director at Virgin Trains on the east coast said: “We’re always striving to give our customers that added extra to make their journey with us even more enjoyable.
"Our new Standard Class menu and refreshed food bar offer feature an amazing choice of great quality food and drink options which we hope will take customer experience on our east coast route to the next level.
"This latest launch is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible travel experience for our customers whilst continuing to support local businesses from along our route.”
New products are available in the on-board food bar and on the Standard Class menu now. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/thought-for-food-virgin-trains-launches-first-class-menu-for-all-1-8096136 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ec615db5095d2ccc10b87ac22ad91eda5e5b11de9ad7e1af742bc00c57f0982a.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:10 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:00 | 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-carlos-carvalhal-hails-fighting-spirit-and-sees-signs-of-a-turning-point-for-owls-1-8094658.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094657.1472483012!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Carlos Carvalhal hails fighting spirit and sees signs of a turning point for Owls | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Carlos Carvalhal believes Sheffield Wednesday may have taken a turn for the positive after their battling performance at Brentford.
The Owls’ head coach was delighted with the fighting spirit on show as his side secured a late equaliser at Griffin Park to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
And he admitted the performance brought to mind last season’s trip to Burnley, which was labelled a turning point in the campaign.
Wednesday suffered a rather harsh 3-1 defeat at Turf Moor last September but impressed against a side who would go on to win the league.
That defeat sparked an 11 match unbeaten run which powered the Owls firmly into the race for the top six after a slow start which saw just five points picked up from the first six matches.
Despite snatching a point at the death at Brentford, Carvalhal felt his side dropped two points.
But was delighted with the character his players showed, something he believes will be important if Wednesday are to challenge for promotion again.
“People who watched us at Brentford saw us put in a fantastic first half,” Carvalhal said.
“It’s important we create a big soul and heart.
“We want a similar environment to what we created last season.
“We should have won but we played as a team.
“We never give up. We kept going until the end and achieved the minimum that we deserved.
“I’m very happy with my players.
“It reminded me of Burnley last year.
“The supporters will have been drinking some beers after Brentford and saying ‘this is our team, this is Yorkshire and this is Sheffield Wednesday’.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-carlos-carvalhal-hails-fighting-spirit-and-sees-signs-of-a-turning-point-for-owls-1-8094658 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a51ee30e9442f716aac9f00f9e6ec2be6bd5697679ad2fa59c41fae2bf892cd0.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T22:36:38 | 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%2Fworld-opne-day-record-for-england-and-batsman-alex-hales-1-8096910.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096909.1472592976!/image/image.jpg | en | null | World opne day record for England and batsman Alex Hales | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Record-breaker Alex Hales was delighted as England blasted a world record one-day international total of 444 for three to beat Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
The record books took a battering, where Hales (171) first delighted his home crowd by hitting England’s highest individual score and then Jos Buttler (90no) smashed their fastest 50 - from 22 balls.
Stands of 248 for the second wicket between Hales and Joe Root (85) and Buttler and Eoin Morgan’s unbroken 161 were too much for Pakistan.
Royal London player of the match Alex Hales told Sky Sports 2: “It’s always a special venue with international cricket. You’re always guaranteed high-scoring games and we’ve seen another tonight.”
Hales admitted he was not aware of the record he broke at the time he broke it, adding: “No I didn’t know about it....I knew I was sort of close Jason Roy got 160-odd at the Oval and was close, so I knew I was closing in.
“I think the improvements we’ve shown in the last couple of years, I’m not sure how long that record will stand. The batting we’ve got all the way down to pretty much number 11 so it’s an exciting time for us as a team.”
On England’s world record 444 total, Hales hopes there is more to come in the near future from England as they continue to push the boundaries.
He added: “It’s exciting for us as I don’t think we’ve reached our full potential yet. Hopefully there’s a lot more to come in the next two years.”
England captain Eoin Morgan praised the performances of Hales and Root, saying: “To score 171 in any from of the game - particularly a 50-over game is remarkable. He’s been hungry to get runs all summer.
“Our innings was based around that. Not undermining Joe Root’s contribution in that huge partnership that played a big part in setting the innings up for us to finish well.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/cricket/world-opne-day-record-for-england-and-batsman-alex-hales-1-8096910 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a6e0fb47ddac9dc554ac30f8aab0579a4a9e8f09888c37f606e1e159a0d24a46.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:28 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:57 | Visit now for the latest Yorkshire Cricket Club news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fyorkshire-cricket-club%2Fcricket-yorkshire-will-have-to-be-patient-to-beat-notts-admits-tim-bresnan-1-8089318.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089233.1472140165!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cricket: Yorkshire will have to be patient to beat Notts, admits Tim Bresnan | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Tim Bresnan admits Yorkshire will have to be patient as they look to force a crucial County Championship victory over Nottinghamshire.
Yorkshire are still favourites to win the game - needing just seven wickets, with the visitors still 391 runs away from an unlikely victory - but yesterday’s play was curtailed by the weather, giving Notts hope of snatching a draw.
And Bresnan said: “There’s still plenty of time left and with the forecast better tomorrow we’ve still got the time to get the result that we want.
“If we bowl anything like how we did in the first innings and today before the rain then we know there’s enough in the wicket. We’ll just have to be patient.”
Stand-in skipper Gary Ballance scored his century before Yorkshire declared, and Notts moved to 61-3 before heavy rain curtailed play for the day midway through the afternoon session. Tom Moores proved to be the main barrier between victory for Yorkshire, the youngster making a career-best 41 not out on his Notts debut.
“Gary played immensely well,” Bresnan said.
“It is the sort of wicket that if you get in then you can score quite freely, especially if they don’t bowl in the right sort of areas. Obviously we have to learn a lesson from that and make sure we are patient.
“Our Championship prospects are hanging in the balance. This is our game in hand, so closing the gap would be nice but we still need to play good cricket until the end of the season to challenge for the Championship again.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-cricket-club/cricket-yorkshire-will-have-to-be-patient-to-beat-notts-admits-tim-bresnan-1-8089318 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/fed587b4e02b7aa6ce23b2e835ce3bd4ae2d92e52f17fe4da3098da0f5ab8134.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:33 | null | 2016-08-30T08:15:23 | 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%2Fpark-bench-set-alight-in-sheffield-1-8095149.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095146.1472541414!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Park bench set alight 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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[
"Alex Evans. Night Editor"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:31 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:58 | 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%2F-1-8094188.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8015410.1472466366!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Star | 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 and disturbing’ top vehicle break-in hotspots have been revealed today.
Darnall.
Darnall was the area with the most break-ins in 2015, followed by Burngreave, Southey and Fulwood and Ecclesall.
Sheffield’s Southey councillor Tony Damms said: “I wasn’t aware that it was that sort of scale, and it’s quite shocking considering the technology of cars has got much better.
“I find it disturbing. There are less police officers in the area at the moment. I’m not sure what we can do about it on our own.”
South Yorkshire Police Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Delphine Waring admitted the figures are disappointing.
Darnall.
“I look at the data and I agree it speaks for itself. It does seem disappointing.
“I have to accept the figures are concerning.”
Motorists across Sheffield have been warned to be vigilant after it was revealed theft from cars went up six per cent year on year.
South Yorkshire Police stressed they take car break-ins ‘extremely seriously’ and are pushing for greater awareness about crime prevention among drivers.
East Ecclesfield.
More than 9,000 theft from motor vehicle offences were reported in Sheffield between 2013 and 2015 – but only 126 people have been charged with the crime, or 1.4 per cent.
South Yorkshire Police’s current policy is to get call handlers to assess a break-in over the phone. If call handlers cannot identify a ‘viable line of enquiry’, the case is closed and an officer is not sent out.
Car owners have been warned to remove valuables like sat-navs and stereos from vehicles in a bid to thwart thieves, as the number of crimes has increased six per cent in Sheffield year-on-year.
Sheffield councillor Steve Wilson, for East Ecclesfield, said: “It’s a police matter. However we can work with the police to make sure that people are locking their cars and aren’t leaving their valuables and possessions on display. We will make sure that people are aware of the dangers.”
City centre councillor Douglas Johnson added: “I do know that it’s an ongoing issue, especially on Green Lane. Police say that it’s a small number of people committing these crimes, one person can make a substantial difference to those figures. I would put the high number down to there being a lot of cars in the city centre.”
The figures show that 9,446 break-ins were reported in Sheffield in 2013, 2014 and 2015 combined, with 3,006 in 2015.
Last year, just 34 people out of those 3,006 were charged with a crime, a total of 1.1 per cent.
DCI Waring said: “Unless you have forensics, such as a fingerprint, blood, DNA from a drinks bottle, or there’s CCTV, or we find items being sold on, without a viable line of enquiry, it’s very difficult to identify offenders.
“If we had resources to send an officer to every single vehicle crime, that would be fantastic.
“But we have to trust the CRB operators, who are trained.
“But I accept that the figures are concerning.”
She said that some of the crimes were not charged separately, but ‘taken into consideration’ when later admitted by offenders who were being charged with other crimes.
Out of the 9,446 total break-ins, 148 were later admitted and ‘taken into consideration’.
Another 11 people were given a caution, and 15 people received a summons.
DCI Waring added: “The processes we have here in South Yorkshire are always being reviewed.
“And we have to manage the expectations of the victim. It’s just like burglary, it’s a very impactful crime.
“We always raise awareness around prevention. If we can be proactive in preventing the crime, we can reduce vehicle crime.
“We need to utilise the help of the public as well and ensure people are vigilant. So many of these crimes are opportunistic, when people see items left on display.
“It’s impactful and I am concerned and disappointed. We will always try to review our processes to see if there’s anything we can do.”
DCI Waring said Darnall as a police ward includes Valley Centertainment and Sheffield Arena, both with large car parks that skew the figures, while Burngreave includes the Northern General Hospital.
She added: “We are a really big city and we have a very dynamic visiting population that come into the city for events like Tramlines or things on at the Arena.
“We also have two huge football teams. Many of these visitors are probably coming with a vehicle.
“Offenders may target these areas and there is potential for us to increase patrols in these areas.”
Sheffield Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Wendy Zealand blamed police budget cuts for an increase in break-ins.
She said: “Police budget cuts have had a knock-on effect on crime, definitely.
“It’s had a knock-on effect on Neighbourhood Watch, so it’s definitely had an effect on crime.
“We are not getting the information from the police, so we can’t be as proactive as we should be.
“We have been given some equipment by the Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle vehicle problems including anti-tamper screws for number plates and large stickers to put on cars and vans saying ‘nothing left in this vehicle’.
“I passed a lot of it on the all the police stations but they don’t seem to be using it.
“Police talk about working with partner agencies – but only paid ones.
“We are not respected and we’re undervalued by the police.”
South Yorkshire Police asked members of the public to be vigilant against the crime.
DCI Waring added: “We do take vehicle crime extremely seriously and we appeal to the public about proactive prevention.
“We ask members of the community to be proactive in not leaving items on show, which could include leaving your glovebox open with nothing inside it, and don’t even leave a jacket in the car.
“At the moment we are trying to raise awareness around theft from vans. Marking property with UV pens is a good idea.
“We also work closely with other organisations and partners.
“We value the work that the Neighbourhood Watch teams do and building on that relationship is important to us.
“We rely on public intelligence to identify viable lines of enquiry.”
n Anyone with information about a crime should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/-1-8094188 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/38f09867ef9acca5359770ffd944ad756f9c39cc8f1b6a5691803adaba5b2bdf.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T06:53:03 | null | 2016-08-31T06:21:40 | 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%2Fweather-find-out-today-s-forecast-for-sheffield-1-8097021.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097020.1472621010!/image/image.jpg | en | null | WEATHER: Find out today's forecast for Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield will wake up to a cloudy morning and the chance of a spell of rain before the sun makes an appearance around midday.
According to the Met Office, the afternoon will be dry and sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 20C. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/weather-find-out-today-s-forecast-for-sheffield-1-8097021 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e55e5a988f66976398f91e1781971bb662b4fbf10eff518fee11d5b79517de70.json |
[
"Jane Ainsworth"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:19 | null | 2016-08-06T08:59:00 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fbarnsley-soldier-s-moving-letters-about-son-he-never-saw-1-8053892.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8053888.1470410753!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley soldier's moving letters about son he never saw | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Star Retro published the sad story of James Stuart Swift on January 23 as ‘War baby that a proud soldier dad never saw’.
I had researched Stuart in detail for my book Great Sacrifice: the Old Boys of Barnsley Holgate Grammar School in the First World War and had just discovered that two boxes containing many love letters between Stuart and Maude, as well as their wedding photographs, photos of their son, Stuart’s medals and other memorabilia, had been donated to Barnsley Archives.
Peter Swift places a wreath, with a photo of the baby that his relative never saw, on Stuart Swifts grave
Readers might be interested to learn what has happened since.
Stuart attended the Holgate for three years before being admitted to Ackworth School in Hemsworth, where his family paid full boarding fees for three years because they were not Quakers.
When he left school in 1907, Stuart worked for the Midland Bank, following in his father’s footsteps.
He enlisted in the Sheffield City Battalion on September 11, 1914, aged 28.
Stuart Swift's son, James Stuart Morton Swift, as a little boy
Stuart married Alice Maude Watkinson of Sheffield in April 1915 and he became a father to James Stuart Morton Swift on March 27, 1916.
The Swift Collection confirmed my fear that he never saw his son before he was killed on the first day of the Somme.
Stuart had not been given leave to return home since going to Egypt in December 1915.
Even becoming a father did not give him any special privileges while the Army were preparing for the Big Push on the Somme.
The wreath for Stuart Swift containing photographs of him and his wife Maude, plus Maude with their baby, James
Stuart wrote: “I so long to see the little chap myself, everyone seems to think he is a fine specimen.
“It is nice to think of our little love being of such a happy disposition; I am glad he has such winning ways. I can see he takes after his little mother in those respects.”
In his last letter to Maude, written on June 27, 1916, he wrote: “ I am eagerly looking forward to getting your next letter as I expect to get the promised photo you are sending of your dear self and our little darling. Of course I have tried to picture him to myself but have no idea what he is like.”
Tragically, the proud new father did not receive it.
Serendipity inspired Peter Swift, whose grandfather was Stuart’s cousin, to buy a copy of The Star that week in January and he was amazed to see my article with photographs of Stuart.
We have been able to share more information since then as he has been researching the Swift family for some time but had not previously known about Stuart’s education or seen any photographs of him.
Peter’s children planned to take him to the Somme for the centenary commemorations for his 70th birthday present.
In a very poignant gesture, Peter took a print of the photograph of Maude with their son to place on Stuart’s grave in Luke Copse British Cemetery, reuniting them after 100 years.
Celia Wolfe, the archivist at Ackworth School, was very helpful to me while researching my book, allowing me to use their information about Stuart and letting me copy photographs of him as a schoolboy.
She also visited the Somme for July 1 as her husband Ray’s grandfather was one of the many men killed in action that day and she was visiting the graves of several old scholars of Ackworth to leave tributes.
I exchanged emails with Celia while she was in France and was able to tell her about the wreath and photos left by Peter, who had seen the wooden cross she had left. Celia paid a return visit to Luke Copse to see them for herself and was very moved.
I organised a Somme centenary commemoration for July 1 at Silverwood Scout Camp in Silkstone (originally Newhall Camp where the Barnsley Pals were billeted and trained).
I am very grateful to Paul Unsworth and his team of scouting volunteers, who allowed me to use the site free and provided practical help.
I paid tribute to Stuart along with many Old Boys of the Holgate and other local men who died in the Somme offensive on my display in the Billingham Centre and by laying photographs of the men on the altar in the beautiful outdoor chapel, where I held a Remembrance Service.
Celia and Ray had responded to my publicity, asking if anyone would like a relation to be remembered, and Christopher Gascoigne, father of eight young children, was one of 12 stories read by students from Horizon Community College and relations of three of the men.
Music played included Reveille and The Last Post on bugles sounded by twin brothers from Horizon and two popular songs from the First World War sung by Class 5 from Silkstone Primary School, to the delight of all attending.
On July 17, I received an email from Claire Marr from Cheshire, who had been shown the Retro article. Claire hoped that I might be able to help her fill in some gaps in her own family history or even have a photograph of her grandfather.
She shared some interesting details from her own family history research and reviewing my own highlighted the sad story of Stuart’s older sister Muriel Morton Swift, his only sibling.
She had married Percy Guest Wadsworth in 1911 but they did not have any children, although according to Stuart’s letters they had wanted them.
After Muriel died in 1921, aged only 40, Percy got married again to Alice Mary Beckett and they had two sons.
Percy died in 1928, aged 52, when Claire’s father was only three years old, so he didn’t remember her grandfather. Alice remarried and she never discussed her background or how she had met Percy – there were no family photos.
I wondered if Muriel and Percy might be on Stuart and Maude’s wedding photos.
I asked Peter if he had a copy of their wedding certificate to find out if Muriel had been a witness because Stuart had been for her.
Unfortunately, she wasn’t and, since the men in the photos are wearing uniform, they must be friends of Stuart’s rather than one being Percy.
I wish I could have found a photograph for her as I know from personal experience how precious it is to know what our ancestors look like.
If anyone reading this article is related to the Swift, Morton, Wadsworth or Beckett families, I would love to hear from you to fit some more pieces of the extended family puzzle together.
We will continue to remember them all.
*Jane’s book is published by Helion and Company. Website: www.helion.co.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/barnsley-soldier-s-moving-letters-about-son-he-never-saw-1-8053892 | en | 2016-08-06T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a124556c8eface1cad666eae6f42947275563200e17f8958ce9736e27488d831.json |
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"Matt Young"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:46 | null | 2016-08-26T18:09:17 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Eagles news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby-league%2Fsheffield-eagles%2Fsheffield-eagles-we-can-t-keep-calling-on-chairman-swire-1-8090038.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090037.1472195398!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Eagles: we can’t keep calling on chairman Swire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Eagles chief executive John Whaling has ruled out the possibility of current chairman Ian Swire again coming to the club’s aid as talks over a takeover continue.
Eagles are in dire need of a resolution to several months of talks in order to safeguard their future, following Swire’s decision to move aside at the end of this campaign. Swire was one of several people who played a major role in reforming the club 17 years ago and has for many years bankrolled Eagles to maintain rugby league in the city.
Whilst Whaling continues to broker a deal for a successful takeover, he has quashed any notion of Swire again saving the day, saying he has already gone beyond the call of duty. “Ian has done far more than what I have asked him to do already” Whaling confirmed. “Like most of us he has dedicated the last 17 years of his life to this, and he now feels it’s time to move on. We respect that and recognise that he has done so much that we can’t keep expecting more.”
Eagles’ current plight can be traced to a number of factors, one of which was the withdrawal of funds from an unnamed investor, who was a major player on the decision to go full-time and provide the funding for the planned new Olympic Legacy Park stadium.
Following his decision to leave the club, Swire again had to dig deep to keep the Eagles alive but Whaling says the club needs to find a way to exist without the generosity of its long time chairman.
“I think we need to respect his wishes,” Whaling added. “He has already made a one-off payment to the club, and he rightly wants to spend more time with his family. He has done all he can for Sheffield Eagles and we will always be grateful to him.”
Whilst Whaling continues to complete a takeover on two fronts, he now has the possibility of a late bidder who made an initial enquiry last weekend. A decision on how they want to proceed is expected imminently.
Eagles travel to Bower Fold to face Oldham on Bank Holiday Monday. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/sheffield-eagles/sheffield-eagles-we-can-t-keep-calling-on-chairman-swire-1-8090038 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b5aa3455935732235d04b65e6b87dc29ec82a92462fbbb783aa4e5b1dd6bdb61.json |
[
"Liam Hoden",
"Deputy Head Of Sport"
] | 2016-08-28T10:51:22 | null | 2016-08-28T10:00:01 | 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-andy-williams-did-not-know-how-to-celebrate-first-senior-hat-trick-1-8092875.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092874.1472345339!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Andy Williams did not know how to celebrate first senior hat trick | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Andy Williams admitted he was not sure exactly what to do after netting the first hat trick of his senior career in Doncaster Rovers' 4-1 win over Yeovil Town.
Williams scored after 34 seconds and rounded off his hat trick in stoppage time of a memorable game for the 30-year-old.
And he said he had no celebration planned for if he ever achieved the feat.
"It's the first in 12 years so it meant a lot to me," Williams said.
"It was a big moment. I've had a few chances over the years that I've not taken so it was nice to get one.
"I just knew I'd go mental if I got three.
"My wife and little boy were there so it was nice to do that in front of them."
READ MORE On-the-whistle report: Doncaster Rovers 4 Yeovil Town 1
While pleased to secure his maiden hat trick, Williams was also delighted with Rovers' win which took them up to third in League Two.
And he said it was nice to see Rovers finally getting the goals their performances have deserved.
He said: "Personally it was a great game for me but more importantly it was another win for the lads which puts us up to third in the league.
"I think we're happy with that after five games.
"The early goal in games hasn't quite come for us so it was good to get that.
"It made it a bit difficult after that, we stuttered a little bit but we made sure our dominance showed in the second half and it was a good win in the end.
"The two 1-0 victories hadn't flattered us in any way. We could have scored more.
"Thankfully we did against Yeovil."
READ MORE Darren Ferguson's delight as Rovers build momentum
YOUR SAY Does Andy Williams deserve to be named Rovers' man of the match? Vote for your pick in our poll | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-andy-williams-did-not-know-how-to-celebrate-first-senior-hat-trick-1-8092875 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/00d7a5f7081ee2e85b84d9b374c2c418162ff2fa79c8638f5f2a47ecfd411cfb.json |
[
"Richard Hall",
"Phd Researcher In Atmospheric Jet Streams",
"Climate Variability",
"University Of Sheffield"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:57 | null | 2016-08-26T12:13:14 | 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%2Fofficial-sheffield-expert-blames-wet-summers-on-atlantic-jet-stream-1-8090673.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090672.1472210088!/image/image.jpg | en | null | OFFICIAL: Sheffield expert blames wet summers on Atlantic jet stream | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Weather forecasters can predict Britain’s notoriously variable weather as it changes from day to day or even hour to hour. But what about year to year?
After all, 2013 saw weeks of unbroken sunshine whereas summer this year has barely got going – despite some blazing hot days now and again – even by late August. Some winters are wet and stormy, others mild and dry.
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While we can now predict winter seasonal weather with some accuracy, our summer efforts are less advanced. But why shouldn’t we be able to forecast a scorching summer with more accuracy? A new study, published in Climate Dynamics with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, should help.
It all depends on the jet stream, the ribbon of strong westerly winds which blows across the Atlantic 10km or more above the surface. Britain is located near the easterly end of the North Atlantic jet and so the jet stream influences much of the variability in its weather.
In summer, a jet lying to the north of the British Isles steers any rain-bearing, low-pressure systems northward towards Norway and away from Britain. This results in the UK experiencing the sort of warm dry weather seen for weeks on end in 2013.
However, when the jet stream lies further to the south, those same low-pressure systems tend to hit north-western Europe, resulting in wet weather. A difference in rainfall between north-west Scotland and south-east England highlights this difference.
In 2012, for example, while most of the British Isles experienced well above average rainfall, north-west Scotland was unusually dry. In drier summers, however, north-west Scotland tends to experience the higher rainfall associated with a northward jet displacement.
In most recent years, this southerly shift in the jet stream has prevailed. This has in part been attributed to warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic which lead to lower pressure and increased summer rainfall.
A number of recent summer extremes such as the record-breaking wet summers of 2007 or 2012 and the warm dry summer of 2013 have heightened the need for improved understanding of summertime jet stream variability.
After all, improvements in seasonal forecasting would lead to great socio-economic benefits – imagine being able to plan your summer months in advance, already knowing whether rain and cloud or endless sunshine is more likely.
Ultimately, our research found that there was no single factor that causes the jet stream to shift around. Changes in the sun’s strength from year to year play a role, as does the extent of sea-ice in the Arctic and sea surface temperatures in both the North Atlantic and, perhaps more surprisingly, the tropics near Indonesia. However there is little evidence that the well-known El Niño phenomenon has any influence in summer.
It takes quite a while for changes to have an impact on the jet stream. For example, it would seem that solar variability three to five years previously is more significant than solar variability at the time of any given summer.
Likewise, our work found an intriguing and as yet unexplained link between sea ice extent in the previous autumn in the Barents and Kara seas, north of Norway and Russia, and the position of the jet stream in the following summer.
Increased sea ice is associated with a northward shift in the jet, which means drier summers in the UK. Given how fast the Arctic is melting, less ice could contribute to a southward shift in the jet and an increased probability of wet British summers. However, we still don’t know exactly how this will play out in future, and it’s possible that continued sea-ice decline will have some unexpected effects.
At present, dynamical forecasting models are showing some skill in making seasonal predictions for the North Atlantic winter, but demonstrate almost no skill for the summer months.
Our work found that, while much of the jet variability is attributed to seemingly random atmospheric “noise”, the predictable component of summer jet stream variability may be as high as 35%. This may seem quite small but ensuring such factors are adequately represented in the forecasts will help us predict what’s in store next summer.
This article was originally published on theconversation.com | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/official-sheffield-expert-blames-wet-summers-on-atlantic-jet-stream-1-8090673 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/099745fddc66bd79224f26f0b7fcd4953a4ed027dfb2c808906bff8fe34a1aa8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:09 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:57 | 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-matt-done-is-set-for-change-of-role-after-impressing-blades-coaching-staff-1-8094920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094919.1472502500!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Sheffield United’s Matt Done is set for change of role after impressing Blades coaching staff | 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
Matt Done, the Sheffield United striker, could be set for an extended run in his favoured striker position, assistant manager Alan Knill has hinted.
Done, the former Rochdale man, was initially utilised on the wing in the opening games of the Knill and Chris Wilder era at Bramall Lane.
Matt Done of Sheffield Utd
The 28-year-old was subsequently dropped for the trip to Millwall before an injury to Leon Clarke, and their first clear week on the training ground since the season began, saw Done restored to the starting line-up against Oxford - where he set up strike partner Billy Sharp’s equaliser in an overdue 2-1 victory.
And, speaking ahead of tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy tie against Leicester City’s U23 side, Knill said: “Winning is a great feeling, but sometimes when you do it papers over the cracks a little. And when you lose, you perhaps look at things more deeply - sometimes too deeply.
“But the week after the Millwall game, before the Oxford game, taught us a hell of a lot and we’re in a good position now to move forward.
“We decided that we want to stretch teams more and more, and Matty is ideal for that really.
“As I say, we find out things in the week or whatever and what we found was that he’s not a left winger, a right winger or someone who plays behind the strikers.
“He’s a striker. He’s a big threat to teams when he plays up top and if we asked the player, he’d probably rather play there, too.
“He got his chance against Oxford and we thought he was excellent, a big threat for us at the top of the pitch.”
With Wilder obliged to field at least five recognised players in the much-maligned competition, formerly known as the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, Done may once again get the chance to cement a strikers’ berth after helping United to their first win of the season against the U’s.
“We’re in a better position now,” Knill added.
“We thought performances were good, to be honest, and we weren’t overpowered by any team but that’s football. Sometimes, you find yourself down on the canvas and you’ve got to get up, dust yourself off and start fighting.
“What impressed me was the fight; we went behind and the first thing we did was fight. We played some good stuff and put in good performances, too, but we kept going and the rewards came.
“We showed that fight and when you have that, you’ve got every chance.”
Knill was also full of praise for United’s supporters on Saturday - labelling them “something else” - with over 18,000 home fans roaring their side to a victory which took them out of the bottom four.
It’ll be a different story tonight, however, with many Blades fans vowing to boycott the first Checkatrade Trophy fixture against the young Foxes.
Most supporters will instead pay more attention to the following day’s transfer deadline, with Wilder still in the hunt for a centre-half.
A move for Wigan’s Craig Morgan broke down last week, but Wilder may resurrect his interest in Millwall’s Byron Webster after suggestions the defender is keen to return north.
Reports yesterday also linked United with David Buchanan, the 30-year-old Northampton Town left-back who worked under Wilder at Sixfields.
“We’ve identified a number of positions where we’d like to strengthen,” Knill added.
“That hasn’t changed since we came in, and it’s about finding the personnel for those positions.
“We’re hopeful that by Wednesday, we’ll have done some business.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/video-sheffield-united-s-matt-done-is-set-for-change-of-role-after-impressing-blades-coaching-staff-1-8094920 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/eb311b1c412ddad909b4cbc0ef523c937620da0629e21f64172b7b5ce8dae925.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T08:50:25 | null | 2016-08-27T08:17:27 | 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%2Fwoman-dies-following-south-yorkshire-motorbike-collision-1-8092138.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092137.1472282320!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Woman dies following South Yorkshire motorbike collision | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A 33-year-old South Yorkshire woman has died after being involved in a motorcycle collision.
The collision occurred at 11.40am on Tuesday, August 23, it is reported that a black Honda motorbike was travelling along Piccadilly Road in Swinton when it collided with a lamppost near to junction with Valley Road.
The 33-year-old woman riding the bike has been named as Gemma Louise Hall, from Swinton.
She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly died in hospital on Thursday afternoon (25 August).
The bike was travelling towards Wentworth Road prior to the collision and police are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
Police are also looking to speak to people who stopped at the scene to help, particularly the driver of a white car.
Were you one of the people who stopped to help? If you have any information about the collision, please call 101 quoting incident number 436 of August 23, 2016. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/woman-dies-following-south-yorkshire-motorbike-collision-1-8092138 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7fea74fca4c8105ec19fb50acb0c7313784a6b22ea9def6e2af7180daf872062.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T00:52:31 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:05 | 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-final-day-of-dealing-as-alan-stubbs-says-he-s-right-man-for-millers-1-8096132.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096130.1472568693!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rotherham United: Final day of dealing as Alan Stubbs says he’s right man for Millers | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Boss Alan Stubbs is certain he can turn round Rotherham United’s fortunes as the clock ticks down on his summer squad rebuilding.
The Millers manager has only until tonight to bring in new players and let others leave and plans to be a busy man before the 11pm close of the transfer window.
He has already made 11 signings since his June appointment, but the need for reinforcements intensified with last Saturday’s 4-0 derby-day embarrassment against Barnsley which left his side in the Championship’s bottom three.
“If I wasn’t confident, I wouldn’t be stood here,” the 44-year-old said. “It’s as simple as that.”
Stubbs is hoping to finally land a striker as well as other targets today, while he also expects there to be departures from New York Stadium.
Defeat at the hands of the Reds was Rotherham’s fourth loss in five league matches, and their three away games in August have brought 3-0 setbacks at Aston Villa and Brighton followed by the disappointment at Oakwell.
The boss is demanding a reaction from his players to events last weekend when the Millers were overrun in the second half and conceded four goals in 37 minutes.
“It’s what we do about it,” he said. “If we want to accept it, then we are in the wrong place. If we want to do something about it, then great.
“We need to see a different side to them. In order to move forward, there has to be a response.”
Under new rules, there will be no emergency loan window this season, so today is the final chance until January for recruiting anyone other than free agents.
Rotherham defender and stand-in captain Stephen Kelly accepts that the derby performance has put a question mark against some of his teammates.
“I can understand the manager wanting to bring in more players,” the full-back said. “He’s going to want to have players he feels will fit into his system and the way he wants to be playing. It’s going to be his decision.
“Everybody is fighting for a place and everyone is trying to perform to a level that keeps them in the team.
“It’s the same for every team in the country. They’re looking to strengthen and make improvements, and we’re no different.”
One target who won’t be coming to the Millers is 19-year-old West Ham centre-half Reece Burke, who has opted for a loan move to Wigan Athletic, while Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong, also 19, has joined Barnsley until January. Rotherham were linked with the England Under-19 international, but Stubbs always denied any interest,
Former Millers centre-forward Leon Best, who helped the club escape relegation last year, has joined Ipswich Town until the end of the season.
Click here for more Millers news | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-final-day-of-dealing-as-alan-stubbs-says-he-s-right-man-for-millers-1-8096132 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2cf87347c4ac9a4aefb3cf8d745a009874419e8ec3b728ec9236b7649d05bf3d.json |
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