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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T12:53:07 | null | 2016-08-31T12:30:02 | 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%2Fmotorists-in-south-yorkshire-motorway-crashes-survive-1-8097838.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097837.1472643094!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Motorists in South Yorkshire motorway crashes survive | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Motorists involved in two crashes on a South Yorkshire motorway survived, South Yorkshire Police revealed today.
Two crashes within 25 minutes of each other caused chaos on the A1(M) yesterday.
The first, at 10am, happened on the northbound stretch, between junctions 35 and 36, between the junctions for the M18 and Warmsworth.
Three vehicles - a white Audi A3, blue Citroen Berlingo van and a white DAF truck were involved.
The motorway was closed in both directions while an air ambulance landed.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "No life-threatening injuries were suffered."
At 10.25am a second collision occurred between junctions 36 and 37 of the northbound carriageway of the A1, just before the junction for Sprotbrough .
A Red Kawasaki motorbike and a white HGV involved were involved.
The police spokeswoman added: "Minor injuries were sustained." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/motorists-in-south-yorkshire-motorway-crashes-survive-1-8097838 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b6da756f6ad1d5af5494b97820b213c6746d9da3235ad7574c4ed235d014549f.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:06 | null | 2016-08-12T19:38:00 | 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%2Fwhen-sheffield-watched-tv-cookery-queen-fanny-on-stage-1-8066991.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8066989.1471023689!/image/image.jpg | en | null | When Sheffield watched TV cookery queen Fanny on stage | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The queen of 1960s TV cookery Fanny Cradock and her put-upon husband Johnnie were the stars of Sheffield City Hall in September 1962.
The couple brought their Kitchen Magic live cookery show to the venue, courtesy of the East Midlands Gas Board.
Pioneering TV cooks Fanny and Johnnie Cradock doing a live demonstration at Sheffield City Hall in 1962
The Sheffield Telegraph described how an audience of “over 5,000 women and a sprinkling of men watched as the couple prepared such exotic-sounding dishes as coffee bavaroise and Henry VII shoe buckles”.
No idea what a shoe buckle is, although there’s a type of crumble-topped cake called a buckle, and a bavaroise is a creamy dessert.
The finished dishes were whisked off into the auditorium by 10 hostesses so that lucky members of the audience could taste them.
The couple were assisted on stage by their young cookery pupil, John Harper. The recipes they cooked on stage had been tried out by John, to prove that they were simplicity itself to prepare.
They must have been – they knocked out 16 dishes in two hours with accompanying sauces and garnishes, using what at the time were the latest gas appliances, including two ovens, and two fridges.
They included meringues which never sank and souffles which never failed to rise.
True to type, Fanny cooked wearing a series of beautiful couture gowns and heavy jewellery and Johnnie sported a smart lounge suit complete with tie, pocket handkerchief and buttonhole, plus his trademark monocle.
This was in accordance with their ‘no apron’ policy. They declared: “Cooking is a clean and creative art, not a grubby chore.”
A member of the audience was also asked to bring a bottle of Champagne with them, to add to the upmarket feel of the event.
One of their gimmicks was to prove that you didn’t need a special pan to prepare a classic omelette, so they invited any disbelieving audience member to bring theirs along so that they could prove a point with it.
The Cradocks were hugely popular at the time, appearing on both BBC and ITV and getting ready for a Theatre of Kitchen Magic at the 1963 Ideal Home Exhibition in London.
The Sheffield show was part of a nationwide tour that proved so popular the hall could have been filled twice, said a gas board spokesman.
As the Telegraph observed at the time: “Of all the tastes Fanny and Johnnie deal with, the one they seem to be enjoying most is the taste of success.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/when-sheffield-watched-tv-cookery-queen-fanny-on-stage-1-8066991 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e1870b9c0c6362e5a32f86eed31447a178b61660403c5201aa9847262a664bb3.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:21 | null | 2016-08-27T11:38:42 | 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%2Frail-scheme-plans-refused-in-doncaster-village-1-8092279.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092278.1472294304!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rail scheme plans refused in Doncaster village | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Planning permission for a rail engineering development has been refused after residents said it would “destroy” a Doncaster village.
Planning permission for the industrial development on land at Clay Lane West, Long Sandall was refused following a site visit by councillors.
Speaking at Doncaster Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday resident Michael Hurst said the site was not suitable for a development of this kind.
He added: “There is plenty of other land available for this kind of industrial development.
“If this goes ahead it will destroy the village of Long Sandall and cause irreparable damage.
“Long Sandall does not need further industrial development.”
The development had been planned for KRM Kingfisher Rail - a construction company operating predominantly in the rail sector.
But Mr Hurst told the meeting promises of employment opportunities as a result of the development came just weeks before the firm made staff redundant and closed the Doncaster depot.
Councillors concluded the development - planned just 65m away from four listed cottages - was unsuitable for that area and would be detrimental to the nearby properties.
The report discussed at the meeting said 13 formal objections were raised from nine households.
The main concerns included excessive noise pollution, the spoiling of the archaeological setting and fears over further development of the site.
Increased traffic in the area and harm to wildlife were also flagged up as major concerns.
The report stated: “Many of the objectors have raised concerns that they believe the land would be better utilised for residential uses. “
Members of the Planning Committee went against the recommendation to approve the plans and refused the development at Tuesday’s meeting at the Doncaster Council’s Civic Office.
KRM Kingfisher Rail were unavailable for comment. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rail-scheme-plans-refused-in-doncaster-village-1-8092279 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2f6c22f8a714a318663b32b7e9187754af33363d23f81f476204e4431b3699f9.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T08:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T08:30:13 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farsonists-hunted-over-vehicle-fires-across-south-yorkshire-1-8095180.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095179.1472542262!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arsonists hunted over vehicle fires across South Yorkshire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Arsonists are wanted by South Yorkshire Police over a series of vehicle fires.
Firefighters were called to a blaze in Grangefield Terrace, Rossington, Doncaster, at 4.15am today and they found a Volkswagen Beetle engulfed in flames in Standhill Crescent, New Lodge, Barnsley, at 10.30pm last night.
In the early hours of yesterday a van was torched in Morrison Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster and at 2.50am on Sunday a moped was set alight in Vicar Lane, Woodhouse, Sheffield.
At 11.10pm on Sunday firefighters dealt with a a vehicle burning in Bowshaw Avenue, Batemoor, Sheffield.
On Saturday morning fire crews dealt with two vehicle fires in Dinnington - one in Doe Quarry Terrace and the other in School Street.
Anyone with information about any of the fires or those responsible should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
Information cal also be passed on to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/arsonists-hunted-over-vehicle-fires-across-south-yorkshire-1-8095180 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b4b0f356f36d2c5a2b4fa1b0657e57b6282530d21d715b90bd92356d43f3c729.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:01 | null | 2016-08-24T14:15:23 | 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%2F20-tribute-bands-lined-up-for-three-day-big-fake-festival-1-8086189.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086188.1472044601!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 20 tribute bands lined up for three-day Big Fake Festival | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Queen, Oasis, U2 and the Rolling Stones are among the acts set to rock out for a three day music festival next month.
The Big Fake Festival returns to Nottinghamshire's Thoresby Park next month and tribute acts to the bands listed above will be among the many acts taking part.
The three day music festival offers free camping for under £100 and is back for a third year running from 2-4 September.
2016 has seen the largest Fake Festivals tour to date, with 33 festivals taking place throughout the summer across the UK.
The end-of-season finale takes place inside the Fake Festivals Big Top, with free secure parking and camping for up to four nights, as well as 20 world-class tribute bands.
“We have had a phenomenal year on the tour, with nearly all the festival dates being sold out,” says Jez Lee, owner of Fake Festivals. “The wet weather at the start of the season didn’t seem to deter festival-goers, with crowds reaching maximum capacity in the marquee.”
“As a ‘thank you’ to those who have supported us on this year’s tour, if you enter a valid ticket code from a previous Fake Festival, we will discount your ticket to The Big Fake Festival by a massive 50%. This makes the three days even more affordable so everyone can join in the party.”
To buy your ticket, just go to ww.fakefestivals.co.uk and click on The Big Fake Festival and then book your ticket. If you can’t find your ticket, then don’t worry as Fake Festivals will be emailing everyone who purchased tickets through their website with their ticket codes as a reminder.
The line-up for the weekend is as follows:
Friday
Flash (Queen)
The Fillers (The Killers)
Antarctic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys)
Coldplace (Coldplay)
The Total Stone Roses (Stone Roses)
Green Date (Green Day)
Aladdinsane (David Bowie)
Saturday
Jilted Generation (The Prodigy)
Oasish (Oasis)
Four Fighters (Foo Fighters)
Kazabian (Kasabian)
Blondied (Blondie)
The Really Hot Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Stereotonics (Stereophonics)
Sunday
The Stones (The Rolling Stones)
Bon Jovi Experience (Bon Jovi)
New2 (U2)
The Jam’d (The Jam)
Musest (Muse)
Kings of Lyon (Kings of Leon) | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/20-tribute-bands-lined-up-for-three-day-big-fake-festival-1-8086189 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2e5986b6838596569b79827aa63d92397f29d147e1615ccb6424506f98b04de4.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:25 | null | 2016-08-30T11:04:39 | 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%2Fman-and-woman-due-in-court-in-sheffield-over-murder-1-8095494.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095493.1472551665!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man and woman due in court in Sheffield over murder | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man and woman are due in court in Sheffield today accused of murder.
Mohammed Shiraz Bashir, aged 41, and Leonie Marie Mason, 23, both of Holme Park Court, Huddersfield, have been charged with the murder of Craig Nelson, also known as Craig Preston, 34, from Wath-upon-Dearne.
Mr Nelson’s body was found on the moors off the A628, near the Woodhead Tunnels, on Monday, August 22.
A post-mortem examination found that he died as a result of head injuries.
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
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[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-29T12:51:57 | null | 2016-08-29T06:42:02 | 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-darren-ferguson-in-turmoil-over-loan-moves-after-fresh-raft-of-injuries-1-8093395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093394.1472464649!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: Darren Ferguson in turmoil over loan moves after fresh raft of injuries | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers are once again nervously awaiting medical reports after a raft of injuries were suffered in the win over Yeovil Town.
Mitchell Lund was the most serious of a quartet of concerns and will certainly miss tomorrow night’s Checkatrade Trophy trip to Mansfield Town.
The defender was passing blood in his urine after suffering a blow to his ribs early in the second half on Saturday.
Matty Blair, John Marquis and Joe Wright will also be checked over after suffering knocks against the Glovers.
And the diagnoses will be a major influence on the decision of boss Darren Ferguson over whether he will make new loan signings before Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
“A couple of lads have gone to hospital,” Ferguson said after the game. “Matty Blair took a knock to the ribs and Mitchell took the same. He’s definitely gone to hospital.
“When he went to the toilet, blood came out.
“Matty finished the game ok so we’ll see how he is.
“Joe Wright took a thumb to the eye and John Marquis says he feels a little bit concussed.
“It’s just going on and on for us.
“I’ve got until Wednesday to make loan signings and we’ll do what we think is right for the club in the long term, mid term and short term.
“Clearly, if I keep getting defenders injured I’m going to have a problem. It’s going to force my hand.
“There are one or two options that we have.
“For example, Mitchell could go to centre half but of course, if he’s injured that leaves me a bit short.
“We’ll just have to see how it goes.”
After Rovers picked up a third successive win to go third in League Two, Ferguson praised his side for the manner in which they have handled to horrendous injury situation at the club since the summer.
He said: “With the injuries we had, at least we know the sort of time they’re going to be out.
“With the ones I’ve got fit, I’d like to keep a consistent team.
“It just so happens I can’t do that.
“I had to change my back four in a game again.
“I have to give credit to the team, considering how many changes we’ve had to make and changes within games and injuries, we’ve coped really well.
“To have ten points after five games is good.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-darren-ferguson-in-turmoil-over-loan-moves-after-fresh-raft-of-injuries-1-8093395 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/88c0e0344a748704319de79c3c5d0a258502ddb6976d14074b0c408373f40504.json |
[
"Alex Evans",
"Night Editor"
] | 2016-08-28T20:51:25 | null | 2016-08-28T20:37:16 | 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-aerial-drone-footage-shows-what-s-left-of-sheffield-ski-village-after-55-fires-1-8093652.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093651.1472413016!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Aerial drone footage shows what’s left of Sheffield Ski Village after 55 fires | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | After 55 fires at the Ski Village in 5 years, you have to wonder what is left to burn.
Well, this great aerial footage, shot on a remote controlled drone camera, shows exactly what is still on the derelict site.
Once the jewel in the city’s crown, the sports and leisure facility has been hit by 55 arson attacks in 5 years READ THE FULL REPORT HERE
And fire crews say time tackling blazes at the site could be putting others in the city at risk.
Watch the drone footage here and tell us what you think should be done to save the site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-aerial-drone-footage-shows-what-s-left-of-sheffield-ski-village-after-55-fires-1-8093652 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/715f241fe52c3686707c5eb7a1494944bbcb00912e54e9a773685e06dbb4266d.json |
[
"Graham Walker"
] | 2016-08-28T20:52:10 | null | 2016-08-28T19:44:12 | 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%2Fexclusive-video-leeds-festival-stars-the-sherlocks-camp-in-mud-with-fans-1-8093618.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093613.1472410116!/image/image.jpg | en | null | EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Leeds Festival stars The Sherlocks camp in mud with fans | 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
Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
360 PHOTO: Take a look around the muddy camp site where hundreds of music fans also pitched their tents at Leeds Festival - CLICK HERE.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired and Liberty Ship, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/exclusive-video-leeds-festival-stars-the-sherlocks-camp-in-mud-with-fans-1-8093618 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c8f486d5cf312d52c5c7ff8077ed323ea44ed7a3c7fc10838d727973db54b852.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:27 | null | 2016-08-28T17:42:26 | 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%2Fpeter-andre-to-visit-sheffield-for-book-signing-1-8093454.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093453.1472402527!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Peter Andre to visit Sheffield for book signing | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Pop star and TV personality, Petre Andre, is set to visit the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on September 10 for a book signing.
The event will take place in WHSmith on Saturday, September 10 from 11am, when the singing sensation will meet fans sign copies of his latest book, Behind Me.
A spokesman for WHSmith said: “This is a wristbanded event.
“Wristbands can be purchased in store prior to and during the event (limited spaces).
“Purchase price includes a place in the queue for Peter’s book signing plus one signed copy of ‘Between Us’.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/peter-andre-to-visit-sheffield-for-book-signing-1-8093454 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9fd1c412e8c87df1c262bfd0aa750783eddd0f15e3d94585c4e574dc2495f41c.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T08:50:24 | null | 2016-08-27T09:16:35 | 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%2Ffirefighters-tackle-flat-blaze-in-barnsley-1-8092167.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092166.1472285850!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Firefighters tackle flat blaze in Barnsley | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Fire crews have been sent out to tackle a blaze that broke out at a flat in Barnsley.
The fire service were called to a top floor flat fire at a property in Dodworth Road at around 8.05pm last night.
Three appliances were sent out to extinguish the blaze, and remained on the scene for around two hours.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman confirmed an investigation into the cause of the fire was underway. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/firefighters-tackle-flat-blaze-in-barnsley-1-8092167 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9bc5b5e63121b6bd8128fc8be7c062e1e9bb8320b675b22e09cbcc5d32669126.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:52:19 | null | 2016-08-29T10:52:21 | Visit now for the latest health news, analysis and opinion - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fanger-at-vile-sheffield-hospital-parking-abuse-1-8094105.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094104.1472464467!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Anger at ‘vile’ Sheffield hospital parking abuse | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | People who pretend to be patients at a Sheffield cancer hospital to park for free have been branded ‘disgusting’ and ‘vile’.
The comments come after the trust in charge of Weston Park said it would introduce pay parking in October, partly to stop people who are not patients abusing its car park.
Read more:
People ‘pretending to be cancer patients’ leads to new Sheffield hospital parking charges
Reacting online, Dawn Proctor said: “This makes me so angry, why would people pretend to be patients? Vile people.
“Perhaps there should be a parking permit given out to people who need to use the parking facilities frequently (they should also get priority over other car park users too).”
Kelly Barker added: “I think it’s disgusting what people do to save a couple of pounds.”
And Bev Pyewell, a patient at the hospital, said: “Last week a car parked up and a couple got out with two kids. They started to walk out of the car park and the parking attendant shouted them back. They told him they had an appointment at the children’s hospital and after a few heated words they got back in their car and drove away, to the joy of us cancer patients.
“Why should we have to suffer from selfish people?”
Hospital bosses say concessionary rates will be available to long-term patients once the new charges come in. The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the site, said the charges would be in line with other hospital car parks around the city.
Some people thought charges were not the way forward. Marilyn Gleed said she often used public transport instead of her own car because the car park was full.
“Yes, it’s not right, but I think it would be better if patients just showed their appointment at the car park,” she added.
And Katherine Deighton said people were just using the hospital car park because there was nowhere else.
“Why not have a barrier where you get a ticket and to get out you attend the hospital?” she asked. “Because that won’t bring in any money, that’s why.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/health/anger-at-vile-sheffield-hospital-parking-abuse-1-8094105 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/1fd3195b90ad20031c0c476f904faad925b6283d90e5bb3ad7add8d7a1307603.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:50:07 | null | 2016-08-26T16:59:17 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsheffield-s-memories-of-a-magical-toy-store-1-8091625.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091624.1472227139!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield’s memories of a magical toy store | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | It’s less than four months until Christmas – and for many Sheffielders the looming holiday would always mean one thing; a trip to the magical Redgates toy store.
Hundreds of people poured onto The Star’s Facebook page this week to share their memories of the store, almost 30 years since it closed for good.
“The best toy shop ever, My memories are visiting Santa every year. Loved the place,” said Liza Cole.
“Wish it was still there. We need a good toy shop in Sheffield again.”
James Ducker said: “The memories of this place.
“I still get an excited feeling in my stomach thinking about.
“I remember spending my Christmas money in there on a Burago model car and thinking it was the best thing I had ever seen because the wheels steered and the bonnet opened.
“And every time I went there with my Mum and Dad I used to get a torch that shone three different colours like Jamie and his Magic Torch!”
The huge store, across several floors, was a haven of brightly coloured stacks of Lego, dolls houses, Subbuteo, Meccano, bikes, outfits, Matchbox cars, railway sets, wooden horses and board games.
Staff would be encouraged to play with toys in the store.
The shop was founded on Fargate by Edwin Redgate in 1857, later moving to The Moor.
Sheffield resident Rob Seymour said: “As a boy a group of us would get on a bus at Firth Park, get off at Castle Market and call in Mace’s pet shop.
“Then another bus to The Moor to go round Redgates.
“Once I saw a magician in there doing card tricks.
“When it was raining in the summer holidays we would spend all day on the circular bus (No’2) and see the posh areas of Sheffield. “
Howard Davies added: “This was heaven on earth for every Sheffield Kid.
“The model train the Lego, Action Man the list goes on.”
Wayne Huttley said: Best shop ever, massive selection of Action Man figures.
“My grandad bought me my first skate board from here, great memories.
“It’s a sorry sight now from what it used to be.
With New Retail Quarter coming, will Sheffield one day have a modern equivalent as magical? | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-s-memories-of-a-magical-toy-store-1-8091625 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4e8d27121da5b6345cf9af4e000b9cbd17116c5bbd8e26efaff3ccf92e9f99e7.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T20:51:16 | null | 2016-08-27T19:25:21 | 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-we-missed-too-many-chances-again-says-sheffield-wednesday-boss-carlos-carvalhal-after-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8092772.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092770.1472327486!/image/image.png | en | null | VIDEO: We missed too many chances again says Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal after 1-1 draw with Brentford | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal insisted he couldn't happy with a point at Brentford despite the late drama which saw Sam Hutchinson snatch an equaliser at Griffin Park.
Brentford went ahead after a mistake from Keiren Westwood, which saw Lasse Vibe get in the way of the clearance which rebounded off the forward into the net.
But Hutchinson's header claimed a share of the spoils in a match in which Wednesday had dominated for large periods and missed a host of chances, the worst of which falling to Lucas Joao who somehow missed right in front of goal.
It was those missed opportunities which meant that Carvalhal was unable to draw too much pleasure from the point.
"How can I be happy," he said. "It was a game, I counted seven clear chances in the first half, so when you have seven chances in the first half against an opposition who has nothing then you must win these games.
"In these two games against Brentford and last week against Leeds we created enough chances to win three or four games in this competition...but that is football.
"We are trying, we are playing with very good quality, We are creating chances, it's very difficult to create chances in football, some of them with artistic movements also, but we didn't score." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/video-we-missed-too-many-chances-again-says-sheffield-wednesday-boss-carlos-carvalhal-after-1-1-draw-with-brentford-1-8092772 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/adf4fb23581dfac180357285998f877da038a568a71bf43c7bbad2cf768158b2.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:41 | 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%2Fschool-supervisor-s-author-dreams-1-8082868.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | School supervisor’s author dreams | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield pre-school supervisor has realised her dream, after having her first children’s book published.
Wendy Scott has been overwhelmed with requests for book readings and signings, as well as soaring sales in the region, since her book, ‘Billy’s New Camera’ was published this summer.
What started as a bit of fun for the Sandygate author, has seen her go from the classroom to book signings almost overnight.
Wendy, aged 58, said: “Billy’s New Camera came about from both a love of drawing and photography but also a lack of availability of new rhyming and repetition children’s stories.
“Initially I started drafting out the basis of the story but soon found myself sketching the illustrations to accompany it. Once I’d started I just couldn’t stop.”
After much encouragement from her family, Wendy approached Matador Publishers for their take on the book and was delighted when they agreed to publish the story.
“I was planning on spending my summer catching up on housework and spending time with the family,” said Wendy.
“I’ve spent it at readings and signings instead!” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/school-supervisor-s-author-dreams-1-8082868 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f22d792679bd6e827e9dc90e73d7f5e30b1226df6f08f49c6b28897860ebe2e2.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:52:01 | null | 2016-08-29T06:25:01 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fkelly-cracks-hat-trick-as-penistone-church-hit-nine-in-14-goal-thriller-1-8093272.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093270.1472394456!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kelly cracks hat-trick as Penistone Church hit nine in 14-goal thriller | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | An eventful game at Penistone Church produced 14 goals, four penalties and a sending off.
The hosts ran out 9-5 winners against Grimsby Borough.
Dale Kelly hit a hat-trick as Church battled back from from conceding an early goal to lead 7-2.
Grimsby fought back before Penistone struck twice inside the last two minutes. Lewis Dickinson (2pens), Dan Joynes, Tom Cadzow, Ashley Ellis and Scott Whittington were Church’s other scorers.
Handsworth Parramore suffered their first defeat of the season losing out 4-3 at home against Bridlington Town after twice leading.
Tom Dugdale curled in a fine 20-yard effort for Ambers’ first and they made it 2-0 as Dugdale turned provider crossing for Kieran Well to finish well at the near post.
But Bridlington hit back on the stroke of half-time a safter a quick breakaway Chris Adams curled in a fine effort.
Within in four minutes of the restart it was all square as Joel Sutton’s 20-yarder found the far corner.
Handsworth were back in front when Dugdale was sent tumbling in the area and Jon Froggatt tucked away the penalty.
But six minutes later Connor Smyth conceded a penalty leaving Sutton to level from the spot.
With 15 minutes remaining Bridlington hit the winner, Sutton completig his hat-trick.
Staveley MW picked up their first win with a fine 2-0 victory at Harrogate Railway Athletic with an excellent second half showing with both goals coming from Kieran Watson.
Parkgate are still searching for their first point after Pickering Town sent the Steelmen down to a third league defeat on the spin at Green Lane.
Mohammed Hamid gave Parkgate a 14th minute lead but Pickering won with two second half goals.
Athersley Recreation striker Kai Hancock kept up his scoring form with the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Armthorpe Welfare.
Armthorpe though should have come away with at least a point after squandering two penalties.
Maltby Main made it three without defeat after defeating promoted AFC Mansfield 3-1 at home with Steve Hopwell scoring all three.
Retford United were thumped 7-0 at home by Barton Town OB and have conceded 18 goals in three league outings.
Dronfield Town made it back-to-back victories as Blake Owen and Callum Mawbey gave them a 2-0 win at league new boys Ollerton Town.
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic were beaten 4-1 at Shirebrook Town despite a Lee Garside goal.
* Tuesday- Premier Div: Harrogate RA v Handsworth Parramore. Div One: Hallam v Rossington.
Wednesday Premier Div: Athersley v Retford, Maltby v Liversedge, Worksop v Garforth. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/kelly-cracks-hat-trick-as-penistone-church-hit-nine-in-14-goal-thriller-1-8093272 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e756d1c59660a4df557ad32a6a41b975f5567dd9eeef30396474863088d8b6d0.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:37 | null | 2016-08-30T17:21:08 | 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%2Fsheffield-s-teenage-brass-band-members-are-hitting-the-right-note-1-8096520.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/NSST-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Sheffield’s teenage brass band members are hitting the right note | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Teenagers across Sheffield are blowing their own trumpet – and brass band leaders want to encourage more youngsters to join up.
The Silver Loxley Band, which started more than a century ago in 1889, is one of the city’s thriving bands.
The band has dozens of members – including many youngsters under the age of 16.
Organisers say the band aims to give youngsters more confidence and support through learning their chosen instrument, whether it is a trumpet or a clarinet.
Youngsters join Loxley’s training band and are hitting the right notes before they take the step up.
Barney Shaw, aged 14, James Webb, 13, Leo Maltby, 14, Lucy Buckley, 15, and Jacob Mercer, 17, are just some of the dedicated young members who give up their spare time to hone their skills and perform in front of brass band fans.
Secretary Stuart Young said the future of the band depends on their rising young teenage stars.
He said: “It’s not something that people usually associate with young people but our teenage band members are vital to our ensemble when we perform.
“They show dedication and conviction in their practice and performances and they learn great skills on how to navigate in a team.
“They are a real credit and some teenage members have gone on to perform in national orchestras – which we are so proud of.
“Performing in a brass band takes a lot of dedication and hard work and our young members are the future of the band’s success.”
The Loxley training band draws potential recruits mainly from Oughtibridge, Deepcar, Wisewood, Wharncliffe Side, Worrall, Wadsley Bridge, Hillsborough, Bradfield, Loxley, Stannington, Rivelin Valley, Crookes, Walkley, Crosspool, Tapton, Fulwood, Ranmoor, Ecclesall and beyond.
Musical director Lee Dunkley said: “We have several instruments that we are able to loan to committed training band members and we encourage these members to join in.”
Loxley’s training band rehearses at Stanwood Methodist Church on Stanwood Drive in Stannington on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
n Young volunteers making a real difference: See The Star tomorrow’. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-s-teenage-brass-band-members-are-hitting-the-right-note-1-8096520 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c60938a659bc54d7a570c231cc9783fb2656e5c3c16f4aa19cb28e8fb411a0dc.json |
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"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:53 | null | 2016-08-31T11:16:56 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield Wednesday football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-wednesday%2Fvideo-dom-howson-on-sheffield-wednesday-s-transfer-deadline-day-with-adam-reach-a-target-1-8097602.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097599.1472639083!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video: Dom Howson on Sheffield Wednesday's transfer deadline day with Adam Reach a target | 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 believes transfer deadline day at Sheffield Wednesday will get busier as the Owls look to fill two positions.
A left back remains a priority as well as a winger with the Owls pushing to bring Adam Reach to Hillsborough.
Adam Reach is a target for Sheffield Wednesday
There may also be players leaving the club with loan deals potentially in the offing, though as Dom states, the Owls are under no pressure to shave the squad's numbers.
Watch the video for the latest from our Owls writer.
MORE - Follow all the latest news from transfer deadline day on our LIVE feed | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/video-dom-howson-on-sheffield-wednesday-s-transfer-deadline-day-with-adam-reach-a-target-1-8097602 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a4de357593305e67c7460ea867821c55341dfaad85e51fe6c0ea4620c3b69d26.json |
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"Graham Walker"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:47 | null | 2016-08-30T15:06:21 | 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%2Fyorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096126.1472566063!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Yorkshire's Strictly ex-champs to give free dance lessons at City Limits | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Yorkshire's Strictly Come Dancing ex-champions Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova will quick step back home this weekend - to give free dance lessons to fans.
It coincides with the start of a new season of the hit BBC One show.
Strictly's most successful couple, now parents to one-year-old Valentina Rose, are returning to their family's City Limits Dancentre studio in Penistone Road, Sheffield.
They will take part in free taster sessions on Saturday, September 3, from noon to 2pm. Full details and more at www.city-limits.co.uk
City Limits is run by Sheffield born Darren's parents, former dance champions, Tony and Judith, and his twin brother Dale.
Darren, aged 39, and his Moscow wife Lilia, 37, are the most successful competitor couple of their generation, winning four British amateur championships, three UK championships and representing Great Britain at the World and European Championships.
They turned professional in 2003, winning the British National Professional Championship two years running and made the final of the World and European Championships.
But they became household names when they joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 and won the show in consecutive years.
At his first attempt Darren, dancing with Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders, won the show and then went on to win the Champion of Champions dance off.
In 2005, Lilia waltzed off with the title while partnering Barnsley's own former Yorkshire and England cricketing star Darren Gough, after which they also went on to win the International Christmas special.
They went on to host their own West End show, Latin Fever, which they toured nationally and are today still regarded as one of Britain’s finest Latin American dance couples.
More recently they have worked on the Turkish and Lebanese versions of the Strictly TV show, Darren, born in Deepcar and brought up in Todwick, as a judge and Lilia as a consultant choreographer to the professional dancers.
Darren has also consulted on Danse Avec la Stars, the first series of the French version of Dancing with the Stars.
As well as being successful competitors and performers they have built up an International reputation as coaches, choreographers and first class trainers in both dance and corporate arenas.
They have also trained many of the top junior, youth and amateur couples, including the British Junior champions and No. 1 youth couple in the UK.
Darren's twin Dale said: "Strictly is back and we have Darren and Lilia joining us for an open day, with free taster sessions for children and adults to come along and see what being a student at City Limits is like.
"Fans can take part in one of our Ballroom and Latin classes led by Darren and Lilia.
"It runs from 2pm until 4pm, and we have a timetable of taster sessions throughout the day. Plus visitors can chat to our teachers and find out more about our new beginners' classes starting in September.
OPEN DAY TASTER CLASS SESSIONS
12.15-12.45pm: BALLROOM & LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA ALL AGES
12.30-1.00pm: STREETDANCE FOR ALL AGES 4-ADULT
12.30-1pm: BABY BALLET AND TAP
1.00-1.30pm : SALSA AND LATIN WITH DARREN AND LILIA
1.15-2pm: ZUMBA AND FITSTEPS TASTER
1.15-1.45pm: ADULT TAP
The pole fitness studio will also be open, for demonstrations and free workshops, from 12-2pm.
There will also be three Ballroom and Latin technique workshops for those wishing to develop their skills
2pm: Juvenile (under 12's), 45min, cost £5.
2.45pm: Junior (age 12 to 15), 45min, cost £5.
3.30pm, - Adult (age 16+), 60min, cost £8.
For more information about the open day and new class timetable, call he studio on 0114 234 4866 or visit www.city-limits.co.uk
Also visit Darren and Lilia's official website at www.darrenandlilia.com
* Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed this year's celebrity cast for the show, which returns on BBC One on Saturday, September 3, 6.50pm.
The line-up features EastEnders actor Tameka Empson, Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, former shadow chancellor Ed Balls, Pop Idol winner Will Young, former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, actor Danny Mac, newsreader Naga Munchetty, reality TV’s Judge Rinder, US singer Anastacia, model Daisy Lowe, GB long-jumper Greg Rutherford, gymnast Claudia Fragapane, presenters Laura Whitmore and Ore Oduba, DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom.
TV stars Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be on hosting duties with the judging panel of Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and – in his final year – Len Goodman. For more visit www.bbc.co.uk | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-s-strictly-ex-champs-to-give-free-dance-lessons-at-city-limits-1-8096127 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3fbfe26af606bc643488ab09a808992f9965b65fb9a8f2b76c80ab10bfd47fbe.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:50:53 | null | 2016-08-27T05:30:00 | Visit now for the latest Barnsley FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fbarnsley-fc%2Fbarnsley-reds-set-to-lose-alfie-mawson-to-swansea-city-1-8091848.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091847.1472238207!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley: Reds set to lose Alfie Mawson to Swansea City | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Barnsley are set to lose highly sought after defender Alfie Mawson after agreeing a fee with Swansea City.
The Premier League side appear to have won the race to sign the 22-year-old centre-back, with a move subject to Mawson agreeing personal terms with the club.
The undisclosed fee is believed to be in the region of £5m after Sunderland and Wolves both saw bids above £3m firmly rejected by the Reds.
Speculation surrounding the former Brentford man’s future had been hot topic around the town all summer with numerous clubs interested in securing his services.
Mawson was a key figure in the Reds’ double Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and play-off success last term, and he started this season in the same manner for Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
The centre-back has scored twice in Barnsley’s opening four Championship games, whilst looking solid at the back – with a solitary clean sheet.
An official statement on the Swans’ website read: “The move is subject to the 22-year-old agreeing personal terms at the Liberty.”
Heckingbottom now has a race against time to sign a replacement before deadline day on Wednesday.
It is believed the Reds have tabled an offer for young Queens Park Rangers defender Cole Kpekawa.
Mawson will be the third high profile defender to leave the club in recent years after John Stones and Mason Holgate’s respective moves to Everton.
Manwhile, Aidy White has been looking forward to facing former club Rotherham ever since the fixtures were released.
The left-back featured 10 times for the Millers last season before establishing himself in the first team at Oakwell after joining the club on loan in November.
The 24-year-old has since signed a permanent deal with the Reds and has become a fully fledged fan favourite along the way by helping the duel to double success last term.
“Hopefully we’ll come out with the right result,” said White.
“I’m really looking forward to it, it’s a chance for me to play against one of my former clubs. It’ll be a great game with a good atmosphere.
“I’ve been looking forward to this game and a couple of others since the fixture list came out. I wasn’t at Rotherham long but when I was there I enjoyed myself.
“I came here and got a lot more game time which was obviously beneficial to me but I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead and hopefully we can carry on our good start and get a win.
“I’m expecting them to be a high-tempo side that will press us high up the pitch but hopefully we’ll deal with the challenge.”
Paul Heckingbottom’s side will be looking to get one up on their South Yorkshire rivals in the pair’s first meeting in the second tier since 2001 later today at Oakwell.
Barnsley have the bragging rights in recent times and are unbeaten in the tasty derby since way back in 1982 and White is hoping the Reds can carry on the tradition.
The match has captivated the town over the past week with neighbours and friends bickering with one another.
One fan tweeted that he would run through the town centre naked if the Reds finished above the Millers this season, and head coach Heckingbottom believes rivalries like this are great for the game.
The Reds beat Rotherham in an off the field battle as they won the race to sign striker Tom Bradshaw earlier this summer.
He said: “It adds a little bit extra, we get the same press coverage, similar fans, fans that live next door to each other.
“Tom Bradshaw’s just one that got out there in the media. You always tend to be in for similar players with the same clubs all the time.
“Location wise, fans and things like that probably mean we know what each other are doing a lot more.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley-fc/barnsley-reds-set-to-lose-alfie-mawson-to-swansea-city-1-8091848 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3cb0f913c2620489e6b8ac229022353020db5bcaa523666689253212e6950077.json |
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"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:15 | null | 2016-08-27T22:10:02 | 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%2Fpoll-vote-for-your-sheffield-wednesday-man-of-the-match-against-brentford-1-8092790.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092789.1472332180!/image/image.jpg | en | null | POLL: Vote for your Sheffield Wednesday man of the match against Brentford | 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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"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:05 | null | 2016-08-20T08:49:00 | Visit now for the latest gigs & music news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fgigs-and-music%2Fsheffield-artist-s-look-back-at-stones-and-beatles-1-8079058.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8079055.1471618343!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield artist's look back at Stones and Beatles | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Sheffield artist will take many Beatles and Stones fans back in time with his latest exhibition in the city.
Steve Goodison, who lives in Mosborough and works full time in the print industry, has made pencil drawings that cleverly combine faces and song lyrics on show in the Forum cafe bar on Devonshire Green, Sheffield.
A young Keith Richards features on this drawing
He said: “I have always been into art, especially drawing, and portraits.
“Art was always my thing at school, which led to me going to art college, and then into graphic design, which eventually led to me working in the print industry.
“I had my first exhibition in 2010, at the Rutland Arms. I have also exhibited my work in other venues around Sheffield including the Harland Cafe, the Washington, the Frog and Parrot, the Winter Garden and the Green Room.”
His latest exhibition, called simply ‘The Beatles and The Stones’, is currently on display at The Forum Cafe, and will run until the end of October.
Paul McCartney on a picture called Hey Jude
“I’ve grown up listening to the Beatles and John Lennon albums, because my dad has always been a big fan,” he said.
The exhibition is made up of a series of pencil drawings featuring portraits and lyrics from some of the bands’ most iconic songs. All the original pictures are for sale as limited edition prints.
Steve has a Facebook page called steve-goodison-pop-art.
The Beatles played several times in Sheffield in the early and mid-1960s at the City Hall and at the Azena Ballroom, Gleadless, in a show run by promoter Peter Stringfellow.
The Stones also played early gigs at the City Hall and of course they continue to tour, including more recent gigs at Don Valley Arena. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/gigs-and-music/sheffield-artist-s-look-back-at-stones-and-beatles-1-8079058 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d733f7bdf308b83057685e31fb069107b57a94b08085a016b8ab26c3ae62854d.json |
[
"Dan Hobson"
] | 2016-08-29T10:52:15 | null | 2016-08-29T11:34:44 | 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%2Fsheffield-scissor-revival-on-point-after-customers-pledge-250-000-1-8094205.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094204.1472466864!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield scissor revival on point after customers pledge £250,000 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | World-famous scissors are to be produced in Sheffield for the first time since the 1980s after supporters pledged £250,000 to a historic city firm.
Ernest Wright & Son, which has its workshop on Broad Lane, launched a campaign in June to bring back its old Kutrite range of scissors, a household fixture from the 1960s to the 1980s.
After smashing their £60,000 target in days, 3,684 customers worldwide have now prepaid for a pair of scissors via the Kickstarter website – bringing the fundraising total to £250,000.
Managing Director Nick Wright said: “To raise this amount so quickly shows just how much weight Sheffield Steel carries worldwide.
“We were confident of hitting the target, but this is incredible – I’m delighted. We are going to be very busy making 3,684 pairs of scissors now, though.”
Nick said customers – more than 1,500 of which are from America – will have to wait until next year for their scissors.
He said: “They’re well worth the wait as a pair of these scissors literally will last a lifetime.”
The versatile, seven-inch-long scissors were suitable for all manner of uses, from cutting food to snipping card and trimming plants, and each pair featured both a bottle and cap opener.
In order to realise its ambition, the company has to completely renew the expensive tooling and dies that allow it to forge the raw stainless steel ‘blanks’ for the scissor blades.
The skills of Sheffield’s design graduates will be needed to subtly renew the original pattern. The firm has to buy the minimum quantity of blanks – 3,000 top blades, and 3,000 bottom blades – from the forge. A new grinding machine is also required, while the cost of paying the company’s three apprentices has to be covered.
Ernest Wright & Son was established in 1902. It was once among more than 60 scissor manufacturers within a square mile of central Sheffield but is now one of the last remaining companies of its kind in the country. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-scissor-revival-on-point-after-customers-pledge-250-000-1-8094205 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2d22a8e877ab949a9d3762dd5c7ada187e2dd1883c29fa464ff5ce4d381dffd3.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:44 | null | 2016-08-30T14:30:40 | 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%2Fdigging-deep-into-norwood-canal-s-past-1-8095988.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095985.1472562679!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Digging deep into Norwood canal’s past | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A piece of important canal history is being opened up to a lucky few members of the public more than a century after it was abandoned.
Local people are for the first time being given the opportunity to go underground and explore the 240 year old Norwood canal tunnel near Kiveton, which has been abandoned since it collapsed after heavy rain in October 1907.
Engineers from the Canal and River Trust, the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, are set to carry out a ten yearly inspection at the tunnel while allowing limited numbers of people to see it for themselves.
At 2.6km long Norwood Tunnel was the longest canal tunnel in Britain when it was officially opened in May 1775. The collapse of the tunnel effectively cut the Chesterfield Canal into two sections and trade on the Western section of the canal ceased between 1914 and 1918, but continued between Kiveton Park and West Stockwith until 1955.
Today the eastern portal of the tunnel is bricked up for safety reasons and so, before the inspection can take place, the engineers will have to break through the brick wall.
Waterways manager for the Canal and River Trust, Sean McGinley, said; “This is a really exciting opportunity and it’s like opening up a giant brick time-capsule. It’s going to be fascinating to get in there for the first time in a decade and see how the tunnel’s looking. It will be particularly special for local volunteers from the Chesterfield Canal Trust who have been working for years on plans to restore the canal and link the two sections either side of Norwood.”
For more on this visit www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk or www.canalrivertrust.org.uk websites. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/digging-deep-into-norwood-canal-s-past-1-8095988 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d1b4059543bf9753478c4848170daca6b7a1b9226308910c8f8cccf894c72a07.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:43 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | 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%2Fcourt-round-up-latest-convictions-at-sheffield-barnsley-rotherham-and-chesterfield-magistrates-courts-1-8081606.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8032234.1472044613!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Court round-up: Latest convictions at Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Chesterfield magistrates’ courts | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The following were convicted at Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Chesterfield magistrates’ courts between Monday, August 8, and August 17, Wednesday.
Sheffield
All addresses Sheffield unless otherwise stated.
Wasim Khan: aged 33, of Wordsworth Close, Parson Cross, assault, community order with curfew requirement, £100 compensation, £85 costs.
Jordan Chambers: 20, of Park Grange Rise, Cutlers View, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Lee Fox: 44, of Castledale Place, Woodthorpe, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points’ on licence.
Jordan Kopyto: 20, of Fern Lea Grove, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Barnsley, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points’ on licence.
Matus Mizigar: 39, of Lauder Street, Fir Vale, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Gary Palmer-Brown: 50, of Kew Crescent, Gleadless, driving without insurance, £120 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Keith Standage: 58, of Thorne Road, Doncaster town centre, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points’ on licence.
Michael Moulsdale: 44, of Bramwell Street, Netherthorpe, theft, 12-month conditional discharge, £25.90 compensation,
Tia Scott: 31, of no fixed address, theft, four months’ jail suspended for 12 months, £85 costs.
Reece Marshall: 25, of Dial House Road, Wisewood, breach of community order, community order.
Ali Albataji: 50, of Findon Road, Hillsborough, driving without a licence, £40 fine, £40 costs.
Jordan Brown: 26, of Bowfield Road, Longley, driving without insurance, £120 fine, six points on licence.
Virdaru Catalin: 27, of Alexandra Road, Balby, Doncaster, driving without due care and attention, £220 fine, £85 costs, three points on licence.
Sharna Cooper: 21, of Broadway, Dunscroft, Doncaster, driving without due care and attention, £65 fine, £85 costs, three points on licence.
Peter Horvath: 28, of Fox Street, Burngreave, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Matthew Thompson: 36, of Doe Royd Lane, Parson Cross, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Joshua Verhees: 26, of Camellia Drive, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six points on licence.
Daniel Clegg: 26, of Winterwell Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, driving without insurance, £660 fine, £85 costs, six-month driving ban.
Jade Thackeray: 32, of Deerlands Avenue, Parson Cross, theft, community order with drug rehabilitation requirement, £250 compensation.
Oliver Clarkson: 30, of no fixed address, assault, two months’ jail, £50 compensation,
Barnsley
All addresses Barnsley unless otherwise stated.
Jo Cunliffe: 24, of St Johns Road, Kingstone, theft, two weeks’ jail suspended for 12 months.
Daniel Teal: 24, of Race Street, Barnsley town centre, theft, £80 fine, £85 costs.
Matthew Bailey: 35, of Rose Tree Court, Cudworth, theft, 12-month conditional discharge, £50 compensation, £85 costs.
Donovan Gaskin: 31, of Honeywell Street, Barnsley, theft, 12-month conditional discharge, £85 costs.
Mark Hilson: 34, of Hough Lane, Wombwell, theft, £200 compensation, £85 costs.
Kate Hinchliffe: 35, of Lyttleton Crescent, Cubley, drink-driving, £85 costs, 20-month driving ban.
Joshua Laing: 20, of Highgate Lane, Goldthorpe, driving without insurance, £250 fine, £85 costs, three months’ driving ban.
David Lavender: 47, of Lanyon Way, Monk Bretton, drink-driving, two months’ jail suspended for 12 months, £85 costs, three years’ driving ban.
Rafal Okupnik: 41, of Park Road, Worsbrough Common, assault, community order with curfew requirement, £85 costs.
Christine Smith: 61, of Windermere Avenue, Goldthorpe, drunk and disorderly, £120 fine, £85 costs.
Nicky Cook: 33, of Racecommon Road, Barnsley town centre, theft, two months’ jail.
Ashley Featherstone: 22, of Woodland Drive, Kingstone, drug possession, 12-month conditional discharge, £85 costs.
Jessica Howson: 35, of Neville Avenue, Kendray, theft, 12-month conditional discharge.
Liam Jackson: 18, of Wath Road, Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham, theft, community order with rehabilitation activity requirement.
Benjamin Redfearn: 24, of Tennyson Close, Penistone, criminal damage, community order with alcohol treatment requirement,
Rotherham
All addresses Rotherham unless otherwise stated.
Jason Price: 43, of Long Acre View, Holbrook, Sheffield, driving without insurance, £140 fine, £40 costs, six points on licence.
Neil Oldham: 22, of Westgate, Rotherham, theft, community order with 150 hours’ unpaid work supervised, £250 compensation.
Dean Trueman: 44, of Dalton Lane, Dalton, drink-driving, community order with rehabilitation activity requirement, £40 costs, two years’ driving ban.
Lee Vickerage: 42, of Highfield Road, Swinton, assault, community order with rehabilitation activity requirement, £50 fine, £150 compensation.
Daniel Firth: 33, of Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, assault, one months’ jail, restraining order.
David Hewitt: 39, of no fixed address, assault, six weeks’ jail, restraining order.
Chesterfield
All addresses Chesterfield unless otherwise stated.
Steven Holland: 35, of Farm Close, Grangewood, drug possession, £96 fine, £85 costs.
Christopher Brignull: 30, of Deerlands Road, Wingerworth, drug possession, £260 fine.
Steven Lee: 52, of Station Road, Selston, driving while disqualified, community order with 180 hours’ unpaid work supervised, 16 months’ driving ban.
Stuart Stevenson: 25, of Oakamoor Close, Holme Hall, threatening behaviour, £100 compensation,12-month conditional discharge.
Mark Spencer: 48, of Parks Avenue, South Wingfield, theft, £80 fine, £85 costs, £43.50 compensation.
Tyrone Walker: 24, of Boythorpe Crescent, Chesterfield, threatening behaviour, £620 costs. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/court-round-up-latest-convictions-at-sheffield-barnsley-rotherham-and-chesterfield-magistrates-courts-1-8081606 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/eee0026e2877ad59d459fe09444a4156e6bf97621140cbae1401d817672bc60e.json |
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"Matthew Bell"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:00 | null | 2016-08-26T01:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-fans-column-reasons-to-be-cheerful-chris-wilder-has-been-in-worse-positions-than-this-1-8086660.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8086658.1472054118!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United Fans Column: Reasons to be cheerful? Chris Wilder has been in worse positions than this | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Even the most pessimistic of Blades fans (and in my estimation most are) can’t have anticipated this.
We were better off under David Weir three years ago.
But the difference is that Weir was a novice manager who after several weeks in the job was visibly unable to comprehend was going on and what he could possibly do about it. I have never heard a man use the word ‘disappointed’ so many times. Chris Wilder, however, is tried and tested and has overcome adversity worse than this at other clubs. That must be me being optimistic, which is unusual.
People will look at the players Wilder has brought in and wonder if they are any better than those his two predecessors signed. It’s actually too early to say, but Jack O’Connell in particular has had a bad week - an own goal (which wasn’t his fault), a defensive howler and a penalty. But he, like Wilder, is tried and tested in the lower divisions. The thing about Wilder’s signings is that they are cheaper than those who went before.
Ever since 2009 United have been downgrading the cost of the squad, and Wilder is now seeing the brunt of that. As well as reducing the wage bill, players have always needed to be sold or, in the case of John Brayford, removed from that wage bill. The problem with being a ‘big’ club at this level is everything is big - the overheads, the ground, the maintenance bill, the rates, the number of staff. Selling a player for a couple of million every year is probably the only way to keep the administrator at arm’s length.
And paying off boss after boss, unwanted players and players signed apparently by accident does not help. A lack of money has not hindered Wilder before. He must do it again, this time from the back of the field. But Mo won gold after falling down! | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-fans-column-reasons-to-be-cheerful-chris-wilder-has-been-in-worse-positions-than-this-1-8086660 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ae4afa52540fe952da53eb447a06e609ccea8edf5021afaafa0ae49411f4df62.json |
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"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:35 | null | 2016-08-28T16:11:30 | 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%2Foxford-united-boss-michael-appleton-expected-a-sheffield-united-recovery-1-8093330.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093329.1472397070!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Oxford United boss Michael Appleton expected a Sheffield United recovery | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Michael Appleton, the Oxford manager, felt his team had been punished for a lack of arrogance at Bramall Lane.
Speaking after second-half goals from Billy Sharp and James Wilson fired Sheffield United to their first victory of the League One season, Appleton criticised the visitors’ performance following Kane Hemmings’ opener.
“At some point, because they (United) have got good footballers on the field, they were always going to start winning games,” Appleton said. “Fair play to them. I thought we let them off the hook but they fought to get back in. We have to be more confident, more arrogant even, when we go ahead.”
United defender Jake Wright, a former Oxford captain, felt Chris Wilder’s side had grown in stature after falling behind. Although Hemmings’ strike edged last term’s League Two runners-up into a deserved lead, the hosts wrestled back the momentum to such an extent it seemed almost inevitable when first Sharp and then Wilson pounced.
“When you come away from home and take the lead you should at least be looking to take a point,” Appleton said. “It was a blatant foul in the lead-up to the first goal which everybody saw but the referee. However, we were still in a position to defend it better. There were no surprises in the way they played, what they did or how they did it. We were well prepared.”
“The turning point was definitely the equaliser,” Appleton said. “But it was more about concentration.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/oxford-united-boss-michael-appleton-expected-a-sheffield-united-recovery-1-8093330 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e2932a7052cc586c3aa0ec1c8890dc11c66e916d36fa0d29d436ed6f21931d76.json |
[
"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:47 | null | 2016-08-26T19:54:43 | 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-will-be-a-fast-skilled-gritty-side-says-veteran-jono-1-8090101.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090096.1472203870!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Steelers will be a fast, skilled, gritty side says veteran Jono | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Steelers fans watching their new-look side at the Arena for the first time tomorrow should see a dynamic team determined to deliver success again, according to skipper Jonathan Phillips.
The veteran winger, in his testimonial season at the club, leads the team out against HV71, of Sweden, in the Champions Hockey League.
Sheffield have lost their first two CHL games so will be looking to record a win.
A week on Sunday, they launch their domestic campaign with a Challenge Cup game before starting the League programme in October.
“I think you’ll see an exciting, fast, skilled, gritty and determined team and with four solid lines, goalscoring should come from everywhere” said the 34-year-old GB stalwart, who has scored 12 goals for the club in the last two seasons.
“Who knows, it would be nice to score a few more, so I will definitely try” he said.
Phillips described winning a third-straight Elite League as “the ultimate goal,”
“It is something that has never been done. So any chance to be a part of history is pretty special and something the club is working very hard to achieve.”
The Welshman, who joined Steelers in 2006, agrees with team-mate Rob Dowd, who recently mourned the numbers of homegrown players at Elite Level.
“It’s hard for any British player now to be given a chance. When we were 18 we would have a regular spot on the second or third line.
“We need to find a happy medium on the imports to give kids the chance but also need to improve the development and make it more professional so they know what to expect from an early age and what it is going take to break through.”
As for his own future at the club, after this season, he said: “How long is a piece of string? Age is just a number.
“My body feels great. I feel in better shape now than I did when I first started with the Steelers.
“I still have years left in me and I still love to play so hopefully I will play until the Steelers don’t want me.”
* JP’s top career picks from the players he has skated alongside: Best all-round skater: Tyler Mosienko; Goal sniper: Mathieu Roy; Goaltender: Jody Lehman; Team Guy: Zack Fitzgerald, Best import: Colton Fretter; Best Brit: Ben O’Connor.
READ MORE: Click here for all the latest news from the ice hockey scene | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/sheffield-steelers/sheffield-steelers-will-be-a-fast-skilled-gritty-side-says-veteran-jono-1-8090101 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ebf585ecaecfab45069e2d3bfd44a50dca58dfae8939916f47e667ea62c690fb.json |
[
"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T10:51:12 | null | 2016-08-27T15:37:08 | 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%2Fsheffield-hospitals-to-hold-nurse-midwife-and-operating-department-practitioner-recruitment-day-1-8092446.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092445.1472308711!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield hospitals to hold nurse, midwife and operating department practitioner recruitment day | 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 special 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.
Featuring a wide range of interactive ‘market style’ stalls, 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.”
As well as flexible working arrangements, transfer register for qualified nurses, support for top-up degrees, structured career pathways, health and well-being benefits and discounts, the Trust also offers on-site childcare facilities and a free shuttle bus service between hospital sites.
The event will take place at the R Floor in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital Tower Block on Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF. Free car parking is available for the event at the multi-storey car park next to the Hallamshire Hospital. Entry is free, and booking is not necessary. Light refreshments will be available on the day. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-hospitals-to-hold-nurse-midwife-and-operating-department-practitioner-recruitment-day-1-8092446 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0202ce44d45842061203745fa2ac9ad43ed46be8c8dc50d2ce0ede6ae2a13eec.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T06:52:22 | 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%2Fburglars-hunted-over-series-of-break-ins-across-sheffield-1-8095079.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095078.1472536416!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Burglars hunted over series of break-ins across Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A burglar climbed up a drainpipe to break into a house in Sheffield after a bathroom window was left open.
South Yorkshire Police said the crook struck in Henley Avenue, Norton, during daylight hours.,
Officers are also investigating a burglary in Hemper Lane, Greenhill, where a vehicle was reversed into a garage door to gain entry.
A house in Trenton Rise, Woodhouse, was broken into when a front door was left unlocked and homes in Woodthorpe Road, Woodthorpe; Queen Victoria Road, Totley; Holt House Grove, Abbeydale; Chippinghouse Road, Lowfield and St Ann's Road North, Heeley, were raided by burglars who forced, smashed or climbed in through windows.
One burglar removed a door lock to get into a house in Gaunt Way, Gleadless Valley, to steal a boiler and another forced a door to get into a house in Montrose Road, Bannerdale, for the keys to the car parked outside.
A house in Bocking Lane, Beauchief, was broken into when patio doors were left unlocked and garages were raided in Batemoor Road, Batemoor and Havercroft Road, Woodseats.
An investigation is also underway into the theft of a lawnmower from a shed in Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe.
Witnesses to any of the break-ins or anyone with information on those responsible should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/burglars-hunted-over-series-of-break-ins-across-sheffield-1-8095079 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/432e2529396ec7f0f863400b527c30a08a8a5b68bbbdeae3a4e83bf92c872592.json |
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"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-31T10:53:12 | null | 2016-08-31T10:03:24 | 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%2Fsheffield-companies-turnover-just-the-business-1-8097311.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097310.1472634271!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield companies' turnover just the business | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Steel City's small and medium sized businesses have seen impressive turnover up 11 per cent.
The positive trend features in Barclays Prosperity Map that studied the year to April, ranking 12 UK areas based on factors such as house prices, charitable giving, working hours and gross domestic product.
But, while prosperity in the UK is on the up with spending, earnings and wealth increasing nationwide, Yorkshire and Humberside only ranks ninth among the dozen regions.
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The North East was ranked lowest overall, but still recorded a 6 per cent rise in annual average earnings, reaching £24,748.
London tops the list but other areas are emerging. Scotland saw a 13 per cent growth in household wealth, as opposed to the 12 per cent in the UK capital.
The study also found that charitable giving is not necessarily linked to wealth. Despite being placed sixth in the prosperity table, Northern Ireland is the country’s most charitable region, with 45 per cent of households giving to good causes - well ahead of the national average of 29 per cent. The South West, South East and East of England are also notable in their donating.
The number of millionaires in the UK has also increased, by 41 per cent in past five years. Rising from 508,000 in 2010 to 715,000 this year, London and the South East account for over half (52 per cent) of the total new millionaires.
Original research https://wealth.barclays.com/en_gb/home/research/research-centre/uk-wealth-prosperity-map/prosperity-map.html | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-companies-turnover-just-the-business-1-8097311 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/aa9ce9afd98be1c8dc81141c24f3b72b162ecdc1e88f16d4494ca73bdc0640f9.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:29 | null | 2016-08-28T14:56:53 | 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-goes-easy-on-lucas-joao-after-brentford-miss-1-8093244.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093242.1472392586!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Owls head coach Carlos Carvalhal goes easy on Lucas Joao after Brentford miss | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Head coach Carlos Carvalhal refused to criticise Lucas Joao despite the striker’s bad miss in their 1-1 draw at Brentford.
Joao spurned a great chance to put Wednesday in front just before the half-hour mark, stabbing a right foot shot over the bar from inside the six-yard box.
Lucas Joao knows just how simple that opportunity was
The Bees made Joao and the Owls pay for their profligacy as Lasse Vibe gave the hosts the lead in the 54th minute following a mistake by Keiren Westwood.
Goalkeeper Westwood made amends, pulling off a fine save to keep out Scott Hogan’s deflected drive before Sam Hutchinson claimed a last-gasp leveller.
Carvalhal said: “It is not a problem. Lucas missed a chance but other players missed situations.
“To me, individual situations are not important. The most important thing is the team gave a fantastic, very strong answer. We played with heart and soul.
“If one person makes a mistake, I want others to push each other to try and reverse the situation. We did this like a team.
“A team who don’t have heart when they make a mistake comes down but we did the opposite.”
The Portuguese chief had no complaints over David Jones’ sending-off. The midfielder, making his full debut, was dismissed following two bookable offences. His second caution was for dissent.
“I said to the ref that I accept his decision but you know the players and so do I,” said Carvalhal. “David is a very calm personality. He is similar to Kieran Lee.
“David raised his hands. With the new rules, I think it was a yellow card, but it was not an aggressive movement.”
Carvalhal, who is still hoping to sign a left-back and left winger before the summer transfer window closes on Wednesday night, rued the Owls’ poor finishing at Griffin Park.
“We were the better team, we dominated the ball for many periods,” he said. “My players were fantastic.
“I am not at all happy with a point. How can I be happy with a point when I counted at least seven clear chances in the first half? We have created enough chances in the last two games to win three or four but the way we created them with artistic play and good football was a positive.”
He admits he will be glad when the transfer market shuts, saying: “I will be happy when it is Thursday as I will be able to focus on the things that I like to focus on such as preparing the team.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-owls-head-coach-carlos-carvalhal-goes-easy-on-lucas-joao-after-brentford-miss-1-8093244 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4eac11f59010cd91c5fca9ca644b4336b92388e6860eb994f55a0124d759dfac.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-31T08:52:55 | null | 2016-08-31T07:51:00 | 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%2Fchickens-ducks-and-livestock-killed-in-attacks-at-doncaster-allotments-1-8097063.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097062.1472626349!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chickens, ducks and livestock killed in attacks at Doncaster allotments | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A police probe is underway into attacks on chickens, ducks and livestock on allotments in Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Police said over recent weeks a number of incidents have been reported at the Sandall Beat allotments, Intake.
Animals have been killed or injured and property has been damaged and stolen.
A force spokesman said: "Over the last few weeks there have been a number of break ins at Sandall Beat allotments.
"Property has been damaged and stolen and chickens, ducks and other livestock killed, injured or stolen."
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chickens-ducks-and-livestock-killed-in-attacks-at-doncaster-allotments-1-8097063 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/07fe1104d947c288a8760f764a29aa489ef29ffd2f4ca01a068eec68576a44e6.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:52 | null | 2016-08-13T07:52:00 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fsheffielders-can-help-tell-story-of-blitz-1-8066926.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8066925.1471020873!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffielders can help tell story of Blitz | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Star-backed project to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Sheffield Blitz is putting the call out for people to help gather final bits of knowledge to complete the story of the devastating attacks in December 1940.
Volunteers are being sought to research everything from personal accounts of the bombing raids to the story of the decoy sites dotted around the Sheffield area.
The decoy sites were designed to fool the Germans into bombing those targets rather than the city itself.
Nearly a 10th of Sheffield’s population was made homeless on December 12 and 15, 1940 with more than 2,000 people killed or wounded.
Thanks to National Lottery players a Sheffield Blitz Memorial Trail is being created to form the centrepiece of the two-and-a-half-year Heritage Lottery-funded project.
Up to 16 sites around the city centre have been earmarked for the installation of high-quality, permanent memorial plaques.
The project has received £81,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the backing of other organisations, including The Star.
The paper ran a campaign to help raise the money to ensure that the Blitz Memorial Trail project went ahead.
The paper’s aim was to help to honour all those Sheffielders whose lives were lost, as well as all the people who lived through those terrible days.
The volunteer research will play a key part in the work of telling the story of the Sheffield Blitz, as well as being used in a new book chronicling the build-up and the aftermath of the raids.
Project workers are working on gaining planning permissions for the trail while other work is going on to record the first-hand memories of survivors.
Neil Anderson, author of the book Sheffield’s Date With Hitler, who is leading the research, said: “We are after people with a keen interest in the Sheffield Blitz to help in this vital work. Training will be provided and we hope as many people as possible will come forward.”
Anyone interested should email their details to neil@neilandersonmedia.com
Explaining the importance of the HLF support, the head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Yorkshire and the Humber, Fiona Spiers, said: “The Second World War changed communities forever, not just due to the loss of life felt by both the military and civilians, but also due to the huge impact it had on our towns and cities.
“Communities were physically changed forever due to the devastating effects of the Blitz.
“This important project is documenting and commemorating these sacrifices, enabling communities to gain a deeper understanding of the far-reaching impacts of the conflict.”
The project has already received donations from Sheffield-born nightclub impresario Peter Stringfellow, Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary, The Moor, Atkinson’s store and scores of individuals.
It also has the backing of Sheffield City Council, Sheffield College, The National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield 50 Plus, Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust and South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.
The Sheffield Blitz 75th project is set to last over two years and will end on the anniversary of the last German raids on Sheffield in July 1942. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/sheffielders-can-help-tell-story-of-blitz-1-8066926 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/36248fb14a26223f6135ac91e39678cded02aa8d5ab401d703a7eaa4959af8d4.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:10 | null | 2016-08-23T12:18:45 | 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%2Fsalsa-in-the-square-leopold-square-sheffield-1-8083843.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083842.1471951111!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Salsa In The Square, Leopold Square, Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The bank holiday weekend marks the return of a free, nine-hour open-air Latin live music and dance event.
Hundreds are expected at the final Salsa In The Square event of 2016 this Sunday, running from 5pm to 2am.
On offer are a live salsa band, DJs, free salsa lessons and dance demonstrations.
Cubavida, featuringJesus Moreau Batallan, top the entertainment line-up. The six-piece group have a unique Latin sound spanning salsa to Latin jazz/funk and reggaeton.
Their repertoire includes the latest sound out of Havana, Cuba, the timba, with many original tunes, harmonies and rhythms.
The party moves inside Cubana at 10pm and carries on with a Barrio Latino event with DJs playing over two floors.
DJs Lubi and Fabio perform downstairs with a mix of salsa, samba reggaeton and bachata, while Dj Sabroso is upstairs in the Kizomba room.
Adrian Bagnoli, co-owner of Cubana, said: “Live outdoor salsa remains a rare commodity in the UK but it’s fair to say Sheffield has one of the most popular events of its kind in the country in the shape of Salsa In The Square.”
The line-up includes DJ 5Spice at 5pm, Cubavida at 6pm, dance shows at 6.45pm with belly dancer Carol Chaves and street dancer James Airey and professional Latin dancers Jonathan and Leanne
At 7pm there’s a free beginners’ salsa class with Richard of RCDance and at 7.30pm Cubavida perform again.
DJ 5Spice will appear again at 8.15pm until 10pm. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/culture/salsa-in-the-square-leopold-square-sheffield-1-8083843 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0a41c92944f35d9f100e42b76b89948c9c4a720d2c1cbbc39606dc23c5e1c15b.json |
[
"Matt Young"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T19:46:38 | 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%2Ffinance-problems-shelved-by-sheffield-eagles-1-8095295.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095294.1472546926!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Finance problems shelved by Sheffield Eagles | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield Eagles director Mark Aston says that his side have ‘made a statement’ after putting their off the field troubles behind them with a convincing win at Oldham.
Eagles recovered from a slow start to motor to a 24-54 victory, despite the uncertainty behind the scenes as the club continue negotiations over a potential takeover.
Their financial troubles showed no sign of derailing their bid for Championship Shield glory.
“Oldham have done the double over us this season, so we needed to make a statement” Aston said. “We didn’t start well but from 60 minutes we were good. Once we got into gear we started doing the things we are capable of; we took the game away from them.”
Eagles remain optimistic that a takeover to save the club will be completed, but whilst it has been a rocky time off the field, Aston’s side have again showed their capablities with another impressive result in adversity. They were helped in part by the dismissal of Richard Lepori after a scrap following Mark Mexico’s try, but Eagles were ruthless as they recorded their fourth win from five games.
“The sending off was key and I am sure they will go to task on that because it was a strange sending off,” Aston added. “After the first 20 minutes we were resilient defensively, and that’s what we have been looking for. We have had a blip towards the end, we let a couple of soft tries in, but we have showed that we can score and we can play and when we are on our day.
“We were disappointed with last week, because we lost when we were in control. To go down 12pts early on against Oldham, and then come back into it and be comfortable at half-time, then score 50 plus point was pleasing. We have scored heavily in the four Shield games, we are doing some good stuff with the ball in hand.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/sheffield-eagles/finance-problems-shelved-by-sheffield-eagles-1-8095295 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d997fb54c98971324925efcff34163dd6721c7fa4792ef9907d6bbc87935ba25.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:50:23 | null | 2016-08-26T14:44:34 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-found-with-truncheon-is-ordered-to-do-unpaid-work-1-8091147.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8071781.1472219056!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man found with truncheon is ordered to do unpaid work | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man has been ordered to complete 90 hours of unpaid work after he was caught by police with an ASP truncheon in his car.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Tuesday, August 23, how Mark Shaw, 38, of Beech Way, Danesemoor, near Clay Cross, was stopped by police for driving erratically and they discovered the ASP in the driver’s side pocket.
Prosecuting solicitor Neil Hollett said: “It was about 8.55pm when police saw the vehicle on Market Street, at Clay Cross, and the defendant was driving erratically with wheel-spinning.
“They stopped the vehicle and spoke to the defendant and saw the ASP in the driver’s side pocket.”
He told police the ASP was bought online and he had no good reason for having the weapon other than that he uses it to control his dog which can be aggressive.
Shaw pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse after the incident on May 27.
Defence solicitor Bertie Mather said there has been no complaint from any member of the public and no one has made any comments about being threatened with this item.
He added that the telescopic ASP was in a collapsed state when it was found and there had been no attempt to hide it and Shaw co-operated with the police.
Magistrates sentenced Shaw to a 12 month community order with 90 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/man-found-with-truncheon-is-ordered-to-do-unpaid-work-1-8091147 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/357e3d0e4eb33368f888ea7a759f6e80b293e0723c0f8fb70c926161b35852f5.json |
[
"Alex Evans",
"Night Editor"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:29 | null | 2016-08-18T21:23:38 | 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-amazing-footage-of-how-sheffield-looked-in-1902-1-8077565.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8077564.1471606032!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Amazing footage of how Sheffield looked in 1902 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Have you ever wondered what Sheffield looked like in 1902?
Well, you’re in luck. This video shows rare footage of the steel city in the Edwardian era, at the turn of the century.
The footage shows double decker trams running through the middle of the city, in a smoggy and much different vision of Sheffield.
1902 was also a significant year for football in the city. The 1902-1903 season was the first time Sheffield Wednesday won the First Division title, beating Aston Villa by a single point.
Sheffield United finished 4th. Manchester City won the Second Division, while Woolwich Arsenal came 3rd and Manchester United were 5th. Chelsea weren’t in league football at all.
What a difference 110 years makes... | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-amazing-footage-of-how-sheffield-looked-in-1902-1-8077565 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/443fa1916f8097f88e612fc775668200b616f2f1ef1fa1de40a18f36a4ab2e0f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:33 | null | 2016-08-30T14:50:28 | 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%2Fdelays-for-doncaster-travellers-after-freight-train-fire-1-8096094.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095110.1472566253!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Delays for Doncaster travellers after freight train fire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster rail passengers are advised to expect disruption to train services until 6pm tonight after a freight train caught fire.
A statement from National Rail said: “A fire on a freight train between Retford and Doncaster means trains cannot run between these stations.
“The line from Doncaster towards Retford has reopened and trains in this direction are returning to normal, however delays of up to 60 minutes may still occur.
“Virgin Trains East Coast and Grand Central passengers may use each others services on reasonable routes.
Virgin Trains East Coast passengers may use CrossCountry on northbound services from Doncaster, East Midlands Trains to and from London St Pancras International and Northern between Leeds and Wakefield and Retford and Sheffield.”
Passengers are also advised to get updates on the incident by following #Doncaster on Twitter. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/delays-for-doncaster-travellers-after-freight-train-fire-1-8096094 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/6c2463639433d14bfd57fbc5473bc9e57de4eaf4afe4452fc8d64b44286885f1.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:51:21 | null | 2016-08-28T17:30:52 | 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-band-the-sherlocks-speak-out-over-claims-of-backstage-fight-at-leeds-festival-1-8093445.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093444.1472402785!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield band The Sherlocks speak out over claims of backstage fight at Leeds Festival | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield band, The Sherlocks, have hit out at claims a member of the group started a fight backstage after their performance at Leeds festival this weekend.
Following The Sherlocks’ performance at the festival on Saturday night a number of reports began circulating on social media concerning a fight alleged to have broken out backstage, involving the band’s drummer, Brandon Crook.
This has been refuted by The Sherlocks who took to social media yesterday afternoon to speak out against the claims.
Speaking on Twitter, a spokesman for the band said: “We’re really disgusted and hurt that someone has made up a ridiculous rumour about us last night.
“We just want to clarify its (sic)absolute rubbish.”
Fans and fellow musicians have also taken to social media in defence of The Sherlocks.
Lee Vincent said: “No way did The Sherlocks start a fight anywhere. Some of the nicest guys I’ve met by far.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-band-the-sherlocks-speak-out-over-claims-of-backstage-fight-at-leeds-festival-1-8093445 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9db08b9872adfca61976d5d29ced3f52413d7c94a0010ed0195f792e2065b2e9.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:52:34 | null | 2016-08-30T14:40:29 | 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%2Fwoman-stopped-by-police-driving-down-sheffield-city-centre-tram-tracks-1-8096067.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096064.1472564528!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Woman stopped by police driving down Sheffield city centre tram tracks | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A woman has been stopped by police after driving down tram tracks in Sheffield city centre this afternoon.
An eyewitness said the incident happened at around 2pm this afternoon and involved a woman aged around 60 in a black car.
A car drove down tram tracks in Sheffield city centre this afternoon
The witness said the woman had been driving on the tracks from behind the Cathedral tram stop and followed a tram passing down High Street, overtaking it as it stopped at Castle Square.
She said the vehicle continued on past the Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge tram stop before appearing to be stopped by police close to the Park Square bridge.
“She was driving down the tracks and seemed very determined,” the witness said.
“Everyone was staring, stopping and looking.
“She overtook one tram and when we peered down, there were blue lights on the bridge. At that point, there were trams on both sides of the tracks.”
South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for comment. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/woman-stopped-by-police-driving-down-sheffield-city-centre-tram-tracks-1-8096067 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/70c14f800b44a0b05084eec52a527b8ff60f0239accc08ff705aa1515ce8fdd0.json |
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"Paul"
] | 2016-08-27T18:50:58 | null | 2016-08-27T18:12:02 | 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%2Frotherham-united-alan-stubbs-ready-to-let-millers-players-go-after-derby-demolition-against-barnsley-1-8092636.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092635.1472318042!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rotherham United: Alan Stubbs ready to let Millers players go after derby demolition against Barnsley | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Rotherham United boss Alan Stubbs is threatening to kick players out after the 4-0 derby humiliation at Barnsley.
The Millers were destroyed in the second half of the Championship showdown at Oakwell, leaving the angry manager to question the effort of some of his side.
The transfer window is open until Wednesday, and Stubbs said: "After that display, there might be one or two more going out.
"Today is obviously very disappointing. If the players aren't prepared to work hard, then we will have players out and have new players in. We could have done better than what we did, it’s as simple as that. There's no substitute for hard work."
Rotherham were in the game until the 54th minute, but collapsed after Marc Roberts' opener. A second goal, scored by Millers old boy Adam Hammill, followed three minutes later, before Tom Bradshaw and Ryan Kent got in on the act late on.
The Millers were backed by more than 3,000 followers. There were boos at the final whistle and Stubbs was the subject of abuse from some supporters as he headed for the tunnel.
"Up until the first goal, I thought we were the better team and we looked like we were causing them problems," he said. "That's not the first time we have conceded in quick succession and we can't allow it to happen.
"We have to look at ourselves. It has to mean more than is showing at the moment. When you go 1-0 down, the most important thing to make sure you don't concede a second.
"We have had a chat about it at the end. It's not about ranting and raving. It's about all of us taking collective responsibility."
Click here for more Millers news | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/rotherham-united-alan-stubbs-ready-to-let-millers-players-go-after-derby-demolition-against-barnsley-1-8092636 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2b77a3abcf3bdad0fa7d2d31563a5dc085373772077951760fb536337c3534da.json |
[
"Stuart Chandler"
] | 2016-08-27T06:51:45 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:15 | 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%2Flong-to-reign-over-us-1-8084685.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084684.1471968729!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Long to reign over us | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Victoria went on to rule for 63 years, and was our longest serving monarch until she was overtaken by Elizabeth II on tith September 2015.
BAFTA-nominated actor Rufus Sewell is cast alongside Jenna starring as Lord Melbourne, Victoria’s first prime minister. The two immediately connected and their intimate friendship became a popular source of gossip that threatened to destabilise the Government – angering both Tory and Whigs alike.
Tom Hughes stars as Prince Albert. Appearing in the drama from episode 3, Albert immediately makes an impression on the young queen, his first cousin. Although Victoria resisted attempts to rush her into marriage initially, her partnership with Albert was a success and they would ultimately produce nine children.
We caught up with former Doctor Who companian Jenna to find out about the drama. . .
Jenna explains one of the most useful aids to understanding Victoria was her sketchbook...
“I read her diaries but although those have her words they’re more about the rhythm of her writing and her emphasis and consciousness in a way. She’s very emphatic in her writing.
What she likes is in capital letters and underlined and it was very thorough and passionate but I think for me, the most interesting thing was her sketchbook because that is the one thing that has been untouched of her vision and what interests her and how she saw the world. I never knew Victoria was such a good artist but most of what she draws is very human and is not about grandeur or jewels or affairs of state in a way it is much more about nature, horses and people, drama and opera and when she was younger the heights of passion and emotion. She drew Lord Melbourne a lot at one stage and then obviously Albert as well as a lot of landscapes. It is interesting to see the world through her eye which you feel more from her when looking through her sketches.”
What helped your transformation into Queen Victoria?
“We went through a lengthy process with the contact lenses trying to find the right ones that would look natural and work on camera. There were a couple that made me look like a white walker from Game of Thrones but I would rehearse in the lenses and I kept them in all of the time because once you have them in, to look at yourself in the mirror and see yourself completely differently is fantastic. It was the make-up designer Nic Collins idea to go with the lenses because in all of the portraits the one thing that really sticks out are her eyes; they are so big and such a known feature about her.”
But ultimately Jenna explains it was finding the voice of Victoria that was the biggest challenge...
“As well as the relationship between crown and girl it was her voice that was most interesting because for me I start at a place of voice and can hear the voice very clearly before I play a person or character so I think finding a regal voice that was of the time, accessible but not inhibiting in a way was a challenge. I listened a lot to Emily Blunt in Young Victoria and Judy Dench in Mrs Brown and bridging that age gap.
“For speeches you had to up it a certain notch and then when behind closed doors with Albert, finding the more human elements to her because I think one of the biggest fears in period drama is being so stiff that you become talking heads and you have to be mindful of the etiquette and as a girl, she is impulsive. Also taking her through an age. Beginning at 18 and growing her up and yet doing that quite quickly and in less of a marked way, going from someone who is vulnerable and actually insecure and inexperienced yet someone who has a big sense of will and who is incredibly stubborn and flawed yet trying to get across her likeability through that. Trying to get her lust for life through all of that.”
Jenna tells us what it has been like to undertake such an incredible role and what she was keen to portray to an audience.
“Something we spoke about a lot was this idea of playing between state and private, between Victoria’s public face, her private face and going between those two worlds. When she is in her quarters she is undone and private. It’s about finding the human within the role of Queen and discovering the girl taking on this incredible responsibility.’
“With so much access to her diaries you know a liEle bit about what her daily life was like. On the day of her coronation, for example, she woke up at 4am and could hear the crowds outside and the cannons being fired. It is so fascinating to think of her experience inside the palace and outside those four walls and what her relationship was to the public.
“So it’s about fulfilling that on screen, seeing her the way we see her, as queen Victoria in this role that she plays but also seeing her as the girl that she was, behind the scenes and playing between the private and public worlds.”
Queen Victoria had a vast number of hidden talents, which meant that Jenna had to learn a whole new set of skills for this role.
“It was very interesting because once I got the job it was a matter of three weeks before I had to be on horseback riding on camera, ballroom dancing and playing the piano. I managed to get some Beethoven down. I have a piano in my house and I have wanted to learn for ages so it was the perfect opportunity. Tom (Hughes) is an amazing musician, he actually really could do it all and I could do one small section and then completely fudge the rest by methods which were rather ludicrous. Apparently she sings opera but I’m not so sure I would get those skills up to par but we will see!”
Victoria start on Sunday at 9pm on ITV with a 90-minute special and continues on Monday. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/long-to-reign-over-us-1-8084685 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/dfe324c4ffa3bb824bbbda5c30ea0dc4e4812ad4448c58c38c916a117ee595df.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:55 | null | 2016-08-27T05:58:15 | 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-not-a-lot-wrong-at-the-blades-insists-boss-chris-wilder-1-8091649.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091648.1472227387!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: “Not a lot wrong at the Blades,” insists boss Chris Wilder | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Five games in, one point on the board and an abundance of frustration.
That’s the condensed verdict of Sheffield United’s League One campaign so far, under new manager - and boyhood Blade - Chris Wilder, who reckons his side aren’t far off where they want to be.
Quite rightly, Wilder points to the fact that United have not been dominated by anyone so far this season. They were victims of their own profligacy and a wonder-goal at Bolton, were shocked by Crewe in the EFL Cup days later and eked out a point from a drab affair at home to Rochdale.
Then came the defensive horror-show at home to Southend, as United imploded and gifted the visitors - then bottom of the table - three goals in 15 painful minutes. They were once again on top at Millwall last Saturday in the first half, and were on course for a well-earned away point when Jack O’Connell decided to inexplicably punch away a cross and Steve Morison gleefully tucked away the resulting 89th-minute penalty.
Wilder is the first to admit that one point from a possible 12, and two league goals all season, is not a good enough return for a club looking to escape the clutches of League One after six seasons.
But he is also far too refreshingly-honest to take positives where there are none, and sees more than a glimmer of hope.
“We haven’t been dominated for a big period of the game by anyone,” Wilder said.
“Especially the two away games against teams who’ll be promotion favourites. We took the game to them and that gives us a bit of belief and heart.
“Tee to green, we’re getting a lot right but our work in both boxes is letting us down. Inbetween, there’s not a lot wrong. That’s not me deflecting, or saying that one point from 12 is good enough, because it isn’t.
“We’ve got to see if the players we’ve brought in are doing enough to stay in the team, if the players who were already here are doing enough and if the ones on the fringes are ready to come in if we need to.
“I’ve got to see if the formation is right and the combinations I put out on the pitch are right. I’ve been doing that constantly and you’ve seen already this season that we have the b*lls to make decisions.
“When it’s not working, you have to find a solution.”
One possible one, Marc McNulty, is out of today’s meeting with Oxford United after damaging a hamstring in training, so Dominic Calvert-Lewin could come into the matchday squad.
“We have the answers, we believe,” Wilder added.
“We just have to stop killing ourselves with the errors. The one at Millwall, we can’t work it out. Nobody knows what’s going through Jack’s head there, and I can’t affect decisions like that - apart from asking ‘If you continue to make them, is there someone else who can step into the team?’
“We have to cut the errors out, and look at everything to get a result.
“We’re here to get results, and no-one understands that more than me.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-not-a-lot-wrong-at-the-blades-insists-boss-chris-wilder-1-8091649 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/4023ea059d63276d540d7805f30d688449a7821fd64d0ec37e5fdcab1f0831f8.json |
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"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T12:52:36 | null | 2016-08-06T10:26:00 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Fsheffield-s-history-about-much-more-than-steel-1-8053910.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8053909.1470410964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield's history about much more than steel | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield is of course known internationally as Steel City, a place famed for its industrial power in the 19th century.
However, there has been a buzz recently about the other faces of the city’s heritage and the group Joined Up Heritage is reminding everyone that there is much more than only its world-famous crucible and stainless steel.
Sheffield’s rich pre-industrial past is being explored on Saturday, August 20 on a special coach tour, called Before the Smoke – Hills and Valleys.
Five of the places that boast history that reaches back as far as the 800s will present themselves to the public and demonstrate how they have contributed to Sheffield’s broad heritage.
The tour will start at Sheffield Cathedral, the city’s oldest building still in continuous use, where participants will be able to see into documents from Sheffield Archives.
After that, both Sheffield Manor Lodge, where Mary, Queen of Scots was famously kept as a prisoner for 14 years, and the 16th-century Bishop’s House in Meersbrook Park will enable visitors to get an insight into what Tudor life in Sheffield was like.
Heeley City Farm stands on a site that boasts a long farming history and is also the place where tour guests will have their lunch in the on-site café.
Finally, in the picturesque valley of the Porter Brook, Shepherd Wheel is a unique working example of Sheffield’s knife-grinding industry dating back to when Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne.
“We will take visitors into the heart of the places where people crafted their livelihoods before our city grew into what it is today – a globally-known industrial metropolis”, says tour guide Laura Alston.
“They can explore industry and occupation in the hills and valleys surrounding old Sheffield town and experience what life was like hundreds of years ago.”
Lunch and refreshments are included in the tour, which will run between 11am and 5pm.
Tickets are £20 and can be booked in advance online at billetto.co.uk/en/events/before-the – smoke-coach – tour-hills – and-valleys, by emailing visit@greenestate.org) or by telephone on 0114 2762828, extension 458. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/sheffield-s-history-about-much-more-than-steel-1-8053910 | en | 2016-08-06T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/025a803c5d1a802592b8f4366540e4165ae5934c1f4575fc5102f0b9a52d4085.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:38 | null | 2016-08-30T12:33:49 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchief-executive-of-doncaster-hospitals-trust-resigns-1-8095754.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095753.1472556927!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chief Executive of Doncaster hospitals trust resigns | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The Chief Executive of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced he will be stepping down from the post, after four years in the role.
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBH) confirmed this morning that Mike Pinkerton would be stepping down from the role in order to 'spend more time' with his family.
He is set to continue in the role until the end of January next time.
He said: “It has been an extraordinary privilege leading the Trust for the past number of years and I want to thank each and every member of staff for their support throughout my time as Chief Executive.
"Although a very difficult decision, I have decided to step down so I can spend more time with my family.”
Prior to taking up the role with DBH Mr Pinkerton has held a number of NHS positions including at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, the National Cancer Peer Review and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
Chairman at DBH, Chris Scholey, said: “I have particularly enjoyed working alongside Mike, his open style, knowledge and experience of the NHS, and I find his total commitment to patients and staff has been both refreshing and motivating.
“During the last year, Mike and his team have worked tirelessly to set the Trust on the road to financial recovery, whilst ensuring that the Trust’s quality measures are regularly in the top 20 per cent of the country.
“Mike is a talented manager and I am saddened but understand and respect his decision. The search for his replacement will start immediately while Mike will continue in his role until the end of January 2017.”
The a spokesman for the Trust said it will begin the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive in the coming weeks. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/chief-executive-of-doncaster-hospitals-trust-resigns-1-8095754 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/46eda77f765e1a8db904281f79331d51c260fcaa77fd7fe20e3058e17dc5aaad.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:30 | null | 2016-08-30T14:50:30 | 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%2Fseveral-cars-targeted-during-criminal-damage-rampage-in-doncaster-village-1-8096096.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096095.1472565112!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Several cars targeted during criminal damage rampage in Doncaster village | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-31T12:52:57 | null | 2016-08-31T12:29:32 | Visit now for the latest Chesterfield FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fchesterfield-fc%2Fslideshow-chesterfield-v-wolves-u23s-match-gallery-1-8097836.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097834.1472642949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | SLIDESHOW: Chesterfield v Wolves U23s - match gallery | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:32 | null | 2016-08-30T07:04:33 | 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%2Fflood-defences-1-8095095.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 | Flood defences | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | When they say they will look at the flood defences of Sheffield, which one? We all know about the flooding in 2007.
The day of the flood I went around the police block on Ecclesfield road and over the Outokumpu site towards the Transpennine Trail and sat on the stairs.
The water was silently meandering its way down the valley, but I later found out that it was just 250mm deep.
What happened to the dam which was behind the pub which fed the works on the Blackburn Brook or the dam catching the waters from the Tom gutter through the estates, just off the Ecclesfield road?
What happened to the weirs behind the 512 freight company and the weir from Ambrose Shardlows which diverted waters to the dam?
What happened to the sports field that stood empty for the purpose of catching waters off the Blackburn brook?
This can be seen from the culvert, which was built, I believe, by Truebrite steels in 1906.
They straightened the river course and fed it along the old railway embankment with the access to clearing the grid on their side of the Blackburn Brook which eventually became Arthur Lees.
The catchment grid to the culvert built by Truebrite steels is an engineering marvel.
It allows for the grid to carry heavy objects to the pinnacle while allowing the fines to block the grid raising the waters on the river to 512 where it could access its old water course to the dam.
However, mistakes in blocking off the water course through building new houses means waters will flood the factories in any times for flood.
The answer to this side of the valley is the low-lying land higher up the valley being scraped off and letting it become a wildlife area in times of flood.
This has a set depth, otherwise it would be cast as a dam and that would not be allowed by the powers that be.
The council need to look higher up the valleys for their answers.
Name & address withheld | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/flood-defences-1-8095095 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c073754b08c20c2711864a6df0c87f92e83c8d11ebb442ea96748518602b8077.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:09 | null | 2016-08-11T12:46:46 | 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%2Fsaluting-south-yorkshire-vc-hero-on-anniversary-of-amazing-bravery-1-8063776.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8063772.1470916135!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Saluting South Yorkshire VC hero on anniversary of amazing bravery | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | We salute a Sheffield Victoria Cross recipient's war heroics 99 years ago today.
When: August 11 1917. Where: Langemarck, Belgium. What: During attack on strong enemy position, and his platoon stalled by heavy machine-gun fire, a young private crawled through partially cut wire, dragging his machine gun with him, to single-handed kill estimated 20 foe. His Lewis destroyed, three enemy rushed him, so he shot them with his revolver before hitting several enemy snipers while, under heavy fire, recovering wounded comrade.
Sheffield independent Late War Edition VC coverage
Who: Arnold Loosemore, born one of a Sheffield gardener's seven sons on June 7 1896, died aged 27 on April 10 1924, buried in Ecclesall All Saints' Churchyard mass grave.
Why?: Because the South Yorkshire soldier was once of WW1's bravest.
A York and Lancaster and Duke of Wellington regiments serving officer from 1915 to 1918, Arnold enlisted as a 19-year-old, surviving ill-fated Gallipoli campaign before being bound for Somme trenches.
Within a year of winning VC - Forces' highest and most prestigious award for gallantry - he would add Distinguished Conduct Medal to hi collection after, on June 19 1918 at Zillebeke in the same country, again "displaying conspicuous gallantry and powers of leadership" when an officer was wounded and fighting platoon scattered by hostile bombs, rallying ranks and returning wounded to Allied lines.
Star Loosemore Drive tribute plaque coverage
On another occasion he once more showed determined disregard for his own danger under heavy machine gun fire to capture enemy post under attack.
Four months later Arnold became badly wounded by machine gun fire near Villiers-en-Cauchies in France, eventually having his left leg amputated above the knee. His health undermined by war wounds and unable to work, he died from tuberculosis, leaving small son and wife Amy, refused a War Widows' pension from the government - highlighted by Channel 4's 'WW1's Forgotten Heroes' - because he died post-war and she knew he was ill when she married him. Almost destitute, she had to have him buried in an existing grave with three others in order to save funds.
His VC and DCM were sold in 1969 and are now privately owned and not on public display. Early '90s saw S12 Sheffield street named Loosemore Drive by the then lord mayor. A memorial plaque, removed due to repeated vandalism, was replaced in December 2014 by new bronze tribute to one of Sheffield's bravest son whose nerves were clearly steel. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/saluting-south-yorkshire-vc-hero-on-anniversary-of-amazing-bravery-1-8063776 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/58e7bf4ba8891fbe6478ec0d4822c399420394b412fa4a37ebd62129c11110aa.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:50 | null | 2016-08-29T08:14:04 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdoncaster-rovers-belles-must-be-more-clinical-says-defender-roberts-1-8093338.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093337.1472397437!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers Belles must be more clinical, says defender Roberts | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers Belles are still searching for their first FA Women’s Super League 1 points of the season after a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool.
And though defender Rhiannon Roberts was impressed by her side’s resilience under heavy pressure from Liverpool, she admitted they need to be more clinical.
“Sometimes it just felt like wave after wave of attacks but I thought we dealt with it well so in that respect we were pretty pleased to go in at half-time 0-0 and we were still in the game until the end,” Roberts said.
Belles did look like scoring through but home goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain forced into making the save of the game when she dived down low to her right to keep out Katrin Omarsdottir’s shot.
“I was already celebrating when Katrin hit that shot but it was a great save and unfortunately you’ve got to take your chances in this league,” said Roberts.
“Every game we go into we believe we can get points and we are not bothered about who it is we are playing. We showed today that we can go out and put in a performance.
“It was just hard to take as I thought we could have got something from the game.
“We want to compete and stay in this league and I think we are showing week by week that we are getting better. Eventually it will come.”
Thursday’s visit of Sunderland to the Keepmoat Stadium (7.45pm) is a must- win game in Belles’ bid to retain their League 1 status.
This is one most of the games from which they can more realistically expect to gain reward.
Sunderland have six points, as do Reading (whom Belles have still to play twice) and Belles have games in hand on both.
The fixture will beSunderland’s first competitive action for a month.
* To buy tickets to an FA Women’s Super League match near you click here: http://www.ticketstores.co.uk/fawsl/ | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-belles-must-be-more-clinical-says-defender-roberts-1-8093338 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/cf5966853e7d4e05a0dbea81d308a0c788ebc9c60ec1cc51b463ecef615ff3c3.json |
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"Neil Goulding"
] | 2016-08-31T00:52:33 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:13 | Visit now for the latest Barnsley FC football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fbarnsley-fc%2Fbarnsley-5m-mawson-joins-swansea-as-reds-land-double-signing-1-8096228.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096857.1472588275!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley: £5m Mawson joins Swansea as Reds land double signing | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Defender Alfie Mawson has completed his move to Premier League side Swansea.
The promising centre-back finalised a four-year deal, understood to be in the region of £5m, at the Liberty after completing his medical at the club yesterday afternoon.
Mawson played a key role in the Reds’ double success last season as he formed a successful partnership at the back alongside Marc Roberts.
And manager Paul Heckingbottom wasted little time in finding a replacement for the former Brentford man as the club confirmed two new additions to the squad.
Centre-back Adam Jackson joined for an undisclosed fee, whilst Adam Armstrong will spend a loan spell at Oakwell.
Jackson has penned a three-year deal from Premier League side Middlesbrough and joins the club as a direct replacement for Mawson.
The player jumped at the chance to play Championship football for the first time after spending last year on loan at Hartlepool United.
Jackson impressed during his spell at the League Two side, whilst Boro were being promoted to the top tier, scooping the club’s Young Player of the Year Award.
Heckingbottom had previously bolstered his defensive stocks by adding Angus MacDonald from non-league side Torquay United earlier in the summer.
But Mawson’s big-money move to the Premier League coupled with the Reds being unable to recall Lewin Nyatanga from his loan spell at Northampton left themthin on the ground in terms of bodies in central defence, with just Roberts, MacDonald and Jack Cowgill in the senior squad.
Goal machine Armstrong has signed an initial loan deal until January 2017. The prolific Newcastle striker bagged 20 goals for Coventry City last term, including a brace against Barnsley.
In Armstrong, Sam Winnall and fellow newbie Tom Bradshaw, Heckingbottom has a trio who scored 84 goals between them last season.
And it is looking like another busy day at the club as they look to add more reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut tonight [Wednesday].
The Reds are on the verge of signing defender Cole Kpekawa from Queens Park Rangers.
The youngster, who can play at both left-back and centre-back, underwent his medical at Oakwell yesterday ahead of a proposed £450,000 move to the club.
It is believed that any deal to bring Wigan midfielder Sam Morsy to the club would be a loan, with Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United also keen on the player.
The Reds look to have been priced out of the race to sign Chesterfield’s Gboly Ariyibi, with Brentford seeing a £800,000 offer rejected yesterday.
Meanwhile, midfielder Charlie Harris cancelled his contract at the club by mutual consent. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/barnsley-fc/barnsley-5m-mawson-joins-swansea-as-reds-land-double-signing-1-8096228 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/451e226d7f814d4a306a25ecb1a9e913fb046c4de0d8118d0051899208c1e6a4.json |
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"Chris Holt"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:38 | null | 2016-08-26T12:01:01 | 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-steven-fletcher-over-his-head-injury-and-ready-to-grab-goals-for-sheffield-wednesday-1-8089944.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089942.1472171629!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Steven Fletcher over his head injury and ready to grab goals for Sheffield Wednesday | 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
Steven Fletcher has admitted that his fledgling Sheffield Wednesday career has been stop-start, but the Scottish striker says he's fully fit and ready to hit the net again.
Fletcher's debut lasted just 27 minutes before he was brought off after a clash of heads with Aston Villa's Tommy Elphick, in a game where he had until then, impressed.
Steven Fletcher has fully recovered from his head injury, picked up against Aston Villa on the opening weekend
The former Sunderland man hasn't missed a game but was forced to play two - against Norwich City and Burton Albion - wearing a headguard.
That was banished against Leeds United and Fletcher says the scar is now fully healed and he is focused on getting off the mark for the Owls, starting against Brentford tomorrow.
Its alright, it's getting there, the Harry Potter thing's going away so it's alright," he joked of his scar. "I'm back to normal now, it took a few days but it's all good."
Fletcher added: "I'm happy, obviously I've had a few ups and downs with a few injuries but I'm starting to get going now and obviously I've managed to get the headband off so I'm happy to get going now."
Wednesday have lost their last two games, the second of those coming last weekend, against Leeds United but rather than looking at trying to pinpoint reasons why they lost, Fletcher says it's the nature of the Championship.
"It's a difficult league, it always has been," he said. "I think this year most teams can beat each other. Every game is a hard game for us, especially the one on Saturday so I think that's it." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/video-steven-fletcher-over-his-head-injury-and-ready-to-grab-goals-for-sheffield-wednesday-1-8089944 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/92fdca32661cd3cd391b1b42b147163c1e3602f75a8811db4318c3a788bad1cd.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-30T22:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T22:31:44 | 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%2Fmatch-report-mansfield-town-0-doncaster-rovers-2-1-8096908.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096938.1472596031!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Match report: Mansfield Town 0 Doncaster Rovers 2 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A debut goal for summer signing Alfie Beestin helped Doncaster Rovers kick off their Checkatrade Trophy campaign with victory over Mansfield Town.
Riccardo Calder also found the net as a young Rovers side picked up a deserved win at Field Mill to top their group in the much criticised competition.
While the merits of the tournament will continue to be debated, there can be no doubt the game was a useful excerise for Darren Ferguson’s side.
Injuries have left Rovers down to the bare bones. This game was a welcome reminder of what Rovers still have in reserve of their heavily depleted squad.
Summer signing Beestin made an impressive debut alongside youth team graduate Reece Fielding who was precociously assured in starting at centre half.
The other four faces brought into the side were more familiar with Ross Etheridge, Harry Middleton, Riccardo Calder and Liam Mandeville handed starts as Darren Ferguson used all his changes permitted by competition rules.
Calder may be out of favour but provided a demonstration of what he is capable of. Constantly playing close to the touchline, he caused numerous problems with his pace and crossing.
His goal to make sure of the points late on was an added bonus for the Aston Villa loanee who certainly put pressure on the regular starters.
But the most pleasing aspects were the performances - particularly in the second half - of Mandeville and Beestin, operating as wide forwards in support of Andy Williams.
Both were brimming with energy, producing testing runs and crafted several chances for team mates.
Beestin in particular showed impressive footwork on his first introduction to Rovers supporters and looked every bit as talented, if somewhat raw, as Ferguson had hinted.
It may not have been the most thrilling game of football but the positives were plentiful as Rovers maintained their momentum.
The winning habit is something Rovers need this season if they are to achieve their ultimate goal of promotion. Whatever priority it given to a competition, stringing victories together is something that cannot be sniffed at.
The first half, in front of a larger than expected crowd at Field Mill, was an open if scrappy affair.
Rovers went close on eight minutes when Beestin embarked on a mazy run before cutting a sublime pass to Calder who smashed just wide on the angle.
CJ Hamilton produced a similar effort for Mansfield while lively forward Danny Rose drilled into the side netting with a first time effort.
Matty Blair struck the outside of the post with a deflected cross but Mansfield should have had the lead before the break when Rose sent a free header just wide.
Rovers upped their game in the second half and looked the more dangerous.
They should have been ahead on the hour when Mandeville sent in a brilliant low cross which Williams somehow failed to connect with just two yards out.
But they did break the deadlock on 72 minutes.
Middleton went for goal from distance but the shot was blocked, with the ball falling to Beestin who showed no hesitation in confidently smashing home from 25 yards into the bottom corner.
Teenage trio Will Longbottom, Danny Amos and Joe Pugh were all sent on in the late stages.
And with four minutes to go, Rovers wrapped up the win. Mandeville raced onto a Middleton pass, beat his man and squared for Calder to calmly tap in from five yards.
George Taft flashed a header wide in stoppage time but Rovers kept hold of their third clean sheet in four games.
And the positives were plentiful.
the teams
Mansfield: Shearer, Bennett, Pearce, Howkins (Collins 59), Taft, McGuire (Hurst 43), Hemmings, Chapman, Hamilton, Baxendale (Hoban 53), D Rose. Subs not used: Jensen, Benning, M Rose, Hakeem.
Rovers: Etheridge, Blair (Amos 71), Fielding, Wright, Evina, Houghton, Middleton, Calder, Beestin (Longbottom 87), Mandeville, Williams (Pugh 70). Subs not used: Marosi, Butler, Amos, Barker, James.
Referee: Neil Swarbrick (Lancashire)
Attendance: 1,461 (337 away) | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/match-report-mansfield-town-0-doncaster-rovers-2-1-8096908 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b10728b1d2cb33ff84b523cd00e799b4a420bdea92d1e18bf776cce0766c5bd9.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:35 | 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%2Ffishing-for-charity-1-8082819.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8082817.1471882348!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fishing for charity | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A team of South Yorkshire fisherham have raised a staggering amount for The Children’s Hospital Charity.
Avid anglers from The Penistone Angling Association fished in pairs to see who could bring in the heaviest haul, ina charity match which raised £2,270 for the Sheffield charity.
The event was led by Sheffield fisherham, Charlie Simpson, as a thank you to the charity which has been caring for his daughter Ellie since she was admitted to hospital in 2015. Ellie was diagnosed with limbic encephalitis, a condition where the body produces antibodies against itself, leading to an inflammation in the brain. She is currently under the care of the Becton centre, in Beighton, which helps children and young adults throughout the region with mental health issues and learning disabilities.
“I’ve stopped over in the hospital a fair few times whilst my daughter has been ill and I’ve seen some heart-breaking things, and some really heart-warming things too,” said Charlie.
“I’ve seen the great work that everyone does at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and organising this match whilst raising some money was the least that I could do.”
Caitlin Hallatt, Community Fundraising Assistant for The Children’s Hospital Charity said, “Charlie’s fishing day just goes to show that, no matter what your passion is, there’s always a way that you can get involved with Team Theo. We’d like to say a huge thank you for all the effort he put into the event and for the money raised by everyone involved.”
The money raised will go towards the Make it Better appeal, which is transforming the hospital with a brand new wing. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/fishing-for-charity-1-8082819 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/5a679b38499c9eb58b26496d2c33041894cec8db571a254eafbe467b79b99f4b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:44 | null | 2016-08-31T06:02:43 | 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%2Fcoach-jason-gillespie-refuses-to-rule-out-yorkshire-return-1-8096618.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096615.1472577140!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coach Jason Gillespie refuses to rule out Yorkshire return | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Jason Gillespie has left the door open for a Yorkshire return after agonising over the decision to leave the county and move back to Australia with his family.
The county champions announced on Monday that the Australian would end his successful five-year spell as head coach at the end of the season.
“It’s obviously been a very tough decision because I love my job,” Gillespie said. “I’m standing down because of family reasons. It’s well known that my wife and kids are now back in Australia.
“As much as I love this club, my job and living here in Yorkshire, the time is right to step aside.
“The initial plan was for the family to go back and spend a bit of time in Oz and then we’d all come back after the Big Bash and have another season at Yorkshire.
“Once it became clear that wasn’t going to happen and the family was going to stay in Australia, the goalposts shifted a bit.
“I still thought I could come over here and try to get back a couple of times during the summer. But the more I thought about it the more I realised it wasn’t going to be practical from a family point of view.
“I’m a husband and father first. At the end of the day, family comes first.”
Gillespie, who spent two years with Yorkshire as a player, took over as head coach ahead of the 2012 season and has transformed the county’s fortunes, suffering just five defeats in 76 County Championship matches.
The 41-year-old has not ruled out a return to Headingley.
“I don’t write anything off,” said Gillespie, who has a part-time role with Big Bash League side Adelaide Strikers.
“I love this club and have enjoyed every minute of it.
“Who knows what will happen in the future? I wouldn’t say no moving forward, but at the moment the time is right to spend some time with my family.”
Yorkshire secured an immediate return to Division One in Gillespie’s first season in charge and after finishing second in 2013, they won back-to-back titles despite continuing to lose key players to England.
The county are only five points behind leaders Middlesex in this year’s title race and face the prospect of attempting to secure a hat-trick of championships at Lord’s in Gillespie’s final match in charge.
“I think it would be fitting for everybody (to win the County Championship again),” added Gillespie, whose side take on Hampshire in Southampton from Wednesday.
“This group of players has the world at their feet and have a wonderful opportunity.
“But we can’t focus on that end result. We’ve just got to focus on our next match.”
Director of cricket Martyn Moxon admitted it was a decision Yorkshire had seen coming.
“It’s news we’d always feared,” he said. “He’s done a brilliant job here.
“Once Anna and the children went back to Australia a few weeks ago, the alarm bells started ringing.
“When we spoke there was no great surprise to learn of Jason’s decision.”
Moxon reiterated Yorkshire’s desire to wait until the end of the season to start their search for the next head coach.
“We want to really focus on the last four games,” he added.
“They’re four big games in the history of the club let alone this current group of players.
“We don’t want anything to distract from that.
“We will think about Dizzy’s successor, of course, but our real energy will be making sure we give the lads the support they need during the last four games.
“The reaction from the lads was they wanted to send Dizzy out on a high.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/cricket/coach-jason-gillespie-refuses-to-rule-out-yorkshire-return-1-8096618 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/115430c7b029ba0bac09f8612cb2c31ee71c863bdf5c03f9ed57468450b75d2b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:54 | null | 2016-08-30T17:03:32 | 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%2Fpop-up-prosecco-bar-to-open-in-doncaster-ahead-of-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096482.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096480.1472572991!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Pop-up prosecco bar to open in Doncaster ahead of the St Leger festival | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A pop-up prosecco bar is set to open in Doncaster this week ahead of the start of the historic St Leger Festival.
The bar, Prosecco Pit Stop, is opening to customers on 2 September outside Debenhams on the first floor.
The temporary addition to the shopping centre has been launched in the run up to the famous Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse, which takes place from September 7 to 10.
Following the festival, the bar will be relocating to a more permanent position within the shopping later this year.
Daniel Matters, commercialisation manager at Frenchgate Shopping Centre, said: “We’re really excited to be launching our pop-up prosecco bar at Frenchgate, which is a fantastic temporary addition to enhance our customers’ shopping experience.
“What better way to for people to relax during or after a busy day shopping with us than a lovely chilled glass of fizz!
“It’ll also be a great way to welcome race-goers to Doncaster for the upcoming St Ledger Festival, which is a huge event for the town.”
The bar will serve a range of proscecco, champagne, world beers and other beverages and is owned and operated by local publicans Shaun and Lucy Applegate of The Station Hotel in Blaxton. It will be open seven days a week. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/pop-up-prosecco-bar-to-open-in-doncaster-ahead-of-the-st-leger-festival-1-8096482 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3cec148079057baab1543acc3044819dace7f5ffa0cc7c99904dcce3a7cb879b.json |
[
"Steve Hossack"
] | 2016-08-29T06:51:49 | null | 2016-08-29T06:40:21 | 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-64-mowden-park-0-knights-complete-build-up-with-10-try-win-1-8093464.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093463.1472402957!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Knights 64 Mowden Park 0: Knights complete build-up with 10-try win | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Knights ended their pre-season campaign on a high at home to Darlington Mowden Park.
In addition to running in ten tries and impressing at the various set-pieces, the Championship out kept the visitors scoreless as they posted an emphatic 64-0 win
Director of rugby Clive Griffithsis well aware that the opening league game away to relegated London Irish this weekend will represent a significant step up.
But Knights will go into the game as well prepared as they could have been, given the injury to skipper Michael Hills, and ready to show that last season’s success wasn’t a one-off.
The game marked the debut of high-profile signing Beau Robinson, who joined the club late last week, and the back-rower will have hoped to have done enough to secure his place in the squad to face Irish.
Full-back Paul Jarvis and Tyson Lewis look certain to feature with the former helping to set up the first of the wing’s first half brace in addition to racing over himself.
Hooker Harry Allen also touched down from a driving maul to secure Knights a 26-0 interval lead which could have been more.
Although Park never stopped trying they continued to be second best after the break.
Knights posted another six tries including a long-range move finished off by Simon Humberstone and an 80 metre effort by half-back Sam Edgerley from a lineout against the throw which made it 50-0.
Centre Mat Clark scored the penultimate try and featured in the last along with Lloyd Hayes in the build-up to full-back Sean Scanlon’s last minute touchdown.
Knights: Jarvis, Flockhart, Hayes, A Tuilagi, Lewis, Cusack, Heaney, Hislop, Allen, John, Young Nolan, Falkingham, Owen, Shaw, List, Sprotson, Newton, Hunter, Williams, Challoner, Makaafi, Robinson, Edgerley, Humberstone. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/doncaster-knights/doncaster-knights-64-mowden-park-0-knights-complete-build-up-with-10-try-win-1-8093464 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/3bf9c93a6de690d804c60818e9d41de3b319583ebb2324dbd7dcac52df22be41.json |
[
"Ellen Beardmore"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:17 | null | 2016-08-31T07:40:27 | Visit now for the latest food & drink news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ffood-and-drink%2Ffood-news-bringing-old-recipes-back-into-fashion-1-8090956.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090955.1472640254!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Food news: Bringing old recipes back into fashion | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Ancient British recipes are to be given a new lease of life at a special cookery workshop this weekend.
Turmeric ice cream and giant venison pasties will be among the dishes cooked up by Ivan Day, renowned food historian, at the School of Artisan Food at the Welbeck Estate near Worksop this weekend.
Cooks who take part will hail from as close by as Sheffield and as far away as Japan.
“The aim is to show that we cooked some of the greatest dishes in Europe - but history has been written by the French”, said Ivan.
“We want people to be aware of how absolutely extraordinary British food used to be, and how we have largely forgotten about it.
“We think that we know all about our traditions in this country but we don’t.”
Ivan and his pupils will use outdated methods and ancient equipment to create their meals.
He added: “When we make ice cream everyone is really surprised because people think that in the past they didn’t have the methods or it must not have been very good but actually in this country it dates back to the 1600s.
“In winter Chatsworth used to flood one of its fields so they would have lots of ice - and it was used for making ice cream.”
There are still places left on the two courses on September 3 and 4, a cost of £175 per place.
Call 01909 532 171 to discuss bookings. .
Meanwhile in Sheffield food start-up Slaww, which makes salads with a difference, is working with the City of Sheffield Swim Squad to help its elite athletes optimise their performance.
Luke Howdle and Nicholas Graingee were provided with Slaaw salads ahead of the US Open Swimming Championship, where they both won medals earlier this month.
Slaaw founder Sophie Lane set up the company after she was inspired by her travels around the world.
The Hallam graduate said: “From athletes like the swimmers and cyclists, to everyone who attends the markets, the food festival and the pop-up at Union Street where my food features, people haven’t only loved the taste of the salads - they’ve loved the colours and contrasts.”
Vegans and vegetarians have a new spot to try after The Graduate, Surrey Street, launched a new Greenhouse section of its menu as part of a refurbishment.
Other new dishes include sharing trays, grilled cheese and burgers.
* Food Review: Creating a little piece of Greece in Sheffield
* Pub of the week: Horse and Jockey, 240 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EF | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/food-and-drink/food-news-bringing-old-recipes-back-into-fashion-1-8090956 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/abdf7a411c9b836a5ce834449ab33e38f1d2797a50f149ffeee32f7834a2abcf.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:52:14 | null | 2016-08-30T06:28:40 | Visit now for the latest sports news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fsheffield-based-table-tennis-star-kim-daybell-targets-podium-place-at-rio-paralympics-1-8094622.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094621.1472480987!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield-based table tennis star Kim Daybell targets podium place at Rio Paralympics | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield table tennis player Kim Daybell intends to prove his decision to take a year out from his medical studies was the right one when he represents Great Britain at his second Paralympic Games in Rio.
Four years on from making his Games bow in front of a home crowd, Daybell is determined to show the world how much he has improved as a player.
To do that, he has made sure to leave no stone unturned, including devoting his time completely to table tennis, and temporary pausing his medicine studies at the University of Leeds.
The 24-year-old, who first started playing table tennis when he was nine years old, competed in the preliminary round of the men’s singles class 10 at London.
And he is targeting going further this time around as he represents ParalympicsGB at what is set to be the most competitive Paralympic Games ever.
“It feels absolutely brilliant, I was part of the team for London and to be here four years is amazing, it’s always an honour to represent your country,” said Daybell.
“It was an amazing experience, to play in front of a home crowd was absolutely incredible.
“I didn’t quite get to where I wanted to in London and Rio will be my next chance, I’m four years older, four years better and hopefully I’ll be up on the podium this time.
“I’ve beaten all the best players over the last four years as well so I am feeling good going in, I just want to go play my absolute best and if I do that, I’m sure that I can succeed. It was good to take this year away from it and train full time and give myself the best chance possible. I’ve got two more years to finish and then I’ll be qualified.”
* You can help #Supercharge ParalympicsGB to Rio 2016 and beyond. Show your support for the team and find out more at www.paralympics.org.uk/superchargewww.paralympics.org.uk/supercharge | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-based-table-tennis-star-kim-daybell-targets-podium-place-at-rio-paralympics-1-8094622 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/085527c03cc9cc4e6eb68028406aec9061fc686c92adfded79f9dbb275f59577.json |
[
"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T14:52:30 | null | 2016-08-30T13:57:49 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fthieves-steal-charity-boxes-from-shops-and-businesses-in-sheffield-1-8095946.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095945.1472561966!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Thieves steal charity boxes from shops and businesses in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Collection boxes for a Sheffield cancer charity have been stolen from a dental surgery and cafe.
Cavendish Cancer Care, which supports people with cancer through counselling and complementary therapies, has had collection boxes stolen from Dore Dental Care on Causeway Head Road, Dore and Scott’s Pantry on Glossop Road, Broomhill.
Victoria Wood, a member of the fundraising team at the Broomhall-based charity, said: “We are only a small charity and we really do rely on the generosity of members of the public to be able to continue providing our invaluable services to people affected by cancer.
"We urge anyone with any information to come forward.”
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Call South Yorkshire Police on 101. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/thieves-steal-charity-boxes-from-shops-and-businesses-in-sheffield-1-8095946 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e3c0e62c8f89c4fdbf0372296e546653845469bca7a2a726f1e7c1ea26c8c4cf.json |
[
"Graham Smyth"
] | 2016-08-27T16:51:02 | null | 2016-08-27T17:01:33 | 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%2Fmatch-report-chesterfield-fc-1-millwall-3-1-8092506.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092504.1472313670!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Match report: Chesterfield FC 1 Millwall 3 | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Clinical finishing was the difference between Chesterfield and Millwall this afternoon at the Proact as the visitors ran out 3-1 winners.
All three of the Lions’ goals came before the interval and they were all impressive efforts from outside the area.
Chesterfield v Millwall. Gboly Ariyibi shoots at goal in the first half.
The Spireites, who hit back after the break through Sam Hird, weren’t entirely blameless, slack marking, poor passing and indecision assisting the Millwall goals - a double from Man of the Match Steve Morison and a Shane Ferguson strike.
A crowd of just 5,630 watched as the Spireites fell to their first home defeat of the season, given a lesson in finishing by one of League One’s promotion hopefuls
The game got off to a blistering start with golden chances for both sides inside two minutes.
Shaun Williams rattled the Chesterfield crossbar after 40 seconds with a fierce half volley from 30 yards.
The Spireites went straight down the other end where Ched Evans miskicked eight yards out, the ball finding Gboly Ariyibi at the back post who was foiled by keeper Jordan Archer.
In the same attack the home side had a decent shout for a penalty but had to settle for a corner, Ariyibi’s cross apparently blocked legally by Joe Martin.
It was Danny Wilson’s men who bossed the early possession, Jon Nolan pulling the strings and providing their next chance for Evans with a lovely through ball, the striker turning and dragging his shot past the near post.
Against the run of play, Chesterfield found themselves a goal down, Millwall breaking out of defence, Steve Morrison knocking the ball down and Shane Ferguson, in acres of space, drilling it into the far corner of the net.
A minute later the Spireites came close to an equaliser, Dan Gardner slamming a half volley just wide of the left hand upright.
On the half hour mark Chesterfield cleared a Millwall corner and broke with speed, Nolan haring through the middle and screaming for the ball, O’Shea unable to play the pass quickly enough as a defender got back to challenge Nolan.
A last ditch tackle denied Evans just six yards out, Chesterfield unable to scramble the ball home and spurning another great position with 10 minutes left in the half.
But yet again, clinical finishing from Millwall stunned the hosts and turned the game entirely entirely in favour of Neil Harris’ men.
Dion Donohue’s pass for Evans was poor and easily cut out by Bryon Webster who fed Morison, the striker hammering the ball past Fulton from 20 yards.
Three minutes later Millwall were 3-0 to the good, a ball over the top releasing Morison who, with Fulton caught in no man’s land and Ian Evatt unable to recover, lobbed the ball home from a long way out.
At the interval Millwall replaced Fred Oyedinma, who had only come on in the 39th minute for Joe Martin, with Sid Nelson.
Chesterfield forged two good chances at the start of the second period, a Nolan free-kick headed out of his own goalmouth by Morison and a corner sent back across goal by Evatt, narrowly over the top.
Morison continued to show his threat, leaving Evatt in his wake with a step over and trying to find Aiden O’Brien in the middle, Sam Hird clearing the danger.
The centre-half then made an even better contribution at the other end, rising to nod down Nolan’s curling free-kick, past Archer and into the net.
Millwall’s goalkeeper earned the first yellow card of the game for his protests after being challenged by Evans with no free-kick ensuing.
The men in yellow had a chance to put the game beyond Town, on the break, Fulton having to save smartly from O’Brien as the defence struggled to recover.
Reece Mitchell was lively for the hosts after taking Gardner’s place on the left, getting down the line and taking men on before testing Archer late on with a low drive.
Town huffed and puffed in the latter stages, getting into good positions but letting themselves down with the final ball or the finish, before Millwall celebrated victory in front of almost 500 traveling fans.
Chesterfield: Fulton, McGinn, Donohue, Hird, Evatt, Nolan, Gardner (Mitchell 52), Ariyibi, O’Shea (Dennis 59), Evans. Subs: Allinson, Raglan, Daly, Dimaio, Simons.
Millwall: Archer, Romeo, Martin (Onyedinma 39) (Nelson 46), Webster, Craig; Worrall, Ferguson (Butcher 82), Williams, Thompson; O’Brien, Morison. Subs: Wylde, Abdou, Philpot, King.
Referee: Mr Lee Probert
Assistants: Mr Christopher Akers, Mr Akil Howson.
Goalscorers: Hird 65; Ferguson 13; Morison 38, 41
Yellows: Archer 68, Williams 71
Attendance: 5,630 (489) | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/match-report-chesterfield-fc-1-millwall-3-1-8092506 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/0ce3883269dd19644b8e5f2e9c042325610b592cc423d87d39930d7c75eb0eee.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:52:12 | null | 2016-08-29T11:41:35 | 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%2Ffree-and-fresh-coffee-to-go-at-top-doncaster-restaurant-1-8094218.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094217.1472467275!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Free and fresh ‘coffee to go’ at top Doncaster restaurant | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Consistently ranking as Doncaster’s top coffee house and eatery on Trip Advisor, Moona Coffee House and Restaurant has teamed up with the Free Press again for a great reader offer at the launch of their new online coffee and tea store: shop.moonacoffee.com
Family business Moona, of 76/78 High Street, Bentley, offers a free coffee to go, worth £2.05, in exchange for the coupon in this week’s edition of the Doncaster Free Press. The offer runs until August 31.
Owner and barista Tahir Nazir roasts and grinds his own unique blend of coffee beans daily. This eatery would not be out of place in an exclusive city high street.
He said: “All our teas and exclusive coffee blends are available to buy online and the extensive restaurant menu includes breakfast goodies such as American pancakes with toppings, homemade scones, Swedish meatballs, beef with Stilton, Aberdeen Angus premium burgers, real fruit smoothies, Beef Adobo en Croute, milkshakes, toasted paninis and many more gems.” The menu is also online: moonacoffee.com/our-food/
With a five-star hygiene rating, Moona opens Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 4pm. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/free-and-fresh-coffee-to-go-at-top-doncaster-restaurant-1-8094218 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/685a2cb68cb10596ea410d53c5331e6f9e6a198a78763d302d8f59337b56f49f.json |
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"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:55 | null | 2016-08-12T19:38:00 | 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%2Fwhen-sheffield-watched-tv-cookery-queen-fanny-on-stage-1-8067007.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8066989.1471023689!/image/image.jpg | en | null | When Sheffield watched TV cookery queen Fanny on stage | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The queen of 1960s TV cookery Fanny Cradock and her put-upon husband Johnnie were the stars of Sheffield City Hall in September 1962.
The couple brought their Kitchen Magic live cookery show to the venue, courtesy of the East Midlands Gas Board.
The Sheffield Telegraph described how an audience of “over 5,000 women and a sprinkling of men watched as the couple prepared such exotic-sounding dishes as coffee bavaroise and Henry VII shoe buckles”.
No idea what a shoe buckle is, although there’s a type of crumble-topped cake called a buckle, and a bavaroise is a creamy dessert.
The finished dishes were whisked off into the auditorium by 10 hostesses so that lucky members of the audience could taste them.
The couple were assisted on stage by their young cookery pupil, John Harper. The recipes they cooked on stage had been tried out by John, to prove that they were simplicity itself to prepare.
They must have been – they knocked out 16 dishes in two hours with accompanying sauces and garnishes, using what at the time were the latest gas appliances, including two ovens, and two fridges.
They included meringues which never sank and souffles which never failed to rise.
True to type, Fanny cooked wearing a series of beautiful couture gowns and heavy jewellery and Johnnie sported a smart lounge suit complete with tie, pocket handkerchief and buttonhole, plus his trademark monocle.
This was in accordance with their ‘no apron’ policy. They declared: “Cooking is a clean and creative art, not a grubby chore.”
A member of the audience was also asked to bring a bottle of Champagne with them, to add to the upmarket feel of the event.
One of their gimmicks was to prove that you didn’t need a special pan to prepare a classic omelette, so they invited any disbelieving audience member to bring theirs along so that they could prove a point with it.
The Cradocks were hugely popular at the time, appearing on both BBC and ITV and getting ready for a Theatre of Kitchen Magic at the 1963 Ideal Home Exhibition in London.
The Sheffield show was part of a nationwide tour that proved so popular the hall could have been filled twice, said a gas board spokesman.
As the Telegraph observed at the time: “Of all the tastes Fanny and Johnnie deal with, the one they seem to be enjoying most is the taste of success.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/when-sheffield-watched-tv-cookery-queen-fanny-on-stage-1-8067007 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e2ffbc2513949b842318fd945a50844743b7ee0c97c902ed5f3e0d55fa3aa60d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:05 | null | 2016-08-23T19:42:28 | 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%2Fretro-roxy-disco-and-the-shocking-truth-of-sheffield-nights-out-1-8084918.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8084914.1471978228!/image/image.jpg | en | null | RETRO: Roxy Disco and the ‘shocking’ truth of Sheffield nights out | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The people of Sheffield packing into city centre bars and clubs, enjoying themselves and having a good time.
These scandalous goings-on were the subject of a Star feature back in 1990.
Tapton Cliffe Nursing Home auxilliaries out on the town in December 1990
The feature? Sheffield At Night: The Shocking Truth.
That truth, it seems, is that people liked to enjoy a night out.
Roxy Music is one of the clubs featured in the round-up of going out. Roxy Nite Spot, as it was labelled in December 1988 - now the O2 Academy - was the place to be, with hundreds of people packing into the club.
Roxy was a huge nightclub with two floors in the middle of Arundel Gate.
Police raided apparent 'acid house parties' in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Sheffield
It was at its peak in the 1980s, attracting big names including Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan among others, with nights including the famous over-25s only (or ‘grab a granny’ as it was known) on a Thursday.
In another photo, from December 1990, a group of Tapton Cliffe Nursing Home auxiliaries are seen enjoying a night out. Scandalous.
But there was some police action here and there in the city centre.
In one photo, police are raiding a premises on Trippet Lane where an acid house party is apparently taking place, again in December 1988.
Police raid an 'acid house party' in 1990
Another photo, from May 1990, shows police apparently raiding another acid house party - clearly these were all the rage at the time... | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/retro-roxy-disco-and-the-shocking-truth-of-sheffield-nights-out-1-8084918 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a7873cece379459e09800d27bf5c90a1bbbf8c9c1ee5b02b42600e6291ce6bd8.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-27T10:50:24 | null | 2016-08-27T09:57:44 | 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%2Ftravel-alert-signalling-fault-causing-delays-for-doncaster-rail-passengers-1-8092180.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092179.1472288312!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TRAVEL ALERT: Signalling fault causing delays for Doncaster rail passengers | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | People travelling on the railway in Doncaster are experiencing delays on a number of services this morning, due to a signalling fault.
The delays are in place on Transpennine Express services travelling between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.
It is not yet known how long the delays are expected to continue for. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/travel-alert-signalling-fault-causing-delays-for-doncaster-rail-passengers-1-8092180 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/428fa9d7a3f11054037aa35471a2baeaa043f65febf6e6871e5d75c598f3b26b.json |
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"Barbara Craythorn"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:27 | null | 2016-08-23T11:15:58 | 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%2Fwin-tickets-to-see-sheffield-united-v-leicester-1-8083682.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083790.1471950818!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Win tickets to see Sheffield United v Leicester | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The Sheffield Star has teamed up with Checkatrade, official title sponsor of the Checkatrade Trophy, to offer 15 lucky fans the chance to win a pair of tickets to Sheffield United Vs Leicester City on Tuesday August 30, 2016.
Claudio Ranieri brings his Premier League Champions to Bramall Lane for the first game of the Checkatrade Trophy.
Chris Wilder will be looking to upset the odds against the Premier League side with a home win for the Blades in this mouthwatering fixture.
For your chance to win, a pair of tickets, answer the following question and email your answer to: liam.hoden@jpress.co.uk Please provide a daytime telephone number.
QUESTION: WHAT ROUND OF THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TROPHY DID SHEFFIELD UNITED REACH LAST SEASON?
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1. The prize consists of two tickets to the game against Leicester City on Tuesday, August 30 2016, for 15 winners
2. The package does not include travel to or from the ground or any hospitality at the ground
3. Entrants are reminded that tickets are issued subject to Sheffield United’s regulations and the Conditions of Entry relevant to those tickets
4. Fans are reminded that these tickets are in the Sheffield United end and seats are among home supporters. Any away supporters found in home areas may be ejected from the Ground either for the purposes of their own safety or for any other reason
5. The competition is open to all UK residents with the exception of employees of Checkatrade, Sheffield United FC, or Hatch Communications, their immediate families, agents or anyone else associated with the administration
6. No cash alternative will be offered
7. The competition closes at Noon Thursday, August 25, 2016
8. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value
9. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
10. All entrants must be willing to participate in publicity should they be a winner
11. We reserve the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition if, in our sole discretion, the competition is not capable of being conducted as specified in the competition rules
Usual Johnston Press Terms & Conditions apply. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/win-tickets-to-see-sheffield-united-v-leicester-1-8083682 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f156f96d6f0bc3700fe17e35825ef0402b915f7363549ec5247a30469b6f6206.json |
[
"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:47 | null | 2016-08-31T10:39:41 | 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-i-don-t-want-unhappy-players-says-wilder-as-marc-mcnulty-heads-to-bradford-city-1-8097437.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097436.1472636508!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: 'I don't want unhappy players,' says Wilder as Marc McNulty heads to Bradford City | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he allowed Marc McNulty to join Bradford City because he does not want to keep "unhappy players" at Bramall Lane.
The centre-forward completed his season long loan to Valley Parade this morning after failing to make a start for United this term.
Wilder told The Star: "Marc didn't feel he was getting an opportunity. Billy (Sharp) has bagged a couple of goals and he couldn't force his way past him at this point. Marc made it clear in pre-season that he wanted regular first team football and I couldn't guarantee him that."
Under the terms of their agreement with City, United can recall McNulty in January if required.
Wilder, who unveiled former Sheffield Wednesday striker Caolan Lavery as his 10th new signing of the transfer window last night, added: "There was no gun put to my head, the board didn't put me under any pressure. I don't want to keep unhappy players and I think he might have been if he wasn't given an opportunity. We're still in a good position because, if Marc goes away and scores, we can bring him back."
McNulty revealed he had been wanted by other clubs but says it was a 'no brainer' to join Bradford.
"I am excited to join a big club like Bradford. I had a few options but I always wanted to come here once I knew of their interest.
"With the size of the club, the manager and the fan-base here, it was a no-brainer. I spoke with a lot of people who have worked with the manager before and they all spoke very highly of him.
"I can't wait for the opportunity to work with him, hopefully it will benefit me and the club. I've played here a couple of times before with Sheffield United and one thing that always stood out was the size of the crowd and the atmosphere. I'm raring to go and I can't wait for the gaffer to give me an opportunity." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-i-don-t-want-unhappy-players-says-wilder-as-marc-mcnulty-heads-to-bradford-city-1-8097437 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b784e4a2a49fd93046af4d146cf837f020d5ca5f3794381b99d0c5858cb7f9ec.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:36 | null | 2016-08-30T11:53:18 | 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%2Fdelays-on-doncaster-motorway-due-to-two-vehicle-smash-1-8095620.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095619.1472554469!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Delays on Doncaster motorway due to two-vehicle smash | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | There is currently one lane closed on a Doncaster stretch of motorway, following a collision involving a motorbike and a lorry.
There is currently one lane closed, queuing traffic and long delays on A1(M) southbound between J37, A635 (Marr) and J36 A630 Warmsworth Road, as a result of the accident.
There is also congestion on A1 to Wentbridge South.
It is not yet known whether anyone has been involved in the collision. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/delays-on-doncaster-motorway-due-to-two-vehicle-smash-1-8095620 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b6f3d5986c1de3a4120b99d63722d5004484f3df56cd40f2d8131c318940c7db.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:51:34 | null | 2016-08-28T17:54:42 | Visit now for the latest football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fliverpool-ladies-1-doncaster-rovers-belles-0-hobbs-super-show-can-t-save-belles-1-8093480.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093479.1472403262!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Liverpool Ladies 1 Doncaster Rovers Belles 0: Hobbs super show can’t save Belles | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Natasha Harding fired Liverpool to a 1-0 victory on their return to FA Women’s Super League 1 action against Doncaster Rovers Belles, who remain searching for their first points of the season.
Harding scored the game’s only goal when she lashed in from 25 yards three minutes after the break.
The hosts dominated the majority of an entertaining first-half at the Select Security Stadium with Nicola Hobbs performing wonders between the sticks to ensure the visitors remained level.
The Belles remained a threat on the break and it was Siobhan Chamberlain who was forced into making the save of the game when she dived down low to her right to keep out Katrin Omarsdottir’s shot.
After a goalless first half it was Harding who broke the deadlock in spectacular style when she picked up a loose ball outside the Belles’ area before rifling a fine shot beyond Hobbs.
Belles: Hobbs; Newborough, Roberts, Lipka, Little; Tierney, Simpkins, Omarsdottir; Barker, Humphrey Bakowska-Matthews 84), Murray (Raynor 90).
*To buy tickets to an FA Women’s Super League match near you click here: http://www.ticketstores.co.uk/fawsl/ | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-ladies-1-doncaster-rovers-belles-0-hobbs-super-show-can-t-save-belles-1-8093480 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/8397ee8c5dd13d39f7affba7d2edf18cf82f3f88835a7bf92483f20c467859e7.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:25 | null | 2016-08-27T14:06:11 | 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%2Ftwo-charged-as-sheffield-murder-victim-is-named-1-8092392.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092391.1472303249!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Two charged as Sheffield murder victim is named | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two people have charged been with murder in connection with the death of a 47-year-old Sheffield man who has now been named by police.
The man who died following a reported assault in Fox Walk, Walkley on Thursday evening was named by South Yorkshire Police as Craig Wild a few moments ago.
Emergency services were called to house in Fox Walk, Walkley at about 6.45pm on Thursday following reports that Craig had allegedly been assaulted.
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He was pronounced dead shortly after and a post-mortem examination concluded that he died from multiple injuries, including stab wounds.
Two people have been charged in connection with his death.
David Webster, 49, of Leppings Lane, Hillsborough and Alison Moss, 46, of Fox Walk, Walkley, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with 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.
Detectives remain keen to hear from anyone who has any information about Craig’s death.
If you have any information that could assist officers with their enquiries, please call 101 quoting incident number 988 of August 25, 2016.
Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/two-charged-as-sheffield-murder-victim-is-named-1-8092392 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/493a733258e3a6ab7c69c276ab3aac636c61609d65ae956dab0b60822ee7f422.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:35 | null | 2016-08-30T06:58:38 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-detained-after-crashing-car-on-rotherham-roundabout-1-8095087.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095086.1472536829!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man detained after crashing car on Rotherham roundabout | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man is being held by police today on suspicion of drink driving after crashing a car on a Rotherham roundabout.
The 24-year-old's vehicle ended up on its roof after the crash on the Manvers Way roundabout, Manvers, Rotherham, overnight. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/man-detained-after-crashing-car-on-rotherham-roundabout-1-8095087 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/92f7ad0170e0d31f0eec98a81a8dbf5700e10d99fcd1a5b0891f01db8ec093b1.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:50:19 | null | 2016-08-26T14:37:06 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftwo-injured-as-car-collides-with-skip-on-doncaster-street-1-8091130.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8082312.1472218612!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Two injured as car collides with skip on Doncaster street | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Two people have been taken to hospital after a car they were travelling in is thought to have collided with a skip today
Police were called to Everingham Road, Cantley at about 9.05am. The injuries to the driver and passenger are not thought to be serious, said police.
A police spokesman said: “Police were called to reports of a collision in Everingham Road, Doncaster at about 9.05am this morning.
“A blue Ford Focus is said to have collided with a skip in the road.”
Buses were diverted while police dealt with the incident. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/two-injured-as-car-collides-with-skip-on-doncaster-street-1-8091130 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/59e725368510ae027d8c69977395cbf67a09bc00942dd9fdcb2e6e8eb080009a.json |
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"Josh Loeb"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:29 | null | 2016-08-30T11:04:43 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fone-in-three-adults-lack-basic-skills-to-find-work-1-8095496.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095495.1472551680!/image/image.jpg | en | null | One in three adults lack basic skills to find work | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | As many as one in three adults in England could lack skills essential to finding work or carrying out basic everyday tasks, Joseph Rowntree Foundation claims.
The charity says 12.6 million would struggle to fill out an online job application form while a further five million cannot carry out one or more of a range of tasks including using a cash machine, writing a message or understanding household bills.
In many Western countries young people outperform their older counterparts, but the JRF says that in England older adults achieve higher literacy and numeracy scores than teenagers and those in their early 20s.
The charity analysed data gathered in 2011 and 2012 by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
It found that 23 per cent of people aged 16-18 and 17 per cent of those aged 19-24 achieved the lowest score on the literacy skills scale used by the department.
The North East was among the worst faring regions in terms of both literacy and numeracy. It is also the region of England that consistently performs worst in terms of A-level and GCSE grades.
The charity said the figures painted a “troubling picture” of people being “let down” the education system or left behind in the modern economy.
The charity will next month publish a strategy aimed at eradicating poverty in the UK.
The organisation wants to see millions of pounds of additional government investment to ensure all adults meet basic skills requirements, including in IT, by 2030.
Its proposals include incentivising more adults to take night classes and encouraging employers to offer on-the-job training.
It also wants young people to be taught skills “grounded in the real world” such as financial planning and household budgeting.
Stephen Evans, deputy chief executive of the Learning and Work Institute, said: ‘’Everyone needs a set of basics for life and work in modern Britain. It’s shocking that so many people lack these core capabilities.”
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Everyone, regardless of background or ability, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
“That’s why we have strengthened the national curriculum to ensure all children leave school having mastered the basics in literacy and mathematics early on. Alongside this our new gold standard qualifications and high quality apprenticeships will match the best education systems in the world and keep pace with universities’ and employers’ demands.
“To support lifelong learning and ensure we have a workforce with the skills to succeed we are investing £1.5bn in adult learning, have introduced tuition fee loans for part time students and published a dedicated skills plan so that more people gain the knowledge and skills to get on in life and help build a stronger country.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/one-in-three-adults-lack-basic-skills-to-find-work-1-8095496 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/8734ef41b29063c44696ee64ac63045dc2b81d3861ff1d79cd80c513e723632a.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:29 | null | 2016-08-30T11:04:39 | 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%2Flatest-murder-suspects-remanded-in-custody-by-sheffield-magistrates-1-8095494.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095493.1472551665!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LATEST: Murder suspects remanded in custody by Sheffield magistrates | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man and woman have been remanded in custody over the murder of a man whose body was found near Sheffield.
Mohammed Shiraz Bashir, aged 41, and Leonie Marie Mason, 23, both of Holme Park Court, Huddersfield, have been charged with the murder of Craig Nelson, also known as Craig Preston, 34, from Wath-upon-Dearne.
Mr Nelson’s body was found on the moors off the A628, near the Woodhead Tunnels, on Monday, August 22.
A post-mortem examination found that he died as a result of head injuries.
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
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Bashir and Mason are due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, September 27. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/latest-murder-suspects-remanded-in-custody-by-sheffield-magistrates-1-8095494 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/94aab6a295c068b4ce795fd0e4d18fe32008d7b398170463459d29c8c6d25594.json |
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"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-28T16:51:34 | null | 2016-08-28T16:27:18 | Visit now for the latest Boxing news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fboxing%2Fhappy-kell-brook-can-beat-gennady-golovkin-and-silence-the-trolls-1-8092146.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092145.1472282883!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Happy’ Kell Brook can beat Gennady Golovkin and silence the trolls | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Kell Brook’s preparation for the fight of his life is being indirectly aided by the trolls and pessimists who think he will be beaten - and hurt - by Gennady Golovkin.
Sheffield stable-mate Barry Awad (Kid Galahad) says his pal is revelling in the negative remarks and publicity which has seen him dubbed him as the welterweight underdog up against the middleweight KO.
Awad, who will fight an Italian on an eight-rounder on Brook’s 02 undercard, said: “Kell needed a challenge like this to get the best out of him and the more people who think he is going to get beaten the more you will see the best out of him.
“He has boxed opponents at a higher level than Golovkin and is more rounded in every way than he is. I honestly think he will give Golovkin a boxing lesson and beat him in style.”
Adbul said that boxing experts who were concerned that Brook would not just be beaten, but hurt by the Kazakh pound-for-pound star were well wide of the mark. “People who say that don’t know Kell like we do, they don’t realise the size of him, he’s not your normal welterweight. There are plenty of people who have moved up, look at Manny Pacquiao (eight-division world champion.)”
Abdul says the Brook training camp has been improved by the fact the main man is not having to boil down to welter.
“We are doing big numbers - Kell is running faster than he did at 147 pounds” he said. “He’s not cutting down on food as much as usual so he’s able to re-fuel. He has not caught me on our long runs, but he is a big lad - only I can beat him, nobody else can from our gym.
“He is training as hard as he always does, but he is fresher, sharper and stronger - he looks really solid...and happier. Cutting down on food affects you - you get grumpy and are always hungry. But now he’s getting along nicely.
“Kell is looking good in every department, punching harder, working faster and his boxing ability is better. He’s in fantastic shape - go and put money on him winning this fight.”
Awad said his own opponent was “not the best..but there wasn’t the budget to bring in a bigger name.
He wants to fight the likes of Scott Quigg or anyone in the top 10 of super bantamweights in the next year or so.
“I want to put on a good performance and do a number on this guy.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/happy-kell-brook-can-beat-gennady-golovkin-and-silence-the-trolls-1-8092146 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7e213f54f6d33afc1387c799d32738dcc4c286e93ce66689ce93d758b2a85e77.json |
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"Stephanie Bateman"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:36 | null | 2016-08-25T14:49:16 | 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%2Fdoncaster-gypsy-and-traveller-culture-on-display-1-8088809.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8088808.1472132940!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster gypsy and traveller culture on display | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster is the place to be this summer holiday - whatever the weather.
The Donny-By-The-Sea event runs until Sunday 4 September, bringing funfair rides, beach huts, a sand pit, deck chairs, Punch and Judy, facepainting, a clown and other seaside attractions to St Sepulchre Gate.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is another great family friendly place to visit during the holidays.
Until 24 September visitors can see an exhibition based on a project to showcase Twentieth Century Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Heritage in Doncaster. It presents oral histories, images and artifacts collected from local Gypsy and Traveller communities.
The “Hidden History” exhibition is run by Doncaster CVS and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
A second, larger exhibition with the working title ‘Suitcase Under The Bed’, building on the idea that most Gypsy and Traveller people have a suitcase of memories, will open on Sunday 16 October at The Point.
Violet Cannon, from Doncaster CVS, is leading the project alongside her colleague, Paula Nicholson.
She said: “The Proud Gypsy Traveller project aims to open up the cultures and put them under the spotlight. And the most refreshing difference with this exhibition is that the spotlight is being directed by the communities themselves. They are the ones who have decided what elements of their lives are part of the cultures and what they want the world to know.”
Rachel Horne, curator of the project said: “Anyone visiting the exhibition is in for a real treat because they will have the rare opportunity to see images, hear voices and listen to stories that have never been shown or told outside Gypsy and Traveller communities.”
Visitors can also see the museum’s ‘Going of Gold’ exhibition which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Doncaster Cup horse race, the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world.
Through loans from Doncaster Archives and Doncaster Library Service the exhibition takes the visitor back in time to the early years of racing in Doncaster, and tells the story of how the race came into existence.
With assistance from English Heritage (Brodsworth Hall), and the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket the exhibition brings together some of the beautiful trophies that have been awarded to the winning owners over the years, while also celebrating some of the famous horses that have left their mark on the race.
The exhibition, which runs between August 28 and November 6, will include J.F Herring’s iconic image of the finish of the 1827 Gold Cup, which was one of the most celebrated races in the Doncaster Cup’s long history.
Cabinet member for Culture, Councillor Bill Mordue, said: “Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery has lots to offer visitors of all ages including two fantastic new exhibitions looking at different aspects of our town’s history.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/doncaster-gypsy-and-traveller-culture-on-display-1-8088809 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/80597a2b86dce59d58a1efb473cf53e63e53a87112caceee3bf3ddf1a74df8cc.json |
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"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:25 | null | 2016-08-24T08:00:21 | 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%2Fdoncaster-woman-begins-quest-to-win-tv-s-great-british-bake-off-tonight-1-8083677.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8083676.1471947358!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster woman begins quest to win TV's Great British Bake Off tonight | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A Doncaster woman will begin her quest to win TV's Great British Bake Off tonight.
Former school headteacher Val Stones, 66, is among 12 contestants bidding to be crowned champion baker on the smash-hit BBC TV series which returns to BBC1 tonight.
The former primary school head is originally from Conisbrough but now lives with husband Ian near Yeovil.
Although little is known about the contestants at this stage, the BBC has revealed that Mrs Stones began baking as a teenager.
A biography said: "Aged 15 she took over the family baking and has stayed at the helm of the kitchen now for over 60 years.
"She says her style is traditional and she can make the classics with her eyes closed, but she also enjoys searching the internet, finding new recipes."
Now semi-retired, she still works two days a week as a substitute teacher.
A show spokesman said: "She loves incorporating baking into her teaching so that the children can grow up with as much passion for it as she did. In her spare time Val loves to exercise and can often be found doing aerobics in her kitchen whilst she waits for her jam to boil or her bread to prove."
Val will have to impress notoriously difficult to please judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood as well as hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc when the series returns tonight from 8pm. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/whats-on/out-and-about/doncaster-woman-begins-quest-to-win-tv-s-great-british-bake-off-tonight-1-8083677 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/377566f0a27ca2a04688d2ceba2d7aedf0280d1e47c98c0f1121ffc172322533.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:51:43 | null | 2016-08-30T16:20:32 | 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%2Fcall-for-local-artists-for-festival-dates-in-sheffield-1-8096293.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096291.1472569097!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Call for local artists for festival dates in Sheffield | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Emerging artists from across South Yorkshire are being urged to put their names forward to play at next year’s Outlines Festival.
Outlines Festival will return to Sheffield City Centre for its second year from March 3 to 4, 2017, with regional and breaking talent featuring heavily on the bill.
Emerging artists from across the area are being encouraged to apply to play at the event, with a number of slots available in all festival venues. Applications are open now via the festival’s outlinesfestival.com website, with a chance to showcase local talent.
The full list of applicants will be processed by a range of music industry experts, and successful artists will be invited to join the event alongside a host of household names, with the headline bill to be announced shortly.
The festival’s programmer, Kate Hewett, said: “New and unsigned artists are crucial to keeping a festival vibrant and exciting. With 2016’s Outlines bill, we were able to introduce a whole host of impressive emerging talent to festival-goers, and we’re looking forward to doing the same for our second year.
The festival’s organisers will be expanding the event for 2017, with up to 150 artists on the lineup and a brand new, two-day programme of events. Outlines will now also be accessible to the region’s younger music-lovers, with revised age restrictions allowing access to those aged 14 and up.
Outlines was put together by the team behind the hugely popular Tramlines, and takes place across a number of iconic venues in Sheffield’s city centre, including the Leadmill, Plug, Queens Social Club and The Harley.
2016’s event saw established names including UK hip-hop pioneer Roots Manuva mingling with emerging and unsigned talent, with many new names on the bill already achieving significant success.
Lineup announcements will follow shortly. In the meantime, discounted super-earlybird tickets are available for just £10.00 while stocks last. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/call-for-local-artists-for-festival-dates-in-sheffield-1-8096293 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/aa87126e398209090ab81c9b9899660bf002578cbcacfe1ae08f7baa86b0acc5.json |
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"Sarah Marshall",
"Multimedia Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:35 | null | 2016-08-26T18:56:25 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsearch-begins-for-missing-doncaster-man-1-8091805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091804.1472234252!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Search begins for missing Doncaster man | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Police are appealing for help to find a 25-year-old Doncaster man who was reported missing yesterday evening.
John Lee Neate was last seen in the Evelyn Avenue area at about 7.45pm and has not been heard from since the early hours of this morning.
Both police and his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to him.
John is described as about 5ft 7ins, with light brown hair and medium build. Officers believe he may be wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Have you seen John? Do you know where he is? Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 9 of 26 August 2016. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/search-begins-for-missing-doncaster-man-1-8091805 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/16f41caca347a552c59e54b827f6937410b93245202c6ce6e9a2b29f856b463c.json |
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"Bob Westerdale"
] | 2016-08-30T18:52:26 | null | 2016-08-30T19:45:34 | 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-sheffield-steelers-yet-to-find-the-right-chemistry-up-front-1-8095208.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095206.1472543258!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Video: Sheffield Steelers yet to find the right chemistry up front | 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
Steelers’ sniper Jesse Schultz admits that the chemistry between team-mates in the new-look Sheffield side will take a while to get right.
The winger was brought in to hit the net for Paul Thompson’s side, and he converted Sheffield’s first of the season in a friendly against Aalborg of Denmark.
But in the Champions Hockey League defeats to HV71 of Sweden (twice) and Red Bull Salzburg, the 33-year-old hasn’t found the net. “It is still early” he said
“We are still looking for combinations. There are guys I have played with in the past, it has been a few years...it’s going to take a while to get back in the sync. These are perfect games to try and get the chemistry back. We’ll be ready to go when the League starts.”
Schultz is not hiding from the coach’s criticism that the team concedes too many penalties. “It is frustrating for sure. It is something we talked about (previously) in the week - to limit their Power Play opportunities - we know it was our downfall.
“Unfortunately it happened again, (in the home game against HV) we were a little undisciplined, they have got a good PP and they made us pay. We are kind of playing with fire, I guess. It is something we need to improve on, no question.”
Steelers conceded eight at Salzburg, who visit Sheffield for the second leg on September 11.
“We were embarrassed by our performance there and definitely not happy with how we played. They are another quality team, like HV is, and we expect them to play just as well here as they did at home” said the forward, who played for SC Riessersee in the German second flight last season.
“It is going to be another test for us but we will be ready to go.”
Sheffield host Manchester Storm on Sunday in the Challenge Cup and the new boy said: “It is not a Nottingham rivalry by any means but it is a close game so it is going to be a big test for us. It is important to get off to a good start.”
Jesse Schultz: hoping the team will bond
He said they had played well in the majority of five-on-five game-time in the CHL and hoped the positives could be continued. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hockey/sheffield-steelers/video-sheffield-steelers-yet-to-find-the-right-chemistry-up-front-1-8095208 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/35def5c2efacb358bb446dc37d9ab730f3514fc1ae298cfdd167b810b4a8f50a.json |
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"Kath Finlay"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:23 | null | 2016-08-13T09:44:00 | Visit now for the latest retro news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fretro%2Ftragic-tale-behind-sheffield-girl-s-gloops-club-souvenirs-1-8067011.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8067009.1471024045!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tragic tale behind Sheffield girl's Gloops Club souvenirs | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A beautifully-preserved Gloops Club birthday card and a club badge, still in its original box, are among ex-pat Jennie Ayres Alexander’s most treasured possessions.
Behind the mementoes of The Star’s popular children’s club of days gone by lies a poignant story.
The Gloops Club card and badge with Jennie Alexander, cousin of the original owner, and her husband Don
The card was sent to Jennie’s young cousin, Barbara Keeble, of Dronfield to mark her ninth birthday on October 9, 1929.
Sadly and tragically, the little girl died aged just 12, struck down by meningitis.
Barbara’s family passed their beloved daughter’s treasures on to Jennie, who has been the custodian of them for more than 50 years.
Mrs Alexander, now 85 and living in Torrevieja, Spain, with husband Don, was determined that the card and badge be returned to Sheffield, and made a special trip during a trip home to bring them into The Star office to have them featured in Retro.
“I thought people would be interested to see them,” said Jennie, who asked that they be passed on to a city museum.
Mrs Alexander, née Johnson, was a well-known figure in Sheffield before she relocated 13 years ago, working at The Star in telephone sales and as a motor company rep before finally running a bed and breakfast next to the King’s Head in Crosspool.
n As many Retro readers no doubt recall fondly, Gloops was hugely popular right up to the 1980s.
The cartoon cat mascot of The Star’s children’s club dates back to 1928. There were Gloops Clubs in other newspapers, too.
By 1939, the Sheffield club boasted 365,000 members.
In the ’80s, Star reader Patricia Ellis remembered the words to the Gloopers’ motto song, sung at the club’s concert parties.
It went: “Smile, Smile, that’s the Gloopers’ motto, Always happy always gay, Always smiling all the day, Never be downhearted it isn’t worth your while, so be like Gloops and smile, smile, smile.”
The word smile was pronounced ‘thmile’, as it says on Barbara’s club badge, although apparently that was eventually dropped as Sheffield Council said that too many children were copying it.
In the 1970s, Gloops reappeared and began making public appearances with a new costume created by the Crucible Theatre,switching on the 1972 city centre Christmas lights.
Gloops also had a later revival in 1984, when the character was renamed Gloops Superstar and became a bit of a daredevil, trying skydiving and other such adventurous stunts.
Crazy cat! | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/tragic-tale-behind-sheffield-girl-s-gloops-club-souvenirs-1-8067011 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/f207d9b9dfe0d6e0a8bd3d9875141f1582475c3d24f10411248bf1444a131615.json |
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"Claire Lewis"
] | 2016-08-30T06:52:36 | null | 2016-08-30T07:25:25 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdemolition-work-to-begin-after-blaze-at-former-barnsley-nightclub-1-8095111.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095110.1472538396!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Demolition work to begin after blaze at former Barnsley nightclub | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Demolition work is to begin today at a former Barnsley nightclub destroyed by fire.
The former Chicago Rock nightclub in Barnsley town centre was gutted by fire when a blaze broke out in the early hours of Thursday, August 18.
Scores of firefighters from across South Yorkshire were involved in the operation to bring the blaze under control.
An investigation into what caused the fire is underway.
The blaze affected the stability of the listed building, once a former Co-operative, and experts said it needs to be demolished on safety grounds.
Machinery to be used in the operation was brought in over the weekend.
A Barnsley Council spokesman said: "Safety hoardings have been erected around the site. The demolition work will involve, initially, the removal of internal structures and the building’s façade, followed later by the safe deconstruction of the tower.
"During demolition, some of the plant machinery will access the site from Westway.
"All current road closures - those affecting Westway and parts of Wellington Street and New Street - will remain in place for up to two weeks.
The council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause, but emphasises it is working closely with the site owner and contractor to complete the work safely, and as quickly as possible, to minimise disruption to this part of the town centre." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/demolition-work-to-begin-after-blaze-at-former-barnsley-nightclub-1-8095111 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d44496f5ac4b1dbca290bc7a9ccd0aa937edc81df7006ad95854ddf8065bb6b7.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:53:00 | null | 2016-08-31T07:00:38 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffeature-a-thousand-reasons-to-stride-out-for-st-luke-s-1-8088900.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8088896.1472133860!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Feature: A thousand reasons to stride out for St Luke’s | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Athousand walkers means a thousand different reasons for being a St Luke’s Night Strider.
Night Strider is the sponsored half marathon and 10k event that lit up the autumn darkness of the city’s streets for the first time last year– and raised more than £100,000 for St Luke’s, Sheffield’s only hospice.
Now the event is back and promises to be bigger and better than before, with more people already signing up to join the brightly lit fun on the evening of Saturday October 8.
Beginning at 7.30pm in Tudor Square – right in the heart of the city – both the 10k and walking half marathon route will head out towards the hospice, giving participants the chance to see and experience the city by night.
And every one of those walkers is likely to have their own story to share about why they have chosen to give up their Saturday evening to support St Luke’s.
For Hilary Bull, for instance, talking part will be a reminder of her good friend and walking partner Chris Collins, who died at the hospice in February this year.
“Chris had been through breast cancer once and we started walking together as part of getting her fitness levels back, even if we could only go a little way to begin with.” says 62-year-old Hilary.
“We gradually built up her stamina and our distances and, having completed the Cleveland Way, we eventually thought we’d have a go at the big one and do the Coast to Coast.
“We paced ourselves and did it in three day sections and Simon, my husband, provided us with support so it was a real adventure for us.”
Unfortunately, when Chris’s cancer returned, she was told the illness was terminal.
However, she was determined that her Coast to Coast challenge was going to be completed and, although the last stages were a real effort, she did reach the end and created an illustrated photographic diary in testament to her achievement.
As the illness entered its final stages, Chris spent the last two weeks of life as a patient at St Luke’s.
“The care she received was amazing and so was the support for all her family,” says Hilary.
After Chris’s death, however, Hilary lost her taste for walking – until she heard about Night Strider and decided that beginning to walk again would be the best way to remember her friend and raise money for the charity that supported her at the end of her life.
“On a good day we could walk 15 miles together – though that depended how many mountains we had to climb - so I am hoping to do the full half marathon route,” Hilary says.
“I must admit I’ve become rather more sedentary since I stopped walking with Chris so I do need to get into walking again but I know she’ll be looking down saying: ‘Come on Hils, get yourself into gear!’
“I’m just hoping that I won’t be left in the dark but I do know that St Luke’s is a fantastic cause and that I’m doing something special for Chris and her family.”
Joining the nocturnal fun for a second year running will be a team headed by Joanne Elsey.
Joanne, who lives in Dore, runs Slimming World groups in Totley and Low Edges and persuaded some of her members to join the first Night Strider and raised more than £1,000.
Their efforts proved so successful that there were chosen to become the stars of the 2016 Night Strider poster campaign – you’ll have seen their faces on poster sites across the city in recent weeks.
“Walking is one of the best things you can do for health and fitness and as a supporter of St Luke’s I thought this was a fantastic way to get everybody involved,” she says.
“It was such good fun that I knew straight away we’d be wanting to do it again this year, hopefully with even more Slimming World members joining us.
“It probably took between three and four hours to complete the whole thing but we all really enjoyed it.
“Of course it’s raising money for charity but there are other benefits too because it gets us all together in a different environment and this level of exercise is great for losing weight!
“Some of the hills along the way were a bit of a surprise to us but we all managed to get round – it’s a lovely route really and it’s great to see Sheffield in the dark.”
Registration to Night Strider costs £25 per person. To sign up visit www.nightstrider.co.uk. To support Hilary visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Hilary-Bull1. To support Joanne and her team visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/slimmingworldlowedges | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/feature-a-thousand-reasons-to-stride-out-for-st-luke-s-1-8088900 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/69667b05b02c88e0045b796f8aa544453bbab97722890ba3234b32a7cabc8858.json |
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"Guy Williams"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:17 | null | 2016-08-30T10:18:00 | Visit now for the latest Rotherham Titans news and features - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby-union%2Frotherham-titans%2Frotherham-titans-55-5-friendly-win-perfect-build-up-for-big-kick-off-1-8095345.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095344.1472548658!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rotherham Titans’ 55-5 friendly win perfect build up for big kick-off | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Rotherham Titans, their confidence boosted by a 55-5 weekend victory at National One club Hull Ionians, return to training tomorrow as they begin their preparations for the first Championship game of the new league season against London Welsh at Clifton Lane on Sunday.
Rotherham scored nine tries-five by forwards Joe Rees, Joe Graham, James Tyas, Jack Ramshaw and James Sanderson and four from backs Will Goodwin, Ben Foley, his brother Charlie and Tom Hudson.
“We had to work hard for everything we got,” said forwards’ coach Steve Salvin.
“We saw a lot of ball as a team and in a good, all round performance one or two individuals stood out. I thought prop Toby Williams was exceptional and centre Jack Hayes smashed his way through people and was physical in his defence.
“Number eight Buster Lawrence, who we rate highly, did OK.He’s a good player and has experience of playing in the Championship with Moseley.
“We dominated the scrums and line outs and we got the workout we wanted. Scrum half George Tresidder did well, too. He has a sharp service and he communicates positively during a game. He’s been impressive since he joined us from Leicester Tigers.
“On Sunday’ we’ll have to be on our mettle up front because Welsh have a big, physical pack of forwards and threats across the field.
“There’s genuine competition for places in all positions and it’s going to take three or four games until players establish themselves,” added Salvin.
Forward Tom Calladine is expected to be out for six weeks with a broken hand, several players, who didn’t take part at Hull Ionians because of minor injuries, should be available to face London Welsh.
Salvin said injuries to centre Will Owen and forwards Ollie Curry, Ian Williams and Danny Herriott were not too serious. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rotherham-titans/rotherham-titans-55-5-friendly-win-perfect-build-up-for-big-kick-off-1-8095345 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/9f438e353598993cf7d9be4476206dc62991cd084605dd8cd9ac22d09016af0c.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-27T16:50:55 | null | 2016-08-27T17:41:34 | 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%2Fhave-your-say-who-was-your-man-of-match-from-doncaster-rovers-clash-with-yeovil-town-1-8092577.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8092576.1472316074!/image/image.jpg | en | null | HAVE YOUR SAY: Who was your man of match from Doncaster Rovers’ clash with Yeovil Town? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers picked up their third consecutive victory as they eased past Yeovil Town.
But who was your man of the match?
Hat trick hero Andy Williams will be a main contender but how about the evergreen James Coppinger?
Make your choice in the poll below. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/have-your-say-who-was-your-man-of-match-from-doncaster-rovers-clash-with-yeovil-town-1-8092577 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/488f2d84b8b8bf705d8b1246ec39945ed0ad3fe20be2a765fc2216492d4d7d88.json |
[
"Dan Hobson"
] | 2016-08-26T15:13:30 | null | 2016-08-26T11:50:59 | 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%2Fdrug-binge-machete-man-jailed-after-appalling-attack-in-south-yorkshire-shop-1-8090605.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090604.1472208641!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Drug binge machete man jailed after appalling attack in South Yorkshire shop | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A man who went berserk and attacked an innocent Balby shopper with a machete has been jailed for ten years.
Thomas Hotterwell went on a three-day drink and drugs binge before ‘losing it’ after being banned from Sainsbury’s Local in Hall Flat Lane.
He threw two bottles of lager at customer Daniel Duggan before later confronting him in his car outside.
In front of horrified onlookers, Hotterwell slashed Mr Duggan’s wrist before he sought sanctuary in a nearby shop.
The victim suffered a ‘spaghetti’ left wrist with all the tendons and nerves severed and he now has little feeling in that hand.
Hotterwell, aged 24, vacated his chair in Doncaster Prison as he was jailed by a judge over a Sheffield Crown Court videolink.
A prison officer emerged to say: “He has thrown his toys out of the cot and has done some damage to my office.”
Hotterwell, formerly of Springwell Lane, Balby has an appalling record for violence.
He was given six months detention in 2009 for threatening a paramedic with a knife and was jailed for 16 months in 2013 when again he was high on drink and drugs and threatened workmen with a piece of wood outside a house at High Street, Balby.
He received a further eight-month jail term last year for another assault.
Carl Fitch, prosecuting, said Hotterwell had been banned from the Sainsbury’s Local but returned later the same day.
Mr Duggan had just popped in to buy some cigarettes and Hotterwell was behind him in the queue.
When Hotterwell was refused service by staff words were exchanged and he launched an attack on Mr Duggan.
His victim escaped the bottles but Hotterwell later returned with a machete and Mr Duggan was trying to fend off the assault when he was slashed.
Left-handed Mr Duggan, a former body builder and boxer who needs painkillers to sleep, has had surgery but is unlikely to get back the full use of his hand.
Hotterwell, of no fixed address, admitted assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possessing an offensive weapon, affray and criminal damage on March 27.
Brigid Baillie, defending, said he had adult ADHD and learning difficulties as well as a “very low” IQ.
It was his “frustration and impulsivity” which led to his violent behaviour although he had been able to hold down a job as a railway worker.
Psychologists had assessed him as being at ‘moderate’ risk of acting violently.
The attack on Mr Duggan happened after he lost his accomodation and went to stay with his mother. She told him she had cancer and he went on a binge.
“It was three days of drink and drugs,” said Miss Baillie.
The judge Recorder Paul Isaacs said Mr Duggan had the ‘misfortune’ to be in the same queue as Hotterwell.
He told the defendant: “Whatever he said will have been innocuous but it was sufficient for you effectively to lose control.”
The judge went on: “When you use a machete in the way you did one can only intend to cause really serious harm. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/drug-binge-machete-man-jailed-after-appalling-attack-in-south-yorkshire-shop-1-8090605 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/ea4fd42b5fba08c99cd73a8f9e47e7e787dca89487b15824ee287e157ad070ee.json |
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"Anthony Barej"
] | 2016-08-30T10:52:33 | null | 2016-08-30T11:20:58 | 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%2Fmore-fight-illness-to-work-are-you-among-them-1-8095531.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8095530.1472552552!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More fight illness to work: are you among them? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Increasing numbers of British employees are still going to work despite being sick, new research has shown.
A third of British companies reported increasing levels of staff 'presenteeism' - workers turning up despite being sick - in the last 12 months.
The finding comes as a survey of 1,000 officer workers revealed that a third of the UK workforce does not feel comfortable about asking for time off for being sick.
One if five workers also felt uncomfortable about even asking for holiday.
The unease of British workers was revealed in a survey by Printerland.co.uk with a shocking 25 per cent of employees stating that they don't feel valued.
The survey also found that a third of employees don't feel comfortable asking for help, despite 15 per cent of them admitting that they're too busy at work.
Surprisingly, despite these figures, bosses were rated as one of the most-liked colleagues at work, out-ranked only by admin and reception staff.
According to Dr Jill Miller, research adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, a third of companies reported an increase in the number of staff coming in ill in the last 12 months.
Dr Miller said: "Employers need to be aware of the issue of presenteeism, working while genuinely sick.
"The spreading of germs and employees working to a poorer standard is not good for business or the individual's health.
"Our research has shown that the main reason employees don't take time off because their workload is too high and they don't want colleagues to pick up their work.
"Managers should lead by example by taking their holiday and staying at home when they are sick, which creates a more supportive culture.
"Employers must make sure staff are given clear protocols and know how to book leave and who to contact when they are sick."
The poll also highlighted some of the most common irritations of office life, revealing that people not listening is the most annoying habit a colleague can adopt. This habit is a regular occurrence, with 45 per cent of offices complaining about a member of staff ignoring people.
This was followed by other peeves such as not replying to emails, meetings running too long, people not answering the phones and not washing their dishes and mugs.
The most tolerated habit was people talking to themselves, which is fortunate as almost one in five respondents admitted to being guilty of this in their place of work.
Loud typing, not taking part in tea and coffee rounds and loud music were also tolerated, albeit through gritted teeth.
Respondents also voted for the most annoying business phrases and the survey found that "blue sky thinking" was the most disliked, with over a quarter voting that they strongly disliked it.
This was followed by expressions such as "low hanging fruit", "run it up the flagpole", "paradigm shift" and "loop back".
The more acceptable phrases were "think outside the box", "it is what it is", "going forwards", "bring it to the table" and "touch base".
Catherine Bannan, HR manager at Printerland.co.uk, commented: "The survey was a real eye opener and shows how important it is to engage with your staff.
"Any business that aims to operate to its best ability must put its staff first, which means creating a supportive environment in which employees feel they can take the holiday that is owed to them." | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/more-fight-illness-to-work-are-you-among-them-1-8095531 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/b30f84451c415aa4f7a1db7c7e9cff934903deda0a613bf38460c3f42cff6908.json |
[
"Julia Armstrong"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:36 | null | 2016-08-19T18:05:00 | 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-s-centre-for-the-offbeat-and-quirky-1-8079120.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8079116.1471619517!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnsley's centre for the offbeat and quirky | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | I became a regular visitor to the Barnsley Antiques Centre when it opened at the end of 2014 as it is only a slight diversion on my shopping trips or visits to Hoyland and Elsecar (my roots), writes historian Jane Ainsworth.
Barnsley has several very good antiques centres but this is my favourite as the owners Rachel and Daniel Parker demonstrate much imagination (and eccentricity) in how items are displayed.
A 24-hour Barnsley radio clock
I am especially interested in memorabilia connected with Barnsley and the First World War and enjoy interesting conversations with the owners and Daniel’s mother Mari, who helps in the centre.
Daniel was born in Barnsley Hospital, although his family lived in Sandal until he was 16. He started collecting Troika pottery at the age of 10 and has since built up a fine collection of Barnsley art and antiques.
I recently learned that he has some Graham Ibbeson sculptures including Barnsley Basher that proved popular in Switzerland of all places.
I am quite envious as I really like Graham’s work and the sculpture that he has designed for the new memorial for the Oaks Colliery Disaster is very poignant and beautiful.
A monkey that was once part of a larger display
I bought one of the resin maquettes and it has pride of place over our fireplace in memory of my father’s mining family, although none of them were killed in the Oaks disaster.
Fundraising is still underway if anyone would like to contribute and it is hoped the new memorial can be erected in time for the 150th anniversary in December.
Daniel also recently purchased a very early oil painting by Barnsley artist Abel Hold – an impressive landscape created when he was only 15 years old!
The painting is in the process of being cleaned, after which I hope that it might be displayed for a period in Cawthorne Victoria Jubiliee Museum, alongside their excellent collection of paintings by Abel Hold and other members of his family, so that local people can view it.
Daniel and Rachel have sold a wide range of weird and wonderful objects, ranging in price from about 50p to thousands of pounds.
Items for sale at present include a Barnsley clock.
There have been many strange happenings in Barnsley Antique Centre and the Daily Star named it “possibly Britain’s most haunted shop.”
Staff and customers have experienced poltergeists and seen ghosts – CCTV clips can be watched on YouTube.
An expert came from London to carry out tests and a TV film crew has even visited from Japan!
Last year I was drawn to a case displaying a collection of about 60 very small hand-made figures in historical costumes.
No information was available about who had created them so carefully or why,how old they were or even if they were local to Barnsley, but they are in excellent condition.
I am particularly fascinated by what seems to be either a courtroom scene or chapel congregation as someone has meticulously cut out faces from newspapers and stuck them on.
When the seller drastically reduced the price for the collection, I bought it to display at home and in the hope of finding out more about it.
It certainly makes a good talking point for friends and family who visit us.
If any readers recognise these figures, or even any of the faces stuck on, I would love to hear from you.
Barnsley Antiques Centre is located in the basement of 16 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, and it is open daily except Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/retro/barnsley-s-centre-for-the-offbeat-and-quirky-1-8079120 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e3ab91f1fbc9a21cd2c285c020aa6932e97067a0e0f8d17f06e59ba1136039ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:50:05 | null | 2016-08-26T16:27:54 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnightmare-teen-who-hounded-his-mother-is-jailed-for-32-weeks-1-8091496.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091494.1472225256!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Nightmare teen who hounded his mother is jailed for 32 weeks | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A nightmare teenage son who breached a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order by continuing to hound his mother at her home has been jailed for 32 weeks.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Friday, August 26, how 19-year-old Curtis Pass turned up at his mother’s address in Killamarsh and was banging on the door before breaking the frame and bracket of a window on August 24.
Prosecuting solicitor Becky Allsop said Pass had previously taken his mother’s car without permission and caused damage at her home.
She explained Pass had taken his mum’s vehicle in June and it was found abandoned with billowing smoke and on the same day Pass had visited his mum’s address and tried to smash his way in and damaged was caused.
Pass continued to pester his mum and in July he damaged a window and wing mirror on her vehicle, according to Mrs Allsop.
Despite being given a 12 month restraining order and a 16 week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months for these offences, Mrs Allsop explained that Pass went on to visit his mother’s home on August 24 and broke a window after threatening to damage his mother and auntie’s cars.
She said he pulled at an open window and broke the frame and bracket and the defendant fled when he realised someone was phoning the police.
Mrs Allsop added that his mother claimed Pass has been “hounding and threatening” her for money and she feels likes she is going to have a breakdown because she is living in fear of her son.
Pass, formerly of Brindley Court, Killamarsh, admitted breaching his restraining order and his suspended prison sentence and pleaded guilty to damaging a window.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and without insurance after an incident on August 25.
Defence solicitor Felicity Coats said his mother had still wanted some contact but she did not want Pass to come to the family home.
Magistrates sentenced Pass to a 32 week custodial sentence and ordered him to pay a £115 victim surcharge. His driving licence was also endorsed with six points.
Pass, of No Fixed Abode, was also acquitted of making threatening facebook and phone messages in an unrelated matter but he was given a further 12 month restraining order not to contact those connected to this case. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/nightmare-teen-who-hounded-his-mother-is-jailed-for-32-weeks-1-8091496 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/a2cf9435baa22287f7246f721d18e1ae1b6c817a87911feaf866dfd0e32d3c02.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:28 | null | 2016-08-30T16:07:57 | 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%2Frumour-mill-ariyibi-one-of-championship-s-most-wanted-o-shea-was-blues-target-morsy-on-the-move-1-8096305.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096304.1472570110!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rumour mill: Ariyibi one of Championship’s most wanted, O’Shea was Blues target, Morsy on the move? | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | The rumour mill is going into overdrive as the transfer deadline approaches and depending on who you believe, Gboly Ariyibi is becoming one of the Championship’s most wanted.
One of the big lines today is from Sky Sports, who have heard from their sources that Brentford bid £800k for the Spireites winger and had the bid turned down.
It’s no secret that the Bees are keen to land the American born youngster, but Derbyshire Times sources revealed the bidding had only reached the £500k mark.
It is widely known that Barnsley have made bids and had them all rejected by Chesterfield, but Sky also claim Derby, Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday are also interested in the USA Under 23 international.
And a cryptic tweet from The Sun’s Alan Nixon has been interpreted by many as linking Leeds United with Ariyibi.
He tweeted: “Barnsley. Now facing a fight for Ariyibi ... second Championship club in. A bit ironic too.”
Many have taken the word ironic to mean that the player’s former employers Leeds want to bring him back to Elland Road.
But as it stands, DT sources believe that of the clubs recently linked with Ariyibi, only Brentford and Barnsley have thus far made bids.
One rumour that didn’t even get off the ground before a potential move was killed off was Jay O’Shea to Southend.
Chris Phillips of the Southend Echo tweeted today: “Jay O’Shea was the midfielder Blues were trying to sign. Their interest has now ended.”
A former Spireite who is subject to much speculation is midfielder Sam Morsy.
The man who left Chesterfield in January’s transfer window has been heavily linked with Sheffield United and Barnsley. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/rumour-mill-ariyibi-one-of-championship-s-most-wanted-o-shea-was-blues-target-morsy-on-the-move-1-8096305 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/e981bc5c12157e7774e03afab3576064dd8a1a3b6d4df44e6a84f88553acf94f.json |
[
"Liam Hoden"
] | 2016-08-29T06:52:04 | null | 2016-08-29T06:42:02 | 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-may-make-loan-signings-after-latest-list-of-casualties-takes-gloss-off-big-home-win-1-8093395.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093394.1472399386!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers may make loan signings after latest list of casualties takes gloss off big home win | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Rovers are once again nervously awaiting medical reports after a raft of injuries were suffered in the win over Yeovil Town.
Mitchell Lund was the most serious of a quartet of concerns and will certainly miss tomorrow night’s Checkatrade Trophy trip to Mansfield Town.
The defender was passing blood in his urine after suffering a blow to his ribs early in the second half on Saturday.
Matty Blair, John Marquis and Joe Wright will also be checked over after suffering knocks against the Glovers.
And the diagnoses will be a major influence on the decision of boss Darren Ferguson over whether he will make new loan signings before Wednesday’s transfer deadline.
“A couple of lads have gone to hospital,” Ferguson said after the game. “Matty Blair took a knock to the ribs and Mitchell took the same. He’s definitely gone to hospital.
“When he went to the toilet, blood came out.
“Matty finished the game ok so we’ll see how he is.
“Joe Wright took a thumb to the eye and John Marquis says he feels a little bit concussed.
“It’s just going on and on for us.
“I’ve got until Wednesday to make loan signings and we’ll do what we think is right for the club in the long term, mid term and short term.
“Clearly, if I keep getting defenders injured I’m going to have a problem. It’s going to force my hand.
“There are one or two options that we have.
“For example, Mitchell could go to centre half but of course, if he’s injured that leaves me a bit short.
“We’ll just have to see how it goes.”
After Rovers picked up a third successive win to go third in League Two, Ferguson praised his side for the manner in which they have handled to horrendous injury situation at the club since the summer.
He said: “With the injuries we had, at least we know the sort of time they’re going to be out.
“With the ones I’ve got fit, I’d like to keep a consistent team.
“It just so happens I can’t do that.
“I had to change my back four in a game again.
“I have to give credit to the team, considering how many changes we’ve had to make and changes within games and injuries, we’ve coped really well.
“To have ten points after five games is good.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-may-make-loan-signings-after-latest-list-of-casualties-takes-gloss-off-big-home-win-1-8093395 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/162082cdbd3125a86c07a7e66c9c21fc37d15044b614c04c3e39ceb03e150359.json |
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"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:13 | null | 2016-08-26T09:20:15 | 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%2Fsurf-s-up-in-south-yorkshire-1-8090133.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090137.1472208250!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Surf's up in South Yorkshire | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A South Yorkshire site is bringing summer to a close tomorrow with last of a series of free family fun events.
Saturday's Lakeside Village Surf’s Up (here soundtracked by Beach Boys Surfin' USA) event from 11am to 4pm will celebrate all things sun, sand and surf.
Shoppers will be able to enjoy a play on Lakeside Beach, ride the waves on the surf stimulator, take part in seaside craft workshop and also complete seaside treasure hunt.
Cheryl Sadler, manager of the Doncaster centre, said: “We have had such a fantastic summer of activities and that is all down to our wonderful customers who have come along and taken part in everything we have had on offer.
"It’s been a pleasure to see everyone really get into the spirit of summer and have some good old family fun.
“We hope as many people as possible will come and join us for our last event, Surf’s Up, which is set to be a really enjoyable day.”
For more information about Lakeside Village’s summer activities visit www.lakeside-village.co.uk site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/surf-s-up-in-south-yorkshire-1-8090133 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/435b5f8b668c9ee05a8c239e054eab48c5874898ec7084c87f28a88191bad0ce.json |
[
"James Shield"
] | 2016-08-28T22:51:33 | null | 2016-08-28T23:39:13 | Visit now for the latest Sheffield United football news - direct from The Star and updated throughout the day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fsheffield-united%2Fsheffield-united-stefan-scougall-s-attitude-is-what-all-blades-players-should-strive-to-copy-1-8093723.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8093722.1472421072!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield United: Stefan Scougall’s attitude is what all Blades players should strive to copy | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Sheffield United’s players have been ordered to follow Stefan Scougall’s lead if they want to win promotion.
The former Scotland under-21 international produced a scintillating display as Chris Wilder’s side recorded its first victory of the new season by beating Oxford United at Bramall Lane.
Despite confirming Wilder hopes to re-enter the transfer market before Wednesday’s deadline, his assistant Alan Knill insisted potential targets must demonsrate Scougall’s selfless streak in order to be considered for moves to South Yorkshire.
“Stefan is a talented player and a very good person which is the most important thing.” Knill said. “He’s a team player and he puts the team before himself. That’s exactly what we want, team players. Because, if you look at the clubs that won things last year, they were all teams in the true sense of the word.”
Scougall was on the brink of leaving United before being granted a reprieve following Wilder’s appointment in May. But together with debutant Jake Wright, he seized his opportunity in style after being named in the starting eleven which faced Oxford on Saturday afternoon.
“When you put somebody on the pitch, you want to know exactly what you are getting,” Knill said. “Probably not many people know Jake but he’s been solid all his career. He leads people, he organises people and he brings a lot to the table. You want competition, he got his chance and I’ve got this feeling it’s going to be difficult to move him. He’s a solid person and a solid player.”
United appeared to be heading for a fourth defeat in five League One outings when Kane Hemmings fired Oxford ahead before half-time. But Billy Sharp and James Wilson both pounced after the break as they climbed off the foot of the table.
United failed in attempts to recruit Wigan Athletic’s Craig Morgan and Byron Moore last week but could look to resurrect their bid for the Millwall centre-half after sources claimed he is keen on exploring the possibility of a return north. Caolan Lavery is expected to join United after parting company with Sheffield Wednesday earlier this summer.
“We are looking to strengthen and help the players that we’ve got,” Knill said. “There are a few areas we have identified and, of course, now there’s no loan window either so the more depth you’ve got to your squad, the better.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-stefan-scougall-s-attitude-is-what-all-blades-players-should-strive-to-copy-1-8093723 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/077e353916deafe6302f69c2405ead1f678b3728a497aeca9a8c4fbe7f9af70f.json |
[
"Chris Page",
"Digital First Team"
] | 2016-08-31T10:52:59 | null | 2016-08-31T11:04:15 | 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%2Fgeneration-gain-grand-idea-to-help-all-family-enjoy-jollies-1-8097555.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8097553.1472638178!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GENERATION GAIN: Grand idea to help all family enjoy jollies | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | South Yorkshire grandparents want to spend more quality time with their families as it is revealed more than two thirds only get to see their loved ones once a year or on special occasions.
Because more than three quarters (79 per cent) of grandmothers and fathers across our area want to take a break with clan members, special 3G getaways have now been launched in response to that demand. Superbreak's Grand New Collection caters for just such family dynamics.
Rising demand for multi-generational holidays prompted the short break specialist to introduce portfolio of holidays perfect for entire family to enjoy.
With short breaks to popular destinations home and away, including tickets to favourite family attractions and proximity to beaches and sightseeing opportunities, the collection aims to address factors chosen by grandparents considering a trip with grandkids.
According to the company's new research, more than a third (37 per cent) of grandparents across the region say spending more quality time with their families is top priority with more than three quarters (79 per cent) wanting to holiday with their family to maximise time spent together and create special memories.
In the survey of more than 1,000 grandparents across South Yorkshire and rest of the UK, as many as 85 per cent say time they do have with their grandchildren is usually spent helping busy parents with important childcare duties yet 61 per cent remain unhappy with current level of input because they want to do more all together.
When asked to describe the role of a grandparent within the family, most (35 per cent) said ‘generous’ with the purpose of being there to treat and spoil their grandkids whenever they can.
Superbreak's Jacquie Fisher said: “As families move further apart and our busy lives take over, it is sometimes hard to spend as much quality time with our loved ones as we would like.
"That’s why we wanted to create a unique collection of getaways that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Our new collection is designed to provide plenty of inspiration to keep everyone entertained.”
For further information and 3G holiday ideas visit http://www.superbreak.com/social/3g-breaks-collection/ site. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/generation-gain-grand-idea-to-help-all-family-enjoy-jollies-1-8097555 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7ab284f7c325f32241af82de144ab8d8bb681921e4090bb03a9ccd16892c1b78.json |
[
"Darren Burke",
"Communities Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T15:14:06 | null | 2016-08-26T09:57:32 | 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%2Ftv-star-comedians-line-up-for-jeremy-corbyn-rally-in-doncaster-1-8090226.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8090225.1472201921!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TV star comedians line up for Jeremy Corbyn rally in Doncaster | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | A host of TV comedians will host a rally in support of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Doncaster next month.
Stars of Extras and Red Dwarf are among those who will be performing at the event at Cast next month in support of Mr Corbyn who is facing a leadership challenge from Owen Smith.
The Keep Corbyn rally will he headlined by stand-up star and former Perrier award winner Jeremy Hardy, a regular panellist on QI and Mock The Week and he will be joined onstage by Francesca Martinez (Live At The Apollo, Extras) and deadpan comic Norman Lovett who starred as Holly in Red Dwarf.
Other performers will include Phoenix Nights and Coronation Street actress Barbara Nice, punk poet Atilla The Stockbroker and singer-songwriter and political activist Joe Solo.
The bill for the September 20 show will be completed by comedian Jack Carroll, a former runner-up on Britain's Got Talent, poet Matt Abbott and Ian Saville, the Magic Circle's only Marxist magician.
Guest speakers will include Manuel Cortes, general secretary of TSSA and Dave Ward, general secretary of the CWU.
A show spokesman said: "Jeremy Corbyn needs us now, more than ever. He has shown incredible courage in the face of attack against his new brand of straightforward, honest politics.
"Come and show solidarity with him at this crucial time, as a top line up of performers and speakers join together to rally support."
The show takes place from 7.30pm at Cast and tickets are available from the venue. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/tv-star-comedians-line-up-for-jeremy-corbyn-rally-in-doncaster-1-8090226 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/2e24bd17833c9e3555c888d141e1890c8788eb4fbecfec8c2dc7417d80fce903.json |
[
"Dom Howson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:22 | null | 2016-08-26T06:04:49 | 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-honest-jack-hunt-keen-to-make-amends-1-8089345.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8089341.1472169182!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Wednesday: Honest Jack Hunt keen to make amends | 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
At what point does a mini blip turn into a full-blown slump?
Since beating Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the campaign, the Owls have been dumped out of the EFL Cup at the first hurdle and picked up just one point from their last three Championship fixtures.
Jack Hunt
It is not the fast start Wednesday wanted but there are still a whopping 126 points up for grabs between now and May.
Jack Hunt, the Owls right-back, told The Star: “We are only four matches into the new season so we have got a lot more games to go. We haven’t turned into a bad team overnight.”
Hunt refused to sugarcoat the team’s display against Leeds United last Saturday. He labelled their performance “terrible”, claiming Wednesday “weren’t good enough” individually or collectively.
“What was said afterwards will stay in the dressing room but we know we weren’t good enough,” said Hunt. “After the Burton result, we wanted to put things right.
Jack Hunt
“Teams just don’t show up at times and we didn’t in a derby which is very disappointing.”
For our Owls news and opinion on twitter follow here
In a refreshingly honest and candid interview, Hunt accepted he under-performed versus his hometown club. Leeds exploited the space on the flanks to good effect in the second half but Hunt knows he should have done better.
He said: “I was very frustrated with my own performance. I thought I didn’t really get into the game.”
Seven new additions have arrived at S6 over the summer and it is conceivable boss Carlos Carvalhal may hand starts to the likes of Will Buckley and David Jones when they go to Brentford tomorrow in his quest to find a winning formula.
Two of Carvalhal’s summer buys: Vincent Sasso and Daniel Pudil are familiar faces, having spent last season on loan at Hillsborough, but you get the impression patience will still be required over the coming weeks.
Hunt said: “We have signed quite a few new players. They need time to gel but the core is a lot stronger this year.
“Our first two results were good this season but the last two haven’t been.
“We have a good group and will all stick together.”
For more news from Hillsborough click here
Next up for Wednesday is a trip to Brentford, who sit eighth in the embryonic table.
“We picked up a positive result at Brentford last year so there’s no reason why we can’t do the same again,” stressed Hunt.
“We have to use the last two results as motivation. We have to use the hurt from the Burton and Leeds games and go again at Brentford.”
It was in West London nearly a year ago where Owls fans chanted ‘Carlos had a dream’ for the first time after their last-gasp success.
Speaking at his press briefing yesterday, Carvalhal said: “The fans follow the team and push the players all the time.
“It was a fantastic environment and the game was very exciting with the penalty and both teams having a man sent off.
“When Lucas [Joao] scored to make it 2-1, it was a big party to all of us. We can’t forgot those moments but this game will be completely different.”
The head coach hopes the Owls have learned from the Leeds setback
Carvalhal said: “We didn’t play badly. We just made a few mistakes.
“We lost our connection. I accept this and it is something we could see on the video and showed to the players.
“We have worked with the players to recover our heart and soul. We must play with our heart because this is our brand. I believe whether we win, lose or draw on Saturday I’m sure our team will answer more strong.”
Carvalhal insists he’s not overly concerned by their lack of goals. Wednesday have only managed two goals, with just one coming from open play.
Describing Fernando Forestieri, Gary Hooper and Steven Fletcher as “special killers”, Carvalhal said: “I would be more worried if we weren’t creating chances.
“We have seen in the past that these players score a lot of goals. I’m sure soon they will score. They have done it in the past and will do it again in the future.
“We have had some problems but we have the players to score goals, who can create chances and who can defend. Everything is here.”
Follow Dom Howson on twitter | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-honest-jack-hunt-keen-to-make-amends-1-8089345 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/c471a756edcdde0433fa993664c19c3cf8a8e1badfa8625e80c07e5a2a171ac5.json |
[
"Chris Burn"
] | 2016-08-29T06:52:13 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:49 | Get the latest breaking news from The Star - politics, education, health, crime, showbiz, environment and more. Visit now. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thestar.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsheffield-retail-quarter-could-create-5-000-jobs-1-8091213.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8091212.1472220108!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sheffield Retail Quarter ‘could create 5,000 jobs’ | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Almost 5,000 jobs will be created through the planned £480 million overhaul of Sheffield city centre, council bosses have revealed.
Planning bosses have highlighted the massive potential boost to local employment from the long-awaited Sheffield Retail Quarter scheme.
They said around 1,200 construction workers would be required during the building of the new developments around the city centre - which are due to start in the near-future with the building of new offices for HSBC.
And a study has estimated a potential 4,779 jobs could be created in total as a result of new shop and office space being created.
As part of the plans, a new employment and training strategy is to be created to ensure local people benefit from the new job opportunities.
A report going to the council’s planning committee says: “The Sheffield Retail Quarter will represent one of the most significant construction projects in Sheffield.
“It will therefore have a beneficial impact on the local construction sector, generating employment and reducing income deprivation in the short-term.
“It is estimated there will be net employment generation of around 1,219 new full-time equivalent jobs during construction across Sheffield.
“In the longer term employment will be generated through the provision of new commercial floorspace.
“In total, the development could create in the region of 4,779 jobs, more than half of which are expected to be taken by local people.
“We know that there is capacity in the local labour market – illustrated by a local claimant count rate that is slightly higher than the national average – and the population is well educated, and includes a young student population that will benefit from short-term, flexible jobs.
“To further enhance the employment opportunities for local people, it is expected that an employment and training strategy will be developed with the city council, covering both the construction and operational phases of the development.”
Councillors are being asked to approve the ‘design principles’ behind the New Retail Quarter plans tomorrow.
It is hoped the long-awaited scheme will transform the area between Barker’s Pool, Pinstone Street and Charter Square.
The first phase of the project is due to involve the building of new offices for HSBC on the site of the former Grosvenor House Hotel, which is earmarked for demolition. | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffield-retail-quarter-could-create-5-000-jobs-1-8091213 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/bd7fde393ca103dfcae85daff78ef8b4d3a3e39b79e175c39834ede011fe93cf.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:45 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:30 | 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-new-signings-doubtful-before-end-of-transfer-window-admits-boss-darren-ferguson-1-8096942.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8096941.1472595897!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Doncaster Rovers: New signings ‘doubtful’ before end of transfer window, admits boss Darren Ferguson | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Darren Ferguson says it is ‘doubtful’ that Doncaster Rovers will make any further signings before tonight’s transfer deadline.
Rovers added free agent Frazer Richardson on an initial two-month deal yesterday as Ferguson secured cover in his injury-depleted defence.
But the Rovers boss admitted his hunt for a striker before the deadline was looking set to be unsuccessful.
“I think that will be it for us,” he told The Star. “I don’t see anyone else coming in or going out either.
“We’ve tried in terms of getting in a different type of one.
“I’m waiting on a call tonight as I drive back and we’ll see how it develops with one.
“But the two or three that we’ve enquired about, a couple they’re not going to let them out on loan.
“We’ll wait and see but we want to make sure we get the right ones in.
“It was just a different type of striker I wanted but if Andy Williams and John Marquis keep scoring goals and, touchwood, don’t get any injuries, we’ll be ok.
“We’re still trying but I think it’s looking doubtful.”
Rovers triumphed 2-0 at Mansfield Town last night in the first of their Checkatrade Trophy group games.
While disappointed with the first half performance, Ferguson was pleased with the response after the break.
He said: “I don’t think we played with enough zest, it was a bit too nice for me. I expected more out of them but that is a compliment.
“We looked solid enough but I felt we need a bit more going forward and second half they did that.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-new-signings-doubtful-before-end-of-transfer-window-admits-boss-darren-ferguson-1-8096942 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/d9c9624d11627240d6130bae4d3ab76a20ab56bcd84366742f0dea05804d91b0.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:52:17 | null | 2016-08-29T11:55:01 | 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%2Fbake-off-val-set-to-face-the-judges-for-the-second-time-1-8094246.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.thestar.co.uk/webimage/1.8094244.1472468082!/image/image.jpeg | en | null | Bake-off Val set to face the judges for the second time | null | null | www.thestar.co.uk | Doncaster Great British Bake Off contestant Val Stones has proved she can stand the heat in the kitchen – by surviving the first week of the smash hit BBC1 show.
Tomorrow the 66-year-old former primary school headteacher from Conisbrough will be back on our screens after she escaped the chop from judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry in last week’s show.
Fans have rushed to social media to declare her their favourite and ‘hilarious’ after a series of baking blunders.
She became the star of the tent on social media, with Twitter fans loving haphazard Val, a self-confessed Ed Sheeran fan and fitness fanatic, who keeps herself moving and grooving while baking.
Val, who now lives in Yeovil with her husband Ian, had a few minor catastrophes during cake week, including forgetting to put the sugar into one of her cakes, and also coming in 10th place in the Jaffa Cake technical challenge.
She also almost put cornflour into one of her bakes, mistaking it for icing sugar.
But her incredibly sunny disposition, good humour and dance moves won over plenty of people on Twitter as they begged for her not to leave the competition yet.
Georgina Palzeaird tweeted: “Straight away, Val is my top gal this series. Not necessarily because she’s the best... I just like her sassy ways.” | http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/bake-off-val-set-to-face-the-judges-for-the-second-time-1-8094246 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.thestar.co.uk/7b455712592f591ff42f5e401fe002b54ef5d8a901d4caf5c8faf5cfab0546fe.json |
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