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Old folk plead to save ‘lifeline’ bus

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

ELDERLY people are urging Sheffield Council to have a change of heart and keep their ‘lifeline’ minibus service on the road.

Pancake race proves lots of fun

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

WHAT a flipping race! Not only did residents at Eagle House home in Sheffield have to flip a pancake in their challenge for Shrove Tuesday, they also had to do it in fancy dress.

Have your say on sites for housing

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

TIME is running out for people to give their views on plans to earmark green and open spaces around Sheffield for up to 500 new homes.

Family devastated after arson fire kills chickens

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:43:48 +0000

A SHEFFIELD man is warning smallholders to be on their guard after his chicken house was deliberately set on fire and destroyed, killing two of his birds.

Police hunt for chain thieves

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:36:35 +0000

Images have been released of men police want to trace over a jewellery scam.

Robot unveils new future for charity

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:35:41 +0000

WELL, it made a change from the Lord Mayor...

One Direction announce arena dates in Sheffield after glory at The Brits

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:24:44 +0000

Pop sensation group win Best British Single.

23,349 say yes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:08:22 +0000

Sheffield Council wins controversial ballot to bring running of 42,000 homes back under its control

BREAKING: Scargill victory in legal dispute

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:50:38 +0000

FORMER NUM presdient Arthur Scargill has won a partial victory in a legal dispute with his union.

Six free skating lessons up for grabs as Wendy leads city team

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:50:26 +0000

A team of 23 Sheffield skaters will be hoping for medal success when they compete in the British Adult Championships over the next three days.

Cathedral’s £100,000 mission

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:43:27 +0000

SHEFFIELD Cathedral is facing “a big challenge” to get its finances back on track after seeing the end of the protest on its doorstep but being left with a bill it estimates at around £100,000.

Pianist plays Ravel at Firth Hall concert

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:40:32 +0000

ONE of the UK’s foremost pianists, Steven Osborne, is at Firth Hall next week when he plays a programme of music by Ravel in the Sheffield University Concert Season.

Pat loves been taken to the cleaners for 50 years

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:35:41 +0000

PAT Sears started in dry cleaning at the age of 15 – and found it was a smart move.

Bid to bridge the city’s wealth divide

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:31:28 +0000

AN INDEPENDENT commission is to look into the causes and impact of inequalities in Sheffield.

Noah’s illness inspires school to raise £10,000

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:29:31 +0000

A SHEFFIELD teacher has raised more than £10,000 to thank a charity that proved invaluable when his son was diagnosed with a rare bowel condition.

Accent on pupils talking properly

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:29:29 +0000

IT MIGHT be different on the streets but students at a Sheffield secondary school are being urged to drop the slang and local dialect in the classroom.

Firm thanks staff with unlimited paid time off

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:26:31 +0000

FORTY staff in the Sheffield headquarters of a software company are being offered unlimited time off – with pay.

Deal may ease financial pressure on museums

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:25:13 +0000

HOPES rose this week of a financial deal that could allow Sheffield to continue hosting some major touring exhibitions and preserve more of its current work.

Research to predict premature births

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:23:59 +0000

SCIENTISTS and doctors in Sheffield are conducting trials in the hope of improving prediction of premature births.

New splash for old paddling pools

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:23:25 +0000

SHEFFIELD’S only remaining paddling pools are due to be given a new lease of life.