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Lifestyle
We’re in race to raise vital funds for charity in Sheffield half-marathon
THE Steel City will shake to the rhythm of 7,200 runners’ feet on Sunday as Sheffield hosts its biggest half marathon in the event’s 30-year history.
Daredevil South Yorkshire father takes to the skies in aid of charity
FOREIGN Secretary William Hague’s daredevil dad has been doing his bit to raise funds for the NSPCC.
Sheffield teacher’s website aids language lesson
TEACHER Starr Green teaches French and Spanish to children all over the world - without ever leaving the UK.
I’m doing it for Dad
CARING Cathryn Parrish is tackling a 10k race to thank Sheffield’s Weston Park Hospital for giving her dad an extra 25 years of life.
Life-saving pet wins South Yorkshire dog award
A HEROIC hound who has twice saved her diabetic owner’s life has been recognised for her efforts at a national dogs’ awards ceremony.
Food and drink
Proper coffee at the Tea Junction
A FORMER pub on the Arbourthorne estate is back at the centre of the local community – but in a very different guise.
Go West for for a treat with all the trimmings
A PLATE of canapés is placed before us: tiny curls of crisp melba toast topped with buttery squares of potted shrimp and slivers of smoked salmon. I’m impressed.
Fresh face of gastro-pub Rowley’s
Two former Sheffield College students are bringing a fresh look to one of the Peak District’s best known gastro-pubs.
Theatre
Grease is Dever’s word
SHEFFIELD Wednesday fan Josh Dever hasn’t been able to join the promotion celebrations because he has been touring the country in the musical, Grease.
FREE ENTRY: Win Eddie Izzard front row tickets at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
COMEDY fans will have plenty to laugh about if they win today’s top prize - we’re giving away a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to see Eddie Izzard at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena.
Powell’s surgical spirit
FOR six years he played a hospital chief in Holby City and now Robert Powell is to be seen as another high-flying medic, although they are worlds apart.
Music
Jessie J and Madness at Arena in Sheffield
JESSIE J and vintage party starters Madness are both heading to Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena.
Song kings: Sheffield’s Eliot Kennedy and pal Gary Barlow record Diamond Jubilee song- VIDEO video
SHEFFIELD song king Eliot Kennedy and best pal Gary Barlow really have been mixing with Royalty - they’ve recorded Prince Harry and a cast of hundreds for the official Diamond Jubilee song, Sing, writes Graham Walker.
On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘At: Eliot Kennedy’s son shines on Ilkley Moor - VIDEO video
SHEFFIELD’S Grammy Award-winning Eliot Kennedy, who has produced everyone from The Spice Girls to Take That, today revealed his latest recording star - his young son, Jack, writes Graham Walker.
Direct and to the point
A NEW festival coming to the region this summer is being organised by a group of people who see themselves as fundamentally music fans.
Film
Men In Black III: Win tickets to see it in IMAX 3D at Cineworld Sheffield
ALIEN-busting comedy adventure Men In Black III is about to explode on the big screen and we are celebrating with out-of-this-world prizes.
The Dictator: Sacha Baron Cohen rules OK at Cineworld Sheffield - VIDEO video
THE Dictator is set to rule at cinemas and Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy character has already won the vote of Star readers at a Cineworld Sheffield preview screening, writes digital editor Graham Walker.
Avengers Assemble: Sneak preview fans give verdict at Cineworld Sheffield - VIDEO video
AVENGERS Assemble is a special effects spectacular with Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury united to save the Earth against an alien invasion led by Thor’s adoptive brother, Loki.
Arts
Minsky plays the advantage card
ARTIST Jason Minsky has called his sports-themed show at Site Gallery, Advantage, because one of the aspects it explores is the lengths athletes go to gain a competitive advantage.
Art is on the rise with arrival of exhibit at Park Hill flats
ON Monday morning Helen Kaplinsky was in a flat on Park Hill waiting for the arrival of a removal van.
Property News
Shepherd’s pastures new…
Shepherd Homes are pleased to announce that their stunning new development, Stone Way Manor, located in Green Moor will be launching soon.
Firm celebrates 300th landlord
Northwood Sheffield are celebrating signing their 300th landlord after just five years of trading.
Four bedroom Dore home
This four-bedroom detached home in sought-after Dore Village is offered for sale at £385,000.
Stephanie Robinson answers your rental questions
Sometimes landlords need to regain possession of their properties – even if they have the perfect tenants. This month, Stephanie Robinson takes two very different situations and explains how important it is to follow the rules when you want your property back...
Family’s delight at home move
THE newest residents at Barratt Yorkshire West’s popular Saunderson Gardens development have shared why this development is the perfect place for their family following their relocation to Yorkshire.
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
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