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WIN: Dora The Explorer LIVE! family tickets

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:47 GMT

Dora the Explorer has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!

American dreams turn to nightmare

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:50:37 GMT

American Mary Lyons-Fletcher got the shock of her life when her visa application was thrown out, despite being married to an Englishman for 25 years.

Leah’s foot operation leads to additional pain

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:48:47 GMT

Leah Binns’ in-growing toenail operation might have changed the course of her life. The 19-year-old went in for the minor operation on her big toe and all seemed to go well.

Sheffield cadets rise to tough challenge

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:17:58 GMT

Air cadets from Sheffield faced a tough challenge alongside dozens of other youngsters when they took part in a 50-mile walking challenge over two days.

Sheffield residents have a heart and pass it on in health relay

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:15:12 GMT

Residents from Brunswick Gardens retirement village in Woodhouse, Sheffield, took part in an unusual relay - to raise awareness of heart health.

Zach has the nak to be a winner

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:05:15 GMT

A schoolboy has bagged a big prize in an art competition.

Mining paintings are a work of art

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:23:25 GMT

An exhibition by a 92-year-old artist has gone on show at a South Yorkshire gallery.

Family Matters: Childcare experts fight back

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:25:51 GMT

Sheffield childcare experts have hit back at a Government minister who has criticised “chaotic” nurseries.

Family Matters: New arrivals and ancient skills are sure to thrill crowd

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:22:06 GMT

Heeley City Farm in Sheffield is celebrating some new arrivals and some ancient skills this weekend.

Nurse Angie is a real winner

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:38:37 GMT

A Doncaster nurse has won an award for going the extra mile to help student nurses.

Young Sheffield carers take chance to put minister on spot

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:34:44 GMT

Young carers from Sheffield were treated to a trip to London where they had the chance to lobby the Children’s Minister about issues affecting them.

Corrie star shines at Meadowhall shopping centre

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:57:46 GMT

Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie dropped into Meadowhall to meet her fans.

Snooker star gives Sheffield school its big break

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:11:05 GMT

Snooker star Steve Davis launched a new education project at a Sheffield school.

Family Matters: Here’s how to log your kids off

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:29:07 GMT

Dad Seb James decided to put his computer skills to good use when he was worried about the amount of time his small son was spending staring at a screen.

Twins in Star Walk push

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:28:45 GMT

They have hardly taken their first steps but these Sheffield twins will be doing their bit for The Star Walk 2013.

Sheffield playground pals celebrate 76 years of friendship

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:57:37 GMT

With a bond spanning more than seven decades, a pair of Sheffield ladies are living proof old friends really are the best.