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Ten Things to do in Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:11:56 GMT

There’s some great things to do in Sheffield and South Yorkshire this weekend and beyond - here are our top 10 tips.

FREE DOWNLOAD: Whitesnake’s Love Will Set You Free

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:01 GMT

We are going to get you rocking today with a FREE song download from Whitesnake to celebrate their return to Sheffield on Monday,

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!

WIN: We Will Rock You family tickets

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:16 GMT

WE Will Rock You, the the spectacular Queen ‘jukebox’ hits musical, will play Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena, May 30 to June 2.

Rotherham ale goes the Full Malty and scoops top prize

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:50:52 GMT

A Rotherham ale has been crowned the Supreme Champion Beer of Yorkshire.

Tributes to newlywed, 86

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:45 GMT

Bridegroom John Hind - who tied the knot aged 85 last year to his 92-year-old fiancée - has died in Sheffield after nearly six months of marriage.

3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:49 GMT

A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.

VIDEO: Corrie’s Curly Watts will rock you at Arena

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:21:04 GMT

Coronation Street’s Curly Watts, the nerdy ex-bin man and Bettabuys supermarket assistant manager, could have never dreamed of becoming an arena stadium rock star, writes digital editor Graham Walker.

The Star telling it like it is for 125 years... but is there a threat to our freedom?

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:11:53 GMT

Champion of local causes, campaigner for the weak and teller of tales about 12ft sunflowers, 10lb babies and the council’s latest money-saving scheme.

OPINION

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:08:26 GMT

U-turn THE RIGHT move

Painful twists in Sheffield stage death

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:23 GMT

The baddie always gets his comeuppance in fairy tales – but it happened a night too early at a new amateur production in Sheffield.

Sez Les: Root is the next name to follow

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:17:45 GMT

Local success at international level should never be taken for granted. Nor should simply being there and representing your country.

VIDEO: Downton Abbey star Thomas Howes is back on Doncaster’s stage

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:32:46 GMT

Doncaster’s Downton Abbey star Thomas Howes is all set to take centre stage - in his own one-man show in his home town next month.

Get set to rock around the clock as Fake Festival returns

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:07 GMT

Music fans can look forward to a feast of fun this Saturday as the ever-popular Fake Festival returns to Sandall Park.

Annual fundraising barn dance at farm

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:04 GMT

Whirlow Hall Farm in Sheffield will hold its annual barn dance on Friday, June 14, at 7.30pm. There will be entertainment, food, folk music and the chance to learn barn dancing with ceilidh band Drop of Hat.

Dementia concert to raise awareness

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:04 GMT

A concert has been organised in Rotherham to mark Dementia Awareness Week.

Discover sudden deaths from the past

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:01 GMT

Thrilling tales, scandals and heart-wrenching tales of Sheffield past will be explored during a special event.

Prepare for peninsula show

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:32 GMT

As if new apartments at Peninsula in Sheffield didn’t already represent tremendous value, for one weekend only developers S Harrison are offering an added bonus - £500 vouchers to spend on furnishing and fittings for new home buyers.

Attention all landlords!

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:54 GMT

Attention all landlords - Hunters want to make sure you are protected!!

Stone built family home set in the Cordwell Valley

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:53:34 GMT

Character features including beams, exposed stonework and open-grate fireplaces give this detached home period charm.