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Taxi manager honoured for his efforts to boost safety

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:15:34 GMT

A Sheffield taxi boss has been honoured by police.

Sicily for free

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:37 GMT

Sheffield people are being offered free accommodation at a swanky Mediterranean hotel.

Caring nurse Joanne honoured with MBE

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:11:53 GMT

A Doncaster born nurse who worked with athletes at last year’s London Olympics has been honoured with the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Woman scoops prize for husband

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:04:03 GMT

Michelle Guite is a hit with her musician husband Mitchell - after entering his name into a free prize draw and winning him a new guitar.

Thanks for raising cash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:21:58 GMT

Children’s projects in Sheffield have been given a £50,000 boost thanks to generous fundraisers who got behind a charity campaign.

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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:01:28 GMT

A Macmillan Cancer Support Mobile Information Centre has rolled into South Yorkshire and Derbyshire for the rest of the month, providing information and support.

RETRO: Legendary battle to save community

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:46:50 GMT

It was called the Battle for Walkley and, to many, it seemed like an unwinnable David versus Goliath fight. In 1969, residents of the little suburb watched in horror as Sheffield Corporation bulldozers lined up to demolish their homes as part of a city-wide slum clearance. The entire area was to be flattened.

Man charged over Sheffield murder

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:38:57 GMT

A 38-year-old Sheffield man has been charged with murder after another man was battered to death in Sheffield.

One happy parent is better than two warring ones

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:55:10 GMT

I am contacting you with my views on thearticle in Friday’s Star – single parent capital of the UK.

Decision on Ikea store is long overdue

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:54:29 GMT

A decision on the Ikea application fto build a store on the former Tinsley Wire Industries factory site is overdue.

Staff step out for charity

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:10:48 GMT

Colleagues from Asda’s Handsworth branch are preparing for a 16-mile sponsored walk in support of the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity’s Make it Better Day.

Cadets get busy to drive recruitment in Sheffield

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:10:11 GMT

Young people interested in learning more about life as a cadet were invited to a day of activity in Sheffield city centre.

Fun for all the family at community festival

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:08:57 GMT

Details have been revealed of a host of stalls, entertainment and events at one of Sheffield’s biggest community festivals.

Taxi firm’s fundraising mission

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:07:53 GMT

Cab drivers are showing their caring side to celebrate a taxi firm’s anniversary.

Works warmly welcomed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:05:06 GMT

Tenants in South Yorkshire have received new, energy efficient heating systems in an investment worth tens of thousands of pounds.

Pub fun day for Help For Heroes charity

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:18 GMT

A family fun day to raise money for injured troops will take place at The Everest, Ballifield Drive, Handsworth, between 2pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, August 3.

Feast of football fun at Bessacarr contest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:34 GMT

More than 5,000 people and 110 football teams descended on Cantley Park for the annual Bessacarr FC Tournament.

Listed status for South Yorkshire colliery landmark

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:22:20 GMT

Remains of one of South Yorkshire’s former coal mines have been recognised for their historic significance.

RETRO: Turning peas into pounds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:23:45 GMT

Processed peas first appeared in Britain in 1928 when Batchelors perfected a method of soaking dried peas, canning and cooking them in a factory... right here in Sheffield.

Fun for Firth Park at best summer fair yet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:14:39 GMT

Something for everyone was the promise at a Sheffield school’s annual summer fair – and organisers proved true to their word.