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A guy stopped my in the street and asks for the quickest way to Rotherham. “Are you on foot or in the car?”, I asked. He said, “In the car.” “That’s the quickest way.”, I replied. What’s the secret to telling jokes about clocks? Timing. I just found out that the guy who stole my journal has died. My thoughts are with his family. I’d love to live in an old, disused lighthouse. I don’t want anything flashy. A new report has concluded that dog owners are more outgoing than cat owners. Hardly surprising. You have to take a dog for walks. My girlfriend disliked my obsession with Japanese food, sushi left me. Silence is golden, unless you have kids. Then it’s just suspicious. My wife phoned me, panting and breathless. “Where are you?” she moaned. “I’m at the pub.” I replied. She said, “I think the baby’s coming!” I said, “She won’t get in, she’s under-age.” Last night I was at a pub when suddenly a fight broke out. This one guy picked up a chair and tried to hit the other guy with it when suddenly the second guy ducked and to my amazement, picked up the whole bar and hit the first guy with it. I thought to myself, ‘Wow, what a counter attack.’ I was wondering the other day what our parents must have done for entertainment before television and smart phones were popular and affordable. I asked my 38 brothers and sisters if they had any ideas, but none of them could suggest an answer either.

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10/2/1996 - The IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov for the first time. 11/2/1990 - Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison outside Cape Town, South Africa after 27 years as a political prisoner. 12/2/1994 - Four men break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edward Munch’s iconic painting The Scream. 13/2/2008 - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd makes a historic apology to the Indigenous Australians and the Stolen Generations. 14/2/1929 - Saint Valentine’s Day massacre: Seven people, six of them gangster rivals of Al Capone’s gang, are murdered in Chicago, Illinois. 15/2/2001 - First draft of the complete human genome is published in Nature. 16/2/1923 - Howard Carter unseals the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

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Tequila is most commonly associated with which county?

What are the alcoholic components of a ‘White Russian’ cocktail?

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‘Bulmer’s Original Vintage Cider’ is a brand of cider produced in Ireland. By what name is it sold outside of Ireland?

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Night 1 of the Betway Premier League Darts 2016 launched at Leeds Arena last week on Friday 4th February. The tournament continues at venues up and down the country, returning to Yorkshire for night 10 at Sheffield Arena on Thursday 7th April. Tickets purchased online and through the ticket hotline are priced £24.20, £38.50 & £44 including booking fee. Tickets purchased in person at the Arena Box Office are priced £23.10, £36.75 & £42 including booking fee. The £700,000 Betway Premier League, televised live on Sky Sports, sees an initial ten-player field competing across four months at 16 arena venues to contest for the prestigious title. MICHAEL SMITH will make his Betway Premier League debut in 2016 and Robert Thornton returns to the ten-player field for the biggest-ever season in the tournament's history. Former World Youth Champion Smith sees his rise to eighth in the world rankings, alongside his runs to the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals and World Championship quarter-finals, rewarded with a coveted place in the £700,000 event. Reigning champion Gary Anderson, who defeated Michael van Gerwen in the 2015 final at The O2 in London, will join his Dutch rival, Adrian Lewis and six-time Premier League champion Phil Taylor as the four automatic selections for the event. The ever-popular Raymond van Barneveld, the 2014 Premier League champion and a World Championship semi-finalist this week, is joined by 2015 Premier League semi-finalist Dave

Chisnall as Sky Sports Wildcard selections. Robert Thornton's victory in the World Grand Prix last October sees him return to the Premier League, having previously competed in the tournament in 2013 and 2014. Former Premier League champion James Wade and flamboyant former World Championship and UK Open finalist Peter Wright complete the ten-player field, with the season set to begin on Thursday February 4 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. Play continues across the opening nine weeks before the bottom two players are eliminated following Week Nine's Judgement Night. The remaining eight players face off once more in the battle for Play-Off places, with Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena set to stage a league night for the first time before the semi-finals and final take place at The O2 in London on Thursday May 19.

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PUB CLOSURES FALL, BUT O ROMEO, ROMEO! WHEREFORE ART ANOTHER BEER TAX CUT THOU ROMEO? NEEDED SAYS CAMRA Pub campaigners are welcoming a fall in the number of pub closures in the UK, but have called on the government to cut beer tax to help reinforce the fragile recovery. The figures published by CAMRA, compiled by independent research company CGA Strategy, show that 27 pubs a week closed in the second half of 2015, compared to 29 a week in the previous six months. A report from the Centre of Economics and Business Research last year showed pubs and drinkers would benefit from a cut in beer tax - conclusions supported by the improving figures. It found that beer would have increased by 16p a pint, more than 1,000 additional pubs would have closed, 750 million fewer pints would have been sold and 26,000 jobs would have not been created had the beer tax not been cut in 2014. CAMRA is now calling on the government to continue and strengthen its support for pubs

by further cutting tax to help keep beer affordable and pubs open. More than 3,000 CAMRA members have already lobbied their MPs to call for a reduction in beer duty and the Campaign is urging as many people as possible to make their views known via camra.org.uk/ beertax2016 Particularly encouraging is news that closures of local community pubs have fallen, down from 26 closures a week to 20. Community locals are particularly vital to the overall wellbeing of their users, as shown by CAMRA's recently released research into the beneﬁts of pub going. Tim Page, chief executive of CAMRA said: "The latest ﬁgures show that the work of campaigners across CAMRA, the wider pub and beer industry and the government is taking effect and arresting the decline in the number of pubs being lost every week. "However it's a fragile recovery which could very quickly be

reversed if the government fails to build on this positive development and misses the chance to support the British pub and beer industry by reducing tax again. "The report produced by CEBR for CAMRA at the start of 2015 showed how cutting beer tax would have a great economic beneﬁt for the country and the reduction in closure numbers is further proof that the Chancellor's decision was a good one. "It's pleasing to see that our campaigning to protect community pubs is having an effect, with closure numbers reducing. Local pubs are vital to their communities and the wellbeing of their users, as a recent report from Oxford University showed. As well as reducing tax the government can continue to support these pubs by strengthening national planning regulations and supporting local groups seeking to list pubs as Assets of Community Value."

Valentine’s Day, the day of love and romance. As we all try to rhyme something with ‘roses are red and violets are blue’, Guide Dogs are going weak at the knees for one of their newest recruits, puppy Romeo. Romeo was named through the charity’s Name a Puppy scheme which offers groups, individuals and companies the opportunity to be part of their life changing work. By donating or fundraising £5,000 you can name a pup and help it set off on an incredible journey to become a working guide dog, hearing about its adventures along the way. You will even meet that puppy too! In front of puppy Romeo lie several challenges he will need to overcome. His volunteer Puppy Walker and staff from Guide Dogs will be supporting him on his incredible journey, so that one day he can become a working guide dog and provide independence and mobility for someone who is blind or partially sighted. One thing is for sure however, he is bound to melt a few hearts along the way. If you are interested to ﬁnd out more about Guide Dogs’ Name a Puppy scheme, please contact us on nameapuppy@guidedogs.org.uk or call 0118 983 0190. Website: www.guidedogs. org.uk

COUPLE CELEBRATE LIFE AND LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY AFTER CANCER FIGHT A couple from Sheffield are able to spend Valentine’s Day together, and many more to come, thanks to the regions dedicated cancer hospital. Tom Bolland (28) and his wife, Becca will celebrate this poignant day on the 14th February after Becca received treatment at Weston Park Hospital for cervical cancer. In October 2012, just before Tom and Becca were due to embark on their travels around Australia, Becca visited her GP with symptoms she wanted looking at before they went away. But in a worrying turn of events, Becca was referred to Jessops Hospital in Sheffield for a biopsy where an aggressive cancerous tumour on her cervix was almost immediately discovered. Suddenly the couples outlook for the future looked incredibly different and within days Becca began a course of intense Radiotherapy at Weston Park Hospital followed by chemotherapy. Tom, who met Becca through their mutual love of music, said, “ I can’t forget the day we were told that Becca had cancer- it’s like being hit in the belly with a big rock and someone spinning you round and asking you to run straight.” “I’d never really been through anything like that before, so of course I thought the worst, I think I even cried once on my Mum. The one thing I do remember was my mum saying, ‘but she’s at Weston Park, don’t worry’”. "I had no idea what she was talking about but I took her word for it nevertheless and it wasn’t until Becca’s treatment started that I understood completely.” “Some of the best humans I’ve ever encountered work at Weston Park Hospital and for their care, we will be forever grateful.” After surgery and a blood transfusion on Christmas Eve of 2012, Becca was told there was now no sign of the cancer, and although spreading was inevitable, for now she was in remission. Tom, a Financial Advisor at Aviva, is now determined to raise money for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, to say thank you for allowing him a future with his wife. Having already signed up to complete the Great North Run and Sheffield 10k in September, Tom is hoping that through matched-funding from fundraising events at Aviva, his final total will top the £750 mark. Tom continued, “I can’t name all the incredible staff individually but it’s thanks to them that I still get to argue with Becca about what’s for tea and about the price of new bedding. I get to listen to her tell me about silver and gold shoes and show me pictures of them 100 times a week without actually buying them. I get to take out her contact lenses and put her in bed after a Saturday night on the town and I still get to listen to her tell me the flat is freezing- when it really isn’t.”

“I’m super grateful Weston Park Hospital gave me the chance to do all that and even though there is still difficult times ahead, I worry a lot less knowing that this fantastic hospital is just up the road.” The couple, who got married at the Weston Park bandstand after the name and area held so many poignant memories for them, are now looking forward to a future together whilst attending yearly check-up appointments at the hospital. The charity needs to raise over £1.9 million this year to enable the funding of committed and new projects that will keep patients at the forefront of cancer treatment. This year, the cancer charity are encouraging supporters to get active and run, walk, ride or swim to help raise vital funds as part of TeamWestonPark. Charity Fundraiser, Sarah Cross said,” Tom and his wife Becca have been through a rollercoaster of emotions over the last few years but it’s great to see that Tom is turning the negatives into positives and raising funds for the cancer charity.” “Valentine’s Day will be a special day for thousands of couples across the region who have fought or are still fighting cancer together and we’re encouraging people to follow in Tom’s footsteps and sign up to an active challenge in 2016.” “Whether in memory of a loved one or to say thank you for care received at Weston Park Hospital, every penny raised enables us to continue supporting lifesaving projects and improve cancer services across the region." To support Tom’s fundraising visit his JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com/Bolland5 To find out more about how you can get active and support the work of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity in 2016 visit: www.wphcc.org.uk

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This week may include some moments where someone close to you is rather moody or a bit diﬃcult to deal with, just at a time when you may appreciate some more sensitive and tender attention yourself. Despite this, long term plans can give you a sense of optimism. Call for more…

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The most vibrant part of your horoscope is set to be lit up this week Sagittarius, but there are only so many hours in each day, and just the seven days in the week, so with so much ﬁzzing energy it will be important to apply it to the things that are really key. Call for more advice…

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If you can apply dexterity and ﬂexibility to your natural thoroughness, the inner resources required to move forwards can be tapped into. Financially, an improvement is also possible, as Venus transits into your 2nd Solar House. Don’t be too generous to others though. Call for more…

Balancing your individual needs with the demands and expectations of others or your everyday duties, has proved quite a tough hoe so far this year. But now the focus really changes, and engaging with people on a more equal basis can see you assert your needs. Call for more…

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FAIR EMPLOYER CHARTER LET’S ALL GO RIDE A BIKE! The first initiative of its kind in the country to have been led by businesses, the Fair Employer Charter consists of a series of pledges around working culture and conditions. More than 25 organisations have already signed up to the Charter, which was developed by manufacturer Gripple, the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Our Fair City campaign. The launch, at Gripple’s Old West Gun Works site, featured representatives from the likes of The University of Sheffield, BirchenallHowden, AAG Systems, and Sheffield Citizens Advice. Sharon Squires, Director at Sheffield First and Our Fair City Champion, said: ‘It was great to see so many well-known Sheffield employers come together for the launch of this positive, forward-thinking Charter. Unlike previous efforts elsewhere, Sheffield’s Fair Employer Charter has been driven by the private sector and is geared towards achieving practical aims

that help businesses reach their own goals. Now that the Charter has been officially launched, we hope that more organisations will come on board and help us in our bid to make Sheffield fairer.’ Hugh Facey MBE, founder and chairman of employee-owned manufacturer Gripple, said: ‘I am really passionate about the Fair Employer Charter and would urge firms across Sheffield to sign up to it. Gripple is a great example of how building an open working environment, investing in staff and treating people with trust can motivate them in ways that deliver better business results. The measures in the Charter are what all Sheffield employers should be adopting as minimum requirements – we can all do more to make Sheffield the fairest city in the UK.’ Organisations large and small can sign up to the Fair Employer Charter online at www.ourfaircity.co.uk.

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The Trust have plenty of opportunities to get involved with some practical wildlife gardening sessions. • On the 4th February between 10 - 12 noon we will be working on the Victoria Hall Community Wildlife Garden. • The Drink Wise Age Well Allotment group meet every Thursday morning at LEAF allotments between 10am-1pm. Between February and April Jenny King will be running 8 Wildlife allotment gardening sessions, taking a closer look at the life in soil, making a bug hotel and learning about ways of looking after our bees. For more information contact Jenny King on 0114 26234335 email j.king@wildshefﬁeld.com Join in with looking after nature reserves. Regular work days are run on the following nature reserves. These days are great for keeping active, learning new skills and meeting other people whilst having a good time. Wyming Brook – First Tuesday monthly Blacka Moor – First Saturday monthly

Crabtree Ponds - First Monday monthly Moss Valley Woodlands - First Thursday Centenary Riverside – Second Monday Blackburn Meadows – Second Thursday Blacka Moor – Third Thursday Wyming Brook/Fox Hagg – Third Sunday of every OTHER month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) Greno Woods – Fourth Friday Tasks can vary from footpath improvement and access works, to habitat and vegetation management. All work days are run from 10am – 3pm; tools and gloves are provided (as are tea and biscuits on weekends!) Please wear warm, waterproof clothing, and sturdy footwear. If you are able to join us for the whole day, please also bring a packed lunch and drinking water. For further information please contact the reserves team at nature.reserves@ wildshefﬁeld.com

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Volunteer drivers at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust covered over 1.2 million miles last year, helping patients to make their hospital appointments across the region. The volunteers use their cars to drive patients to outpatient appointments, with over 130 drivers currently involved and making over 20,000 journeys each month. Jo Rawnsley, Patient Transport Service volunteer, said: ‘Our volunteer car service drivers offer a valuable service to the Trust, supporting the wider work of our non-emergency Patient Transport Service and helping eligible patients to get to and from important medical appointments. The scheme offers the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and gain experience volunteering in the NHS. Many of our volunteers have made lifelong friends through their work at the Trust and list meeting new people and doing something worthwhile to help others as some of the key beneﬁts of getting involved. They take patients who struggle for transport to vital medical appointments to try to reduce missed appointments.’ To join the Trust’s volunteer car service, drivers need to be aged 18 or over and hold a valid, full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points on it. They need access to a car with a minimum of four doors and have to undergo background checks and a health screening medical. Full training is provided and volunteers are reimbursed for the cost of miles covered under the scheme. For more information visit www.yas. nhs.uk/WorkingforYAS/PTS_Volunteer. html or call 01924 584131 or 01924 584019.

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THE HUGE NITRO CIRCUS LIVE SET TO MAKE SHEFFIELD DEBUT Direct from sell out shows across the globe, the world’s greatest action sports show - Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live - will return to the UK and Ireland this summer for its first ever UK outdoor stadium tour. The world’s biggest live action sports show will visit 11 first-time markets including Bramall Lane in Sheffield on Saturday 18th June 2016. Tickets for the tour are on sale on Friday, 12th February from 10am via www.nitrocircus.live

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BBC2

6.15 The Housing Enforcers 7.00 Wanted Down Under 7.45 Flog It! Trade Secrets 8.15 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals 9.15 Victoria Derbyshire 11.00 BBC News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Coast 1.05 The Pallisers 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 A Place to Call Home 3.45 Best Bakes Ever 4.30 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Eggheads 6.30 Great American Railroad Journeys 7.00 Sea Cities 8.00 Mastermind 8.30 What to Buy and Why 9.00 Earth’s Greatest Spectacles 10.00 QI 10.30 Newsnight 11.00 Artsnight – Nina Conti 11.30 Weather 11.35 Leningrad and the Orchestra That Defied Hitler 1.05 FILM: Black Sheep (2006) 2.25 Sign Zone: Question Time 3.25 Imagine: Shylock’s Ghost 4.30 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Judge Rinder 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Tipping Point 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Mr Selfridge 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.40 Birds of a Feather 11.10 FILM: Diamonds Are Forever (1971) 1.20 Jackpot247 3.00 Murder, She Wrote 3.50 ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 Cowboy Builders 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.15 FILM: Undercover Bridesmaid (2012) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 2; 5 News Update 8.00 That’s So 1982; 5 News Update 9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final 11.05 Lip Sync Battle UK: Carol Vorderman v Martin Kemp 11.35 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 12.15 SuperCasino 3.10 Celebrity Big Brother: Final 4.50 House Doctor

SATURDAY

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11.30 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking 12.00 BBC News; Weather 12.10 Football Focus 12.50 Saturday Sportsday 1.00 Bargain Hunt 1.30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. France v Italy (Kick-off 2.25pm). 4.30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. Scotland v England (Kick-off 4.50pm). 6.55 BBC News 7.05 Regional Programme 7.15 The Voice UK Vangelis from London and 19-yearold Durham busker Chloe Castro are among the contestants taking to the stage in the fifth round of “blind auditions”. 8.30 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List New series. The dream prize game show returns. Plus, Ronan Keating also performs, and joins Gaby Roslin to push the button in the all-important Lotto and Thunderball draws. 9.20 Casualty Ethan is back in full swing in the ED, working together with Lily to help a girl with autism get the family support she needs, but a shocking upheaval is just around the corner. 10.10 BBC News; Weather 10.30 Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Leicester City and Stoke City v Everton;National Lottery Update 11.55 Race to Super Bowl 50 12.25 FILM: Man of the Year. (2006) Comedy, with Robin Williams and Christopher Walken. 2.15 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.20 BBC News

ITV

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BBC2

6.15 FILM: Tension at Table Rock. (1956) Western, starring Richard Egan. 7.45 FILM: The Red Beret. (1953) Second World War adventure, starring Alan Ladd. 9.10 Animal Park 10.10 Homes Under the Hammer 11.10 Natural World 12.00 James Martin: Home Comforts 12.45 Rick Stein’s India 1.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman 2.30 Escape to the Country 3.30 Flog It! 4.30 Final Score 5.25 Earth’s Greatest Spectacles. The transition from summer to autumn in the New England region of the United States. 6.25 Back in Time for the Weekend 7.25 King George and Queen Mary: The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy 8.25 Dad’s Army 9.00 The Real Marigold Hotel 10.00 Live at the Apollo 10.45 Insert Name Here 11.15 FILM: Tim (1979) Romantic drama, starring Mel Gibson and Piper Laurie. 1.00 FILM: My Afternoons with Margueritte. (2010) 2.15 This Is BBC Two

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BBC1

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6.00 CITV: Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 6.25 Pat & Stan 6.35 Dino Dan 6.45 Dino Dan 7.00 Signed Stories: Share a Story 7.05 Sooty 7.15 Super 4 7.30 Scrambled!: Scrambled! 7.35 Scrambled!: Mr Bean: The Animated Series 7.50 Scrambled!: Horrid Henry 8.10 Scrambled!: Nerds & Monsters 8.30 Scrambled!: Jessie 9.05 Scrambled!: The Tom & Jerry Show 9.25 ITV News 9.30 Murder, She Wrote 10.20 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show 12.15 ITV News; Weather 12.20 The Jeremy Kyle Show 1.25 Judge Rinder 2.25 Tipping Point 3.30 Doc Martin 4.30 The Martin Lewis Money Show 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Regional Programmes 6.15 ITV News; Weather 6.30 New You’ve Been Framed! A building crushes a luxury sports car, and a tree topples a motorcyclist. 7.00 Ninja Warrior UK Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara host the second semi-final, challenging more returning contestants to face the infamous obstacle course once again. 8.00 Take Me Out A commodities trader, a student, a circus performer and a digital developer try to impress Paddy McGuinness’s 30 single ladies. 9.20 The Jonathan Ross Show 10.20 ITV News; Weather 10.40 FILM: Jurassic Park III (2001) Action adventure sequel, starring Sam Neill. 12.15 Jackpot247 3.00 Murder, She Wrote 3.50 ITV Nightscreen

ITV

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Channel 4

6.15 How I Met Your Mother 6.40 The King of Queens 7.05 The King of Queens 7.30 The King of Queens 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.00 The Morning Line 10.00 Frasier 10.30 Frasier 11.00 The Big Bang Theory 11.30 The Big Bang Theory 12.00 The Big Bang Theory 12.30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 1.30 Channel 4 Racing. 4.00 Come Dine with Me 4.25 Come Dine with Me 5.00 Come Dine with Me 5.30 Come Dine with Me 6.00 Come Dine with Me Sales manager Andy hosts the final dinner party in Lancashire. 6.30 Channel 4 News 7.00 Great Canal Journeys Timothy West and Prunella Scales travel along the Shannon Erne Waterway, a canal linking Northern and Southern Ireland, and visit historic sites along the way. Last in the series. 8.00 Walking Through Time Palaeontologist Dr Tori Herridge investigates how, 450,000 years ago, a megaflood destroyed a massive chalk land-bridge that once connected Britain to continental Europe. 9.00 FILM: Prisoners (2013) Premiere. The distraught father of a missing child kidnaps a man he believes is responsible for her disappearance. Thriller, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. 12.00 FILM: Friday the 13th. (2009) Horror remake, starring Jared Padalecki. 1.45 Hollyoaks 3.55 Undercover Boss Canada 4.45 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites 4.55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5.50 How I Met Your Mother

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 8.55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9.30 The Saturday Show 11.35 Funniest Fails, Falls & Flops 12.00 Police Interceptors 1.00 Police Interceptors 2.00 Now That’s Funny! 3.00 Benefits, Babies & Jail 4.00 Benefits: Can’t Work, Won’t Work 5.00 Benefits: 19 Kids and Counting the Cost 6.00 Celebs on Benefits: Fame to Claim 6.55 5 News Weekend 7.00 World War II in Colour The air and sea battles for control of Malta. 8.00 America’s Hidden Pyramid City: Ancient Mysteries 9.00 The Championship: Football League Tonight 10.00 Goal Rush: Football League Tonight 10.30 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 11.25 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 12.15 SuperCasino 3.10 Celebrity Botched Up Bodies 4.00 Celebrity Big Brother: The Good, the Bad and the Outrageous 4.50 House Doctor 5.45 Angels of Jarm

Channel 4

6.15 How I Met Your Mother 6.40 The King of Queens 7.05 The King of Queens 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8.30 Frasier 9.00 Frasier 9.30 Sunday Brunch 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 1.30 Location, Location, Location 2.35 FILM: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. (2009) Comedy, starring Zachary Levi. 4.15 The Simpsons 4.45 The Simpsons 5.15 Channel 4 News 5.35 FILM: X-Men. (2000) Sci-fi comic-book adventure. 7.30 The Jump The 11 remaining contestants compete in the Snow Cross, with the losers of each race facing a super-sized ski jump to determine who will be eliminated. 9.00 Deutschland 83 Moritz wants to remain at home, but Annett and Schweppenstette urge him to return to the West. Alex Edel takes General Jackson hostage and forces him to denounce US plans. 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Sean Lock and Isy Suttie compete against Jon Richardson and Richard Osman in the words-andnumbers quiz, while Alex Horne and the Horne Section help out in Dictionary Corner. 11.05 FILM: Alien 3 (1992) Officer Ripley is marooned on an all-male prison planet, where she again faces her extraterrestrial arch-enemy. Sci-fi thriller sequel, with Sigourney Weaver and Charles Dance. 1.05 Embarrassing Bodies: Back to the Clinic 2.00 Come Dine with Me 4.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5.10 Deal or No Deal

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6.15 The Housing Enforcers 7.00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 7.45 Emergency Rescue Down Under 8.15 Sign Zone: Close Calls: On Camera 8.45 Now You See It 9.15 Victoria Derbyshire 11.00 Coast 11.05 FILM: The Taming of the Shrew (1967) 1.05 The Pallisers 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 A Place to Call Home 3.45 The Best Dishes Ever 4.15 Frozen Planet 5.15 Antiques Road Trip 6.00 Eggheads 6.30 Great American Railroad Journeys 7.00 The Great Interior Design Challenge 8.00 Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth 9.00 The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 10.00 Mock the Week 10.30 Newsnight 11.10 Weather 11.15 Greece with Simon Reeve 12.15 Sign Zone: Phone Shop Idol 12.45 The Celebrity Apprentice USA 2.15 This Is BBC Two

ITV

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Channel 4

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Channel 5

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 Cowboy Builders 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.15 FILM: Imaginary Friend (2012) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild; 5 News Update 8.00 Storm Force: Winter Road Rescue; 5 News Update 9.00 Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons 10.00 Whitney and Bobby: Addicted to Love. Documentary drama exploring Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s relationship. 12.00 SuperCasino 3.10 World War II in Colour 4.00 Wildlife SOS 4.25 HouseBusters 4.50 House Doctor

7 DAY SOAPWATCH Coronation Street Mon: Tracy has suspicions about Robert’s surprise. Carla is terrified as Tracy vows vengeance. Phelan sets his sights on the Grimshaws. Leanne pays the price for her betrayal. Wed: Tracy is determined to get rid of Carla. Phelan is sticking around. Sinead has model ambitions. Fri: Carla propositions Nick. Anna pays the price for her anger. Nick takes a leap of faith. Sally loses Norris and Tim’s vote. Emmerdale Mon: Ashley is concerned by a discovery. Zak despairs after learning the truth. David asks Leyla to move in. Tues: Laurel has news for Ashley. Rishi is worried about Jai. Zak tries to get back in with the Dingles. Wed: Paddy continues to deceive Rhona. Leyla acts on David’s advice. Zak is taken by surprise. Thurs: Nikhil thinks he is doing the right thing. Robert wants to support Aaron. Megan wonders if Leyla can be trusted. Rhona demands to know everything. Chas asks for Cain’s help. Fri: Leyla struggles to hide her doubts. Rhona is determined to carry on. Chas reaches out to Robert. Eastenders Mon: Ben is faced with a tough decision. Kush attempts to help Martin. Denise ignores her family’s advice and continues to make contact with Lucas. Tues: Kathy is confronted by an unexpected face. Les takes desperate action to win Pam back. Tensions simmer between two of the residents. Thurs: Tina shares her concerns with Sonia about their relationship. Martin reaches breaking point, and Abi begins to have doubts. Fri: Stacey makes a life-changing decision. Sharon comes up with an idea to solve all her problems. Home & Away Mon: Ricky loses her cool. Evelyn finds it difficult to accept Josh’s rejection of her. Tues: Ricky is torn. Ash does his best to help Phoebe unwind. Wed: Kat interrogates Charlotte. Ricky encourages Gavin to forgive his father. Thurs: Olivia confides in Irene. Jett returns to the Bay to keep John company. Maddy is upset. Fri: Olivia’s secret brings back painful memories for Irene. Jett’s new girlfriend Skye turns up for dinner. Andy brings Josh home from hospital. Neighbours Mon: Lyn thinks Steph is making a huge mistake. Imogen wonders what is going on at Lassiter’s. Tues: Paul’s plans hit a major hurdle. Xanthe is hurt and confused. Wed: Paul rallies the troops to clean up the motel. Terese rejects a planning application from Lauren. Thurs: Lou is on hand to support Paige. Sonya is upset. Fri: Paige finds university tough going. Amy and Daniel are shocked. Toadie fights to clear Sonya’s name.

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LEONA LEWIS BRINGS HER ‘I AM’ UK TOUR TO THE CITY HALL Preview: Leona Lewis, 22/02/16, Sheffield City Hall By Kt Evans Inviting us all into the beginning of spring, X Factor winner and global superstar Leona Lewis is set to perform at Sheffield’s City Hall on 22nd February. Her ten years within the music industry has allowed the London born singer to develop into an internationally renowned recording artist, with her most recent album, “I Am,” easily her most accomplished material to date. It is staggering to think that Leona Lewis stole the hearts of the British public ten years ago. An unknown secretary who captured the imagination of Simon Cowell, Leona has gone on to sell a staggering 20 million records worldwide. Her winners single from the third X Factor competition, “A Moment Like This” took the world by storm, being the first song in history to achieve 50,000 downloads in only 30 minutes. In 2007, Leona released her most influential album to date, “Spirit,” which was certified 10 times platinum in the UK. The lead single “Bleeding Love” is regarded as Leona’s most successful release, which spent a staggering seven weeks on the number one top spot in the UK. Amazingly, this single was the biggest selling single of 2007 in Britain which in turn became the biggest selling hit of 2008 worldwide. Leona Lewis has won a ridiculous amount of awards to include two MOBO Awards, MTV Awards, a

LOUISA JOHNSON LEADS X FACTOR BACK TO SHEFFIELD ARENA Preview: X Factor Live Tour, 11/03/16, Motorpoint Arena Shefﬁeld By Kt Evans The only thing keeping us sane throughout these winter months is the fact that we can seriously binge on a range of naff reality TV shows…from I’m A Celebrity to Celebrity Big Brother and The Jump (which is absolutely brutal to say the least) this gloomy season simply would not be complete within the godfather of trash TV – The X Factor. Love it or hate it, it is almost impossible to escape the coverage which the show achieves along with the programme actually being totally addictive. So...if you’re missing your Saturday night ﬁx of The X Factor, fear not as the contestants are set to embark on their full UK live tour! Featuring in the show will include winner Louisa Johnson, Mason Noise, Anton Stevens, Lauren Murray, Sean Miley Moore, Che Chesterman and 4th impact who are all set to supply us all with one hell of a show. This annual tour which occurs every year after the programme has aired will feature favourite songs from the series, singer collaborations and new and exclusive covers from all. The X Factor Tour is regarded as one of the most

Billboard End of Year 2008 Award and a Britains Best Award to name but a few. With a total of five studio albums under her belt alongside featuring in her debut movie role, “Walking On Sunshine” in 2014, ten years on and Leona Lewis is still flying high. Regarded as the most successful winner of The X Factor, Leona is now set to embark on her “I Am” UK tour throughout February and March 2016. Opening up at The Liverpool Empire Theatre on 21st February, she shall go onto place stages in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and London, reaching Sheffield’s City Hall on 22nd February. Tickets are on sale now through the city hall website – www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk priced at £29.50. Please see the website for full details. Doors 19:00pm.

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IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE PLUG TODAY... Preview: Eliza and the Bear, The Plug Tuesday 16th February By Amira Nazir Hot, up and coming London five piece, Eliza and the Bear, are set to grace the Plug’s stage on the 16th of February. Said to be a band to watch closely this year, the cheery indie pop quintet recently released their eagerly anticipated third single, ‘It Gets Cold’, from their forthcoming selftitled and much acclaimed album. Gaining momentum since 2014, the band have been making waves having recently receiving attention from Radio 1 after signing to major label to Capitol. Sounding like the cheery offspring of bands such as the Lumineers, Mumford and Sons and even at times influences from more leftfield territories such as the Flaming Lips. The lineup reflects their solid traditional music values, with all the usual suspects you’d expect in an indie band: James Kellegher (lead vocals, guitar), Callie Noakes (vocals, keyboards), Martin Dukelow (vocals, guitar), Chris Brand (bass), Paul Kevin Jackson (drums). For fans of uplifting, melodious, jaunty indie pop, EATB provide a feast of jolly riffs and James Kelleger’s vocals jump between cracked to choirboy. The general vibe of this band’s music is starting the party and you can definitley see them ripping festivals up this summer, catch them before they go from hot to scorched. The band not only offer a lot of promise but with their already solid catalogue of tunes, you’re guaranteed good times at one of their live shows. With the hit single, ‘Upon the North’ on the setlist the crowd is sure to run wild and with tunes such as ‘Lion’s heart’ and ‘Make it on your own’ when they play the Plug, they will surely ‘Light it up’. Eliza and the Bear - The Plug Tuesday 16th February - www.the-plug.com

KENDALL CALLING ANNOUNCES HUGE HEADLINERS FOR 2016 FESTIVAL Having sold out their 10th birthday edition a whopping 19 weeks in advance last year, Kendal Calling returns to the beautiful Lake District in 2016 with huge headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Rudimental, Madness and The Charlatans. One of Manchester’s finest musical sons Noel Gallagher will be bringing a catalogue of festivalready anthems to the fields with his High Flying Birds. Exactly 20 years to the week since Oasis’s seminal Knebworth and Loch Lomand shows, Noel will take to the stage at Kendal Calling for what is sure to be one of the festivals defining moments. Expect cuts from his two hugely acclaimed solo records plus some old favourites as a genuine musical icon graces the Lake District with his mighty anthems. . Chart-topping drum and bass crossover kings Rudimental’s high octane, party sets have cemented their reputation as one of the best live acts around. Last year’s sophomore album ‘We The Generation’ featuring huge collaborations with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Dizzee Rascal whilst debut album ‘Home’ catapulted the band into the mainstream and captured the hearts of the nation’s youth. Celebrating 40 years since their formation, London legends Madness are the ultimate sing along band and their hit laden set is sure to include the likes of ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘One Step Beyond’ and ‘Our House’. Suggs, Carl and the Madness boys know how to work the crowd and these consummate showmen’s career spanning set will be a summer festival highlight. A year on from their triumphant return with landmark album ‘Modern Nature’ and five years on from the founding of singer Tim Burgess’ festival favourite Tim Peaks Diner, The Charlatans return to Kendal Calling as special guest Thursday headliners. Expect hits galore as these North West heroes grace the stage and Tim pops up over the weekend to deliver dj sets and the finest cherry pie and coffee at Tim Peaks Diner. Tim Burgess, Charlatans singer and founder of Tim Peaks Diner comments: "As ever, I'm really looking forward to Kendal Calling. The sixth year in a row for me, the second time The Charlatans will have headlined and this year is the fifth year for Tim Peaks. It's going to be an extra special four days. See you there!" Joining the headliners are indie rock sensation Catfish and the Bottlemen, quirky indie quartet Everything Everything, gritty three piece Band Of Skulls, power pop icons Ash, incendiary Swedish rock and rollers The Hives, bombastic classic rockers The Darkness, enduring New Yorkers We Are Scientists, BBC Sound Of stars Blossoms, riotous

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ANGLER’S CORNER

with Clint Walker

I’ve recently been asked to compile a number of regular features for top angling weekly magazine Angler’s Mail, and now that I’ve had the first couple published, I wondered if you might be interested in finding out a bit more about them? The particular article in question is called ‘Venue Expert’ and leads the ‘Where to fish’ section designed to showcase a number of fisheries throughout the UK each week. The brief is to construct a simple double page spread (DPS) with a high impact lead image, a few tips, and good information about both the featured fishery, and a guaranteed winning method. With a couple under my belt, and a feel for the style required, I can briefly summarise what went on… My first expert was a fine chap named Ashley Pulley, who gamely offered himself up to showcase Baden Hall Fishery in Staffordshire, a premium carp complex, packed with fish to over 50lb! I wanted to put the emphasis on Middle Pool, where a winter carp approaching 20lb is a real possibility, and asked Ash to oblige. We arranged to meet on a bitterly cold December day so that he could help me put together the article. The winter weather wasn’t encouraging when I got out of bed to drive to the fishery, but as I’d already had to rearrange once, I wasn’t going to mess about, and set off for the venue. Arriving a short time later, Ashley had already been fishing for an hour, but best of all, he a brace of fish resting quietly in his landing nets to get the ‘Grip ‘n Grin’ catch shot in the bag; perfect! After we had taken the stock shots, we discussed his baits, rigs and tactics, and aligned each photograph to the planned storyboard (you can’t just turn up you know!) having taken hundreds of images to be able to select the most appropriate. Finally, I wanted a shot from the water, facing Ashley as he landed fish, and within an hour, he had achieved that too, so we had all we need…awesome angling! My first ‘Venue Expert’ knocked off within a couple of hours…. easy!

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My next expert, Dru Lunney, is an ardent predator angler, and a resident guru when it came to Rudyard Lake, also in Staffordshire, where the intention was to catch pike on deadbaits. Once again, an early start saw me meet Dru and his granddad at the venue, and as I unloaded the camera kit, I noticed that they were already fishing; what chance of one in the net again, ready and waiting? Sadly not, so after initial introductions, I asked Dru about his top tips and suggested some appropriate images which would fit. After a couple of hours of setting up pictures on the bank, close up of rigs and bait, scenic shots and action shots, the only image we hadn’t got was the ‘Wow’ lead, and the catch shot. So we waited. And waited. And waited… Eventually, some hours later, as I stooped to take a macro image of his bite indicator, it moved. We both thought I’d knocked it with my camera, but as we watched, it twitched up again, and line fell from the spool; fish on! Sweating in my waders, I waddled into the water and grabbed a number of pictures as Dru brought the fish to the net and safely landed it; success! Catch shot complete, I thanked Dru and left to start work on the write up and picture editing to be sent before my deadline. I’ve found it to be a lot more relaxing on the other side of the camera, all I had to do was storyboard, photograph, and write it all up; another easy one, if slightly more difficult to achieve! Once home, all images have to be checked, catalogued and saved, and the copy has to be written, re-written and edited, which for both, took longer than the actual fishing session! Once submitted, it’s checked again by the Features Editor, any issues are discussed, reviewed, and amended, before it’s programmed for publication. Ash and Dru were the ones under pressure to catch for the cameras, and both of my experts had confessed to a night of worry as they considered their first exposure in the national angling press, but, to their credit, both performed superbly and made my job much easier than I’d anticipated…perhaps the dreaded expert blank is just around the corner? I hope not, but I’m already preparing a Plan B… just in case!

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to North Gawber Colliery. With Stocksbridge PS playing in the cup Jubilee will be hoping for a good result against AFC Penistone to move into fourth place. Athersley Recreation Reserves will be hoping to have better luck this week with a home game scheduled against Handsworth Parramore Reserves and bottom club Wickersley will be hoping for a upset against mid-table Swinton Athletic to give them a bit of a lift for the rest of the season. In the First Division another team who are having a good season are Denaby United who take on Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 at home, with Ecclesfield winning last weekend they will hope to cause an upset and halt Denaby’s progress. Caribbean Sports will be hoping to consolidate on any slip up by Denaby to close the gap at the top with an home against fourth from bottom Davy FC. Bottom of the table Millmoor Juniors Reserves have an away game at Kingstone United who are nicely placed in mid-table and second from bottom High Green Villa are at home to high flying Wombwell Main. With Silkstone in the cup AFC Dronfield will be hoping to improve their league standing with a result away at

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Another week and another hope that the weather improved and we can get playing football against as cup ties hang on the lap of the gods. Two second round ties are scheduled with Swallownest FC Reserves taking on Bawtry Town U21 for a place in the third round against Swinton Athletic from the Premier and Thorpe Hesley hopefully do battle with Silkstone United for a home tie against Wombwell Main. Two third round ties at planned with Millmoor Junior taking on Stocksbridge PS Reserves in a all Premier tie for a crack at Byron House or Grimethorpe Sports in the quarter-final. The other tie pits Under 21 side Stocksbridge PS against Premier Swallownest FC to await the winners for the Swinton Athletic v Thorpe Hesley or Silkstone United tie for a match in the quarter-final. In the Premier Division Frecheville hope to consolidate at the top of the table with a home fixture against Oughtibridge WMFC with second placed Houghton Main at home

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Standard Development Club Award, The FA Charter Standard Club Award, The FA Charter Standard League Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Young Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations for our local nominations close on Friday March 18th while the national award winners will be announced at The FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s. The local winners will go forward to regional and possibly national awards being selected by a judging panel which will include legends of the game such as 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst. “The FA and McDonald’s Community Awards are an absolutely brilliant way to celebrate the selflessness of all those volunteers, clubs and leagues and the innumerable hours they put into supporting grassroots football,” said Richard Finney, Marketing, Communications and Charity Officer at S&HCFA . “Last year’s awards shone the spotlight on some incredible individuals and the work they do in our region and I would encourage everyone involved in grassroots football to vote for someone who they think truly deserves an award. It would be great to see hundreds of nominations from the Sheffield & Hallamshire region and perhaps even some national finalists. “And remember you can nominate your own team, club or an unsung hero at your own club.” To learn more about the awards, find out about last year’s winners and nominate an individual club or league from your community, press control and click on http:// www.thefa.com/my-football/ community/fa-communityawards/nominate If you do need any more information please email richard. finney@sheffieldfa.com

Shefﬁeld Bankers and South Kirkby Colliery will be hoping to move away from their opponents Byron House with a victory. The Second Division sees the leaders Hemsworth MW Reserves take on a Treeton Terriers side hot after a 8-2 victory away at Bawtry Town at home. Second placed Brinsworth Whitehill are playing will take on Grimethorpe Sports away in what could be a very hard fought game with Grimethorpe hoping to get some league action under their belts. Kiveton Park will be hoping to improve their league standing at home to second bottom Bawtry Town while Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Reserves hope to improve their form with an away visit to North Gawber Colliery Reserves. In the Under 21 Division Handsworth Parramore travel to second from bottom Davy FC hoping to consolidate at the top with second placed Stocksbridge in cup action. The other game should be a close encounter with fourth placed Wombwell Main taking on ﬁfth placed Caribbean Sports at home.

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SORRY MILLERS EMPTY HANDED FOLLOWING LATE TROTTERS WINNER SUB Kaiyne Woolery’s last gasp strike for Bolton Wanderers saw Rotherham United return over the Pennines empty-handed. New signing Shinnie was handed his full Millers debut following his cameo appearance against the Addicks. The hosts were quick out of the blocks and they stunned the visitors faithful when they scored with their first foray of note in just the second minute. After Richie Smallwood conceded the corner, Liam Feeney floated a centre which was not dealt with decisively by the Rotherham rearguard and Spearing took advantage to fire a rising shot from the edge of the box which flew into the roof of the visitors goal. The Millers responded positively to the setback and Kirk Broadfoot’s floated ball was inches away from putting Burke in the clear before Danny Ward had the visitors first shot in anger when he stung the palms of Ben Amos with a daisycutter from distance. Moments later, Dean Moxey’s error presented Shinnie with the opportunity of advancing with menace towards the Bolton box and with Burke’s run taking away a retreating defender,

the Trotters defence split open, but the Scottish international could only toe-poke an effort narrowly wide of the target. The Millers were penning the hosts deep into their own half and Joe Newell latched onto Burke’s cross to drill an effort which was blocked en-route to goal by Dorian Dervite. Just before the half-hour, Bolton turned defence into attack with the blink of an eye and Feeney’s swinging cross was met by the head of Davies, whose glancing header ﬂashed past the upright before the Millers had their hearts in their mouths moments later when the hosts had a goal chalked off for offside. Feeney was again the provider to slide the ball into the feet of Emile Heskey, who cleverly worked a yard on his marker, to drill an effort which was smartly saved by Camp, but the ball rolled tantalisingly into the path of Wellington Silva, who tapped home into the unguarded net- but his joy soon turned to despair when the ﬂag was raised. The Millers missed an opportunity to level matters when Newell skilfully exchanged passes with Shinnie to burst into the box but despite just having Amos to

ROVERS BOSS CALLS FOR BACKING Darren Ferguson has called on the Doncaster public to back his side to victory in an eagerly anticipated South Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United. Rovers host the Blades on Saturday and Ferguson – recently speaking at the Meet The Owners event – said he hopes for a five figure crowd and that the change in support has been tangible. “It’s been really noticeable, the atmosphere, both home and away,” he said. “The obvious one would be the Stoke game; the atmosphere was incredible for that game – absolutely fantastic. To get crowds like that, we’ve got the Sheffield United game coming up and we’d like to get 10,000 for that game.” Rovers have scored an astonishing ten goals in the final 15 minutes of games and Ferguson wants a repeat

performance when United make the short trip up the M18. “The one that sticks out for me was the Gillingham game when we were 2-0 down, you were unbelievable and all the players spoke about it after the game,” he said. “When we got to 2-1 I don’t think there was any one person in that ground that didn’t think we couldn’t get a result. That was important as your belief carried us over the line. That’s what we really need off you, it’s really important. It’s never about players, chairman or directors, but us all. That was really noticeable that that game you were absolutely fantastic so if we get that and try and entertain and get results on the pitch it will be a strong combination and that’s what we’re going for.”

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beat, the home keeper stood up tall to block his goalbound effort. However, Redfearn’s men did not have wait long to level matters when a fine flowing move saw Danny Ward get on the wrong side of the Trotters defence to plant a cross, which may have been aimed at Shinnie, but the ball fell kindly for the onrushing Burke, who cleverly scooped the ball over Amos and into the home goal. The visitors had the first sight of goal following the interval when Danny Ward shrugged off the attentions of his marker on the edge of the box but he skied his effort over the bar before Dervite emerged from the ruck of the bodies to meet Feeney’s corner at the other end but his header failed to trouble Camp. Just before the hour mark, the Millers missed a gilt-edged chance to take the lead when Richardson floated a cross which saw Newell knock the ball down into the path of Shinnie, who was in acres of space, but he failed to make a clean connection with the goal at his mercy as Amos parried the ball to safety. Minutes later, Joe Mattock became the first to see yellow for a

cynical lunge on Wellington on the edge of the box before the Brazilian almost exacted revenge with a snap shot from distance which was deﬂected over the Rotherham bar. In the home side’s next attack, sub Liam Trotter headed over from Feeney’s outswinging corner before the Millers had Wood to thank for blocking Vela’s low cross-cumshot.With the game in the balance, Newell’s threaded ball gave sub Jonson Clarke-Harris a glimpse of goal but Dervite put his body on the line to block his powerful goalbound effort before the home defender stuck out a timely leg to snuff out Shinnie in the Millers next attack. The visitors were looking the most likely winners and Shinnie’s delicate cross saw Clarke-Harris nod the ball into the path of Wood, who attempted a bicycle kick, but his effort lacked power as Amos smothered the danger. With time running out, Rotherham had faint appeals for a spot kick when ﬁrstly Shinnie’s strike was seemingly blocked by the arm of Dean Moxey before Broadfoot took a tumble in the box from the resultant corner but referee Stuart Attwell waved away

their appeals. Newell saw yellow for a clumsy tackle before Bolton snatched the points when a clever throughball saw Davies one-on-one with Camp and although the Millers ‘keeper kept out his effort, the ball rolled tantalisingly into the path of Woolery, who kept his nerve to slide the ball into the empty net.

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Following a Board meeting on Monday morning, Rotherham United have parted company with ﬁrst team manager Neil Redfearn with immediate effect. Chairman Tony Stewart commented: “It is with a heavy heart that we’ve parted company with Neil today. As we all know football is a results driven business and with 16 games to go our aim has to be to retain our Championship status. Everyone at the Club wishes Neil well with his future career and thank him for his efforts and endeavour. Our focus now is 100% behind appointing a ﬁrst team manager as soon as possible.” The Club will be making no further comment until an appointment is made.

MEET THE OWNERS - A GREAT NIGHT! Doncaster Rovers expressed their thanks to the fans who turned up to their “Meet The Owners” event. It is the eighth time that the club have run the event and the interaction of the 200+ attendees provided much food for thought and scope for maintaining and improving standards. On the top table were First Team Manager Darren Ferguson, President Dick Watson, Chairman David Blunt, Directors Terry Bramall and Andrew Watson and CEO Gavin Baldwin. Gavin said: “We would like to thank all those supporters who attended the evening and took their time to ask us questions. That will ultimately challenge us to make Doncaster Rovers, and Club Doncaster better. There were some really good ideas once again from our supporters so we thank you all and look forward to working with you to implement positive change.” Doncaster Rovers announced 2016/17 Season Ticket prices while Club Doncaster were proud to welcome our new technical partners FBT Europe and their representatives including Sir Rodney Walker. Marketing and Communications Manager Ryan Murrant said: “From the feedback that we have had so far this seems to be one of the most successful Meet the Owners to date. We have had some really constructive feedback from our supporters over the new kit deal and items on show and we are still looking for more so please get

in touch via supporterservices@ clubdoncaster.co.uk “ Best of MTO:

Q: “For Darren Ferguson, why Doncaster Rovers?” Darren Ferguson: “The potential for this football club is great. It’s superbly run. When I spoke to the owners, I just knew. It was an easy decision.” Q: “Can you share with us what areas of the team you wanted to strengthen?” Darren Ferguson: “My ﬁrst signing was Conor Grant, in my opinion we are very lucky to have him. He’s a fantastic player. I wanted to strengthen our strikers but Liam Mandeville has come in and done brilliantly and he’s really given me something to think about. We have to create a culture at the football club where people want to play for Doncaster Rovers. I’m on board and so are the players.” Q: “How has the club progressed with the unreserved South Stand seating?” David Blunt: “Where I’m sat it’s been amazing. Even when things haven’t gone our way you’ve still been amazing.” Darren Ferguson: “It’s been simply incredible. The Stoke game was fantastic; we want 10,000 here for the Shefﬁeld United game. The Gillingham game stands out for me.

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Q: “Would it be commercially possible to buy your way out of this league?” Terry Bramall: “Behind every successful football team there is a very successful club team. We have that here. Since we took more control of the club, we have preached a much more sustainable club. There is a better way than buying your way out. The club will take its way out of this league with the work that we do.”

NEW DATE FOR IRON MATCH Doncaster Rovers can announce that the Sky Bet League One ﬁxture against Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park will now take place on Tuesday 8th March 2016 (7:45pm). The game against the Iron, which was postponed on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch, means that all original tickets remain valid for the rearranged game. Wheelchair/Ambulant supporters pay the appropriate rate and their carer is free. Tickets will be available online or by calling 01302 762576. Refunds are available to those unable to attend.

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BLADES NEWS2015/16 SINKING FEELING FOR BLADES 100 UP Two goals in three minutes destroyed United’s chances of a home win in Saturday’s encounter with Wigan Athletic. A Will Grigg penalty and a second from Conor McAleny soon after saw United suffer just a third league defeat in three months. Fans’ favourite Basham returned to the starting line-up, replacing Campbell-Ryce, who dropped to the bench, where he was joined by the ﬁt-again Done. Fouls by Hammond and Morgan presented the opposition with free-kicks in dangerous positions in the opening ten minutes before United attempted to get on top. Quick feet from Brayford and Coutts presented a half chance for Sharp, he ﬁred wide with his left-foot and then the leading scoring linked up with Baxter, operating from the left, and the latter’s audacious chip worried Jaaskelainen but

dropped just wide. For the remainder of the half, both goalkeepers were largely redundant as the outﬁelders battled to get on top. Late in the half, Wildschut turned over a cross from Daniels and Power failed to ﬁnd the target from the edge of the box. Adams replaced Sammon at the start of the second period and there was an early home chance for Sharp but, after turning his marker, he shot at Jaaskelainen. Soon after, Long pushed over a shot from Wildschut. Wigan, though, gained the ascendency with two goals in the space of less than three minutes. From Wildschut’s burst, Basham was adjudged to have fouled with referee Martin pointing to the penalty spot, although the initial contact appeared to be just outside the box - GRIGG hammered home from 12 yards. There was a chance to

level but Adams shot at Jaaskelainen after Wigan could only half clear a cross from Coutts before the lead was doubled. Wildschut and Power helped move the ball from left to right for McALENY to blast home at the near post. The next chance was an impressive Blades move at pace involving Sharp and Adams, resulting in McEveley overlapping on the left and shooting just wide, whilst United’s afternoon got worse when Wigan were handed a second penalty, this time Coutts

adjudged to have fouled McCann. Grigg, though, saw his second spot-kick saved by Long, diving to his left. Done and Campbell-Ryce were introduced in an attempt to get back in the game. All the pressure was now coming from United but Wigan had switched to a back ﬁve and were content to protect their penalty area. Adams ﬁred wide from the edge of the box and it was all that the home side could muster apart from an injury-time melee which saw McCann block from Sharp.

FOR GEORGE George Long made his 100th appearance in a Sheffield United shirt during Saturday’s defeat by Wigan. Rising from the junior ranks, Long first came to prominence when, alongside other Academy graduates Harry Maguire, Terry Kennedy, Callum McFadzean and others, the Blades U18 team reached the final of the FA Youth Cup, losing out only to Manchester Utd over two legs. Although Danny Wilson was happy to put his trust in George, Nigel Clough, chose to go with experience in goal, using Howard and Iain Turner during last season. Long was loaned to League Two’s Oxford United, and then had a more successful loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Clough was axed by

the club, to be replaced with Nigel Adkins, who picked George for Sheffield United’s first league game of the season against Gillingham, but after conceding 4 goals he was replaced by Howard in subsequent games. Having regained the number 1 shirt, his performances have been more confident and assured, showing a form and maturity ahead of his years. Long appeared twice in the Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week during December. Long, who has experience in the England Under 21 set up, was disappointed to mark the special occasion on Saturday with a loss. Despite saving a penalty, Long was unable to stop the Blades slumping to a 2-nil defeat against Wigan. Speaking after the game, Long said: ‘It’s something I’m very proud of to get 100 appearances. It’s not the result we were after; all we can do is keep working harder.’

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OWLS NEWS2015/16 SUPER HOOPER DOUBLES UP

Sheffield Wednesday came from a goal down to complete a magnificent 2-1 victory against Birmingham at St Andrew’s. Blues forward Clayton Donaldson netted deep into first half stoppage time, tucking home from six yards after the ball ricocheted into his path. On 77 minutes Gary Hooper levelled with a superb strike that beat Tomasz Kuszczak all ends up via the crossbar. And just three minutes later Hooper got his second of the afternoon after Fernando Forestieri put the ball on the plate for the frontman to turn home from close range. Carlos Carvalhal made three changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Burnley at Hillsborough on Tuesday. After making a late cameo appearance against the Clarets, Irish winger Aiden McGeady was handed his first start and having come

through a Development Squad game against Nottingham Forest unscathed, Tom Lees made his return to the Wednesday back-line. Kieran Lee picked up an injury in the warm-up, with Sam Hutchinson moving forward into midﬁeld and Vincent Sasso starting at the heart of the defence. A bright start by the visitors was marred when both Keiren Westwood and Sam Hutchinson were forced off with injury Lewis Price and Lewis McGugan entered the fray. The Owls’ ﬁrst major chance came through January Player of the Month Hooper who rolled the ball past veteran defender Paul Robinson before lashing goalwards. Hooper was quick to pounce on the rebound after keeper Kuszczak fumbled but Michael Morrison was back in time to put the ball into

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touch. At the other end Blues Donaldson beat the offside trap before going one on one with Price, but the substitute keeper made a superb reaction save down low to his left. With a few minutes to go before the interval Hooper collected a reverse pass from Barry Bannan and just missed the target after being closed down. But right on the stroke of half time, Birmingham took the lead through Donaldson. The forward was fortunate when the ball cannoned back off team mate Morrison and into his path to calmly stroke home from six yards. Wednesday burst out of the traps after the break and it was Forestieri who fired the first warning shot with a low drive skipping off the turf and into Kuszczak. The Blues then had a chance to extend their lead when Donaldson saw his shot parried by Price before Will Buckley flicked the rebound over the bar. Atdhe Nuhiu was the Owls’ third and final substitution, and he did well to shield the ball before teeing up Ross Wallace whose looping strike was finger-tipped over the bar. With 77 minutes on the clock, Wednesday found themselves level after a sumptuous strike from Hooper. The striker picked up possession on the edge of the area and

unleashed a bullet of a shot which slammed against the underside of the crossbar and into the net. With the away end in full voice, the visitors completed their comeback as Hooper once again got his name on the scoresheet on the 80th minute. Forestieri found the unmarked hitman at the back post and the 28-year-old applied the calmest of ﬁnishes to grab his ninth goal in ten games. It could have even been three for the Owls as Forestieri recovered from a slip before turning his man and his powerful low drive was tipped past the post by Kuszczak. Wednesday saw the game out to maintain their unbeaten run in the Championship for 2016 to rise to sixth place in the table.

HOOPER LANDS PFA AWARD Gary Hooper has collected another award on the back of his wonderful recent return in front of goal. Having been crowned as the swfc.co.uk January Player of the Month, the in-form striker has now been voted the Sky Bet Championship PFA Fans’ Player of the Month. Previously, Ross Wallace, Fernando Forestieri and Lucas Joao have won the PFA award. Hooper now becomes the fourth Owl to land the prize in 2015/16 after netting ﬁve goals in January. With nine goals from his last ten games, Hooper is in red hot form. His double at St Andrew’s at the weekend propelled Wednesday back into the top six, two points clear of Ipswich in seventh spot.

CARLOS THANKS FANS The Owls went into Saturday’s big clash with Birmingham knowing they would be backed by a capacity away following. Over 3,000 tickets for the Blues v Owls ﬁxture were quickly snapped up and Carlos Carvalhal has paid tribute to the fans. Firmly believing that each and every supporter has a part to play this season, Carlos said: “They are amazing. When we feel that our fans are following us - and we are feeling this all the time. The connection between us and the fans is very, very high. When my players and I feel the presence of the fans and their enthusiasm, this makes us stronger to go and win the games. We’ll always do our best to try and bring the three points to them.” Meanwhile coach Lee Bullen praised the spirit after the Owls came from behind to beat Birmingham 2-1 at St Andrew’s.

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The visitors suffered a double injury blow early on. However, a quickﬁre brace from Gary Hooper secured all three points for Wednesday. Bullen said: “We did fantastic today in tough conditions. We had to make some changes due to injuries before and during the game, but we played well against a good team to get the result. The players who came into the game today made a good impression, and it shows the depth and quality we have in this squad.” Wednesday move back into the top six after beating the Blues, and Bullen is conﬁdent the Owls can achieve even more. He added: “One of the things we always tell the players is to look up the table and not down it. We have the quality in the squad to push even higher up the league, but we always take one game at a time. Today’s result was important because we played a good team who will also be up and around there at the end of the season. We now want to focus on preparing for Brentford at Hillsborough on Saturday, as that will also be a tough game.”

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Bristol City Mansfield Ipswich Town Reading Leeds United Middlesbrough

2-0 4-1 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-3

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SEPTEMBER SAT 12 SEP TUE 15 SEP SAT 19 SEP SAT 26 SEP

Burnley Bolton Wanderers Fulham Brentford

3-1 0-0 3-2 1-2

A A H A

OCTOBER SAT 03 OCT SAT 17 OCT TUE 20 OCT FRI 24 OCT SAT 31 OCT

Preston North End Hull City QPR Rotherham United Nottingham Forest

3-1 1-1 0-0 1-2 1-0

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NOVEMBER TUE 03 NOV SAT 07 NOV SAT 21 NOV SAT 28 NOV

Brighton Charlton Athletic Huddersfield Town Blackburn Rovers

0-0 3-1 3-1 2-2

H A H A

DECEMBER SAT 05 DEC SAT 12 DEC TUE 15 DEC SUN 20 DEC SAT 26 DEC MON 28 DEC

Derby County Cardiff City MK Dons Wolves Birmingham City Middlesbrough

0-0 2-2 2-1 4-1 3-0 1-0

H A A H H A

JANUARY SAT 02 JAN SAT 9 JAN TUE 12 JAN SAT 16 JAN SAT 23 JAN SAT 30 JAN

Fulham Fulham Bolton Wanderers Leeds United Reading Shrewsbury

0-1 2-1 3-2 2-0 1-1 3-2

A H H H A A

FEBRUARY TUE 2 FEB SAT 06 FEB SAT 13 FEB SAT 20 FEB TUE 23 FEB SAT 27 FEB

Burnley Birmingham City Brentford Preston North End QPR Hull City

1-1 1-2 15:00 15:00 19:45 15:00

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MARCH SAT 05 MAR TUE 08 MAR SAT 12 MAR SAT 19 MAR

Rotherham United Brighton Nottingham Forest Charlton Athletic

15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00

H A A H

APRIL SAT 02 APR TUE 05 APR SAT 09 APR SAT 16 APR TUE 19 APR SAT 23 APR

Huddersfield Town Blackburn Rovers Bristol City Ipswich Town MK Dons Derby County

15:00 19:45 15:00 15:00 19:45 13:00

A H A H H A

12:30 12:30

H A

MAY SUN 01 MAY Cardiff City SAT 07 MAY Wolves

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FEBRUARY

8TH MARCH

WHITBY..........................................................................£13

13TH FEBRUARY WHITBY..........................................................................£13

10TH MARCH

McARTHUR GLEN & YORK .......................................£13

16TH FEBRUARY BLACKPOOL .................................................................£13

12TH MARCH

OXFORD ........................................................................£16

20TH FEBRUARY YORK VIKING FESTIVAL............................................£13

13TH MARCH

LLANDUDNO.................................................................£16

21ST FEBRUARY SCARBOROUGH .........................................................£13

14TH MARCH

PICKERING & SCARBOROUGH ..............................£13

25TH FEBRUARY LLANDUDNO.................................................................£16

19TH MARCH

BRIDLINGTON ..............................................................£13

27TH FEBRUARY SKEGNESS ...................................................................£13

20TH MARCH

CADBURY WORLD (INC ADMISSION - KIDS £23) ....£26

28TH FEBRUARY CHESHIRE OAKS OUTLET........................................£13

21ST MARCH

BLACKPOOL .................................................................£13

MARCH

23RD MARCH

BURY MARKET.............................................................£13

2ND MARCH

SKIPTON MARKET ......................................................£13

26TH MARCH

SKEGNESS ...................................................................£13

5TH MARCH

TRAFFORD CENTRE..................................................£13

27TH MARCH

WHITBY..........................................................................£13

6TH MARCH

LIVERPOOL...................................................................£13

28TH MARCH

SCARBOROUGH .........................................................£13

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14 MAR-18 MAR

ISLE OF WIGHT..........................................................£140

WEYMOUTH ...............................................................£164 LLANDUDNO WEEKEND.........................................£125 BABBACOMBE ...........................................................£153 LLANBERIS .................................................................£235 SOUTHPORT ..............................................................£135

14 MAR-18 MAR

OBAN ............................................................................£252

14 MAR-18 MAR

PAIGNTON...................................................................£190

20 MAR-24MAR

BABBACOMBE ...........................................................£159

20 MAR-24 MAR

BOURNEMOUTH ......................................................£215

20 MAR-24 MAR

LLANDUDNO...............................................................£200

CHESTER WEEKEND.................................................£75 BRIDLINGTON ............................................................£200 TORQUAY....................................................................£187 LLANDUDNO WEEKEND.........................................£100 SCARBOROUGH WEEKEND................................... £52 BIDEFORD...................................................................£195 BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£119 FOLKESTONE ............................................................£166

20 MAR-21 MAR

MYSTERY WEEKEND ................................................£51

20 MAR-24 MAR

SKEGNESS .................................................................£238

20 MAR-24 MAR

WESTON-SUPER-MARE .........................................£197

21 MAR-25 MAR

BLACKPOOL .............................................................. £129

21 MAR-25 MAR

ISLE OF WIGHT..........................................................£125

21 MAR-25 MAR

PERTH ..........................................................................£252

25 MAR-29 MAR

BOURNEMOUTH .......................................................£221

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