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A new campaign has launched by Doncaster Council encouraging Doncaster to get ready for this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. It’s just over a month before the best men’s and women’s cyclists in the world race into Doncaster on Thursday 3 May as part of the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire. What’s more, the second stage also passes through the borough on Friday 4 May too. Excitement is already starting to build in the villages and towns

along the route and there is a FREE fan zone on Doncaster Town Field, next to the ﬁnish line on Bennetthorpe, which will offer something for the whole family to do. To make the Tour de Yorkshire a day which lives long in the memory, a Get Ready Doncaster campaign has been launched calling on local communities to get into the party spirit and turn out on the day. The world class cycle races are simply the perfect reason for

a carnival of fun. Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “To get Doncaster ready for the Tour de Yorkshire in May, we have launched a campaign telling people the race is coming and encouraging them to do their bit to help make it a fantastic day. We will have lots lined up at the Fanzone at ﬁnish on the Thursday and we want communities to organise parties and line the route on both days. It’s going to be a great spectacle.”

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Cllr Nigel Ball, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Leisure and Culture, said: “We want local residents and businesses to get into the Tour de Yorkshire spirit by organising events and decorating their buildings, land and vehicles in the familiar yellow and blue Tour de Yorkshire colours. In fact, we want to turn Doncaster yellow and blue and show the millions of people watching the race on television across the world and the

thousands of visitors who will come to see the action just why Doncaster is such a wonderful place. “To coincide with this Get Ready Doncaster campaign, we have some exciting competitions for people who join in the fun. This includes a money can’t buy prize for two people to follow the race in the ofﬁcial Tour de Yorkshire race car.” Further information on the competitions and the plans for races is available at www. doncaster.gov.uk/TDY

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JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SECURE RIGHT TO VOTE People across Sheffield are being reminded that the deadline to register for the forthcoming Local Election and the first-ever Sheffield City Region Mayoral Election is just two weeks away, by 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 April. If you live in Sheffield it is your democratic right to vote for your local councillor and for Sheffield City Region’s first-elected mayor on Thursday 3 May 2018. Those who are not

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Following news of their forthcoming album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’, which will be released on Friday the 11th of May, Arctic Monkeys this week announced a number of arena shows in September including TWO hometown gigs at Shefﬁeld’s FlyDSA Arena on Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th September. One of the city’s biggest ever musical exports return home after a 5 year hiatus, last

performing at the Arena back in 2013. Rumours were rife this winter that they were planning huge shows in Hillsborough Park for this summer after license applications from SJM concerts appeared on lamp posts around the S6 area, but sadly these rumours never materialised as the applications were withdrawn a few weeks later. For a while it seemed like the city the band have always declared their love for had been left off the 2018 world tour, but this weeks announcement heralded a huge double header at the Arena where the region’s music lovers will be able to see their heroes return to their own backyard. ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’ is available to order now via the AM Store. The Lemon Twigs will be special guests on the September dates. Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday 13th April via the ticket hotline on 0114 256 5656, online at www.ﬂydsaarena.co.uk or in person at the Arena Box Ofﬁce.

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BIGGEST CROWDS YET FOR THE OUTDOOR CITY WEEKENDER More people than ever turned out to watch the annual Outdoor City Weekender, an actionpacked 3-day festival that celebrates Sheffield’s impressive outdoor offer. Now in its third year, the Weekender – which this year took place on 9-11 March – boasts four headline events, and a host of fringe activities that appeal to all ages and abilities. More than 1,000 people lined seven of Sheffield’s steepest hills to cheer on the cyclists of The Magnificent Seven cycle challenge, and crowds at the inner-city mountain bike race, the Howard Street Dual, were double those of last year. Di Buckley, head of economic strategy at Sheffield City Council, said: “These figures prove that there’s a real appetite for these kinds of events in Sheffield, and that this is the place to come for people seeking outdoor adventure, city culture and rural escapes. “We’re delighted to see that with each passing year more and more people are turning up to see what it’s all about, and that the event is clearly fulfilling its ambition to grow awareness of Sheffield as The Outdoor City. This helps to grow our economy as people take advantage of Sheffield’s unique lifestyle offer. “We hope people were inspired by what they saw at the Weekender and are encouraged to try something new, whatever their ability. Whether that’s a high octane sport like mountain biking, a gentle stroll in the local park, or something in between.” It wasn’t just those watching the events in person who enjoyed everything the Weekender had to offer, as live streaming brought the action to a much wider online audience. The Howard Street Dual has had more than 12,500 views on YouTube, and the Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) final

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has received over 45,000 views, with that figure continuing to rise. More women also took part in the Weekender this year. The Howard Street Dual, which took place in the city centre on Saturday 10 March, saw 17 female riders take to the city centre dual slalom track, in comparison to just eight last year. It was local rider Carrie Poole who once again topped the podium and, in the men’s category, last year’s winner Brett Penfold narrowly missed out to local legend Steve Peat in the nail-biting final, with a stewards’ enquiry needed to confirm the result. Jon Dallow, who runs the event along with Nick Hamilton of the This is Sheffield bike blog, said: “A stellar field of athletes and pro riders rocked up to the Howard Street Dual, drawn by the magnet effect of Steve Peat. “Not only did it bring this great sport out of the woods for everyone to enjoy, but it also built on Sheffield’s reputation of hosting ‘the biggest littlest race in the world’, the annual Steel City Downhill in Grenoside Woods, which returns on 5 May.” In The Magnificent Seven cycling challenge on the Sunday, 107 riders (24 more than last year) – made up of 14 women, 55 men and 38 veterans – took on the 26-mile route, which included seven of Sheffield’s toughest hill climbs. Competitors came from all over the country to take part but it was three riders from Sheffield who took the top prizes; Kieran Savage, Rebecca Goodson and James Allen. Event organiser and secretary to Sheffield’s largest cycle club, SheffRec CC, Marc Etches, said: “This year’s Magnificent Seven was the best yet with the largest number of riders and some very good racing in all categories. “Entries sold out very fast and riders really want to be part of the event. “The racing was strong from the start and the senior men’s category was especially fierce with a great battle between the Cycling Sheffield pairing of Kieran Savage and Joe Clark and 2017 winner Andy Nichols riding for B38 Underpin Racing.

“I was pleased to see Sheffield rider Rebecca Goodson win the women’s category and especially proud to see my friend and team mate James Allen win every climb to claim the vets category. “The crowds were again amazing and the residents came out in force to support the race, which was great to see. “The finish at the Côte de Bradfield was very special as all the riders got to see The Outdoor City from the summit. It was the perfect finish to a unique event only available in Sheffield.” At the 13th Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF), many of this year’s strongest films featured women and almost one third of the 112 films had female leads, or were made by women – more than ever before. ShAFF organiser Matt Heason said: “We had another brilliant festival this year. This is certainly thanks in part to our collaboration with The Outdoor City Weekender, which helps us plan a full visitor experience. “Ticket sales were great, we ran four ‘Best of ShAFF’ events which were all virtually sold out, and The Outpost at the Workstation and mobile cinema truck at the train station were once again big hits.” The Outdoor City Weekender launched the city’s calendar of outdoor adventure for 2018. To see what else there is to look forward to in Sheffield this year, please visit www.theoutdoorcity.co.uk/the-outdoorcity-in-2018.

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There are two distinct slices of energy affecting your situation this week Aries. But it may take some patience and forbearance to garner the good stuff, for there is one mighty astrological clash which will need some care. Stay flexible and give-and-take, and bountifulness can follow. Call for more...

Any attempts to work from home or get more organized may stall. However, this week’s main inﬂuence is deﬁnitely the Sun’s square with Pluto. One family tie could be strained, or might it be someone you share your home with? Patience will be a virtue Libra. Call for more advice...

Your ruler Venus forges two glorious angles this week, suggesting that this will give you the wherewithal to express yourself in a way which really ﬁts how you feel. Someone you encounter can be the source of great knowledge and wisdom, and can have a profound inﬂuence. Call for more...

Your words, thoughts, beliefs and ideas can be important this week, and if you’re clear in what you want to achieve, fantastic progress is possible. But there can also be tensions too. This is perhaps not the best of weeks to expect instant results, and where possible, keep others in the picture. Call for more...

This week’s beneﬁts may not necessarily be instantly obvious, so you will be asked to look beyond how things ﬁrst appear, and then you can start to appreciate what is shaping up so positively behind this. This can be especially true around your professional career. Call for more astral advice...

There can be an improvement ﬁnancially now, but this calls on you to show maximum self restraint when it comes to expenditure. However, if your values and those of someone close don’t mesh, and especially romantically, there can be tense scenes as the Sun and Pluto clash. Call for more...

One alliance can just seem to go from strength to strength. Confusion at work can also ease as Mercury goes direct on Sunday. All close relationships are going to need a light touch, so look to avoid giving the impression that you want everything on your own terms. Call for more...

There is so much potential to develop things in a creative and positive way for you, but there’s also the chance for things to go awry. The best way to avoid the latter is by recognizing that at times you and others may feel tender or even fraught this week, and then to make allowances. Call for more...

A situation which has seen you juggling your time and resources can still be tricky to deal with this week. It’s possible that you can feel irked by the expectations of others. However, the planets also suggest that if you can deploy a good deal of diplomacy, there is much to be gained. Call for more...

You may have more impact on situations than you’re giving yourself credit for. There is quite a febrile atmosphere this week, and you could feel a little bit on the back foot. But just absorb what’s being said and be determined to speak out with care Aquarius. Call for more astral advice...

If you’re in a romantic relationship, things will get rather hot and heavy this week. The upside of this could certainly increase the level of spice between you and yours. But there could be a bit of a battle of wills too. Your ruler forges some lovely angles, which can make life more varied. Call for more...

There can be a sense of excitement about your future. However, what you must try to avoid is taking shortcuts. As much as one hope or aspiration may be calling out to you powerfully, there is still the right and the wrong way to approach things. Be as inclusive as possible. Call for more advice...

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LIVE REVIEW GARY NUMAN THE FOUNDRY, SHEFFIELD Gary Numan celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this month, yet he has the irrepressible energy and aesthetic appeal of a much younger idol. His career spans over 40 years enabling him to perfect his art and this live performance is a paragon of hard-hitting apocalyptic sound. This tour showcases songs from his latest release 'Savage' which alludes to the ruination of the Earth at the hands of human evil and greed. Gary and the band are wearing futuristic sack-cloth clothing to reﬂect a cathartic essence of 'Savage'. The set opens with 'Ghost Nation' and with lyrics 'where death and dust are neighbours'. The delayed and solid drumming are particularly impressive. Older anthems follow from 'Replicas' and 'Jagged' eras to apparent popular demand and all are singing along, but it is a track entitled 'The Fall' (from 'Dead Son Rising') that injects even more vitality into a very excited throng. Next up is 'Bed of Thorns', a haunting and most chilling masterpiece that encapsulates a more seductive auditory afﬁnity. The soothing elements of this song reach far into the furthermost expanses of the senses. Delectable! 'Pray for the pain you serve' sees the band cavorting on stage, horizontally kicking out in synchronised power chord movements. These

alacritous postures effectively add dimension to the substance of the track, delighting their audience. The pulsating synthesizers and distorted guitar riff of 'Haunted' are enthralling, making this track a personal favourite of many fans, yet it remains an unfound gem in the wider music scene to the bewilderment of many followers. Perfectly placed after 'Haunted' is 'Mercy'. Another offering from 'Savage'. Layers of atmosphere are built into this track and it again provides an enchanting anthem delicious to the ears! Later, we are treated to 'My Name is Ruin', the ﬁrst release from 'Savage' and arguably one of his best ever single edit releases. The ofﬁcial version features Eastern style singing from his very talented 12 year old daughter, Persia. One to watch for the future! Gary is using a sample of Persia's vocals tonight as this is a song that cannot go unplayed! The

cadence of Numan's voice cuts through heavy guitars and full on synthesizers with admirable bite. This is particularly perceptible on 'When the world comes apart'. Where intervals allow, his loyal army of fans chant the now familiar 'Numan, Numan, Numan' as they reach out to salute their hero. The smile on Gary's face cannot conceal his appreciation. The final encore song is 'My Last Day' and is taken from his previous release 'Splinter'. Immaculately beautiful and with a pristine crescendo this track is the ideal finale to a most enjoyable evening. Yet another amazing live show from Gary Numan. You would be hard pushed to find a better live performer. He is certainly not what the music media would have you believe.

THE LEADMILL BRING MORE BIG NAMES TO DON VALLEY THIS SUMMER INCLUDING GEORGE EZRA Following the recent announcement of their phenomenal Hacienda Classical show, The Leadmill has conﬁrmed that George Ezra will

be the second artist heading to Don Valley Bowl this August. The city’s famous Leadmill venue promises a weekend of incredible live music at the 7500-capacity outdoor arena which will take place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 of August 2018. Ahead of the show, the BRITwinning singer-songwriter is set to release his much anticipated second album, Staying At Tamara’s, in March 2018. After singing his way into the hearts of millions with his debut album, Wanted On Voyage, George Ezra promises much more experimentation and conﬁdence this year.

After receiving worldwide praise for his ballad Budapest, George Ezra went from virtually unknown to internationally renowned in just 18 months. The Leadmill loves a success story, and is famed for being a ‘rite of passage’ for emerging talent; in 2014 George Ezra played two sell-out shows at The Leadmill and are truly thrilled to have him back to headline their biggest show yet. George Ezra at Don Valley Bowl Sat 18th August Age: 14+ Tickets £34.50 Available from www.leadmill.co.uk

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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2018 HEALTHWATCH On Thursday 3 May 2018 there will be elections to elect councillors for Sheffield City Council. At the same time Sheffield City Region will elect a mayor for the first time. If you are registered to vote in local elections for any of the district councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield, you will be eligible to vote in this election. The last day to register to vote for the upcoming local elections is Tuesday 17 April. The elections are taking place Thursday 3 May. You can register online or by post. www.gov.uk/register-to-vote You can vote in person, by post or by proxy. For more information, visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/elections The Mayoral Elections If you are registered to vote in local elections for any of the district councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield, you will be eligible to vote in this election. In 2014 the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority was

established. Led by the nine council leaders, this brought together the four ‘constituent’ South Yorkshire authorities with Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire as ‘non-constituent’ members. The Mayor will work with these leaders to deliver the area’s economic development, regeneration and transport priorities to drive the growth of the economy. What will the Mayor do? The Mayor will be a major figure in the political life of the area. They will act as an ambassador for the area; promoting it as a place to live, work, visit and invest in. The Mayor will be a member, and chair, of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority. The Mayor will have certain public transport powers relating to how buses may operate in the future. The Mayor and the other leaders of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority will be able to work with the Local Enterprise Partnership, central government and other organisations in pursuing shared goals.

Healthwatch Sheffield believes health and social care works best when people are involved in decisions about their treatment. They help to make sure that those designing, running, and regulating services listen to people’s views and act on them. They have designed a survey to help paint a picture of where they should focus their efforts over the next 2 years. They would also love to visit community groups to talk about their work and gather views in person. To take the survey, visit www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/about-us/ our-priorities For more info, hard copies of the survey or to arrange a visit, contact 0114 253 6688, info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk. Healthwatch Sheffield’s new 2018-20 strategy, informed by all this feedback, will be published with their Annual Report in June 2018. Closes Friday 27 April 2018

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If you are planning to go abroad for your holidays this year, there are some changes you should be aware of: Passports The Home Ofﬁce is for the ﬁrst time making it more expensive to apply by post rather than online, as postal applications cost more to process. The price changes came into force on 27 March and apply to renewals and new passports (which includes if you’ve lost your old passport or changed your name). Online applications will cost £75.50 for adults and £49 for children, while postal applications will be £85 for adults and £58.50 for children.For further information see the government website. www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport Check if your free EHIC card’s valid EHIC’s give you access to EU state-run hospitals and GPs like a local resident. Over three million cards expired last year and weren’t renewed. So check yours is valid. Never pay to get or renew, as EHIC’s are free. The EHIC is an agreement between countries in the EU and European Economic Area. The vote for Brexit may affect this in future, but nothing’s likely to happen until at least March 2019.

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6 & 8 Berth Caravans at Kingfisher Fantasy Island to let, both with decking and Mod Cons. Shops & Children’s park on-site, close to amusements and Ingoldmells Market.

DIFFERENT RATES APPLY DEPENDING ON MONTH

£30 deposit per week £200 to £400pw inclusive

07900 083 558 - 07774 586493 NO TEXTs 0121 308 3879

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • • Sea View Rooms Available • • Ground Floor Rooms Available •

SPRING BREAKS 3 NIGHTS FROM only £105

including Full English Breakfast & Evening Meal 3 Nights B&B From Only £75

01754 767711 WWW.PALMCOURTSKEGNESS.COM

INGOLDMELLS

6 & 8 Berth Caravans VERY CLEAN, FULL FACILITIES CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES, SHOPS AND BEACH 3, 5, 7 NIGHT BREAKS AVAILABLE

CAMPSITE FACING FANTASY ISLAND

07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

INGOLDMELLS

ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE, WITH PARKING, BAR & FREE WIFI AVAILABILITY FOR SUMMER 2018

BREAK THE COST DOWN EASY PAYMENT SCHEME AVAILABLE

PLEASE CALL/TEXT 07701 096015

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MONTGOMERY HOTEL 5 Mins from Tower & Centre

MONDAY TO FRIDAY £80 PER PERSON

FRIDAY TO MONDAY £70 PER PERSON

with En-Suite Rooms Evening Meal on Request Fully Licensed CALL 01253 625935 OR MOBILE 07909 728925 BRIDLINGTON

TWO LUXURY COTTAGES THREE CHALETS (Three Bedrooms) at

South Shore Holiday Village

Self Catering Sleep 2-6 TEL:07714 154450 CORNWALL

PORTHLEVEN

STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

CORNWALL

Sorry No Pets

Fisherman’s Cottages

Please Call 01623 812806 or 07974 531256

LOG FIRES • PETS WELCOME Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths

FROM £295 PER WEEK

LINCOLNSHIRE

HOLIDAY HOMES INGOLDMELLS

FOR SALE

Near Fantasy Island and Butlins 6 Berth Caravans to let, full equipped with toilet, shower, microwave, hot and cold water, tv with Freeview, free Gas & Electric and pet Friendly

£30 deposit per week £250 to £400pw inclusive

07900 083 558 - 07774 586493

NO TEXTs 0121 308 3879 EAST COAST FOR SALE

LINCOLNSHIRE’S MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY RESORT

FOR SALE Sited on Seaview Site,

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL Joshua.Clarke@Parkdean-Resorts.com

3 BEDROOM STATIC CARAVAN ONLY £6500

Golf Course, Fishing Lakes, Pet Friendly, Live Entertainment HOLIDAY HOMES FROM £12,995

TELEPHONE: 01754 764120

Payment Options Available

129, DRUMMOND ROAD, SKEGNESS PE25 3DW

(T&Cs Apply)

Website: www.white-lodge.co.uk

Bed & Breakfast Only £25 PPPN

in a Central Location

6/8 berth caravans to let, near Fantasy Island, shops, beach & much more.

• Prices from £275 per week • Also Weekend and Short Break Rates (subject to availability)

TEL: 07944 534034 OR 0115 9282169

WHITE LODGE GUEST HOUSE SKEGNESS 4 STAR (Visit England)

INGOLDMELLS

SEAVIEW SITE • Excellent 6 Berth Caravan

CALL FOR DETAILS OF SPECIAL OFFERS!

SKEGNESS

Near Fantasy Island and Butlins 6 Berth Caravans to let, full equipped with toilet, shower, microwave, hot and cold water, tv with Freeview, free Gas & Electric and pet Friendly

The Palm Court

WINTER WEEKEND SPECIAL

Deposits from 10%

Ingoldmells

Site fees paid 2018

CALL 01623 812262 For more information

Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs, including Rick Stein’s latest ﬁsh restaurant

TEL: 01209 860410 Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

NORTH YORKSHIRE

STATION HOUSE Converted railway station on former Scarborough to Whitby Line

En-Suite Bed & Breakfast in Old Station Buildings Also self-catering accommodation in The Old Goods Shed or in OSCAR, our converted Mk.1 railway carriage

TEL: 01723 870896 clougtonstation@yahoo.co.uk www.cloughtonstation.co.uk

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HOLIDAY PARKS

FROM £6,995 TO £79,995 WITH SITE FEES PAID TO MARCH 2019

5 MINUTES FROM MABLETHORPE Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 fishing lakes Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options.

COTTAGES, CARAVANS & 5 STAR LODGES FOR SHORT BREAKS & HOLIDAYS FOR TOURING SPECIAL OFFERS SEE WEBSITE www.willowsholidaypark.co.uk

BROCHURE AVAILABLE

Grange Farm, Maltby-Le-Marsh Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 0JP

Tel: 01507 450267

sales@grangefarmpark.co.uk • www.grangefarmpark.co.uk

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM

SPECIAL OFFER ONLY £9995 with Site Fees Paid to March 2019

Sited on a roadside pitch with good views. 2 bedrooms, Excellent condition. We also have other caravans for sale from only £6995

01964 612233 www.willowsholidaypark.co.uk or for further info

Brand new Swimming pool for 2018 Price includes site fees until 2019

ONLY £28,500

CARAVAN FOR SALE IN FLAMBOROUGH

SITE FEES PAID UNTIL 2019 RATES AND WATER PAID

Call Billy on 07794403385 to arrange a viewing

ALL SET UP AND READY FOR 1ST MARCH ’18 PLEASE CALL MR SCOTT ON 07875283726 Thornwick Bay Holiday Village North Marine Road, Flamborough, East Yorkshire. YO15 1AU

FOR SALE

STATIC CARAVAN

1 WEEK £35 2 WEEKS £57

CALL US ON 01754 810833

CALL US ON 01754 872335

Sycamore Farm Park, Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness PE24 5HN

Ingoldale Park, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE251LL

Book online at www.countryandcoastalholidays.co.uk

GOLDEN SANDS Mablethorpe

Great finance package available

AIRPORT PARKING

Discover the beautiful Lincolnshire coast at Ingoldale Park, close to the popular resort of Skegness. Our holiday park is home to a wide selection of self-catering accommodation, including holiday apartments, houses, bungalows, cottages and caravans. Some of our accommodation is adapted for disabled access and is ideal for guests with restricted mobility. All offering outstanding value for money!

HOLIDAY PARK

2014 SWIFT LOIRE CARAVAN Double glazed central heated Sited on the 5* Thorpe park holiday centre

A Lincolnshire holiday park offering holiday cottages, touring, camping and caravan holidays near Skegness. Relax, unwind and escape to the country with a stay at our Lincolnshire holiday park. Set in 14 acres of countryside, we offer a range of accommodation options, including static caravans, holiday cottages, touring and camping pitches - so there’s something for all tastes and budgets.

6 BERTH • 2 BEDROOM • 29’ X 10’ Ideal Holiday Home / Rental VGC £7250 18/19 SITE FEES PAID Superb Park in Ingoldmells Ideal for all local attractions FOR DETAILS CALL 0116 2404849

2015 Willerby Salsa 3 Bed with rear storage £26,995 -Prices include 2018 fees -Site fees starting from £2,810 -Brand new development for 2019

Call Daniel on 07790 662 628 to arrange viewing

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www.worldwidetravelplan.co.uk In conjunction with Media Travel Services SIS Ltd - FCA 311208 *Premiums dependent on individual circumstances. Terms & Conditions apply. 9 Claremont Courtyard, Spital Wirral CH63 4JB

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Â£29 9 per person

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Fixed Site Fees until 2020* Up to Â£1,000 OFF caravans* 0% Finance Available* Move your Holiday Home to Patrington Haven* Plus up to Â£500 of extras Inc Gas & Electric Holiday Homes from Â£12,995 Over 44 Holiday Homes & Lodges in stock Lakeview pitches available

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Â£599

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Â£254

â&#x20AC;¢ Holiday Inn Hotel London Heathrow â&#x20AC;¢ 2 Nights Half Board Accommodation per person â&#x20AC;¢ All Rooms En-suite â&#x20AC;¢ Lift to all Floors â&#x20AC;¢ Full Day in Chelsea Flower Show â&#x20AC;¢ Free time in Windsor & Oxford

Mill Rythe Holiday Village

5 Days

23rd - 27th April

Â£239.00

Tenby

5 Days

29th April - 5 May

Â£349.00

Weymouth

6 Days

4th - 9th May

Â£445.00

Warners Corton Coastal Village

5 Days

14th - 18th May

Â£299.00

Ilfracombe

5 Days

21st - 25th May

Â£289.00

Tall Ships in Liverpool

4 Days

25th - 28th May

Â£309.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

25th - 29th May

Â£349.00

Isle of Wight (Shanklin)

5 Days

28th May - 1st June

Â£349.00

Bridlington

4 Days

1st - 4th June

Â£199.00

Sidmouth

5 Days

4th - 8th June

Â£419.00

Torquay (Drinks Inclusive)

5 Days

4th - 8th June

Â£329.00

Bournemouth

8 Days

10th - 17th June

Â£499.00

Southport

5 Days

11th - 15th June

Â£315.00

Llandudno

6 Days

17th - 22nd June

Â£339.00

Looe

6 Days

17th - 22nd June

Â£409.00

Ancient Northumbria & Holy Island

5 Days

25th - 29th June

Â£435.00

Warners Bembridge Coast Hotel (IOW)

5 Days

2nd - 6th July

Â£419.00

Skegness

5 Days

2nd - 6th July

Â£269.00

Mystery Tour

3 Days

6th - 8th July

Â£185.00

Eastbourne

8 Days

7th - 14th July

Â£499.00

PICK UPS FROM YOUR LOCAL DEPARTURE POINT & RETURN

* T&Cs Apply

Via P&O Dover Calais

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(Celebration Menu Available

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CALL US NOW ON 0114 270 0651

99 JOHN STREET â&#x20AC;¢ SHEFFIELD â&#x20AC;¢ S2 4QX (ACROSS FROM SUFC)

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NOW OPEN 7 DAYS

153 RICHMOND PARK ROAD â&#x20AC;¢ SHEFFIELD S13

8HR

TELEPHONE 0114 327 1551

Extra guests can be added maximum of 70

NEW Folkestone Euro Shopper + Adinkerke & Calais 2 Days Sat 21st Apr ...........................................Â£89 Folkestone + Ostend 4 Days Fri 27th Apr ........................................................................................... Â£159 NEW Folkestone Euro Shopper + Adinkerke & Calais 2 Days Sat 19th May ..........................................Â£89 Folkestone + Ostend 5 Days Mon 28th May ....................................................................................... Â£189 Ostend 4 Days Fri 8th Jun ................................................................................................................. Â£189 Folkestone + Ostend 4 Days Fri 15th Jun .......................................................................................... Â£159 NEW Folkestone Euro Shopper + Adinkerke & Calais 2 Days Sat 16th Jun ...........................................Â£89 Ostend 5 Days Mon 6th Aug .............................................................................................................. Â£279 Folkestone + Ostend 5 Days Mon 17th Sep ........................................................................................ Â£189 Via Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander

Cantabria Spain 10 Days Sun 1st Jul ................................................................................................ Â£599 Via P&O Ferries Hull

Bruge Ostend Mini Cruise 3 Days Fri 11th May .................................................................................. Â£119 Amsterdam Mini Cruise 3 Days Fri 18th May ..................................................................................... Â£119 Black Forest Germany 8 Days Thurs 31st May ................................................................................... Â£459 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise Fri 8th Jun ............................................................................................ Â£119 Rudesheim Rhine Valley 8 Days Sat 9th Jun ..................................................................................... Â£499 Brussels Flower Carpet Mini Cruise Fri 17th Aug .............................................................................. Â£145 River Cruise - Rhine & Moselle 8 Days Tues 18th Sep ........................................................................ Â£599 Black Forest Germany 8 Days Mon 17th Sep ..................................................................................... Â£459 River Cruise - Rhine 6 Days Thurs 11th Oct ....................................................................................... Â£429 Ypres 100yrs Commemoration 4 Days Fri 9th Nov ............................................................................. Â£179 Rudesheim Rhine Valley Christmas Market 6 Days Sun 9th Dec ........................................................ Â£359 River Cruise - Rhine New Year 7 Days Thurs 27th Dec ....................................................................... Â£539 British Holidays

Yarmouth + 2 hour Â£1 bar 5 Days Mon 6th Aug ................................................................................... Â£229 Yarmouth + 2 hour Â£1 bar 5 Days Tues 11th Sep.................................................................................. Â£199 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Days Fri 14th Sep ..................................................................................... Â£129 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Days Fri 12th Oct ..................................................................................... Â£129 Yarmouth + 2 hour Â£1 bar 5 Days Mon 15th Oct .................................................................................. Â£199 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Days Fri 9th Nov ...................................................................................... Â£129

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PRIVATE HIRE

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07747 787551 (Anytime)

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Contact ANDY on

01226 761121 07968 286187

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Chimneys swept to BS6461 standards. HETAS Registered.

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MERCURY M T RS

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MOTORISTS WELCOME 12% DROP IN INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS

Car insurance premiums have dropped by an average £70 per person for the ﬁrst quarter of the year. The 12% decrease will be welcomed by motorists after premiums have continued to rise over the last three years. The average premium now comes in at £504, having previously been hiked up from £421 in 2015 to £574 by the end of 2017. The data – compiled by Moneysupermarket.com – analysed around 1.7 million quote requests from January to March this year. The fall is due to recent changes in governmental policy surrounding fraudulent claims and personal injury pay-outs. Kevin Pratt, consumer affairs expert at Moneysupermarket.com, said: “For once, it’s good

MOTOR MATES Motor Vehicle Servicing & Repairs All other makes welcome Air-Con Service Checks

news for hard-pressed motorists after months of price increases. “Last year, premiums rocketed because of changes to the way personal injury compensation payments are calculated – insurers increased prices to help fund larger pay-outs to victims of accidents. “Thanks to a government U-turn, the impact of the change on compensation awards will be reduced at some point this year, allowing insurers to ease premium hikes. “Additionally, the government is overhauling the legal system later this year to reduce the number and size of fraudulent whiplash claims, which currently add £35 to £40 to every car insurance premium.” However, it wasn’t all good news as premiums for young drivers aged 17-19 continued to rise by 1.3% from £1,341 to £1,357.99. The average premium for women fell from £528.76 to £450.43— a drop of 14.8% compared to last year’s ﬁrst quarter. Men’s premiums fell on average 9.8% from £609.66 to £550.10. There was also some variation in price drops by region with Colchester seeing prices fall by 18.31%, Medway by 17.51%, Halifax by 14.63%, Stoke-onTrent by 14.17% and Lincoln by 14.07%.

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Week 31 in the County Senior League proved to be a busy week once again, with 18 league games and a League Cup Semi-Final taking place. League Cup Semi-Final After a previous postponement due to bad weather, the first League Cup Semi-Final between Swinton Athletic and Grimethorpe Sports took place this week at the Memorial Ground. Grimethorpe looked set for their second final in three years, as they led 3-2 until the 89th minute. However, twice winners Swinton equalised taking the game to extra-time. Swinton ran-out 6-3 winners in the end, with goals from Jake Ford, Regan Kelly, Shawn Mitchell, Joshua Moore (2) and Thomas Needham. Premier Division Goals from Ben Furniss, Bradley Hanson and Jamie Hopkins (2) gave league leaders Frecheville a 4-3 home win against Denaby United. It was good weekend for the top five, with all five picking up victories. Second place Stocksbridge, just four points back, were 2-0 winners away at sixth placed Jubilee Sports. Stocksbridge have played five games less than Frecheville. There were big wins for third placed AFC Penistone Church Reserves and fourth placed North Gawber Colliery. Penistone beat Houghton Main 4-0 at the Memorial Ground, and North Gawber beat Handsworth Parramore Reserves 3-0 at Woolley Miners Welfare, with the help of two goals from Luke Marsden. Fifth placed Swinton Athletic, fresh from booking their place in the League Cup Final midweek, beat bottom side Millmoor Juniors 3-1 at Grange Park. Mark Clare scored all three goals for Swinton. Simon Chadburn scored four goals to inspire Wombwell Main to an impressive 6-1 away win over South Kirkby Colliery. Billy Evans was also on target twice for Wombwell. Mid-table sides Grimethorpe Sports and Oughtibridge WMFC shared the spoils after a 1-1 draw at Sheerien Park.

Division One Runaway league leaders Dodworth Miners Welfare needed a victory on Saturday to confirm themselves as Division One Champions. However, things did not go to plan, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brinsworth Whitehill. With Hepworth United beating Stocksbridge Park Steels Development 5-2, it means that Dodworth can still theoretically be caught. Second placed High Green Villa made it three straight victories, with a 2-0 home win against Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915. High Green cannot catch leaders Dodworth. A hat-trick from Cameron Williams helped AFC Dronfield to a 4-1 home win over Kiveton Park. Jordan Lumley was also on the scoresheet for Dronfield. Sheffield Medics scored three for the second week running, as they beat Caribbean Sports 3-1 at Norton Playing Fields. Elsewhere, Hemsowrth Miners Welfare Reserves were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Silkstone United. Division Two League leaders Burngreave FC claimed their 15th League win of the season in style, with a 16-1 home win over Thurcroft Miners Institute. Notable mentions go to Jon Iufudu who scored five and Mubarik Ahmed who scored a hattrick. Iufudu had also scored twice midweek, when Burngreave beat third placed Manor Hotel 3-1 despite being down to 10 men. Eight points back in second are Boynton Sports, who beat Swinton Athletic Reserves 4-2 at Swinton Miners Welfare. It was a bittersweet day for Daniel Parker, who scored twice for Boynton but was later sent-off for a second bookable offence. James O’Brien bagged a brace as Sheffield Bankers Reserves beat Maltby Main Reserves 4-2 on Wednesday night at Norton Playing Fields. Goals from Liam Johnson, Matthew Parson and Lewis Dargie helped give Maltby Main Reserves an hard-fought 3-2 away win against AFC Dronfield Reserves.

I woke up this week, looked out of the curtains, and went back to bed. It was raining. Again. I don’t know about you, but although I don’t usually mind winter weather, I’ve had enough, and want to feel some sunshine again. Luckily, later in the week, I did just that with a visit to perhaps my favourite venue, Rode Pool in Cheshire. It’s just one of a fine portfolio of waters on the Stokeon-Trent Angling Society card, an ancient estate lake covering forty odd acres, renowned for tench and bream, with a head of carp I’m led to believe numbers just over one hundred, which are notoriously difficult to tempt. After fishing it hard last season for the tench and bream, this year, I’m determined to catch one of the elusive carp, so I was really looking forward to a session this week. It’s a typical Cheshire estate lake, silty, large bloodworm beds, surrounded by Dogwood, sedge and rhododendron, and nestled amongst woodland. It’s a haven for bird and wildlife but has a reputation as a tricky water. Indeed, many anglers, despite a few visits, have yet to catch a fish of any description from the clear waters, but in spite of it’s trickery, it’s a place I’ve fallen in love with over the past couple of years; it’s the one place where I really enjoy my fishing… It’s days only too, and with only a third of one bank available to set up on, it can offer a challenge! I love it! It can also be a moody water. Changes in air pressure, wind direction and water clarity all have a huge impact of the residents, as does angling pressure, so to catch a carp is a real achievement, and one I’m hoping to accomplish fairly soon, so it was with carp in mind that I ventured forth. It’s a two rod rule on the water, so I opted for my Sonik Vader X rods, which, with a 2.75lb test curve, give me that extra little bit of power to hit the far bank reed line at around eighty yards. Last year, I elected to use the S3 1.5lb test curve rods to fish a little closer in, but for greater distances, I needed a bit more backbone… the Vader X are superb value, and perform the task admirably so are perfect for the job. From other anglers with far more knowledge than I, I’m told that Rode Pool doesn’t respond particularly well to large beds of bait, not least because the resident waterfowl can see it, and have no compunction about clearing it up as fast as you can put it in! As a result, I use free offerings very sparingly, and whilst fishing last year, used none at all, preferring to use a method feeder approach to put bait on the spot. This year, most of my angling will be done with bite-size bags comprising four or five baits, to offer a mouthful and no more. If I get a chance, I want the carp to find my hook bait, not a load of freebies! Dark baits are apparently the way forward, providing an unobtrusive platter of fodder for the unsuspecting target. I’ve found already that using brighter, lighter baits does tend to gain less piscine interest, and I put that down to fish being unwilling to silhouette themselves over lighter groundbait to the waiting birds of prey above. The woods are full of heron nests, there are buzzards and cormorants too, so it pays to blend in! This season, I will be mainly using the new Smokey Jack range from Spotted Fin. I tried it at the end of last season on other waters whilst it was still in the test phase, and did well, so I’m hoping that the deep red colour and smoky, fishy, spicy aroma will prove a winner; this water will provide a real test for it, so it will be interesting to find out! Popped up baits are also a winner apparently, so on one rod, a small 12mm pink Catalyst pop up was fished in conjunction with a pva bag of four Smokey Jack bottom baits, and on the other, a Frank Warwick Masala Spice wafter was fished on a long hair, again, with a bag of four dark red freebies. Both were cast out and left to settle… I’ve been over much of the accessible water with a

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little touches of class. Newelly’s deﬁnitely got that. I’m very proud to be his manager at the moment. “I think, generally, we created a lot more chances except for a couple of set-pieces which didn’t cause us loads of problems but they have got an attacking threat. “Box to box we were excellent. We controlled the game really well and the more the game goes on, I thought we looked stronger. “It’s just a really pleasing day at the ofﬁce. When we went on a run of winning seven games everyone thinks you’re going to win every game. Football is not like that, sport is not like that. We played against the in-form side in the league and to score three against them when they haven’t conceded for 600 minutes is testament to the group I’ve got.”

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after she received a special delivery of the Millers' famous Pukka Pies, which were delivered by defender Ben Purrington, who stopped by for a chat and to pass on his birthday wishes. We hope you had a great day here at AESSEAL New York Stadium and a very happy birthday!

Rotherham United recently surprised supporter Margaret Wright, who was celebrating her 75th birthday at the home game with Peterborough United at AESSEAL New York Stadium. The club were tipped off that Margaret would be present for the recent game with Posh and that she was marking her special day by attending the match. Margaret was given the opportunity to come pitchside to meet staff and ofﬁcials before watching the Millers warm-up at close quarters from the home dugout. The surprise wasn’t done there though because soon

FERGUSON PLEASED TO HIT 50 POINTS Darren Ferguson was pleased to see his side reach the 50-point mark as Rovers picked up a point on the road at Gillingham. Rovers battled to a goalless draw at a blustery MEMS Priestfield Stadium on Saturday, but Ferguson felt their first half performance could have seen them pick up all three. “Given the first half we had we feel we should be coming away from here with three points, even with the chances we had in the second period we should have won the game, we haven’t really been tested and we limited them to one shot on target,” he said. “I thought we played very well in the first half, but we didn’t capitalise on the control and dominance we had over Gillingham. They’ve changed their shape and thrown two big lads up top, they went direct and caused us more of a problem. “Steve Lovell has done a great job here, he’s made

WRIGHT ENJOYING HIS FOOTBALL Joe Wright felt Rovers were good value overall after they earned a point on the road at Gillingham. The centre-back played an instrumental part at the heart of the Rovers defence as he helped his side

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heads at the back to see it through. “They grew in conﬁdence as the game went on and they started to get a foot hold in the second half and they were dominant for parts of it, but we dug it out and got a good point on the road.”

to keep a clean sheet as Rovers maintained their recent run of good results, with a hard-fought draw to push them over 50-point mark. “We’re very happy to get a clean sheet here, it’s a tough place to come and they put us under all sorts of pressure in the second half, but we’ve dealt with it very well and been able to see the game out,” he said. “We were very good in the first half, but we didn’t really get going after the break and we’re disappointed with how we played in the second half. But we’ve ground out another result and not conceded. “The pitch was dry and bobbly and it didn’t suit the way that we wanted to play, we had to be more direct and we did alright with that in the first half - we dug deep to create more chances later on in the game.” Wright has started the past five games in Sky Bet League One, being a part of a defensive unit that has conceded two goals in the period, and he is

looking forward to the competition for places in the side heating up as players return from injury. “Luke McCullough has shown how good a player he is, Andy Butler came back in to the side, and Tom Anderson is coming back soon too, I will have to make sure that I’m playing at the top of my game on a consistent basis to keep my place in the team,” Wright added. “Me and Mathieu Baudry have glued really well together over the last few games, we haven’t played too much together but we’ve been teammates for two seasons now, we do a lot of work in training together and we have a strong understanding. “I’m a player that likes to focus on the games, I’m enjoying my football here and I’m delighted to be here for the next couple of seasons, I feel like I’ve improved a lot and I’m looking forward to hopefully continue that.”

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WILDER’S BARNSLEY VERDICT The Blades boss thought Barnsley’s desire to stay in the division was greater than United’s desire to get out of it. Chris Wilder admitted Saturday’s loss at Barnsley was a ‘damaging result’ in United’s quest for a play-off place. And although the Blades boss was encouraged by how his side came from behind to lead at Oakwell, he was bitterly disappointed

in the manner of the performance their after, as goals from Oliver McBurnie and Tom Bradshaw won it for the Tykes, despite strikes from John Fleck and Leon Clarke. The United chief remarked: “They started better and faster than us. The team ﬁghting to stay in the division had more drive and desire than the team wanting to get out of division. “We played too slow,

we played backwards and square, they won more ﬁrst and second balls and obviously they were the better team in the ﬁrst-half. “We changed a couple of things round and for 25 minutes of the second-half we dominated and showed the character we have within the group.” Wilder added: “We got ourselves level and then in front and from that point there should only be one

winner. “But we didn’t get the third and fourth that would have demoralised the opposition, it’s been like that for most of the season, let alone the last three games. “We are a really good side at times, a really good side. But we’ve got to make sure we get the results our performances deserve, and this is another damaging result for us.”

LATE GOAL LEADS TO DISAPPOINTMENT An all-action South Yorkshire derby ended in disappointment for the Blades following a late goal. Goals from John Fleck and Leon Clarke put the Blades head going into the final 20 minutes but Tom Bradshaw scored late on to win it for Barnsley. Stearman did not recover from his hamstring problem in time to feature and Wright slotted into the defence. Wilson and Duffy were recalled to the bench after injury issues. Barnsley made the better start and had twice put United under aerial pressure in the first two minutes ahead of Moncur twisting and turning before striking the Blades crossbar. United’s first chance was an Evans halfvolley which was over and great link-up play between Clarke, Evans and Lundstram created an opportunity for the latter but he was unbalanced as he shot. The home side, however, went ahead on 25 minutes. A fortunate corner was only half cleared to the edge of the box

and GARDNER beat Moore with a rising, drilled, powerful effort. Boss Wilder was clearly not happy with United’s first half performance and made a change on 38 minutes with Evans replaced by Sharp, who went close from Basham’s cross with the last effort of the half. United began the second period with renewed vigour and Baldock had fired over before Duffy replaced Brooks. Isgrove robbed Fleck to create a Barnsley break but Moore saved Moncur’s deflected effort and in a frantic start to the second half, a Stevens shot was blocked and Sharp was ushered away from the rebound. United levelled before the hour, though. Overloading players down the left, there were a number of intricate touches before FLECK smashed home. Goalscorer Fleck’s corner saw Clarke head down but Basham’s effort was deflected wide and a spell of pressure resulted in a second Blades goal. Again

United caused Barnsley problems down the left and CLARKE was well placed to hammer into the top corner, much to the delight of the travelling Blades fans. Barnsley, to their credit, responded to the setback and on 74 minutes the game was level again. Hammill’s shot was parried by Moore and McBURNIE touched in the rebound from close range. Fleck was crowded out as he looked to benefit from Baldock’s pull-back and Stevens fired across goal after Duffy’s pass as United went in search of a winner. However, a decisive fifth goal came at the other end for the home side on 88 minutes. Tykes striker Moore got around the back of the defence and his powerful cross was met by substitute Bradshaw at the far post. Wilder threw on an extra striker for the remaining minutes in Wilson but the only chance to level saw Sharp shoot over after tight, neat play around the box by Clarke and Fleck.

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UNDER 23s EXTEND UNBEATEN RUN United’s U23s made it four games unbeaten after coming from behind twice to earn a point at Vicarage Road. Second half goals from Simeon Oure and defender Callum Semple helped the Blades secure a deserved share of the spoils on Monday afternoon. United almost found a breakthrough on 25 minutes as trialist Beckley picked up the ball and hit the side netting from a tightangle. Just past the half hour mark, Dewhurst was forced into a save,

getting down well to push away a shot from Charles. The young stopper would be called into action again prior to the break as a through ball saw Cassidy in behind, but Dewhurst came out quickly to thwart the danger. After the break though, Dewhurst couldn’t deny the hosts going in front as MUKENA let fly from range and a wicked deflection saw it find the back of the net. United levelled proceedings immediately though, as OURE stab home from close range following a scramble in the box. Following the two goals, the game opened up again, although neither side created anything of note.

That was until the 75th minute, when CHARLES let ﬂy from just outside the area and his shot nestled into the bottom corner leaving Dewhurst with little chance. But with 79 minutes on the clock, the Blades levelled for a second time. Mallon found space on the left and his pinpoint cross was headed home powerfully by SEMPLE, to earn the Blades a point. Blades: Dewhurst, Portman, Cantrill, Oure, Doherty, Semple, Gilmour, Slater, Hutchinson, Beckley (Parkhouse 73, Broadbent 88), Mallon. Unused: Kelly, Williams, Gordon.

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BEATEN BY THE BETTER TEAM Jos Luhukay conceded that Fulham were the better team in S6 as the Londoners ﬂexed their promotion muscles with a 1-0 win. Alaksandar Mitrovic scored the only goal of the game late in the second half to keep the heat on Cardiff in second place. And Owls boss Luhukay said there was no doubting the victors as Wednesday’s threegame winning run came to an end. “Fulham were the better side,

particularly in the second half. They could have scored more goals than they did. “Joe Wildsmith made some very good saves, some in a one on one situation, so for me they were the better side today. “It was frustrating for us because we saw a lot of the ball but Fulham are a very good side who will always try to attack. “Today we saw a team who are ﬁghting for automatic promotion and I think Fulham will ﬁght all the way to the end.”

To add to a bleak afternoon for Wednesday, inﬂuential midﬁelder Barry Bannan was withdrawn with a possible re-occurrence of his groin injury. Luhukay added: “This is the story of our season, we seem to lose one player every game. “Barry is a very

important player for us and we lost 20 or 30% of our football when he went off. “It is too early without the doctor’s report but he will not be available for QPR on Tuesday. “It looks like it could be a similar injury to before but we must wait to see what the report will say.”

COME BACK STRONGER On one hand, Tom Lees is firmly focused on the remaining five fixtures of the 2017/18 Sky Bet Championship campaign. The experienced defender has missed a big chunk of the season through injury but has seamlessly stepped back into the thick of the action. And while the 27year-old now wants a strong finish, it’s fair to say the ex-Leeds man has an eye on next season and putting right some wrongs from the past months. “It’s difficult when you lose that momentum and feelgood factor and it can be difficult to turn it around,” he said. “We have got a

way to go in terms of improving, the stats don’t lie, we need to be better and everybody will improve for next year. “We have to be honest and not shy away from anything, we’ve had a tough year and everybody will want to end it well. “We have to ﬁnish on a positive note and the players will want to prove that they deserve to be here and in the team next season.” He added: “We have been in the play-off mix for the past two seasons, we have to use that experience and remember the feelings we had when we lost and use all those things to get in there again and hopefully go one better. “We have got a lot to improve on and I’m really hoping we can do that because it is a big year for us next year.”

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