Mercury Newspaper Issue 1537

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An Airport in DoncAster is A viAble proposition

This week, City of Doncaster Council (CDC) Cabinet will hear updates on several strands of work looking at the viability of a reopened airport, its economic and growth potential as well as its investment opportunities.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has the potential to be successfully reopened and offer a range of positives including thousands of jobs in aviation, leisure and retail for the City of Doncaster and South Yorkshire.

Detailed assessments of the financial, business and investment calibre of what is now known as South Yorkshire Airport City – the programme which aims to

reopen the airport – show that:

• The airport has the potential to be successfully reopened and could be profitable within five years of reopening

• It could attract up to two million passengers a year within a decade, which is considerably higher than the annual passenger numbers achieved prior to its closure

• It could bring almost 5,000 direct jobs as well as creating up to 11,500 jobs in the wider economy

• The net economic benefits of reopening the airport could be up to £1.5 billion within the first three decades of operating

• Reopening the airport offers

the most favourable balance between economic cost and benefit and is the preferred option

A series of meetings have taken place between CDC and the current landowners, to acquire a lease of DSA.

In addition, the council will be making arrangements to source an operator to run and develop the site. This process would take several months to complete and aims to be concluded by Spring 2024.

Informally, the council began this process over the summer to run the airport if the lease is agreed. The market test showed that there was strong interest from multiple parties.

Part of these deliberations

will include discussions on costs associated with getting the airport reopened and operational again.

The report notes that the council has also been preparing a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to regain the site as an option of last resort if a lease is not agreed. Any CPO process would require lease negotiations to have been fully explored and exhausted first before being able to progress with a CPO.

The extra-ordinary meeting has been called for September 20 where Cabinet will be asked to note the work to date and support the relevant approvals required to progress the programme

of works necessary to reopen our airport.

Mayor Ros Jones said: “Saving the airport is critically important for Doncaster and South Yorkshire. I know the amount of support there is in our city and across the region. I am looking forward to discussing progress to date with Cabinet members and hearing about next steps. I am hopeful that I will soon be able to share some good news about a lease agreement for the site. I know council staff have been working extremely hard since the announcement of the strategic review in July 2022 and indeed over the summer period to get us in as good a position as possible to have a fighting chance of saving our airport.”

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Doncaster champions the power of kindness

Doncaster launches Choose Kindness on Saturday 23rd September a city-wide movement which champions the power of kindness and celebrates the rich diversity of our local people and communities.

The movement emphasises the power of kindness and how no matter how big or small, one kind act can impact significantly on everyone’s wellbeing, forging closer bonds among communities and enhancing Doncaster as a vibrant and welcoming city for all.

Individuals, schools, voluntary and community groups and businesses are invited to play their role in building on the community spirit there is in the city and the kind actions that have shone through in the toughest of times.

Choose Kindness will launch at Cusworth Hall on Saturday 23rd September as part of the premiere of Doncaster Stories, the latest project from award-winning documentary film maker and multimedia specialist Wayne Sables. Doncaster Stories will feature the faces and voices of more than 20 people sharing their own stories of life in Doncaster. The film will be projected onto the imposing facade of Cusworth Hall creating a striking visual experience for audiences. The evening will also feature local voices talking about what kindness means to them and there will also be opportunity to sign up to the Choose Kindness pledge on the Your Life Doncaster website.

Further Choose Kindness events and activities will be lined up in other communities across the city while the experiences and stories of residents will also be brought to life online via the Your Life Doncaster website

In association with Team Doncaster, Choose Kindness will also be a headline sponsor of Club Doncaster’s Heart of Doncaster Awards on Friday 27th October.

Councillor Rachael Blake, Cabinet Member for Equalities, said: “Having lived in Doncaster for 14 years, I am proud to call the city my home. One of the reasons for this is the people – the beating heart of our city. Doncaster wouldn’t be the place it is today without the contributions and experiences of our residents and our diverse communities.

“Every single one of us has a hugely important role to play in shaping the future of our city, making it stronger and more cohesive where inclusivity is championed and diversity is celebrated. This is where Choose Kindness comes in – it is a reminder, a prompt that we all have the power to make a difference to each other’s lives whether that’s a small gesture or getting involved in projects to support others and the environment we live in. Through Choose Kindness, we’ll also be championing the best of our city, its character, inclusivity and diversity while bringing people of all backgrounds together, recognising how much we all have in common than we realise.”

Cllr Blake added: “Members of the community have already been supporting Team Doncaster partners in the launch of Choose Kindness. Now we are inviting more residents, businesses and organisations to make the Choose Kindness pledge.”

To sign up to the Choose Kindness Pledge, visit yourlifedoncaster.co.uk/choose-kindness and keep an eye out for future events linking to the Choose Kindness movement.

The Doncaster Stories event starts at 7pm and is free to attend. Please book a ticket via the following online form Doncaster Stories at Cusworth Hall (heritagedoncaster.org.uk)

100 soccer grounds in 100 hours - Chris’s driving ambition set to boost the master Cutler’s Challenge

Cancer survivor Chris Nicholson just loves a footie goal. Four years ago, in the midst of treatment for bowel and liver cancer, the intrepid dad of two decided to ‘distract himself’ from his illness with a gruelling charity challenge to visit 96 football clubs in just 96 hours.

He succeeded, raised £3,600 for Weston Park Cancer Charity and Bowel Cancer UK - and 20 months later, in January 2020, he got the all-clear from his condition.

But Chris isn’t resting on his laurels… On September 22, he’s heading back on the road with a bigger goal. He’s lined up 100 clubs on a 2,800-mile route that goes as far south as Plymouth and as far north as Ediunburgh - and aims to visit them all in just 100 hours.

Dad of two Chris, 47, of Gleadless Townend, who served 16 years as a Royal Mechanical Engineer, said: “Getting the all-clear from cancer after initially being told I had only a 15 per cent chance of surviving makes you determined to live life to the fullest and do what you can to help people.

“I am really looking forward to the challenge. The 96 In 96 was brilliant. As a football fan, getting to see all those clubs across the country was such an experience and we got tremendous support from clubs and fans alike. For the 100 In 100, we are just pushing ourselves that bit further.”

This time, the money Chris raises in sponsorship will go to the Master Cutler’s Challenge launched by this year’s head of the Hallamshire Company of Cutlers, Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL.

The annual Master Cutler’s Challenge has brought in over £1 million for local causes since launching in 2008.

Dame Julie is hoping to raise over £200,000 by September 30 for Wentworth Woodhouse, where she is chair of trustees.

The Grade I listed Georgian masterpiece in Rotherham was crumbling into ruin when her five-year campaign with SAVE led to its purchase for £7 million in 2017.

Challenge funds will go towards Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s activities supporting low-income families, ethnic and minority groups and people with disabilities, including the creation of a Community Growing Garden where up to 20 local community groups will grow their own food.

Chris is aiming to raise around £3,600 and his Sheffield employers, Roxspur Measurement & Control

Ltd, part of TT Electronics PLC, are right behind him. In fact three colleagues , Tracey Hodge, Connor Smyth and Jo Trepczynska, plus Chris’s friends Robert Neal and Carl Randell-Eyre, will be sharing the driving with Christhroughout the 100 in 100 Challenge.

At 12pm on September 22 they will set off from Sheffield FC, the world’s oldest football club, and head for Hallam FC and Sheffield United FC.

They will then follow a figure-of-eight route around the UK to take in 96 more sports grounds. Chris aims to arrive back in the Steel City at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium 100 hours later, around 12pm on September 26.

After a quick scrub up, it will be off to the Cutler’s Hall for a slap-up celebratory lunch with Dame Julie.

Roxspur Measurement & Control, which manufactures and supplies temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement products for aviation and the steel sector, including British Steel and Tata Steel, has illustrious local roots. Its original laboratory was owned by The Amalgams Company Limited, which was formed in 1908 by Harry Brearley, the inventor of stainless steel.

General manager Andy Roberts, who is helping Chris to organise the trip and find sponsors, said: “Chris joined the company as production manager in 2022. He’s a valued employee and we all love his positivity and go-getting personality

“The business is very strong on corporate social responsibility. Staff are very enthusiastic fundraisers and suggest a different charity to support each year.

“Chris suggested Dame Julie Kenny’s Master Cutler’s Challenge and we thought it sounded like a great initiative to support. We’ve already raised £800 thanks to staff talking part in a Tough Mudder Challenge and getting together to celebrate UK Pride 2023 and we’re behind Chris all the way.”

Horse and trailer specialists Equi-Trek in Stockbridge have volunteered to loan the 100 In 100 team a vehicle for the trip and Ascent Lettings, PTA developments Ltd and Karl Benz Kitchens have come on board as fuel sponsors.

Anyone else wishing to help out can contact chris. nicholson@TTelectronics.com

To sponsor Chris, go to https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/ttelectronicssheffield and write 100 in 100 Challenge in the message box.

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THE CITY HALL TAKE IT UP TO LEVEL 42

Level 42 will hit the road once more for the 22 date ‘Living It Up’ UK tour running october to November 2023, calling in at Sheffield City Hall on Monday 16th october. The band will be joined on all dates by special Guests, The Christians.

Level 42 is a band with nothing to prove, but all the desire to continue their run at the top. The ‘Living It Up’ Tour follows the recent all-too-brief ‘Lessons In Live’ seven date UK tour that finished in November 2022, which included selling out Indigo at The O2. Frontman and bassist Mark King is a musician who has truly created a

sound and style all of his own and is in constant demand, both from the fans and from his peers, along with founder member Mike Lindup who continues to provide the soundscape and vocals that are unmistakably Level 42. To date, the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens’ EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including the era-defining ‘Lessons in Love’, ‘Something About You’, ‘Leaving Me Now’, ‘Running in the Family’, and ‘Hot Water’, sold out Wembley Arena for a total of 21 nights and sold in excess of 30 million

albums worldwide. In short, they have proven to be one of the most successful British bands ever and it is clear they continue to set the benchmark for British Jazz Funk.

The ‘Living It Up’ Tour in 2023 is a chance for the band’s fans to check in once again with a truly class act: Don’t miss them!

Level 42 + The Christians Sheffield City Hall Monday 16th october

Tickets available now from the city Hall Box Office and sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Crossword Clues

across

5) Drink delicately (3)

7) Story teller (9)

8) One half (4)

10) Shopkeeper (8)

11) Gape with boredom (4)

12) Driving line (7)

14) Partly (4)

16) Well balanced (4)

17) Yellow fruit (7)

18) Hair dresser (4)

20) Show-off’s habit (4, 4)

22) Swing about (4)

24) Top score (4, 5)

25) Sheep (3)

In the News This Week

20th September - 26th September

20/9/2001 - The United States ends its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.

21/9/1964 - Malta becomes independent from the United Kingdom.

22/9/1980 - Iraq invades Iran.

23/9/1987 - Nintendo Koppai (Later Nintendo Company, Limited) is founded by Fusajiro

DoWN

1) Sheltered retreat (5)

2) Fizzy drink (4)

3) Horse (8)

4) Drill bit (4)

5) Winter sport (3)

6) Baked dish (3)

8) Accept verbally (3, 3)

9) Divine for water (5)

12) Lair (6)

13) Flour grinder (8)

15) Cite (5)

19) Glances (5)

20) Grammatical name (4)

21) Expensive (4)

22) Contend (3)

23) Portion frugally (3)

Last Week’s Solution

across: 7) Particle, 8) Open, 9) Spine, 10) Abiding, 11) Plump, 13) Ecology, 16) Running, 17) Smite, 18) Sneaker, 20) Along, 23) Asti, 24) Ephesian

DoWN: 1) Carp, 2) Stunt man, 3) Ice, 4) Setback, 5) Bold, 6) Sennight, 12) Loudness, 14) Limbless, 15) Sneerer, 19) Aria, 21) Neat, 22) She

Yamauchi to produce and market the playing card game Hanafuda.

24/9/1983 - The Honda Motor Company is founded.

25/9/1977 - About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon. 26/9/1984 - The United Kingdom agrees to the handover of Hong Kong.

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I was at the store with my wife picking out a turkey and she seemed unimpressed by the size. She asked “do they get any bigger?”

I looked her in the eyes and replied “no honey, they’re dead.”

Last Saturday I stabbed a vampire, beat some zombies to death and killed the devil himself...

My wife rushed into the room and shouted, “YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO GIVE THEM SWEETS.”

I got fired from my job at the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off.

My grandma is 80% Irish. People call her Iris.

In college, I used to live on a houseboat, and started dating the girl next door.

Eventually we drifted apart.

Last night in bed, I was gazing up at the stars and thinking...

Where the hell is my roof?

I asked my phone “Siri, why am I so bad with women?”

She said “I’m Alexa you moron.”

What is the only 4 letter word sport that starts with a ‘T’? Golf.

Daddy, do all fairy tales start with Once upon a time? No dear, there’s a whole series of fairly tales that start with “If elected, I promise”.

I had an industrial accident last week.

Weekly Quiz

1. At what age could you first expect to receive a message from the Queen?

2. If something is ‘Hepatic’ then it relates to which organ of the body?

3. Name the Rudyard Kipling poem which contains the line ‘If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/ And treat those two impostors just the same’?

4. In the Harry Potter film franchise, which actor plays Harry Potter?

5. In women’s shoes, what are Block, Platform Wedge, Stiletto and Kitten examples of?

6. Halifax Town and the New York Yankees baseball team shared which similar sounding stadium name?

7. Which ‘P’ is a scientific role for the study of the fossilised remains of all kinds of previously living organisms?

8. The Great Fire of London took place in which year?

9. Which German-owned supermarket opened its’ first UK branch in Stechford, Birmingham?

10. Which British children’s author wrote Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Witches?

Born this week

20/9/1886 Billy Bang

21/9/1972 Liam Gallagher

22/9/1982 Billie Piper

23/9/1972 Karl Pilkington

24/9/1936 Jim Henson

25/9/1968 Will Smith

26/9/1981 Serena Williams

laTEsT UpdaTEs fROM THE MaYOR’s OffICE

Members of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s Board have approved plans to deliver around £80m of projects across the region.

Over £15m of funding was granted to housing projects, including the conversion of Cannon Brewery to provide over 500 new homes in Sheffield and the retrofit of insulation to over 300 homes in Doncaster.

A £0.76m grant was made to improve active travel options along the Tinsley-Magna corridor between Sheffield and Rotherham, while £0.67m is being released for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capability Fund, in advance of money being received from government to support the roll-out of charging infrastructure across all four South Yorkshire districts.

At its previous meeting in July, the Board agreed to formally wind down the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership from September, and replace it with two new consultative boards.

Applications to the Business Advisory Board were made over the summer, with the first appointments now made. The first six appointments are: Louisa Harrison Walker representing the three South Yorkshire Chambers (Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield); Rachel Abbott representing the Cutlers, South Yorkshire International Trade Forum, Manufacturers Forum and Made In Sheffield; Dawn Huntrod representing MakeUK; Paula Gouldthorpe representing the

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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB); Angela Foulkes representing the South Yorkshire Skills Advisory Board (SYSAB); and Liz Blackshaw representing the Northern Trade Union Congress.

Members were also updated on the latest plans for the Local Visitor Economy Partnership, South Yorkshire Music Hub and Local Nature Recovery Strategy. South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has announced that £465k has been awarded to Doncaster Deaf Trust (DDT) to fund a recently developed project that will support people with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND) into further learning and employment.

The project, called Aspire to Be, offers tailored, sector-specific training for those aged 16-60 with SEND. The project aims to build on personal skills and provide opportunities to increase confidence, self-esteem, self-development, and improve health and wellbeing as individuals are supported to achieve employment in various sectors, including:

• Hospitality

• Logistics/Driving

• Warehousing/ Distribution

• Retail

The training modules have been inclusively designed to aid support for those with limited abilities or anxieties, that would otherwise be excluded from or would not engage in an educational setting. In addition, the programme offers a clear focus on employment outcomes and non-accredited training within these

sIT wITH a sTRaNGER!

sectors as it prepares people for work and is tailored to ability and needs.

A 2022 survey from the Office of National Statistics showed that disabled people who were “limited a lot” were almost twice as likely to have no qualifications than non-disabled people (5.4% compared with 10.1% respectively).

Specialist support will be available throughout the programme that will include Accessibility to the Doncaster Deaf Trust specialist supports services such as BSL, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and a specialist

SEND Level 6 Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance Advisor.

Aspire to Be provides a range of activities aimed at SEND individuals, including:

• Employability – CV writing, application writing, interview support, independent travel and searching for jobs

• Confidence and motivation – Building confidence and goal setting

• Personal Development

- Budgeting, healthy eating, and personal hygiene

• Digital TechnologyUsing different methods of technology for the benefit of learning, engagement, and continuous development of support.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said:

“South Yorkshire has to be a place where everyone can stay near and go far; a place where the opportunities you can access are only limited by the ambition you have, and where everyone has a chance to make the most of their talents.

“That’s why I’m so pleased to have been able to support Aspire to Be. The team running the project are the best of our community, helping people across South Yorkshire to overcome

the barriers they face, and build the life they want, offering compassion, respect, and care.” There are 1.4 million people in the UK classified as having a learning disability (Mencap 2019) and according to estimates, just 4.8% are currently in paid employment despite a willingness and ability to work. Statistics show East Midlands, which includes the South Yorkshire regions, having the lowest rate (BASE stats 2020/21).

Alexis Johnson, chief executive officer of Doncaster Deaf Trust, which manages Aspire to Be, said: “We are thrilled that Aspire to Be has been awarded a contract from SYMCA so we can deliver this innovative and muchneeded project providing specialist employability and employment outcomes to adults across South Yorkshire. The service is for adults who are Deaf/hearing impaired, neuro diverse or those who have any other communication difficulty helping to make a valuable difference to their lives by developing their skills and supporting them into work.

“Our Aspire to Be team really are experts in this field and have built a strong reputation for both supporting people with the challenges they face and working with employers to break down any barriers. We’re all really excited to start this new chapter for this project with this vital funding. We now really want to hear from individuals who think this programme may be right for them or professionals in the education and employment field in South Yorkshire who are aware of people who could benefit.”

A leading campaigner on mental health has urged Brits to take part in Sit With A Stranger Day. The concept is celebrated in the US every year on September 16 in the US. And Lynn Crilly, who is also a mental health counsellor, says the “kindness of strangers” can often be the perfect tonic for someone experiencing a life crisis. She said: “We often talk of the “kindness of strangers” - and there’s no doubt that, sometimes, the very best support can arrive from a place you least expect it. .”

Addressing the issues many people currently face in their lives, Lynn continued: “People have been living in a state of uncertainty ever since, with the economy, climate, war and the high interest rates, all compounding many of mental health issues people may have today. That’s why I hope lots of people show kindness and sit with a stranger for a few minutes on September 16.” Here Lynn shares five reasons why it can make a difference both to you, and the person sitting by your side.

It encourages us to reset the idea of ‘KINDNESS’. Kindness is much more than ‘a nice thing to do’ It plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Research has shown that kindness has a positive effect on both our mental and physical health –whether we are showing kindness, receiving kindness, or just watching kindness. It can help us to feel happier: When we experience kindness, a hormone

called dopamine is released in our brain which uplifts our mood.

Kindness improves relationships: We tend to gravitate towards people that show us kindness. This is mainly because kindness reduces the emotional distance between each other and helps us to feel more bonded.

Kindness is good for the heart: When we show kindness to one another it makes us feel all warm inside. Acts of kindness are often accompanied by a feeling of emotional warmth, which in turn produces the hormone oxytocin in the body. Oxytocin causes the release of a chemical called nitric oxide, which expands the blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, and protects the heart. Kindness slows ageing: Kindness has been proven to slow the ageing process. Research shows that oxytocin can reduce levels of free radicals and inflammation (two main culprits of ageing) in our cardiovascular system. And finally, kindness is contagious: When a stone is dropped into water it creates waves, acts of kindness of the same ripple effect. When we are kind, it inspires others to be kind, studies show that it creates a ripple effect. That spreads outwards, to friends, their friends, and their friends – that is a great three degrees of separation. So, when a person is kind to another it could positively affect up to 125 people. How cool is that?

THE swITCHOvER sCaMs

Criminals are exploiting the analogue to digital switchover to scam vulnerable residents who use health care telephony devices into giving out personal information such as bank details, councils are warning today.

Around 1.8 million people use the devices nationally, but services that rely on the old landline system are being switched over to new upgraded landline services using digital technology.

The Local Government Association, which represents councils, is concerned that the transition has created new opportunities for criminals to target vulnerable residents, for example using phishing emails, fake websites or phone calls to trick them into providing personal information.

It is warning scams could increase as the 2025 switchover date approaches, following a series of recent reports whereby criminals call residents with health care devices claiming they need to hand over bank details as part of the switchover, or they will be disconnected. The digital switchover is free and councils and home care alarm providers will never ask for personal or financial details over the phone.

Councils are already taking steps to crackdown

on switchover scams. The LGA is also calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to coordinate the multiple bodies involved with the switchover and support with raising awareness to ensure residents are prepared.

Cllr Heather Kidd, Chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, said: “We are very concerned by a rise in criminals taking advantage of the digital switchover to trick vulnerable residents into giving out personal information such as their bank details. As the digital switchover date approaches, sadly we fear that further cases will arise. Councils will always act swiftly with the police where any incidents are reported, but we also urge people to be vigilant and help to raise awareness of this crime. The digital switchover is free of charge and residents should be aware that councils and their home care alarm providers or contractors will never ask for personal or financial information over the phone.”

If residents are the victim of a scam or fraudulent activity, you should report this to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via their website, and/or contact your local trading standards team.

LeveLLing Up: AdeLphi CinemA in AtterCLiffe oUt to mArket

Plans to transform the unique Adelphi Cinema in Attercliffe are one step closer with the building now out to market.

Sheffield City Council acquired the former cinema earlier this year as part of the Attercliffe Levelling Up project and aims to develop the much-loved building into a vibrant and cultural hub, supporting the local community and wider.

The Council is now seeking occupiers to run the building as a mixed-use space – comprising of leisure, arts and music as well as supporting the health and wellbeing of residents.

The Grade II listed building provides the opportunity to create a cultural space in the area and breath life back into Attercliffe High Street.

As well as the purchase of the building, the Levelling Up funding is being used to carry out building works to bring it up to an occupiable state.

All interested parties will need to submit their proposal by December 8th, 2023. Following this, the Council

will shortlist a number of operators and request a more detailed proposal from the successful parties.

Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee, said:

“We’re thrilled to announce the Adelphi Cinema building in Attercliffe is now on the market and we’re eager to hear from interested parties.

The building forms one part of our ambitious plans for the area which will all come together to breathe new life into the community.

“For many years Attercliffe High Street has been in decline and it is fantastic to see projects such as this coming forward to breathe new life into the High Street for the benefit of local residents. It will provide a muchneeded, and I’m sure much-welcomed, local facility and also serves to reuse a popular historic building in the city.

“As a Council we are committed to changing perceptions of Attercliffe and injecting new life and a sense of pride back into the area. I look forward to

seeing the positive changes that are sure to come from this project.”

In October 2021, Sheffield City Council successfully bid for Levelling Up funding for two projects: Attercliffe and Gateway to Sheffield. The city was awarded £37m, with £17m allocated to Attercliffe and the other £20m to Gateway to Sheffield – encompassing the Castlegate site.

The £17m focuses on joining up investment in employment, travel and quality of life to strengthen the sense of community, create a welcoming environment and transform the perceptions of Attercliffe. As well as the transformation of the Adelphi building, the proposals also focus on the Centre for Child Health Technology at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park which sees Sheffield City Council working in partnership with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Scarborough Group International and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, to create the world’s most advanced and integrated

healthcare system for children.

In addition, the funding will be used to contribute to improving connectivity in the area, including creating better connections between Attercliffe High Street and the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, a new cycle hub at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park and improvements to streets to make them more welcoming. Did you know?

• The Adelphi Cinema building, which sits off Attercliffe Road, is a Grade II landmark property in Sheffield.

• It operated as a cinema until 1967

• It was vacant between 2006 and 2013

• It has been used for storage from 2013

The property is being marketed by Crosthwaite Commercial. Please contact Tom Shelton for more information on 0114 272 3888 or tom@ crosthwaitecommercial.com.

The property is currently listed on Rightmove.

final preparations completed at WaterBear Sheffield

Landmark music education college group WaterBear, is getting ready to open its doors to its very first cohort at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Sheffield campus this week. For students interested in enrolling, the Sheffield campus is taking last minute applications for their range of BA (Hons) Professional Music Degrees in Performance, Music Production, Songwriting and Music Business. They also have some places available on the MA Music Performance, Production & Business and MA Music Industry Enterprise. The opening date falls on the first day of Fresher’s Week where a fantastic lineup of events is planned. Events include live gigs at Sidney and Matilda from Youngr, Rumbi Tauro, Frankie Beetlestone and Luxury Goods who will be supported by WaterBear students. There is also a Q&A with Jeremy Pritchard, of Everything Everything and live online links from Freshers Week Brighton

alongside an exclusive online A&R event with music manager Atlanta Cobb.

The final event in the week on Fri 22nd September is back at Sidney & Matilda at 8pm with Frankie Beetlestone, Luxury Goods and Pale Sailor from the WaterBear student band.

Steve Cobain College Manager at WaterBear Sheffield comments:

“We have received such a fantastic reception from businesses and local people within Sheffield and can’t wait to guide our students into their new careers within such a great music city. We have a wonderful team of staff who are eager to welcome the new cohort and together they will be helping to shape WaterBear Sheffield. Their incredible journey starts now!”

Embracing WaterBear’s ethos of supporting independent, DIY artists to build long-term, sustainable careers in the music industry, WaterBear Sheffield will offer a rich

programme of BA (Hons) degree and master’s courses made for today’s musicians, artists and industry professionals.

The college has built an unrivalled reputation for its dedication to specialist one-to-one mentoring, focused class sizes, flexible course delivery and exclusive career development opportunities. WaterBear colleges are based in the heart of Brighton and now, Sheffield, and also offer a range of online distance learning courses.

Students keen to find out more what’s on offer at WaterBear Sheffield, or to enrol can visit WaterBear Sheffield https:// waterbear.org.uk/sheffield/

WaterBear degree courses can be found here. https://waterbear.org. uk/courses/

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Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON the premises:

Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 22.00

Occasional events will over run regular opening hours by 1-2 hours on weekends. Additionally on Bank Holidays may open for extended times (10:00 - 22:00)

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 9th October 2023.

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details & to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.

Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is a fine not exceeding £5,000.

The Licensing Act 2003

(Premises and Club Premises Certificates)

Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that i: mR wARzeR AbduLLAh Aziz

Have made an application under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as 176-178-180 bARNsLey RoAd, sheffieLd s4 7Af

i intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:

The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption

Off the premises:

Monday - Saturday 08:00 - 23:00

Sunday 11:00 - 22:00

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 12th October 2023

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.

Telephone: 0114 2734264 or by e-mail to licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is a fine not exceeding £5,000.

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pRowess Access soLuTioNs LTd of

1 cANAL sTReeT, sheffieLd s4 7ze is applying for a licence to use:

1 cANAL sTReeT, sheffieLd s4 7ze as an Operating Centre for 2 goods vehicles and 0 trailers Owners or Occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.

A Guide to making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office.

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with numerous ailments, and also helps a dangerously overweight beagle-basset hound cross lose some weight.

investigates the killing of an American

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Coronation Street: Ronnie & Eddie unearth a dead body at the building site. Having confided in Todd, Paul implores him to keep schtum about his assisted dying plan. When Todd admits that RestEasy isn’t for him, Mary urges him to talk to George, so he reluctantly goes to ask for his old job back. Stephen and Jenny are loved up as they return from Paris, but Craig calls at the pub and breaks the news to Jenny that the body is that of Leo’s. Dee-Dee breaks the news that the investor has pulled out of the building project. Ronnie reckons they should cut their losses, but Ed’s adamant it’s too late to pull out.

Emmerdale: Lydia snaps and finally calls Craig out, confronting with his crime. How will Craig react? Gail and Ryan are enjoying a great date. But Gail creeps away from the table to take a call. Kim is relieved when Gabby changes her mind about selling up. With Mandy having noticed that something is clearly up with Lydia, she jumps to conclusions and decides that she’s gearing up to leave Sam. It couldn’t be further from the truth but will Lydia open up to Mandy when she puts her on the spot? Chloe may have set up home with her baby daddy Mack but that doesn’t stop her having doubts about the strength of their relationship which broke up his marriage to Charity.

Eastenders: Phil and the Mitchell men raise a toast to family at Peggy’s. It’s not long before Alfie turns up and tells Phil he needs a word! Furious with Phil for keeping secrets from Kat, he punches him and the two men battle it out. But Phil is stunned when Alfie admits he lied - the tests came back positive and he has cancer. Jay is rattled when Nadine turns up in the square again, as the grieving widower is worried about being seen with her. Meanwhile, Kathy begs Ian to let grandson Bobby move home. Phil turns up in the nick of time for their slot at the register office but Kat’s panicked to realise that Alfie isn’t with him. Will Kat go through with the wedding?

STOPPAGE TIME CRUELTY FOR BLADES

United gave an excellent account of themselves in the capital, only to be cruelly denied something for their performance, because of two goals during 14 minutes of stoppage-time.

Gustavo Hamer netted his second Blades goal late in the second half and the visitors looked on course for a first win of the season against the odds, only for substitute Richarlison to equalise before Dejan Kulusevski delivered the harshest of blows, as Oli McBurnie was then dismissed even further into added time.

Boss Heckingbottom made four changes as United returned to topflight action following the international break. In the absence of Egan, Basham started and captained the team, as McAtee made his debut, with Norwood dropped to the bench.

Thomas made his full debut, with Bogle starting

MCCANN STAYING LEVELHEADED

Grant McCann insisted there will be no getting carried away after Rovers collected their first league win of the season.

Rovers shook off being pegged back late in the game at Forest Green Rovers to secure the victory in added time through Ben Close’s crossshot.

McCann was typically level-headed in the aftermath but welcomed a ‘step on the ladder’ for his side and was hopeful

for the first time this term in place of the injured Baldock.

After a promising start to the contest, Sarr drew the first shot on target, before McBurnie inadvertently fired an attempt into the back of Archer following a lovely move from the visitors. On 19 minutes, Foderingham made a fine save at his near post after Bissouma had powered past Souza and Basham, before the stopper parried behind a curling effort from Son.

The Blades themselves though had a clear sight of goals moments later as McAtee drew a fine reaction save from Vicario after Bogle had pulled a ball back from the byline. Maddison and then Solomon had shots as Basham was cautioned and before half-time the former Leicester man continued to threaten to break United’s growing resistance.

the win could prove to be a turning point in results terms.

“It’s a first three points and I’m not getting overexcited about it by any stretch of the imagination,” McCann said. “But it’s nice to feel that winning feeling.

“I’m hoping it sparks us now. It’s a step on the ladder. We want to be climbing that ladder as much as we can. And referencing that to the league, we want to be climbing this league as much as we can over the coming months. That’s a step today to take.

“It wasn’t our best performance in possession today but the grit and determination to win the game was there to see.”

McCann oversaw a shift in

OWLS DISMAL START CONTINUES

After Archer and Foderingham, having been adjudged to have handled outside his area, went into the book, the opening 45 ended with McBurnie heading Hamer’s corner straight at Vicario.

The second half began with three bookings, van de Ven for the hosts, McBurnie and Robinson for United. The pressure continued to build on the Blades, as Maddison was carded for theatrical protests for a corner from a Solomon shot, whilst following a break, Archer teed up McAtee but his shot was deflected into the hands of Vicario.

Norwood subsequently replaced the Manchester City loanee and less than five minutes later the Blades took the lead as HAMER struck a left-footed effort into the far corner with the aid of the post after Robinson’s long throw wasn’t cleared. United manfully

focus in training through the week and felt the work at Cantley Park paid dividends at the Bolt New Lawn.

“The week’s training has been good, as I mentioned before the game,” he said.

“The intensity that they trained at, the competitive edge that we put onto training and also trying to create the winning feeling and mentality shift, we did that this week.

“If there were things that we didn’t like, we made them run and it was more to see who was going to break or who was thinking ‘I don’t fancy doing that.’

It was more about playing with their heads a little

guarded their goal, with Basham, Ahmedhodžić and Robinson all making blocks to preserve the lead as Tom Davies was introduced.

On 87 minutes, the home fans erupted as substitute Johnson looked to have restored parity but the assistant referee aided United’s cause prior to 12 minutes of added time being signalled by fourth official Webb.

The Blades continued to repel the pressure until the 98th minute as RICHARLISON rose highest at the near post to head home Maddison’s inswinging corner, before KULUSEVSKI delivered the decisive moment, this time Richarlison claimed the assist as United were beaten in the cruellest of manners. To compound things, McBurnie was dismissed for a second yellow card before the end.

bit mentally. And I’ve seen it in this game. I saw togetherness, I saw the boys not wanting to concede, not letting boys inside. Kyle McAllister is a good player and we kept him on his right foot as much as we could.

“I’m pleased with the lads.”

McCann said the lift the win has provided the players has been particularly timely following the blow of suffering further injuries prior to the game.

Ian Lawlor picked up a groin injury on Friday while Kyle Hurst is struggling with a thigh problem.

Conor Chaplin’s goal right on half time decided the battle of last season’s League One promotions rivals.

The Owls and Ipswich went head-to-head at Hillsborough and the Suffolk side deservedly took the spoils. Town created more in front of goal overall and were good value for a victory that extends their excellent start to the season to five wins from six. A balanced beginning saw both teams feel each other out until the 15-minute mark when Ipswich broke ranks and almost took the lead.

WE COULDN’T SUSTAIN OUR GOOD MOMENTSTAYLOR

Boss Matt Taylor was disappointed with the manner of the goals they conceded at the John Smith’s Stadium as the Millers lost out to Yorkshire rivals, Huddersfield Town. Goals either side of the break from Josh Koroma

Wes Burns raced down the right and squared nicely for the onrushing Freddie Ladapo, whose shot was true but so too was the save from Devis Vasquez. The main Ipswich threat came from the same source as Burns caused concerns with his pace. Vasquez came to the rescue again eight minutes before half time, going down low to beat out a fierce Burns strike on the angle. But it was from the left that Town made the breakthrough on the stroke of half time.

Nathan Broadhead motored down the wing,

– a former Rotherham loanee – and Sorba Thomas brushed aside the challenge of the Millers who, arguably, matched the hosts for large parts of the White Rose clash.

“I think the first goal epitomises where we are at the moment. We will say we were a little unlucky but we played a huge part in that. We had the opportunity to clear the ball on numerous occasions. We were a man down and we did not see out that moment. We had opportunities to see out

advanced into the box, and looked up to pick out Chaplin, who drilled into the Kop net.

Wednesday made two changes at the break, introducing new recruit John Buckley and Ashley Fletcher.

But the Tractor Boys stayed in the box seat and again Vasquez shone moments after the restart. Woodhead was again the architect, delivering a dangerous corner that Harry Clarke glanced goalwards but Vasquez sprang left to parry clear. That sparked a mini period of pressure from Wednesday that forced Town further and further

the danger. We conceded too many counter attacks in that first half.

“In the second half, I thought we were second best. The ball went through the team too often. There was a bit more physicality from the opposition team.

“We had some good attacking moments at one-nil. We made the keeper make a save from Fred’s header but we did not have the execution and contribution to get back into the game. We did not have the quality

back. But the visitors sucked it up and sought to put the game to bed at the other end. And twice inside a minute, substitute George Hirst had chances to do exactly that but fluffed his lines.

First the ex-Owl got in behind the defence to advance on goal but chipped over the top, then when he did find the target with a low drive, Vasquez was equal to it. Wednesday forced the pace in the closing stages but, a string of corners aside, Ipswich never really looked troubled and comfortably saw out the contest.

to get the ball where we wanted to. The moments of quality were lacking far too often.

“The second goal has killed us. It came out of nothing. It was a long ball and a couple of contacts and it goes to our backline. We were chasing the space to defend. It was really frustrating on our part. At two-nil you are chasing the game and you are a little disjointed.

“The goals are so frustrating and it’s a disappointing aspect for us”.

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