mayor seeks views on recovery of local nature
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking the views of residents, businesses, and community organisations on the development of its Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).
Led by South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, the LNRS will develop actions to drive nature’s recovery across South Yorkshire. It is one of 48 strategies being developed across the country after the Government called for combined and local authorities to work
together to improve our natural world.
From 20 August 2024, SYMCA will be running an online survey and a series of workshops and webinars as well as community engagement for people to find out about the LNRS and to have their say on how it is shaped.
As well as this, pop-up stalls will be held at shopping centres, nature reserves and other events across the region.
The plan will cover all areas of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley, and will look
at how to safeguard natural habitats, further protect wildlife and plant life, and how to improve nature for the future for the benefit of both wildlife and people.
The South Yorkshire LNRS will be informed by this round of engagement, then go out for public consultation in early 2025 before being published later that year. Information on the events and survey can be found at https:// www.southyorkshireca.gov.uk/explore_ local-nature-recoverystrategy, more will be added as they become
available.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, chairs the LNRS Advisory Panel which is made of 12 experts from across the region. He said: “We desperately need to reverse the loss of wildlife, restore natural habitats and improve the environment in South Yorkshire for generations to come. Because protecting and restoring our natural habitats isn’t simply an added extra; it’s central to the ambition I have as South Yorkshire’s Mayor. It is vital that communities and
businesses across South Yorkshire have the opportunity to shape our nature recovery strategy and ensure our plan works for everyone. By working together, we will not only protect our wildlife and green spaces but create a bold, ambitious plan to reverse the loss of wildlife, restore habitats and improve the natural environment that we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep.”
The engagement opens on 20 August 2024.
OPEN DAYS FOR All AT PENISTONE PARAmOUNT
come and join us for our first Heritage Open Day!
We’ll be open all day long for everyone to have a wander in and see the place as it looks in the daytime, have a chat to our fantastic staff, and learn more about us and our 110 year history!
We’ll have have lots of great activities going on for kids and adults alike, as well as being open for refreshments throughout the day. In addition to the Open Day, we’ll be hosting tours around our building to all the behind the scenes areas, where you can learn all about
our building and how it became to be what it is. There may be a few ghost stories thrown in there too! The Paramount Tours are available via the booking link, and are in forty minute slots. Please be aware that due to area size, we are only able to take eight people per group for these tours, so book now to avoid disappointment! Please also note that there are tight spaces and around 45 steps involved in these tours. Built as the Assembly Hall for Penistone in 1914, the Penistone Paramount
celebrated its 100th year entertaining audiences in November 2014. It is still owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Council but operated by Penistone Town Council, and run by a team of dedicated staff.
We are a single screen cinema with 344 seats, but behind our screen is a large stage from which we present our live events. This icludes a whole range of entertainment; from tribute and original musical acts, pantomimes, ballets, choir, band and dance school events, comedy
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New research has revealed the best value supermarket own-brands in the UK, with Aldi coming out on top. The research, conducted by saving experts, analysed 15 items from each big UK supermarket’s own-brand range to determine which has the lowest overall cost. These items included brown bread, butter, beans, chopped tomatoes, milk, and ten others. The items were compared per 100g, per litre, or per item to create a fair ranking.
#1 Aldi
The supermarket with the best value own-brands is Aldi, with an overall cost of £5.64. The German multinational discount store, traditionally known as ‘Albert + Discount’, offers the best value own brands, beating out its competition on seven out of 15 items. Aldi stood out for its brown bread, which costs just £0.06 per 100g, a tin of beans, which costs £0.07 per 100g, and, most significantly, sliced cheese, which costs £0.70, which is £0.30 cheaper than its closest competitor.
#2 Asda Asda offers the secondbest value for own-brand products, with an overall cost of £6.92. The UK superstore, traditionally known as ‘Associated Dairies’, offers a wide selection of products, such as Just Essentials, to help customers cut costs. Of the 15 products, Asda beat out competitors with three. Some of its cheapest items include a tin of soup at £0.14, cordial at £0.63 per litre, and tea bags at £0.46 per 100g, which are more affordable than any other supermarket.
#3 Tesco
The supermarket with the third-best value for own-brand products is Tesco, with an overall cost of £7.25. Tesco provides many of its own-brands in different ranges, such as Hearty Food Co., Creamfields, and Eastman’s. The cheapest items from these ranges include brown bread at £0.09 per 100g, pasta sauce at 0.14g per 100g, and sliced ham at £ 1.00 per 100g.
#4 Morrisons Morrisons provides the fourth-best value for ownbrands, with an overall cost of £7.43. Some of Morrisons’ own-brand prices came from the supermarkets’ Savers range which helped slash costs of items across their stores. Some of Morrisons’ cheapest own-brand products include a tin of beans at £0.10 per 100g, a tin of chopped tomatoes at £0.12 per 100g, and eggs at £0.31 each.
#5 Sainsbury’s
In fifth place is Sainsbury’s, with an overall cost of £7.51. The store launched a new own-brand range, Stamford Street, in 2023 to provide excellent value to their customers amongst their original own-brand products. Sainsbury’s cheapest products include chocolate cookies at £0.34 per 100g, white bread at £0.09 per 100g, and milk at £0.64 per litre.
#6 Co-op
Co-op is ranked the sixthbest value supermarket for own-brands, with an overall cost of £9.72. The Co-op, also known as ‘The Co-operative’, is an affordable branch that has existed since 1844. Its cheapest own-brand products include sliced ham at £1.00 per 100g, butter at £0.51 per 100g, and pasta sauce at £0.25 per 100g.
#7 M&S
The worst value supermarket for ownbrands is M&S, with an overall cost of £14.94. M&S, known as ‘Marks & Spencer’, provides various cuisines across its many branches. The store is typically more expensive for products but still offers good value for affordable prices. Its cheapest ownrange items include eggs at £0.33 each, strawberry jam at £0.22 per 100g, and a tin of beans at £0.13 per 100g.
Marco Farnararo, CEO at Bravo Savings Network, has commented on the findings: “Own-label products are carried out exclusively by each supermarket to help people save money on various items. Due to economic uncertainty, such as the cost-of-living crisis, own-brand products have soared in popularity, and more shoppers have leaned towards cheaper products instead of leading brands. All major supermarkets have provided alternatives to their customers to save money on products that have increased in price due to inflation over the past year. Switching from your favourite brands can seem like a big move, but the money you save on items where you may not even taste a difference will dramatically cut down costs on your food shopping. Aldi seems to be running the own-brand show in the market at the moment, but with new innovative own-brand releases from other supermarkets, the competition is tight and, for some products, have equalled or beaten the current price of the German discount store.”
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As online gaming becomes an increasingly popular pastime among children, parents continue to grow concerned about the potential risks and dangers their children may be facing.
While gaming can be a fun and educational activity, it also exposes children to potential dangers such as cyber-bullying, inappropriate content, and excessive screen time.
Top Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe While Gaming:
1. Understand game content ratings
One of the most crucial steps parents can take is checking the content ratings for each game their child plays. Familiarising yourself with these ratings is essential, as they provide age-appropriate guidelines that ensure children are not exposed to violent or inappropriate content.
2. Review your child’s voice chat settings
Another vital practice is to review your child’s game settings regularly. Parents should navigate the settings menu of each game to adjust privacy controls, turn off voice chat or limit communications to friends only. This is especially important as some online games offer unrestricted voice chat with the general public, which could expose children to strangers.
3. Beware of in-game microtransactions
Enabling parental controls is crucial for managing your child’s gaming experience, particularly with the increasing prevalence of in-game purchases. By restricting transactions, parents can better monitor their children’s spending on games and prevent any unexpected charges on their credit cards.
4. Stay alert to cyberbullying threats
Educating children about online etiquette and safety is another key strategy that parents should employ. Discussions should include scenarios where they might be asked for personal information or encounter cyber-bullying, and they should be encouraged to report any abuse through in-game reporting features directly to game sites and a responsible adult.
5. Monitor your child’s screen time
Managing your child’s screen time is critical in avoiding the risks associated with excessive gaming, such as dopamine addiction. Setting strict limits on gaming time and encouraging regular breaks can help prevent addiction by disrupting the continuous cycle of instant gratification that video games provide.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends limiting children’s screen time to a maximum of two hours per day to promote better health. 6. Be careful of eye strain!
Implementing eye safety measures is also essential to protect your child’s vision during prolonged gaming sessions.
Encourage the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, have your child look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
7. Understand gamblingrelated risks in gaming Lastly, it is essential to understand the risks associated with in-game purchases and luckbased gaming mechanics. Educate your child about the potential dangers of loot boxes and other similar features that could lead to addictive behaviors.
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Men in England are facing “a silent health crisis”, dying nearly four years earlier than women, while suffering disproportionately higher rates of cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a new report by the Local Government Association.
The report, Men’s health: The lives of men in our communities, highlights severe inequalities, with men in deprived areas living up to 10 years less than their affluent counterparts and facing a 20-year gap in healthy life expectancy. It found socioeconomic and behavioural factors, including higher levels of smoking and excessive drinking, as contributory factors.
In addition, the report says four out of every five suicides are by men.
The LGA, which represents councils, is urging the Government to implement a men’s health strategy similar to the women’s health strategy of 2022. It wants men’s health to be recognised as “a national concern”.
It is also calling for local suicide prevention funding to be reinstated. The £57 million fund, which goes to councils to provide vital support for those at risk of suicide, ended in March. Meanwhile, local councils are taking action through innovative approaches to support men’s health. These include communitydriven programmes targeting loneliness and mental wellbeing, such as photography walking groups and social clubs. Football programmes are also combining physical
activity with workshops on healthy lifestyles. Mental health support is being enhanced for specific groups, such as young black men and farmers, through school-based counselling, community outreach, mental health training for barbers, and health checks at local markets. These initiatives aim to address the physical and mental health challenges men face, particularly in isolated or high-pressure environments.
Recognising that men often distrust traditional health services, councils are partnering with community groups and grassroots organisations, demonstrating that collaboration is essential for tackling this critical public health issue. Cllr
David Fothergill, Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board, said:
“Men in England are facing a silent health crisis, dying nearly four years earlier than women with high rates of cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and suicides. Stark inequalities mean men in deprived areas live almost 10 years less than their more affluent peers. We are calling for men’s health to be recognised as a national concern, and for the Government to implement a men’s health strategy. Innovative local initiatives led by councils are making strides, but national action is needed to help close the life expectancy gap.”
One in five puppy buyers in Yorkshire fear their pet may have originated from a puppy farm, new research released by The Kennel Club has found. This comes as the organisation warns of the disastrous consequences of ‘convenience culture’ puppy buying, with 63% in the region admitting they won’t travel more than an hour for their puppy and a third spending less than a day researching their decision – with thousands then being duped by rogue breeders.
The research shows the devastating consequences of this convenience-driven puppy buying behaviour, with nearly one in five pups getting sick or dying before their first birthday nationwide – increasing sharply to one in three for those pups bought based on little research.
In Yorkshire, half of owners experienced other complications – including their puppy developing unexpected health or behavioural issues. Nearly a third faced unexpectedly high financial costs to take care of their dog’s health. Further, as part of this culture of instant gratification, over one in three in the region said convenience was a factor in their puppy buying decision and
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44% prioritised finding a puppy close to them, potentially contributing to a puppy buying postcode lottery – with rogue breeders cashing in on this convenience craze. The Kennel Club is warning puppy buyers about making impulsive decisions about both the dog they choose and the source they buy it from, opening them up to be scammed by duplicitous rogue puppy sellers and inadvertently fuelling a puppy welfare crisis.
“This research paints an alarming picture of thousands of puppy buyers making quick and sometimes careless decisions when it comes to where and how to get a dog,” commented Charlotte McNamara, Head of Health at The Kennel Club. “Though it may be unintentional, this behaviour is enabling duplicitous rogue puppy sellers to flourish and operate with little scrutiny – and with devastating consequences for puppy welfare. Millions are ending up with a sick dog and paying the price in heartache and vets bills, all for the profit of rogue breeders and puppy farmers.”
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Home Farm Park is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet getaway or holiday home ownership in a secluded location in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside.
Offering the best of coast and country, this tranquil holiday park near Skegness opened for business in 2020 and offers lodge and cottage holidays as well as the opportunity to own your own holiday home in a stunning setting. Say hello to spacious plots, manicured grounds and quiet getaways at Home Farm Park.
It is located just a mile from the picturesque market town of Burgh-le-Marsh and only five miles from the bustling seaside resort of Skegness. So, you’re close enough to enjoy all that this resort has to offer while being far enough away to avoid all the hustle and bustle, should you prefer the quiet life. And, of course, you’re only a stone’s throw from hundreds of square miles of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, should you fancy exploring.
Home Farm Park is also a great option for those looking for a fishing holidays near Skegness, with a well-stocked lake that represents a challenge for fishermen of all abilities. Discover our quiet, tranquil
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The Three B’s Micropub in Bridlington has been named as one of the top 17 pubs in the UK as part of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) prestigious Pub of the Year competition.
CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2024 competition is hotting up ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, with the announcement of this year’s finalists from the UK’s nations and regions.
The Three B’s Micropub in Bridlington has been named as the best pub in Yorkshire. Run by a husband-and-wife team who are passionate about beer and cider, the popular micropub is described as “Bridlington’s Real Ale Destination”, showcasing four cask beers usually from Yorkshire microbreweries.
The pub aims to never sell the same beer twice, making for an exciting range of everchanging beers at the bar, becoming the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) UK’s Best City Independent Craft Beer Pub or Bar finalist in 2021. Also, being a National Cider Pub of the Year finalist in 2023, at least 10 ciders of varying styles and strengths are served from local suppliers. CAMRA Yorkshire
Regional Director Kevin Keaveny says: “The result of this year’s competition shows that micropubs continue to be popular with CAMRA members and discerning drinkers. We are recognising the efforts made by enthusiastic and hard-working management, and their staff.”
A total of 17 fantastic pubs have battled it out with thousands of pubs across the UK to be crowned the winner in their area. Pubs in the competition are scored on their atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, inclusivity, overall impression, but most importantly – the quality of live beer, real cider and perry. The regional and national finalists will now compete for the UK National Pub of the Year award, with judges whittling the 17 pubs down to just four in late September. CAMRA’s esteemed National Pub of the Year title is the topmost accolade the campaigning group can bestow upon a pub. The overall winner will be announced in January 2025. The recognition of pubs and their place in our communities has never been more important, as the announcement of the top 17 pubs come hot on the heels of
the one-year anniversary of the demolition of the iconic Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire. The total destruction of this beloved establishment sent shockwaves across the nation, putting a spotlight on unlawful demolitions and conversions of pubs.
CAMRA continues to fight for stronger planning protections, marking the anniversary by calling on the new Government to introduce tougher planning enforcement options for local councils to deter unscrupulous developers. Andrea Briers, National Coordinator for the Pub of the Year competition says: “These amazing pubs really are the crème de la crème and I would encourage the public to seek out the 17 winners from across the nations and regions of the UK – they are top-tier pubs serving excellent beer, cider and perry, run by welcoming, hardworking staff. It’s also important to support your local all year round. With constant pressure from stubbornly high energy prices, fluctuating running costs and grossly unfair business rates threatening to drown pubs across the UK, it’s vital to get out and support the licensed trade.”
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The Licensing Act 2003
(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005 Notice is hereby given that We: RK876 LTd
Have made an application under Section 17 Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as RK876 LTd TA/ RumKeg876
238 AbbeydALe Rd, SheffieLd S7 1fL
I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:
Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON & OFF the premises:
Monday- Sunday 12:00 - 23:00
Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & Jamaica Independence Day (6th August & Saturday closest to) 12:00 - 01:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Rd, Sheffield S9 3HD by 17th September 2024
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 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 excedding £5000.
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A blindfolded Amy is horrified as the members bombard her with insults at her malware session. Kit tells Beth he wants her out of Weatherfield by the end of the week or he’ll end Craig’s career. Later, Kirk admits to Beth he can’t live without her and proposes. With Kit’s blackmail ringing in her ear, will she agree? Craig quizzes Sid about his dealings with Beth and he feigns ignorance. But once Craig is out of earshot, he calls Kit to warn him. With Mason being non committal about plans to hang out again, Betsy realises she has had enough or his games and decides to finish with him. Adam tells Dee-Dee he’s meeting a new client and could do with her input. Will she accept his offer? As Daniel quizzes Lisa about the rumour that Joel secretly fed Lauren drugs in an attempt to abort her baby, a guilty Betsy listens in.
Emmerdale:
It seems that Aaron has developed feelings for newcomer John. But to make things even more difficult, John is also the half sibling of Robert Sugden, Aaron’s ex. Will Aaron be upfront about his feelings for John? Will is confused when an HMRC officer arrives to check the vans for red diesel, while Jimmy is horrified to learn that the yard’s being investigated. Will Will find out who’s responsible for the destruction before he causes a rift in the family?
Horrified to find a bull in the barn, Nate hears a groan and rushes over to help an injured Mack who is convinced that John put the bull in with him as revenge. Gabby and Vinny are all loved up at Mulberry Cottage, until they’re interrupted by the arrival of Gabby’s half brother Arthur, who wastes no time in laying into hJai about how stressful the divorce procedure has been for Laurel. Will Jai listen to Arthur’s concerns?
Eastenders:
Chelsea is terrified that she may face jail time after the horrifying events at Peggy’s. George realises he needs to do a full disclosure after letting slip to birth brothers Kojo and Kobina Asare that he witnessed their father Henry’s murder. Kobina turns up to collect his brother and he and George have it out about the circumstances surrounding Henry’s murder. George despairs when Kobina vehemently announces that he and Kojo are returning to Ghana right now. Can he convince them not to go? Denzel is relieved when he’s given a suspended sentence and not a jail term for his part in supplying steroids to Nugget. A skint Priya manages to talk Zack into giving her a trial shift at Walford East.
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United and Norwich shared the points after a highly entertaining 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.
The goals arrived in the first half with Josh Sargent’s opener quickly cancelled out by Oliver Arblaster’s second goal of the campaign, as both sides put on a show in a rain-soaked contest in Norfolk.United handed a debut to goalkeeper Michael Cooper as boss Chris Wilder made three changes to his side following the 2-2 draw against Queens Park Rangers. Harry Souttar - starting a United league game for the first time - came in for Anel Ahmedhodžić who was ill, whilst Auston Trusty replaced skipper Jack Robinson who was missing with a groin issue. Arblaster picked up the captain’s armband, whilst new signing Tyrese Campbell made his first
appearance in a United senior matchday squad following his recent move.
The Blades made the early running and when Arblaster found Andre Brooks his cross was met by the head of Kieffer Moore who forced Angus Gunn into the first save. A minute later, Harrison Burrows’ corner was missed by Gunn as Souttar - at full stretch - couldn’t quite guide his header into the net. The home side’s first opportunity arrived on seven minutes when Ante Crnac rolled the ball across the six-yard area and wide with Sargent lurking. The game continued to ebb and flow with Gustavo Hamer’s free-kick sliced just wide via the boot of Jack Stacey, whilst a Burrows cross was headed down into Gunn’s grasp by Moore.
On 22 minutes Norwich
took the lead. A ball into Amankwaah Forson was cleverly turned around the corner for SARGENT to run clear and slide the ball beyond Cooper. Following the goal, Burrows appealed for a penalty when his cross may have struck the hand of Shane Duffy, with the latter then seeing yellow for a foul on Callum O’Hare. A minute later Forson was also cautioned for the hosts. The Blades stayed composed and the equaliser which followed was fully deserved. Brooks did well down the right to draw the defenders, and when his centre took a deflection, ARBLASTER was quickly on to the loose ball to drill beyond Gunn with a superb left-footed strike. United remained on top after drawing level with Moore’s cross falling for Brooks whose shot was expertly blocked by a
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Rotherham United had another frustrating afternoon in front of goal as Wycombe Wanderers ran out victors. The Millers – who were roared on by a vocal travelling contingent –had the first glimpse of goal when Joe Powell delivered an inviting free-kick which was nodded away by the retreating Chairboys defender. The home side had a let-off when Alex Hartridge’s mis-placed pass was pounced upon by Hugill, who looked set to threaten the target until having his heels clipped by Josh Scowen, but the referee decided to brandish a yellowcard, and the former Barnsley midfielder, was arguably, fortunate to escape further sanction. The Millers were having the better of the early proceedings and Wilks
had a shot blocked before Liam Kelly blazed over the rebound. The home side had their first shot in anger when Daniel Udoh presented Richard Kone with the chance to strike, but his low effort was comfortably gathered by Dillon Phillips. Wycombe appeared to have withstood Rotherham’s early storm, and with Adams Park now bathed in sunshine, Chairboys skipper Jack Grimmer dragged a long-range shot harmlessly wide before Matt Butcher fired a rising effort from distance which stung the palms of Phillips. Rotherham had the final say near the break when firstly Powell’s delicious cross looked inch-perfect for McCart at the far post, but the Scottish defender failed to trouble the target
with a wayward header before Wilks latched onto the loose ball to curl a left-footed effort which forced Ravizzoli into a full stretch save. With both sides attacking the stands where their fans were housed, Rotherham were quick out of the blocks at the start of the second half, and they had back-to-back opportunities within minutes of the restart. The Millers fans were in fine voice and they were off their seats again when Nombe showed
ruck of Norwich bodIes. Vini Souza entered the book for a committed challenge five minutes before the break. In the closing minutes of an entertaining first 45, Sargent forced a save from Cooper following a header from eight yards. Norwich saw both Marcelino Nunez and Stacey go into the book during the opening minutes of the second half, whilst Hamer fired a long-range effort well wide for United. Two chances then arrived for Burrows in the space of five minutes. After a kind deflection fell into his path, the exPeterborough ace fired in a crisp effort which was turned wide by Gunn. Then, after picking the ball up on the edge of the area, a curling attempt towards the far corner drifted just wide with Gunn scrambling. On 67 minutes Brooks
great perseverance to win possession before presenting Wilks with the chance to pick his spot, but Ravizzoli was his equal, once again. Further salt was rubbed into Rotherham wounds when Wycombe opened the scoring in their next attack. A long ball forward from Sadlier was superbly brought under his spell by Humphreys, who made light work of the attentions of Kelly, by working a shooting position, and he made no mistake with a powerful near post finish which gave Phillips no chance in the visitors’ goal. The
entered the book for a late challenge and from the resulting free-kick, Cooper gathered well on a greasy surface from Nunez’s strike. United made a double switch with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Anis Slimane replacing O’Hare and Brooks, with Rak-Sakyi almost having an instant impact when he cut inside and fired just over. Kenny McLean joined the ever-growing list of bookings for a trip on Souza, with Hamer’s set-play forcing a comfortable stop from Gunn. Late on, Campbell came off the bench for his debut in place of Hamer, and in stoppage time Sai Sachdev replaced Alfie Gilchrist. Norwich pressed late, whilst United almost broke clear with Moore as both sides collected a point apiece.
Millers were stung by the breakthrough, but they initially responded positively when Wilks blasted over before sub Jack Holmes almost made an instant impact with a goalbound shot which was blocked enroute to goal. However, Wycombe sealed the deal with minutes to go when Sadlier got the better of a duel with Odoffin, who brought down the Irish midfielder in the box, and the referee pointed to the spot. Sadlier ensured Wycombe earned their first points of the season, when his penalty strike found the Millers net via the inside of the post.
Goals either side of half time from Brenden Aaronson and Dan James gave Leeds their first win of the season at Hillsborough.
It was a telling display from last season’s play-off finalists as they controlled the tempo of the game and the chances count after drawing first blood. Wednesday had fleeting moments but the Whites’ goal was largely untroubled, leaving the visitors to run out deserving winners. A typical, all-action derby opening saw both teams show plenty of promise but the final ball was mostly lacking. Anthony Musaba was Wednesday’s most productive outlet, with Wilfried Gnonto
dangerous at the other end.
The contest was relatively even until the 25th minute when Leeds profited from the best move of the first half. Gnonto played in Mateo Joseph and a last-ditch block from Pol Valentin denied his fellow Spaniard but the rebound fell kindly to Aaronson, who had the simple task of stroking home from 10 yards. That triggered an extended period of Leeds dominance right up to the interval, which gave the Owls the chance to regroup. But the Whites were in relentless mood and promptly doubled their advantage four minutes into the second period. Joseph executed a
piercing through-ball beyond the backline, seized upon by James, who darted in on goal and deftly lifted over James Beadle. The Owls did try to rally in chasing the game and Di’Shon Bernard went close with a header from Svante Ingelsson’s bullet throw-in. Leeds might have been out of sight moments later, though, when Joseph thrashed over the top after a swift counter, before Beadle kept out the Spaniard again from range. The Owls keeper was called into action to deny James a second with a full stretch save but the Welshman’s earlier strike helped his side to a comfortable victory.
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Rovers returned to winning ways in Sky Bet League Two as they saw off Morecambe at the Eco-Power Stadium. Rovers looked dangerous down the left wing in the opening quarter of an hour, but they could only trouble the Morecambe goal with a deflected Fleming cross in the early stages. The visitors initially made it difficult for McCann’s side in the first half, with all 11 men camped inside their own half. A great ball from Jamie Sterry almost unlocked the Shrimps block with Sharp looking certain to score. That would act as a warning sign to the visitors with Rovers beginning to ramp up the pressure on the Morecambe back line. And it told on 20
minutes, Clifton caught Stuart Moore napping to race ahead of the Morecambe keeper and cannon a loose touch into the empty net for the lead. The visitors’ best chance of the opening half came from a set piece of their own just before the break, Callum Jones smashing through the Rovers wall before Teddy SharmanLowe batted away. The hosts started the second half the brighter of the two and almost doubled their lead with Molyneux and Kelly both causing problems, but both saw shots deflected wide. Rovers hit the woodwork for a third time on 56 minutes, Clifton gliding past two Morecambe men on the left and taking aim, but another
deflection took the ball onto the upright. Gwion Edwards posed the most danger throughout the afternoon for the Shrimps, a block taking his effort off course after driving in from the right. Rovers raised their attacking intent again into the final quarter of an hour, and should’ve had a second after Kyle Hurst’s shot was parried into the feet of Ephraim Yeboah, but the youngster saw his effort cleared off the line. The visitors pushed for a route back into the game in the closing stages, but the Rovers defence stood firm to ensure McCann’s men returned to winning ways at the first time of asking.
