The operator of Doncaster’s Markets has announced that the historic Corn Exchange will re-open to the public during the Easter weekend.
Originally built in 1870 as a concert hall and marketplace, the iconic grade II listed building, which features Victorian classical architecture with a dome similar to that on the original Crystal Palace, has gone through 24 months of restoration to return the building to its former glory. Now set to be home to a range of local entrepreneurs, the market will initially see five brand new retail offerings, as well as a licensed cafe open at the venue. The newly created artisan Victorian-style shopfronts will be the base for beauty therapist KLSandco, Little
Darlings Boutique, Refine Aesthetics, and Don Valley Brewery.
Michelle Hobson, leasing manager at Market Asset Management, which is the operator of the indoor and outdoor market, Doncaster Wool Market and the Corn Exchange, said: “The attention surrounding the Corn Exchange has been overwhelmingly positive so far and we’re proud to launching this iconic venue with such a fantastic mix of traders.
We want to support local businesses and help them thrive. The re-launch of the Wool Market in 2019 and now the Corn Exchange couldn’t have come at a better time as we look to increase our efforts to attract people back to the city centre.
“We’re excited to engage the local Doncaster
community while also attracting interest from visitors beyond the area. We’ve worked closely with the council to restore the Corn Exchange back to many of its original features, the high-quality feel of the building’s interiors and the buzz it has created for the city is quite special.”
Dan Swaine, director of Place at City of Doncaster Council, said: “This is exciting news for Doncaster and a fantastic opportunity for people to visit the city centre over the Easter weekend.
Following the completion of works in November last year, we have seen the building being used regularly for events over the autumn and winter period, and now the building is ready to host retail units once again.
“The building looks incredible, and I hope visitors and locals will travel in to explore the café, traders and units on offer. There will be a real mix of traders, and this will be a real boost to local businesses in the city centre.”
The Corn Exchange will continue to host an exciting variety of events, including music performances, monthly indoor markets, creative
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ICONIC BOYBAND FIVE VISIT SHEFFIELD ON HUGE COMEBACK TOUR
After 25 years, Five are back! The multiplatinum-selling band are visiting the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday 19th November as part of their Keep On Movin’ Tour which has recently had to add extra dates due to phenomenal demand and multiple sell-out dates. One of the most successful and iconic boy bands of all time –topping charts across the globe and selling more than 20 million records worldwide – Five will now play a total of 25 shows across the UK and Ireland.
Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon will take to the road with the ‘KEEP ON MOVIN’ 2025’ Tour, kicking off in Cardiff on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, before travelling across the country with shows in Bournemouth, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Sheffield, Dublin and Belfast.
Fans will be transported back in time for a true nineties party and night to remember, being treated to the band’s biggest
hits – from “If Ya Gettin’ Down”, “Everybody Get Up” and international smash “When The Lights Go Out”, which hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Chart, to No.1s “Keep On Movin’”, “We Will Rock You”, “Let’s Dance”, and much more.
On the additional dates, Five say: “Absolutely buzzing to share that we’re adding even MORE dates to the Keep On Movin’ 2025 Tour!! To say we’re overwhelmed by the response to the tour so far would be an understatement, we’re truly speechless. Getting all this support 25 years
on is nothing short of mindblowing. We cannot wait to be back on that stage surrounded by our incredible fans, make sure you get your tickets!!” Formed in 1997, Five went on to sell more than 20 million records worldwide. Charting in over 20 countries, Five are the only UK act to hit the Top 10 with all of their 11 singles, including three No.1. The boy band sensation’s first album, the double-platinum Five, debuted at No.1 on the Official Charts in 1998, with follow-up Invincible also certifying double platinum in 1999. Five
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sheffield wine week
Ready your corkscrews and decanters! Sheffield Wine Week – a five-day celebration of quality wine in the Steel City – is returning for its second year in a row. And in 2025, the event promises to be even bigger, anchored by a brand-new outdoor wine festival: Wine Week Fest at Bole Hills!
Taking place from Wednesday 18th June to Sunday 22nd June 2025, Sheffield Wine Week offers bars, restaurants and retailers across Sheffield and beyond the opportunity to participate in the North’s largest multi-day, multivenue wine celebration -with events ranging from tastings, talks, pairings and more from wineries, importers, wholesalers and others drinks industry professionals.
Last year, over a dozen different venues covering all corners of the city hosted over 30 events.
This year, numbers will be even bigger. Returning participants include Bench/La Cave, Elm, Gills & Co, Joro, Mitchell’s, Nomad Maison, The Old Shoe, The Pangolin, The Pearl, Starmore Boss, Tenaya, and The Wonky Labrador -- and new names are already being added such as Barks Wine Shop, Bullion, The Crow, Department, The Harlequin, Konjo, and Rutland Arms.
Additionally, Sheffield Wine Week itself is hosting its first-ever signature event: an outdoor wine fair atop Bole Hills in Crookes -- featuring plenty of wine tasting alongside food trucks, live music and other family-friendly activities on Saturday 21st June.
‘This year we are very excited to be hosting our very own feature event -Wine Week Fest -- at one of Sheffield’s great parks, Bole Hills,’ said Tenaya owner and Sheffield Wine Week co-founder Virginia Myers. ‘The aim is to bring the wine industry in Sheffield (and beyond!) together along with the city’s wine drinkers for a relaxed day out at the park. It will be a great opportunity to try new wines, eat good food, learn more about wine and relax as a community in a beautiful outdoor space. We can’t wait!’ Early bird tickets for Wine Week Fest at Bole Hills are on sale now at sheffieldwineweek.co.uk/ fest. More official event announcements
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will be forthcoming soon, and once again, Sheffield Wine Week is a community-driven collective: Any bar, restaurant or retailer advocating for quality wine can participate. All events that fit these base criteria will be listed on the Sheffield Wine Week website –sheffieldwineweek.co.uk – with further promotion taking place across Instagram and Facebook on the week’s @ sheffwineweek handles. Many of the events will be free and open to the public, but some will be ticketed or require advance booking. Check the website for more details.
City Centre-based The Old Shoe and Crookesbased Tenaya Wine launched Sheffield Wine Week in 2024 with the hopes of breaking through Sheffield’s traditionally beery veneer to help expose a vibrant vinous underbelly. ‘Sheffield Wine Week was created with a simple idea: Plenty of Sheffielders love wine so let’s unite that community, celebrate it, and encourage more people to join us!’ explained The Old Shoe co-owner and Sheffield Wine Week cofounder Mike Pomranz. ‘Wine drinking is often mischaracterised as elitist or impenetrable. SWW wants to flip it on its head: Sure, ramp up the exploration, but at the same time, reduce the pretension. Let’s try everything together!’
Plus, adding to the excitement in 2025, Sheffield Wine Week has undergone a brand refresh thanks to Ded Studio -- which is run by the same team behind returning Wine Week participating venue, Elm. Expect to see the colourful new graphics online and IRL in posters, merch, and other eyecatching forms. Anyone within the wine trade interested in participating in Sheffield Wine Week or Wine Week Fest at Bole Hills can contact the organisers at sheffieldwineweek@ gmail.com.
With the Easter bank holidays approaching, the NHS in Yorkshire is reminding people to get prepared, as services are expected to be busy. Most GP practices and some pharmacies will close or may have different opening hours. Hospitals across the country continue to be busy but by planning ahead you’ll help keep services available for those who need them most.
There are two bank holidays coming up: Good Friday on 18 April and Easter Monday on 21 April. During these bank holidays appointments with GPs and other healthcare professionals will still be available for urgent issues but this may not be at your usual GP practice. Appointments must be pre-booked by calling your own GP practice or by using NHS 111 online or calling 111. It’s important to check your prescription medication and ensure you have enough to last over the bank holiday period. If you need to order more, request your repeat prescriptions and collect them in plenty of time. You can do this via the NHS App or find guidance on how to order a repeat prescription on the NHS website. If you urgently need medication when your GP or pharmacy is closed, there’s information about how you can get medicines out of hours on the NHS website. For most people, common illnesses such as colds, flu, COVID-19 and norovirus will get better on their own with plenty of rest and fluids at home. You can take over the counter medication like paracetamol and cold and flu tablets to ease your symptoms. In some cases, people may experience more serious symptoms and should visit NHS 111 online or call 111 for advice. Don’t get caught out over the bank holiday if you do feel unwell. Make sure your medicine
cabinet is well stocked with antiseptic cream, paracetamol, ibuprofen and rehydration solutions. If you have young children, consider anything specific they might need too, such as a thermometer and a liquid form of paracetamol. Parents and carers of young children can also find health advice on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together website.
For some, bank holidays can be particularly challenging for their mental health. Don’t wait until you’re in a mental health crisis to seek support. You can now be signposted to relevant mental health services via NHS 111 online or by calling 111, or find more information at Mental health - NHS - Together We Can. If you can, check in on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbours who may be feeling isolated. Remember, if your condition is life or limb threatening, call 999 immediately or visit your local Emergency Department (A&E).
Dr James Thomas, GP said: “NHS staff will be working incredibly hard over the bank holiday period, with many giving up time with their families to care for others. You can help ease the pressure on our services and staff by being prepared, particularly by ordering any prescriptions you may need in advance. If you need urgent medical help during the bank holidays, the NHS is here for you. But if it’s not an emergency, I’d advise using NHS 111 online or calling 111 first to make sure you find the right service and keep our emergency services free for those who need them most.”
Experts have shared some of the most common myths about credit scores that could be holding back millions of Brits from managing their finances effectively.
Andrew Wayland, said many people have misconceptions about what affects their credit score, which can cost them in higher interest rates and rejected applications. Andrew explains “The biggest myth I see is people thinking there’s a credit blacklist that automatically stops them from borrowing, but that’s not true. Each lender decides based on their own criteria and risk levels. Another common belief is that checking your own credit score can harm it. This is also not true. ”
Wayland pointed out that many Brits mistakenly believe debt is bad for credit scores, which leads to counterproductive financial behaviours.
“Some debt, managed responsibly, actually helps build a credit history. Lenders want to see evidence you can borrow money and pay it back reliably.”
Another myth that he debunked is that closing old credit accounts improves your score. “In reality, closing accounts can harm your score. It reduces your available credit and shortens your credit history, both of which can negatively affect your score.”
He noted that the length of your credit history can account for approximately 15% of
credit scoring models, so keeping older accounts open can benefit your overall profile.
Another common misconception is that many people assume their salary directly impacts their credit score.
“Your income doesn’t show up on your credit report.”
Andrew Wayland shared practical tips for Brits looking to improve their credit scores, starting with registering on the electoral roll.
“Start by registering on the electoral roll. It helps confirm your identity and address to lenders, and it only takes a few minutes to do.
Paying bills on time is another key factor, as payment history makes up a large portion of your credit score. Set up Direct Debits for your minimum payments to avoid missing them, even if you plan to pay more manually.”
He also recommended keeping credit utilisation below 30% of your available credit. “Using £300 of a £1,000 limit reflects better credit management than maxing out a £500 limit, even if you’re borrowing less in the second case.”
He advised spacing out credit applications by at least three months, as applying for too many credit products in a short period can signal financial trouble to lenders. “Each application causes a temporary dip in your score. If you make multiple applications in a short time, those dips add up.”
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Organisers of our local St John Ambulance in Sheffield and Rotherham have recently launched their new community network and are appealing for new volunteers to step forward to learn lifesaving first aid. Specific opportunities exist as Community First Aiders which includes enhancing your own skills, sharing your skills with others and raising awareness of St John in the local area. Whether you have never learnt any first aid before or have extensive skills you want to pass on to others, we want to hear from you.
St John Ambulance volunteers are a familiar sight at sporting events, village fetes and across the community, at all times of year, indoors and outdoors. New adult volunteers receive training in first aid alongside peers and once this has been completed successfully, they will have a chance to be out
on events delivering lifesaving first aid to anyone who needs it.
Adult volunteers meet weekly for training, network engagement and to learn more about the organisation and its mission across the world.
Rotherham meetings are on Thursdays, from 1930 at St John HQ on Downs Row, near the Town Hall. Sheffield meetings are on Mondays, from 1930 at St John HQ on Broadfield Close, just off Abbeydale Road. St John Ambulance responds to health emergencies, supports communities, and saves lives, relying on the public’s generosity to do so. Compassionate care isn’t just part of our heritage, it’s in our hearts. With our clinical expertise and nationwide presence, our volunteer-led health and first aid charity is uniquely placed to serve the country. As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
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Snooker’S biggeSt StarS Set for ‘green CarPet’ CereMony in SheffieLd
Snooker fans in Sheffield will have the chance to see their heroes walking to the Crucible, through Tudor Square on a special green carpet on the eve of the Halo World Championship next week.
To kickstart the tournament, World Snooker Tour, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Theatres are joining forces to celebrate the World Championship throughout the tournament, with interactive fun for fans of all ages in Tudor Square across the fortnight.
On Friday April 18, which is Good Friday, the world’s top 16 players will gather in the centre of Sheffield and walk in pairs from the Winter Garden to the Crucible on a carpet, which matches the colour of green baize.
Snooker fans and local people
are welcome to line the square and they will get the chance for autographs and selfies with many of the players.
The fun will start in Tudor Square at 11.30am with live music. From 12.15pm, Master of Ceremonies Rob Walker will build up the atmosphere, talking to special guests, and there will be free merchandise giveaways.
From 1pm to 2pm, the top 16 players, including defending World Champion Kyren Wilson, plus the likes of Judd Trump and Shaun Murphy, will grace the green carpet.
After 2pm, a few of the top stars will also play frames against fans on snooker tables in the Fanzone area, outside the Crucible.
The Halo World Championship
itself, which has been staged at the Crucible every year since 1977, starts the following day and runs from April 19 to May 5. The top 16 will be joined by 16 qualifiers to battle for the famous trophy and a top prize of £500,000, watched by a global broadcast audience of 500 million.
Tom Rowell, WST’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer:
“This is an amazing opportunity for fans to get involved in the Halo World Championship, even if they are not among the lucky few who have tickets for the Crucible. To see the world’s elite players walking through the square will be a great celebration of our sport and a proud moment for the people of Sheffield.
“We are working on a range of activities across the tournament which will build the whole experience of our biggest event for the players, fans and everyone in the city. We look forward to working with our partners on making this the best ever World Championship!”
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council: “We are delighted to be working with our partners World Snooker Tour and Sheffield Theatres to bring this fantastic, all new event to the city centre to kick off this year’s World Championship.
“The thousands of snooker fans from around the world visiting the city, alongside our wonderful Sheffield community, are invited
to come down and get involved, whether that’s meeting the players, or bagging some special giveaways.
“Sheffield loves snooker, and the World Championship is monumental for the city. This new event means everyone can be involved
For more information about the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, check www. welcometosheffield.co.uk
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Coronation Street: Lou makes out she’s an accomplished stylist and with Gemma’s backing, persuades Audrey to give her a trial. But Audrey wonders what she’s let herself in for… When Audrey asserts that she’s willing to give Lou a second chance as she’s brought a lot of clients with her, Maria despairs. Sean asks Glenda if she can lend him £500 and she wonders if he’s in some sort of trouble. Todd tells Theo that he accepts he can’t make any commitment but he really likes him. Todd kisses Sarah on the lips to wind Theo up, but Kit watches from the bar and she’s mortified. She tries to explain the situation but has she ruined her chances? Dee-Dee tells Alya that despite all her hard work, the hospital has completed its investigation and found no wrongdoing. She confronts Asha and tells her that if the hospital won’t hold Zoe accountable, then she’ll have to do it herself.
Emmerdale:
Currently believing Joe is a hero who ‘saved’ him when he was carjacked and stabbed, is Caleb about to find out Joe was actually behind the grisly crime? John’s got his work cut out as he tries to make it up to Aaron. As John admits he has problems with control, is it enough to win round Aaron? Is the wedding still on? And if so, is that wise? Victoria vows to secretly reach out to his old army mates to see if she can cobble together a guest list for her brother. What will she unearth when she delves into John’s past? Dawn’s got a decision to make about her marriage. When torn Dawn meets up with secret lover Joe, who’s wanting an answer, who’s it to be? Convinced that Kammy is a wrong un and that Sarah deserves better, Jacob’s desperate to get one over on him.
Eastenders:
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Manager Chris Wilder expressed his disappointment as United let a lead slip at Home Park after two late goals earned Plymouth maximum points. United held the advantage thanks to a Jesurun Rak-Sakyi strike just before the interval
but goals from Ryan Hardie and Muhamed Tijani completed a late turnaround for the hots.
Wilder said his side had enough of the game to go on and win the contest but rued the fact the Blades couldn’t find the crucial second goal to kill off the contest. After the game, Wilder
said: “We get the first goal, and I thought that we were in control. We get to half time in the lead, and we needed to take the game away from them. We had enough of the play, we had enough control of the game, but we needed to get a second goal. We understood
their threats from a long throws and set plays, we talked at half time about being nice and disciplined and dealing with that because they will have those situations. Us not making any careless or unnecessary risks which we didn’t up to 70-75 minutes, but we
have to go and get the second goal, that was the message as well. The first goal punctured them a little bit, but it wasn’t enough, as soon as we had got the second that would have been game, set and match but we didn’t. Vini goes off the pitch, they score from a corner
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After Oxford departed Hillsborough with three vital points, Danny Röhl pointed to a familiar theme in S6. Wednesday were undone near the end by Sam Long’s winner, leaving the manager to rue another frustrating afternoon on home soil.
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Stockport boosted their League One promotion hopes after coming from behind to beat Rotherham 3-1.
Mallik Wilks put Rotherham ahead at Edgeley Park but Jack Diamond levelled before half-time and Brad Hills and Kyle Wootton completed the turnaround.
After a positive Stockport start, the Millers took the lead against the run of play
the moment. Oxford are a team strong on set pieces, second balls, and they have got their winning goal like this.
“I felt after 70 minutes or so they had a lot of momentum, they pushed forward in numbers.
“The games we have lost at home this year are very similar, it is
in the ninth minute when Wilks nodded home Reece James’ cross.
Stockport stopper Corey Addai saved Joe Powell’s curling 20th-minute shot and later Ibou Touray could have equalised but headed Hills’ cross over.
County levelled three minutes before half-time thanks to Diamond’s sublime curling effort beyond Cameron Dawson from the edge of the box. Stockport went ahead on the hour when Hills emphatically headed home from substitute Odin Bailey’s inviting cross at the back post. Dawson clawed away Fraser Horsfall’s header, before
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the same story, we are losing by close margins.
“But it is my responsibility to find the solution and this is what we will try to do.
“I think we have lost a little something since we were out of a chance of the playoffs but we have four games to go and we must be better.”
Wootton swept home from a 73rd-minute Hatters counterattack, moments after Rotherham’s Wilks appealed for a penalty at the other end.
Wootton nearly scored his second and Stockport’s fourth but stabbed inches wide 15 minutes from fulltime.
Victory leaves them all but certain of a play-off place and just five points behind Wrexham in the second automatic promotion spot.
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In the past week, Michael Ihiekwe has won the club’s Player of the Month award and been shortlisted for the Championship Player of the Month too.
After a long period out of the squad, the Wednesday defender returned at the start
from League Two. Alistair Smith’s early goal handed the advantage to Wimbledon, who then saw skipper Jake Reeves sent off before the half hour.
The game became an attack versus defence affair with Rovers piling on pressure until substitute Billy Sharp was dismissed.
Doncaster and AFC Wimbledon shared an enthralling draw at the Eco-Power Stadium in the battle for automatic promotion
However, Jamie Sterry netted a deflected equaliser 11 minutes from time to set up a grandstand finish, though neither side could find a winner.
and then any result is possible.
“We had enough of the play, but we have to find that ambition and quality to get that second goal and we had enough opportunities. We got the ball into the areas where we wanted to, but you have to go and get that second
of 2025 and has been almost an ever-present since.
Danny Röhl has given special praise to the 32year-old and explained;
“I think when you look to the whole picture, and I am honest to you, if you ask me at the beginning of the season who will be my two centre backs, then maybe I will not speak about Icky.
“I know his experience, he’s always available when I need him and he
Wimbledon took the lead in the fifth minute as Smith watched Matty Stevens’ cross drift across his body before placing the ball into the far corner.
The game took a twist on 28 minutes when Wimbledon skipper Reeves was dismissed for a high and late challenge on Harry Clifton.
Doncaster pushed hard for the leveller with Rob Street and Owen Bailey going close.
The pattern continued in the second half until Sharp saw red after an
goal because as long as it is 1-0, you can score from anything, a long throw, a corner or a mistake. We were in control, so I never felt that, never felt that they were mentally tired, we weren’t on the ropes for any part of that game and even in terms of the last bit, I didn’t feel that
gives us something.
“In December we played a lot Dish and Max as centre backs and then it wasn’t easy for him.
“Then there was a moment where I had a talk with him, spoke about his future and how I see him.
“We then had the next injury and he make his job, tried his best and played good games.
“We know that with defender, nobody plays without mistakes.
“But all in all, I think how
off-the-ball incident with Joe Lewis on 72 minutes.
was coming. It wasn’t like they have had corner after corner and the ‘keeper has made a save etc. It has just come from nowhere. We haven’t dealt with a corner and then the place explodes which is going to happen because they are fighting for their lives.”
he has improved since I’m here is fantastic to see.
“He is open-minded, he understand the game and maybe you should ask him because I didn’t know him before, but maybe he will say he is now playing in his highest level.
“It is good that we can improve players and this is down to his openmindedness.
“He is available nearly every game which is fantastic.”
But Sterry pounced in space to lash home from 25 yards via a deflection to equalise on 79 minutes.
