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Volunteers and council workers alike celebrate as city earns coveted awards for parks – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield has gained its 19th Green Flag Award after Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve was recognised, while several community-run green spaces also received Green Flag Community Awards. The recognition highlights the work of council staff, volunteers, partners and local groups in maintaining welcoming, accessible and environmentally managed public spaces. Shire Brook Valley benefited from habitat…
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Woman, 88, dies after crash between two cars in Sheffield – BBC
An 88-year-old woman died after a collision involving two cars in Sheffield, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage as officers investigated the circumstances of the crash. The case has since closed without further public updates being reported. The collision happened at about 12:45pm on Sunday 26 July on Ranmoor Park Road, near…
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Rhodes’ career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck
Durham remained unbeaten in the One-Day Cup after Will Rhodes’ unbeaten career-best 148 rescued a three-wicket win over Glamorgan, despite Ben Stokes being dismissed first ball. The result underlined Durham’s depth beyond Stokes, whose recent batting form had been central to their strong start, and moved them level on points with Group B leaders Yorkshire…
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Sheffield Wednesday Make Defender Transfer Decision – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday are reported to have decided to pursue a move for defender Reece Welch after Everton released him. The move would support the club’s rebuild following relegation to League One, although competition and the player’s preferred destination could affect any deal. Welch, 22, is a centre-back who came through Everton’s academy and made his…
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Cancer survivor’s tears at meeting stem cell donor
A cancer survivor from Sheffield has described being moved to tears when he met the stranger whose stem cell donation saved his life, after his wife arranged a surprise reunion disguised as their wedding anniversary party. Stephen Cutts, 53, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in April 2023 and underwent seven rounds of chemotherapy alongside…
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Tragedy as 88-year-old woman killed in Sheffield crash which injured three others – police appeal in full
An 88-year-old woman has died after a car crash in Sheffield, prompting South Yorkshire Police to appeal for witnesses and footage. The collision is under investigation, and police are seeking information to establish what happened. The crash occurred at about 12.45pm on Sunday 26 July on Ranmoor Park Road, near St John’s Church. A red…
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NHS consultant retires at 86 after 60-year career
Dr Bijoy Mondal, who has worked for the NHS since 1965, has retired at the age of 86 after a career spanning more than six decades at Rotherham Hospital. He moved to the UK from Bangladesh in his mid-20s and spent 10 years in South Wales before becoming Rotherham’s only specialist geriatric doctor, a role…
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Life saving bleed kit and defibrillator to be installed outside building society in Barnsley
A life-saving bleed kit and defibrillator are set to be installed outside a building society in Barnsley. The equipment could help members of the public respond quickly to severe bleeding or a cardiac arrest before emergency services arrive, potentially improving someone’s chances of survival. The article indicates that the devices will be placed in a…
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Plans submitted to transform derelict Carlton Park sports pavilion into community hub
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the derelict sports pavilion at Carlton Park into a community hub. If approved, the proposal could bring an unused local building back into public use and provide space for community activities. The application concerns a sports pavilion that has fallen into disrepair, rather than a completed project. The available…
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‘Safe space’ youth hub to expand to meet demand
A youth centre in Doncaster is seeking to open a second venue after growing demand pushed it beyond capacity, as staff warn of a wider decline in opportunities for young people in the area. The EPIC Hub in the Frenchgate Shopping Centre has become an award-winning success since opening five years ago, and its deputy…