Venues urged to prioritise women’s safety
Bars, venues and employers have been urged to prioritise the safety of women and girls by signing up to a charter in Sheffield. The initiative encourages businesses to take practical steps such as improving lighting, installing CCTV and appointing a “safety champion” to help tackle violence against women.
The charter has been created by Sheffield City Council and was designed to give everybody the opportunity to enjoy the city safely, without fear of harassment or intimidation, a council spokesperson said.
Flo Rushton, from anti harassment campaign group Cat Calls Of Sheffield, welcomed the strategy but said: “It’s an encouragement but there is always more to do.”
“The charter is definitely a step in the right direction but relies on businesses taking the initiative,” Rushton said, adding that it needed to encourage sites to “make concrete changes”.
Cat Calls of Sheffield was one of the groups involved in developing the charter.
The city has about 200 licensed premises and a student population of more than 65,000
students, according to the council.
A spokesperson said the safety of women and girls was a national concern, with many women and girls facing frequent harassment.
Joe Otten, chair of the
environmental services and regulation policy committee, said: “When venues stand together on this, we send a powerful message that Sheffield is a city that cares.
“It’s a commitment to
creating spaces where people can relax, enjoy themselves and feel truly welcome.”
Businesses and venues were encouraged to sign up to the charter by contacting Sheffield City Council.
DISNEY IN CONCERT: THE SOUND OF MAgIC
Following on from its debut in the UK at the London Coliseum last year, Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic, a celebration of over 100 years of Disney experience through its music, will tour the UK in 2026 including a spectacular show at Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 26th Feburary. The symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and
characters from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and more to life, on the concert hall and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before.
This newly imagined concert takes you on a magic carpet ride through the most memorable song, score and movie moments of The Walt Disney Company, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, The Jungle
Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, Beauty and the Beast and more.
Disney’s The Sound of Magic is under the direction of an acclaimed creative team, including Creative Director Amy Tinkham, Music Director Giles Martin and Arranger and Orchestrator Ben Foster.
Tickets are on sale now at sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
18/2/1478 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is executed in private at the Tower of London
19/2/1878 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
20/2/1877 - Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake receives its première performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
Give a Man a Fish and You Will Feed Him for a Day. Teach a man to fish and he will spend a fortune on gear he will only use twice a year.
I told my wife I’m going to arrange the herbs in alphabetical order from now on.
She said, “Where would you find the time?” I said, “Easy. Right next to the sage.”
Crossword Clues
1) Alone (4)
2) Money man (6)
3) Sprinkle around (5)
4) Saturday and Sunday (7)
5) Public square (6)
6) Rueful (8)
12) Accommodation supplier (8)
14) Sharp (7)
16) Measure of drink (6)
18) Fuss (6)
19) Tempest (5)
22) Very slim (4)
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21/2/1952 - The British government, under Winston Churchill, abolishes identity cards in the UK to “set the people free”.
22/2/1797 - The Last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales.
23/2/1998 - In the United States, tornadoes in central Florida destroy or damage 2,600 structures and kill 42.
24/2/1920 - The Nazi Party is founded.
What was the cannibal given after he showed up late to the dinner party?
The cold shoulder.
My favorite time of the day is 6:30 Hands down.
A copper stopped me and demanded i get out of the car. “You’re staggering” he said. “Well thank you. You’re not so bad yourself.”
Did you hear about the depressed ghost? He’s going through some things.
What genre are national anthems? Country.
Does anyone remember the joke I made about the Chiropractor?
It was about a weak back...
I visited a monastery the other day and as I walked past the kitchen I saw a man frying chips. I asked him “Are you the friar?”
He replied “No, I’m the chip monk...”
Cop: You seen anything unusual?
Me: I saw a dolphin wearing a hat once.
Cop: I mean around here?
Me: Nah, they usually live in water.
When visiting Hawaii you’re not allowed to laugh out loud. Only a low ha.
Karl Marx is an incredibly famous historical figure, but nobody ever mentions his sister Onya who invented the starter pistol.
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2. Which English entertainer holds the record for winning the most BRIT Awards - having won 13 as a solo artist and five with a band?
3. Which Scottish cities would be first in a list alphabetically?
4. Chris Moyles presented which BBC Radio One show for eight years between 2004 and 2012?
5. The cartoon character Bart Simpson is usually seen in a t-shirt of which colour?
6. How many Dalmatian dogs featured in the 1961 animated film?
7. Alopecia is a term for the loss of which protein filament which grows from the human head?
8. Which girl’s name originated in the Latin word for Olive tree?
9. Which is the largest country which is entirely in the Earth’s southern hemisphere?
10. Schnozz, honker and beak are all nicknames for which body part?
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British politician is known as ‘BoJo’?
new threat to pubs as planning law change could see thousands of locals lost
Pub campaigning group CAMRA is calling on the Government to rethink plans to weaken protections in the planning system in England, which it says could lead to thousands of pubs being lost forever.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is consulting on plans to change the National Planning Policy Framework. Existing planning rules mean local councils have to protect all pubs, as they are considered vital community facilities.
Pubs are offered protections in the planning system including the need for planning permission to be granted before a pub can be demolished or converted into houses, shops or takeaways.
But under the Government’s new plans, protections would only apply if a pub were the last one in the local area.
The consumer group is warning that this could see thousands of pubs converted into flats, houses, shops or takeaways by greedy developers – even when local people want to save it as a community local.
The proposal comes shortly after a Government rethink on business rates bill increases for pubs in England which threatened thousands of local pubs
across the country.
CAMRA argues that it doesn't make sense for the Government to give help with business rates bills to stop pub closures and then change planning rules which could lead to more pubs being lost forever.
Paul Ainsworth, CAMRA National Planning Policy Advisor said:
“We strongly object to these plans which could spell the end for thousands of viable pubs across England.
“Strong planning protections are needed to give local people the right to try to save their pub if it is under threat of demolition or conversion. Crucially, this must apply to all pubs so that communities can save their local even if there are other pubs in the same area.
“Without protections for every pub, we risk seeing greedy developers cash in and try to turn pub buildings into other uses like houses, shops or takeaways. This would be devastating for communities who would lose a vital part of their social fabric.
“CAMRA wants Government ministers to rethink this proposal and keep strong protections for all pubs in the planning system so our locals can keep serving their communities instead of being lost forever.”
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national apprentice week
South Yorkshire is marking National Apprenticeship Week by announcing a major milestone: the region’s Apprenticeship Hub has exceeded its initial target, supporting the careers of 305 new Apprentices since its launch in December 2023. The achievement highlights a growing momentum behind Apprenticeships in the region. New figures show 8,860 Apprentices started in the 2024/25 academic year, an increase of nearly 500 from the previous year. Since its launch, the Hub has generated £4.35 million in pledged Apprenticeship Levy from large employers, a UK tax paid by organisations with an annual pay bill over £3 million to fund apprenticeship training. Of this, £3.65 million has already been deployed to support businesses, particularly those who have not taken on an apprentice in the last 24 months, through the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service, which enables unspent levy funds to be transferred to smaller employers.
The South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub was created to boost the number and quality of apprenticeship opportunities across the region. The milestone comes as the Hub has now been brought into the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority after previously being run in partnership with the South Yorkshire Colleges Partnership. Apprenticeship Hub Development Manager, Keith Richardson, said:
“Reaching this milestone is a real testament to the hard work of our team and the commitment of employers across South Yorkshire.
Apprenticeships are vital to helping businesses grow and giving people clear, practical routes into good careers, and the demand we’re seeing shows just how important this support is.
“The Hub was designed to make it easier for employers - especially SMEs - to navigate the apprenticeship system, access Levy funding and find the talent they need.
We’re proud to have helped more than 300
new apprentices into roles since launch and bringing the Hub into SYMCA means we can strengthen that support even further. Our focus now is on building on this momentum, working with partners across the region to ensure even more people can develop skills, access opportunities and build their futures here in South Yorkshire.”
Based at the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) offices in Sheffield, the Hub provides a one-stop shop for businesses offering:
• Information, advice and guidance
• Support to access technical talents and tackle skills shortages
• Progression pathways into and out of Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships
• Support for developing a public-sector approach, including flexi-job apprenticeships
The Hub was initially tasked with delivering at least 300 new apprenticeships by the end of 2025, as part of a two-year pilot scheme.
This target was hit in November 2025.
Hannah Din, Founder & CEO at Thrive Social Capital CIC, said: “When we first considered bringing an apprentice into our organisation to support our growth and community projects, we weren’t quite sure where to begin.
The South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub have been absolutely phenomenal in guiding us through every stage of the process. Thanks to the Hub’s step-by-step guidance and unwavering commitment, we’ve been able to bring new energy, talent, and innovation into our team. Our apprentice is already making a meaningful contribution, and this experience has reinforced how vital apprenticeship programmes are in nurturing local talent, supporting inclusion, and driving regional growth. The South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub doesn’t just connect employers with apprentices; it connects purpose with opportunity.”
british transplant games
Sheffield mum Liza Smeeton has NHS nurses to thank for the fact she is still alive today, and in such good health. Not because of the treatment they offered to Liza - after polycystic kidney disease (PKD) caused her kidney function to drop to a life-threatening levelbut through the power of organ donation, which ultimately saved her life.
Jayne Galloway, an NHS nurse, proposed to donate a kidney to her cousin and dear friend Liza. Because Jayne’s kidney wasn’t quite a perfect match, Liza and Jayne entered a shared pool scheme along with two other patients in urgent need of a working kidney and their respective donors. Liza’s perfect match just so happened to come from a totally unrelated NHS nurse living in Oxford. Likewise, Jayne’s kidney was directed to the right recipient, ensuring that all three patients had found perfect matches, further highlighting the life-saving intervention of organ donation. Liza, a mum of two and former NHS manager, said: “I’d worked in the health service all my life, but I quickly realised I didn’t like being a patient. I didn’t want to talk about the whole kidney situation to anybody. When I was first diagnosed I told very few people because I was so anxious, and I’m not generally an anxious person. I’m very close to my cousin Jayne. I only told her because I wanted to talk to somebody and she was the right person. Since having the transplant, I’m happy to tell anybody and everybody! Jayne is quite happy to tell everybody. And so she should. I had to have it done, but she didn’t. She’s our hero.”
Liza’s health deteriorated rapidly in the weeks before her transplant, which was undertaken at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield in October 2021. Sapped of any energy and impetus, Liza also suffered continuous bouts of nausea, tell tale signs of chronic kidney failure. Liza, 60, was told by doctors she would have needed to start dialysis, had she not found a matching donor when she did. “I’m so glad I did talk to Jayne, and she was willing to be a donor in the shared pool scheme, because it saved me from having to go through
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dialysis and who knows what else it might have saved,” said Liza, who lives in Hillsborough with her husband Joe. After the transplant I just had so much energy. It truly has been life-changing for me, and for Jayne. She had a couple of months off work, but was very quickly up o full speed after that and back to running. She ran the 10k at the Westfield Health British Transplant Games in Leeds in 2022. She’s still as healthy as ever and loves her running.” And she has another new adventure in her sights in the form of this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games, taking place in Sheffield between August 6 and 9. The Games will see around 2,500 people, including more than 1,000 transplant recipients, participate in 26 sports in venues across the city. They are the flagship event of the Transplant Active campaign, which promotes active recovery for transplant recipients and increases awareness of the benefits of organ donation. Joe, 65, took up crown green bowls after retiring as an academic who taught social work at several universities in the area. “It started out as a bit of a pastime and now I’m totally addicted,” he said. Joe has become increasingly involved with Hillsborough Park Bowling Club and now holds the position as its secretary. The club has staged many big tournaments over the years and has now been named as the official host of the crown green bowls competition at this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games, meaning Joe will have a hands-on role to play at the event. “Seeing what Liza has gone through, and knowing how transformative organ donation can be for recipients, donors and their families, it’s extra special for me personally to see part of the Games played at my home club,” Joe said. “If the bowls, or any other competition, prompts even one person to have a conversation about organ donation or to sign up to the organ donor register, it will feel like a victory.”
Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th. Emily Wragg is the CEO of Candlelighters and says: “Cancer in children and young people is different to cancer in adults. Whereas many cancers in adults are influenced by risk factors or the natural ageing of the body, childhood cancers do not have a known cause. The types of cancers children get are often different to cancers in adults too. The most common types of cancers in children aged 0-14 years are leukaemias, brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumours, and lymphomas. She continues: “The number of children who develop cancer is much lower than the number of adults who develop cancer, but still, four families every day in the UK will receive this heartbreaking news. Early diagnosis of childhood cancer can be crucial, and we want parents to feel confident they can spot the signs and symptoms.” Emily emphasises that childhood cancer symptoms can be very similar to other illnesses and vary between children. The following symptoms are usually not cancer, but please visit your doctor if your child has any of these. Knowing these signs and symptoms can aid in early diagnosis.
• Continued, unexplained weight loss.
• Headaches, often with early morning vomiting.
• Increased swelling or persistent pain in the bones, joints, back or legs.
• Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis or armpits.
• Development of excessive bruising, bleeding or rash.
• Constant, frequent, or persistent infections.
• A whitish colour behind the pupil.
• Nausea that persists, or vomiting without nausea.
• Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness.
• Eye or vision changes that occur suddenly or persist.
• Recurring or persistent fevers of unknown origin.
It is also important for families to know that childhood cancer symptoms often appear in clusters, are persistent, and can be progressive. While these traits do not automatically mean cancer, parents should trust their instincts and speak to a doctor if they are concerned. Research is being done to better understand what causes cancer in children.
Parents of children with cancer can sometimes feel like something they did, or didn’t do, caused their child’s cancer. But the causes of childhood cancers remain unknown, and there is no known way to prevent them; no one should feel blamed.
restart a heart day
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is calling on secondary schools across the region to sign up for free CPR training on Restart a Heart Day 2026 in a bid to empower the next generation of life-savers. Registration is now open for schools who would like to equip their students with vital skills to respond confidently and effectively to cardiac arrest emergencies. The event will take place on Friday 16 October. Jason Carlyon, Community Engagement Manager with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, said: “We believe every student should have the chance to learn CPR. We’re delighted to launch registration for our 13th Restart a Heart Day and would encourage all secondary schools to take advantage of this free training. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time to delivering these sessions, we can help ensure more young people have the skills needed to save lives.”
Since its inception in 2014, Restart a Heart Day has seen Yorkshire Ambulance Service staff and volunteers teach CPR to over 311,432 students during more than 1,397
First established in 1865, Eric Eyre has personally looked after families in the local communities of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham since 1955.
Operating from branches in High Green and Sheffield Lane Top we offer a bespoke funeral service upholding traditional values whilst progressing to cater for modern, personalised customer requirements.
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school visits, contributing an impressive 49,717 volunteer hours to the campaign. The event is generously supported by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity, which is committed to providing life-saving education for young people. Participating schools will be contacted by the charity with fundraising opportunities to further develop the Restart a Heart campaign. Page 2 of 2
Every year, more than 30,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK. Current survival rates stand at just 8.6%, less than one in ten. Prompt administration of CPR and the use of a defibrillator significantly increases the chance of survival.
If we achieved the same survival rates of countries like Norway (25%), where CPR is taught more widely in schools, 100 more lives could be saved each week - the equivalent of approximately 5,000 every year. For further information, please visit the Restart a Heart Day website or email yas.restartaheart@ nhs.net.
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thrybergh Country Park Café reopens following major refurbishment
Exciting changes have arrived at Thrybergh Country Park with the Lakeside Café open again following extensive refurbishment.
Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read joined Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces, Cllr Lynda Marshall and Rotherham Council’s Chief Executive, John Edwards to officially open the café last Thursday (12 February).
The transformed eatery has undergone a full refurbishment, breathing new life into the former aging building and creating a modern, welcoming cafe with refreshed décor and a spacious outdoor terrace with spectacular views across the lake.
Visitors can now enjoy a contemporary new look designed to complement the park’s natural surroundings, with a modern, inviting interior and fully accessible toilets and entrances for people with mobility needs.
The café’s menu is also serving up a brand-new look, with weary walkers able to enjoy tasty breakfasts, freshly brewed coffee and handcrafted sandwiches alongside daily-baked treats.
The project, delivered by Rotherham-based O&P Construction, forms part of the Council’s wider ambition to enhance Rotherham’s leisure offer and
support a thriving visitor economy.
Cllr Marshall said: “The new cafe is superb - whether you're grabbing a morning coffee, or unwinding with an afternoon treat, there’s no better spot than the new lakeside terrace.
“The Country Park is a much loved Rotherham gem with both residents and visitors, and this investment will really help it reach its full potential as a welcoming, accessible destination – and this is just one example of how we’re forging ahead with improvements across our attractions.”
The improvements at Thrybergh are being supported through a £19.9m investment package secured by the Council through the Government’s Pathfinder funding programme. Alongside the upgrades at Thrybergh, this funding will also back the creation of a brand-new café at Rother Valley Country Park and the transformation of part of Wentworth Woodhouse’s Grade I listed stable block, which will soon house a commercial kitchen, café and events space.
The investment has also supported the development of Skills Street at Gulliver’s Valley Resort, exhibition enhancements and an improved visitor experience at Magna as well as a new business incubator space at the former Maltby Grammar School.
DonnyFest has announced the full lineup for DonnyFest’26, taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster.
Now firmly established as Yorkshire’s fastest growing music festival, DonnyFest’26 will be a one-day, all-ages event, welcoming over 9,000 music fans for a full day of live music, DJs, food, drinks, and festival attractions.
Leading the lineup is Jamie Webster, one of the UK’s most popular live performers, known for his crowd-led anthems and strong connection with fans. He is joined by a strong support bill including Sea Girls, Ash as Special Guests and Lucy Spraggan.
Alongside the main stage performances, DonnyFest’26 will also feature a dedicated Acoustic Stage, giving fans a more intimate live music setting within the festival site. Headlining the Acoustic Stage is Newton Faulkner, bringing his strippedback sound and well known acoustic tracks to Doncaster. He will be supported by Kyle Falconer of The View, alongside Chris Helme and Tom Hingley. Representing Doncaster and the wider South Yorkshire music scene, ADMT will appear on the lineup as the festival’s featured local artist, reinforcing DonnyFest’s ongoing support for homegrown talent. Alongside live bands,
DonnyFest’26 will also feature a New Dance Stage with a lineup headlined by Fergie the Ministry of Sound & hard house icon, supported by Ultrabeat, Livin’ Joy & Kevin & Perry, adding to the varied programme across the day and evening.
The festival is headline sponsored by Pass Logistics, continuing its support for large-scale events in the region.
Speaking about the announcement, Andy O’Grady, Festival Director, said: “We’re proud to bring DonnyFest back in 2026 with our strongest lineup yet. Jamie Webster headlining at Eco-Power Stadium is something special for Doncaster, and the full bill reflects exactly
what DonnyFest is about. It’s a festival built for the region, mixing big-name artists with local talent, and creating a day that works just as well for families as it does for serious music fans.”
DonnyFest has built its reputation by combining the festival feel of fields, tents, street food, and stalls with the scale and production of a stadium concert, creating a setup that is rare for a regional event. The 2026 lineup is expected to attract a slightly younger audience than previous years, while keeping the event welcoming and accessible for all ages.
Tickets are on sale now https:// tickets.donnyfest.co.uk/amf/ donny-music-festival-2026
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to add an operating centre to keep 5 goods vehicles & 1 trailers at the operating centre at: LAnd SituAted At SheffieLd roAd, SheffieLd S9 1rd
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 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, 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 at: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/a-guide-to-makingrepresentations-objections-and-complaintsgoods-vehicle-operator-licence.
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Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as BArkS Wine Shop, unit g8, LeAhS yArd, 20-22 cAmBridge Street, SheffieLd, S1 4hp
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 10:00 - 23:00
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 11th March 2026.
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
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Coronation Street: Betsy is questioned by the police following the discovery of a dead body. When the detective restarts the recording, it is revealed that the interview is taking place in April and the episode is a flashforward. The special episode alternates between real time and the day of the murder. Five potential victims are revealed. Who will be murdered and who is responsible? Ronnie is floored when Carl reveals Debbie is his mother. Ronnie and Kevin visit Debbie in prison and question her about Carl’s revelation. At David’s request, Brian gives Lily a job as a paper girl. While Lily is initially excited, her mood takes a turn when David admits he’ll be glad to get her out of his hair in the morning. Maggie reveals to Ben and Eva that she deliberately placed Lauren on the rota to ruin her date with Ollie.
Emmerdale:
During his police interview, Bear confesses that he killed Ray, but insists that he was alone and it was an accident. Marlon encourages Paddy to hold on to his hope that the police will recognise Bear’s action as self-defence and will release him. Bear is charged with manslaughter. Distracted from his original plan to share the bad news about his cancer, Cain updates Moira on Bear’s confession. Joe returns to Home Farm and assures Kim that Butler’s Farm will soon be theirs. When Laurel catches Arthur searching for his passport, after quitting his job, she questions how he can afford his plan to move to Australia. Laurel is furious when she discovers a huge amount of cash and the drugs she thought she’d previously disposed of. Mandy makes her triumphant return, and comes home to a huge shock. Dawn has a shock announcement to make at Home Farm when she tells Joe she might be pregnant.
Eastenders:
Kat uses intel given to her by Chrissie to track Jasmine down. She is confronted by Chrissie, leading her to realise that Kat has led her into a trap. How will Jasmine react to being stitched up? Max admits to Lauren that he has genuine feelings for Linda, but not only that, he wants to pursue a serious relationship with her. At Harry’s Barn, Nicola and George’s two families come together to find out the sex of the Mitchell-Knight baby. Zoe is devastated to hear that Jasmine has been arrested for murder. Johnny remains fearful that his business is destined for failure. Harry takes Penny’s advice to finally sort things out with Gina.
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Chris Wilder singled out United’s mentality as a key reason behind the 1-0 win at Portsmouth after a late Andre Brooks strike earned the Blades all three points. With the game goalless going into stoppage time, a swift break involving Callum O’Hare and Tyrese Campbell ended with Brooks sliding in the winner for his fourth goal in his last five games. After the game, Wilder admitted the desire to find a way to win at a difficult place to play was down to a solid team mentality. He said: “Mentality, maybe over control and us imposing ourselves. They were better at what they did in the first half than what we did.
They never put us to bed, and we grew into the game in the second half. We always thought at half-time, we talked about it, we can do a little bit better. I’m not sure they could do any better than that. We knew the game would settle down a little bit and it did.
“Maybe I would have took a point with 10 minutes to go and not been negative because this is a difficult place to come. To get a winner is brilliant for everybody, especially for our travelling fans.
“The performance wasn’t a great performance today, but the mentality was top. It allowed us to get something from the game. You just saw the attitude towards the end, when the seven minutes
went up. Obviously, it always goes to eight and a half, nine. They saw it out. Coops didn’t really have to make any huge saves. They’ll say that they’ve missed some opportunities in the first half, but there was more pressure than create. From us, as I said, we had to dig a little bit deeper. It’s just Championship football at times, right the way through. I said it all along, 46 games. There’s some games you play really well, and you win. Some games where you dig in and get a result, and some games where you’re a little bit off of it. Maybe we’re a little bit off of it today, but to get something from these games is what picking up points is all about in the Championship.”
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Henrik Pedersen praised a muchimproved Wednesday performance against Millwall at Hillsborough, but conceded his side came up against one of the league’s strongest teams following the 2-1 defeat against the Lions. Jamal Lowe broke the deadlock to end the Owls’ goalless streak, but a quickfire comeback from Alex Neil’s side sealed three points for the promotion-chasing visitors.
Pedersen said: “We were much more progressive and forward-minded
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walkinG FOOtBall week 2026
Between 23rd March
– 3rd April, Walking Football will get a spotlight to showcase the brilliant game and all the benefits it brings. There will be marketing campaigns, events, webinars and more, reaching new audiences and supporting existing ones to grow walking football.
This year you can get involved by hosting a Walking Football Week local event on Walking Football Day, Saturday 28th March, or any date within a Walking Football
Week (23rd March – 3rd April).
You could deliver an open taster, bring a friend session, walking football festival, or a walking football volunteer networking event; anything that enhances the awareness of the game and encourages new people to get involved
You can sign up before 9 March at walkingfootball. com/host-an-fa-walkingfootball-week-localevent/ When you sign up, you’ll
receive:
• A Walking Football Week promotional pack to promote your event.
• Be part of national marketing.
• Be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 8 prizes including: £100 kit and equipment vouchers, A professional photoshoot,
and a Made For This Game Nike T-Shirts Bundle
Keep up to date with the latest information on Walking Football Week on the TeamWalk Online community at community.thefa.com/ teamwalk-online/
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when we had the ball to create something on the offensive transition.
“Millwall are one of the most physical teams in the Championship and the best, strongest setpieces team.
“And how we managed this game today, from a physical side, our defence was strong and we managed all the long balls, we managed most of the crosses, but we dealt well with all the set-pieces.
“It’s for sure the strongest set-pieces team in the league and we have no player who can compete
Doncaster Rovers will host Stockport County in the semi-finals of the Vertu Trophy.
Ties are set to be played the week commencing March 2.
Rovers triumphed on penalties at Huddersfield Town to set up the semi-final clash while Stockport beat Port Vale 4-0 to progress. The other semi-final will see either Luton Town or Plymouth Argyle host Northampton Town.
Full details of the game, including ticketing information, will be provided in due course.
size to size, but with the heart, the mentality, I think defensively we competed very, very well.
“We won 51% of our duels, had some good chances today, and then in general I think on the ball we were more vertical than what we have been before.
“We went back to our basics today and to be a solid defence, to be more attacking when we won the ball but also have this offensive mindset when we are on the ball.
“We scored a goal which was a big relief and we had many more times
Rotherham United are delighted to announce that the curtain will fall on the club’s Centenary Year celebrations in emphatic fashion as a star-studded cast of former players take to the hallowed turf at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Sunday 3rd May 2026, 3pm. The Millers have saved the best until last in the form of the headline event in our Centenary calendar which comes in the form of a legends fixture – the profits from which will be divided up between the Rotherham Hospice and the Rotherham United Community Trust.
Players that can only be described as Rotherham footballing royalty will dust off the boots and lace them up for this epic exhibition match following the conclusion
where we had the ball high up the pitch, and where we challenged Millwall’s backline. “Millwall are a top team,
so when we can do that against them we can do that against more teams in the Championship.”
of the 2025/26 campaign, with names to be announced to supporters as the Millers build-up to the event.
Included within some of our Allstar players are former Millers who never had the opportunity to don the famous red and white shirt at AESSEAL New York Stadium but will have that chance in front of their adoring public in early May and others who earned their legendary status at this stadium.
While the obvious focus will be on matters onthe-pitch on the day, we are delighted to be able to say that the two teams will also be managed by some former favourites in the dugouts and the afternoon will also feature fun cameos from some of Rotherham’s other famous sons and daughters.
Rotherham want to see AESSEAL New York Stadium packed to the rafters to help two organisations in the Rotherham Hospice and our Community Trust –the latter of whom will put funds raised towards their £50k target for their 50k Power Play campaign. The match has been priced at £10 for Adults* and £2.50 for Juniors**. These prices mean that a family of four can attend for just £25 – and support two great causes in the process!
For clarity, your ticketing purchase through the Ticketmaster system is your donation to the two named charities.
Buy your tickets at https://www.themillers. co.uk/tickets-1f74de99/ home-tickets
