Sheffield’S The leadmill l auncheS Public crowdfunder To Secure new PermanenT Venue
The Leadmill, one of Sheffield’s most influential cultural institutions, has this week announced the launch of a public crowdfunding campaign aimed at securing a new permanent home in the city. After 45 years at its original site, The Leadmill is working towards reopening as a new venue, continuing its long-standing role as a platform for live music, comedy, club nights, cinema and talks - all rooted in Sheffield’s independent creative scene. The campaign, titled #TheNewLeadmill - Powered By The Peo-
ple, invites supporters to contribute what they can to help fund the deposit, fit-out and long-term security of a new venue space. Since opening in 1980, more than 10 million people have passed through The Leadmill’s doors, helping to establish it as a cornerstone of Sheffield’s cultural identity and a launchpad for artists, creatives and performers.
The Leadmill operates as an independent, privately run company so does not benefit from public grants or subsidised tax structures. The crowdfunder aims to raise the capital required
to secure a new space that allows the venue to remain independent for decades to come.
Funds raised will be ring-fenced and used exclusively for:
• Securing a new venue space
• Building and fitting out performance areas, bars and technical infrastructure
• Ensuring full accessibility throughout the venue
• Preserving and reinstalling iconic Leadmill heritage items, including its neon sign A spokesperson for The Leadmill said: “This isn’t about starting over - it’s about continuing something
The crowdfunding cam-
paign is live now and will be open to supporters locally and beyond, it can be accessed here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-leadmill-relocation-fund
CHUCkLE BROTHER TO TRAvEL ACROSS Uk FOR CHARITY
Comedian Paul Elliott, better known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser.
Elliott, 78, aims to raise £40,000 for charity as he travels from John O’Groats to Land’s End for the 40th anniversary of the Great Daffodil Appeal.
He will be making the journey with the Daff Bike, a Marie-Curie
branded version of the Chuckle Bike - a twoseater pedal car featured in the children’s TV show ChuckleVision.
Elliott said he was “incredibly proud” to be an ambassador for the charity, which provided end-of-life care to his brother, Barry, who died from bone cancer aged 73 in 2018.
He said: “When you think about it, there’s only one chance to give someone the best possible end of life.
That’s why the Great
Daffodil Appeal is so important.”
Elliott, originally from Rotherham, has been an official ambassador for Marie Curie since October 2016.
Marie Curie depends on fundraising and public donations, and provides end-of-life care for people with an illness from which they are likely to die, as well as supporting family and friends.
Elliott said he wanted to do something “big” and “fun” to commemorate
the 40th anniversary of the fundraiser. The entertainer is best known for starring in The Chuckle Brothers, which was known for spawning catchphrases including “To me, to you” and “Oh dear, oh dear”.
He added: “Whilst I’d love to be able to cycle the iconic John O’Groats to Land’s End route like so many incredible fundraisers do, I’m really excited to get to travel the route with the Daff Bike, raise lots of money for the charity and meet
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as many Marie Curie supporters, volunteers and staff as possible to say a huge thank youfrom me to you.”
Elliott’s tour of the UK will kick off on 3 March, with stops in Glasgow, Bradford, Birmingham, Penarth, Exeter and Plymouth, before his final stop in Land’s End on 11 March.
Marie Curie chief executive Matthew Reed said: “Every three minutes someone dies without the end-of-life care they need.
“The Great Daffodil Appeal gives Marie Curie the chance to provide expert end of life care and support to more people, whatever their illness. Care that protects someone’s dignity, instead of leaving them alone or in avoidable pain.
“A huge thank you to Paul for taking on this mammoth tour of the UK and thank you to our loyal supporters and volunteers for the last 40 years of support for the Great Daffodil Appeal.”
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ACROSS
6) Take the initiative (4, 3, 4)
8) For what reason (3)
9) Night before (3)
10) Surgical pincers (7)
12) Cultivated area (5)
13) Finnish bath (5)
14) Malice (5)
15) Small plain cake (5)
16) Freshwater fish (5)
19) Open forcibly (5)
20) Rule in algebra (7)
21) University teacher (3)
23) Normal amount (3)
24) Referer to famous folk (4-7)
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4) Treads (5) 5) Unity (3) 6) Committee president (11)
7) Venus periodically (7, 4)
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03/3/1938 - Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia.
What’s blue and not that heavy? Light blue.
It must be almost Christmas.... .... because I just saw Easter eggs for sale.
I’m not very good at skiing.
I get to the top of the mountain then it’s all down hill from there.
The salesman at the furniture store told me, “This sofa will seat 5 people without any problems.” I said, “Where the hell am I going to find 5 people without any problems?”
I asked the doctor if I could sew up my own wound. He said “suture self”.
Did you hear about the new Italian restaurant that just opened in the afterlife? It’s called Pasta Way.
Did you hear about the depressed Swede? He wished he’d never been Bjorn!
My friend was really proud of his heritage until he found out that his great grandfather was from Transylvania.
Now he can’t even look at himself in the mirror.
I had the nastiest, rudest, slowest cashier today. I guess it’s my own fault for using the self service checkout.
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I was so bored sitting at home that I memorized six pages of the dictionary. I learned next to nothing.
What do you call a French guy being mauled by a lion? Claude.
1) The first underground rail service in the southern hemisphere was opened in 1913 in which Latin American city?
2) In 1941 who was the Japanese Emperor who gave approval for the start of their war against the USA?
3) Which undersea tunnel was completed in Dec 1990 before being opened to traffic in 1994?
4) Which car company was the first to introduce the moving assembly line in December 1913
5) Marie Tussaud the French-English sculptor who founded Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was born in December but in which century?
6) In December 1939 LaGuardia airport opened to service which city?
7) In 1942 a team led by Enrico Fermi initiated the first artificial self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. What was the project called?
8) Formed in 1971 Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and which other Emirate formed the United Arab Emirates?
9) In 1976 who became President of Cuba, by replacing Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado?
10) NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission to repair which telescope in 1993?
Archaeological finds push scheme £8m over budget
Significant archaeological discoveries have caused Sheffield Council’s Castlegate project to exceed its budget by £8 million.
The £15 million initiative aims to develop a new public park and a 500-capacity event space on the site of Sheffield’s historic castle, featuring the uncovering of the buried River Sheaf for the first time in over a century.
Originally scheduled for completion this year, the project has faced delays and rising costs. During construction, excavations uncovered finds dating back to 1270, while the challenges involved in restoring the River Sheaf have added both time and expense.
The council’s latest estimates indicate an £8.5 million funding shortfall and plans to seek additional funds. A team from Wessex Archaeology is excavating the castle remains, revealing a moat, 200-year-old slaughterhouses, drawbridge supports, Civil War stakes, and steel-making furnaces. Notably, a 12.5-meter (41-foot) well, potentially medieval and still containing water, has also been uncovered.
Last year, the council announced that the archaeological discoveries would require a redesign of the project and additional planning permission to ensure the preservation and long-term safeguarding of the heritage assets.
The planned 500-person events space is believed to be located on the site of a 17th-century bowling green.
A new report by the council says it is bidding for further funding:
“The two main reasons for this are the castle archaeological discoveries and the River Sheaf de-culverting,” it states.
“The significant unexpected archaeological finds have been a huge success for the project, but have necessitated several major
redesigns to sensitively and appropriately preserve and interpret the heritage assets.”
Officers say obtaining the required planning permission and heritage assessments mean the project has also taken longer than originally anticipated.
The report adds: “Technical challenges in uncovering the River Sheaf have been the other main reason for the programme extensions and cost increases.
“Despite carrying out a range of surveys and investigations upfront, the exact nature of the culvert structure was always uncertain, which meant that the de-culverting had to be approached in a way that needed to respond as work progressed.
“As with the archaeology, daylighting of the river in this location for the first time in over a century has been a major success, but its complexity has added time to the construction phase.”
The council plans to submit a bid for additional funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in March.
Castlegate’s history dates back to the 11th century, with Sheffield Castle widely regarded as the birthplace of the city.
The council also intends to display the archaeological remains publicly for the first time in centuries.
News, Information and Advice
mayor’s hillsborough letter
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard has written to Justice Secretary, the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, calling for changes to correct the enduring injustice affecting the Hicks family and other Hillsborough families. The letter highlights the long-standing distress of the Hicks family, who lost their teenage daughters, Sarah and Victoria, in the Hillsborough disaster.
For decades, along with their unimaginable grief, the family has also lived with a court record from 1991 that does not reflect the medical evidence presented at the second inquests about what the victims of the disaster went through before they died.
As the original case which resulted in the ruling was brought against South Yorkshire Police, the Hicks family have asked South Yorkshire Police to agree for them to apply to make a statement in open court to correct the record. The current Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police has apologised unreservedly but has set out that to her knowledge, there is no legislation enabling the use of a statement in open court in this type of matter, and that a statement in open court would not overturn the House of Lords’ judgement, or amend the records in the way the Hicks family are seeking.
Mayor Coppard has now written to the Justice Secretary, asking David Lammy to work with him, the Hicks family, the wider Hillsborough community, South Yorkshire Police, and all relevant bodies to identify a lawful means to right this historic wrong.
The full text of the letter is below.
Dear David,
Re: Hillsborough Mr and Mrs Hicks
As the Mayor of South Yorkshire it is my responsibility to raise an issue of deep importance to the Hillsborough families; an issue most notably raised by the Hicks family, who have been subject to an undue and unjust burden they should never have been asked to carry.
The Hicks family lost their teenage daughters, Sarah and Victoria, in the Hillsborough disaster.
For decades, along with their unimaginable grief, they’ve also lived with a court record from 1991 that does not reflect the medical evidence presented at the second inquests about what the victims of the disaster went through before they died.
Because the original case which resulted in the ruling was brought against South Yorkshire Police, the Hicks family have asked South Yorkshire Police to agree for them to apply to make a statement in open court to correct the record. The current Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and has apologised unreservedly. However, the Chief Constable made clear in her statement on Wednesday 11th February that to her knowledge, there is no legislation enabling the use of a statement in open court in this type of matter, and that a statement in open court would not overturn the House of Lords’ judgement, or amend the records in the way the Hicks family are seeking. That’s why I’m asking for your support in helping the Hicks family, and the other Hillsborough families impacted in a similar way, find a lawful and appropriate means of changing the legal record, so that it properly reflects what happens at Hillsborough, and puts right an historic injustice. Our justice system must be capable of correcting past failings, especially where those failings continue to cause harm. In the context of that the Hicks Family and other Hillsborough families have been through, the need for change feels justified, necessary and urgent, and would build on the work the Government has already undertaken to develop a Hillsborough Law. Thank you for taking the time to consider this matter. I am course available to discuss these issues further if that would be helpful. In the interests of transparency, I will be publishing this letter and sharing with relevant and appropriate colleagues.
Kind regards, Oliver Coppard South Yorkshire’s Mayor
£10.34m boost for send
Sheffield City Council will discuss a proposal to accept £10.34m in additional high needs capital funding to create more SEND provision across the city. The money from the Department for Education (DfE) will enable the creation of at least 220 new specialist education places. The decision will be made at the next meeting of the Strategy & Resources Committee on Monday 23rd February. The decision will then be formally submitted to the DfE ready for the next steps.
The funding, if accepted, will be used to develop additional ‘high needs bases’ across the city to increase the number of specialist places available. These will be focused on providing high quality specialist support for special educational needs and disabilities. New alternative provision hubs will also be created. These will aim to prevent children needing to leave mainstream education, and help those who are able to return to mainstream, to do so. Where possible, there will also be consideration given to expanding existing special schools.
Alongside this, a new 80-place SEMH special school for key stages 2-4 remains in progress with the Department for Education. This approach replaces previous plans for new free schools and instead enables the Council to invest directly in Sheffield’s neighbourhoods, meeting needs earlier and closer to home. It focuses more on the children at the heart of decisions and helping the families and care networks supporting them. If accepted, the approach will reflect Sheffield’s strategic focus on belonging, early intervention, and strengthening local provision for children with SEND.
By investing in a flexible blend of specialist and mainstream based provision across the city, Sheffield aims to:
• Enable more children to access the right support in their own community, reducing long travel times and improving wellbeing
• Strengthen earlier identification and intervention so children get help as soon as they
need it
• Improve inclusion by enabling children to maintain links with their peers, local schools, and neighbourhoods • Expand high quality places more quickly than the free school route, ensuring families see benefits much sooner This blend of provision will form part of the city’s wider SEND Sufficiency Plan, Belonging Framework, and Local Area Partnership (LAP) SEND Strategy. If the decision to accept the funding is made, the Council will continue developing detailed plans for the new provision. These plans will be developed through collaboration across schools, parent carer groups, and wider partners such as the LAP and the SEND Improvement Board. Progress will be reported through the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee meetings.
The first capital allocation from the DfE is expected in summer 2026, and delivery programmes will be shaped to ensure benefits for families as swiftly as possible.
Cllr Dawn Dale said: “This approach allows us to transform how we support children and young people with SEND in Sheffield. By developing flexible, localised provision, we can meet needs earlier, reduce barriers to inclusion, and make sure every child has the opportunity to thrive and feel like they belong in their educational setting and their community. This is a meaningful step forward for families who have told us they want more support, and we are determined to deliver it.” And Leader Cllr Tom Hunt commented: “We want every child to be able to learn and thrive in the right environment with the right facilities that meet their needs. This is a decision driven by what Sheffield’s children need. That is high-quality support, delivered locally, and rooted in a sense of belonging.”
pete mckee visits school
Birley Primary Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, opened its doors to acclaimed Sheffield artist Pete McKee for a special day of creativity, engaging pupils, staff and the wider community.
The renowned local artist spent the day working with children across the school, sharing his creative journey through hands-on workshops and live drawing demonstrations. Year 3 pupils enjoyed an exclusive Q&A and drawing workshop as part of their art curriculum, gaining fascinating insight into Pete’s creative process and career. Older pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 were treated to an engaging presentation and live drawing session, where Pete brought his distinctive work to life before their eyes. The session was live streamed on YouTube, allowing families and members of the wider community to share in the experience and celebrate the school’s creative achievements. Inspired by Pete’s instantly recognisable style and his celebration of Sheffield’s rich culture, every child created their own unique piece of artwork to present to him. Themes ranged from animals and music to Sheffield’s iconic landmarks and football, reflecting the children’s strong sense of identity and pride in their community. The
day concluded with a colourful pop-up gallery, as parents and carers were invited into school to view the pupils’ creations. The exhibition transformed the space into a celebration of imagination and talent, highlighting the power of hands-on, real-world learning experiences to build confidence and spark ambition. Dawn McAughey, Headteacher at Birley Primary Academy, said: “Welcoming Pete McKee into our school was an unforgettable opportunity for our pupils. Experiences like this bring learning to life and show our children that creativity has real value. We are incredibly proud of the confidence and enthusiasm they demonstrated throughout the day.” Ellie A, Year 3 pupil at Birley Primary Academy, said: “It was really exciting to see how he creates his work. I learned that you have to put a lot of hard work and dedication into your art if you want to improve. It’s inspired me to keep practising and not give up.” Pete McKee, said: “I’m incredibly honoured that my work is being shared and taught in schools, especially here in Sheffield. It means a great deal to me to help inspire young people to be creative, believe in themselves and find their own voice through art.”
lord mayor awards celebrate contributions to sheffield
Sheffield’s trailblazers were celebrated last week (Thursday 19th February) at the Lord Mayor Awards for their significant contribution to life in the city.
Hosted by the Lord Mayor’s office Sheffield Town Hall the awards ceremony highlighted the dedication of some of Sheffield’s most skilled and dedicated citizens for their contributions across sport, education, environment, arts, community and being a young hero.
The ceremony sparkled, led by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Cllr Safiya Saeed, Sheffield’s first Black Muslim woman to hold the role.
• The Lord Mayor Awards shine a light on the remarkable people and organisations who make Sheffield the vibrant, compassionate and forward-looking city we are so proud of.
• This year’s winners embody the very best of our community individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support others, champion creativity, protect our environment and help our city thrive.
• Their dedication and generosity inspire us all, and it is an honour to recognise their outstanding contributions to Sheffield.
Winners of Lord Mayors Awards 2026:
• Outstanding Contribution to Local Community - Carolynn McConnell – Sheffield Business Together. Recognised for delivering over £1m of support through over 449 community projects and building long-term partnerships.
• Outstanding
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Contribution to Environment & Science - Christine King. Celebrated for environmental leadership and pioneering sustainable urban forestry throughout Sheffield.
• Outstanding Contribution to the promotion of Arts, Music & Culture - Danae Wellington. Celebrated for cultural leadership, championing African Caribbean voices, and inspiring young people.
• Outstanding Contribution to Care, Support & Wellbeing - Leanne BennettPitts. Recognised for transforming acute pain management, reducing opioid dependency, and improving patient care.
• Outstanding Contribution to Local Sport - Teagan Stott. Recognised for historic achievements in boxing and inspiring young people through grassroots sport.
• Outstanding Contribution to Education - Karen Vickers. Marked for a 50-year career in road safety education, shaping generations of safer road users.
• The Young Hero - Heidi Howson. Recognised for exceptional fundraising, advocacy, and courage through illness.
The Lord Mayor Awards were supported by Sheffield College, TravelMaster, Veolia and Kingfield Supported Living.
All nominations were carefully considered by an independent panel of decision-makers. The judging panel were impressed by the depth, diversity, and impact showcased across all nominations.
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they refused to Leave. they refused to Fail. ‘Steel City Survivors’ tell their Stories
A packed launch event for Sheffield’s newest charity book initiative, ‘Steel City Survivors’, drew leading figures from across the city’s cultural, political and business life - with hundreds of pounds pledged on the night and dozens more interviewees signing up to take part.
The event, held at The Library in Attercliffe, marked the formal public launch of the major new initiative led by Sheffield author Neil Anderson in partnership with Roundabout.
Among those in attendance were musician Richard Hawley, former Sports Minister Richard Caborn, Sheffield restauranteur Richard Smith and a host of other figures who have left an indelible mark on the city’s recent history.
‘Steel City Survivors’ will explore the stories of individuals who overcame severe adversity, were written off at an early age, and endured repeated setbacks - yet forged their own, often unorthodox paths to success while choosing to build their lives in Sheffield.
The project, privately funded by Sheffield businessman David Slater, will see Anderson conduct in-depth interviews over the coming months. The resulting book is scheduled for publication in autumn 2026, with all profits directed to Roundabout to support young people at risk of homelessness.
The launch event exceeded expectations, with pledges made towards production costs and scores of additional prominent Sheffield figures registering their interest in being interviewed.
Neil Anderson said “Last night proved something important - the idea resonates. The room was full of people who could have left Sheffield but chose to stay and build here.”
Music on the evening was provided by John Reilly and Lewis Nitikman, who also christened the venue’s new grand piano.
Tracey Jackson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of
Roundabout that spoke at the launch, said:
“Steel City Survivors aligns closely with the work we do every day at Roundabout. Many of the young people we support have experienced significant setbacks and moments where their confidence has been deeply shaken.
“What this project does so powerfully is demonstrate that adversity does not have to define a life. The stories being captured show how resilience can be built over time — often with the right encouragement, mentoring and belief.
“We are delighted to be partnering on an initiative that not only raises vital funds, but also reinforces the message that circumstances can change and futures can be rebuilt.”
David Slater added: “This city has produced extraordinary people, often against the odds. ‘Steel City Survivors’ is about recognising that resilience and ensuring it now helps create opportunity for the next generation.”
Sheffield author Neil Anderson, who is leading the new charity book project Steel City Survivors, which will support the work of Roundabout
Ciu urgeS ChanCeLLor to extend reLieF to CLubS
The CIU has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to urge that social clubs be included in the recently announced business rates relief scheme for pubs and live music venues.
Following the announcement last month, pubs and live music venues in England and Wales will receive a 15% discount on business rates bills.
This support is designed to mitigate, in part, the impact of rising costs and includes a “real terms” freeze on bills for the following two years (2027-29).
However, members’ social clubs are currently not included in the measures.
The letter reads:
Dear Chancellor,
We write to you as Officers of the Club and Institute Union (CIU). The CIU was established in 1862 and is the largest not-for-profit members’ club group in the UK with over 1100 clubs. Our clubs play a vital role in local communities.
We wish to express serious concern about the omission of social clubs from the recently announced business rates relief for pubs and live music venues.
While we welcome the
Government’s recognition of the severe financial pressures facing pubs, the decision to exclude social clubs risks leaving a large and vital part of the community hospitality sector exposed to sharp and unsustainable increases in business rates from April.
Across the UK, clubs such as ours and other not-for-profit members’ organisations play a crucial social and cultural role. They provide affordable social spaces, support live music and grassroots sport, combat loneliness and act as hubs for local communities, often in areas where other facilities have disappeared. Many operate on extremely
tight margins and are run largely by volunteers.
Despite these similarities to pubs, social clubs are currently excluded from the new relief arrangements, even though they face the same revaluation pressures and rising operating costs. For many clubs the absence of targeted support will result in severe financial strain, reduced services or permanent closure.
This exclusion appears increasingly difficult to justify given that social clubs:
• Serve many of the same community functions as pubs
• Support local employment and voluntary activity
• Often reinvest any surplus directly back into their facilities and communities
• Are particularly vulnerable to sudden increases in fixed costs such as business rates.
We therefore urge the Government to reconsider its position and to extend comparable business rates relief to social clubs or to introduce a parallel scheme that recognises their distinct structure and community value. Without such action many clubs face an uncertain future through no fault of their own.
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issue further and provide details of clubs across
country that are likely to be adversely affected unless urgent support is made available.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your response.
Ken Roberts CMD ACMUnion President
Bob Russell CMD - Union Vice President
Kenneth D Green CMD ACM - General Secretary
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GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE
JORDAN
Of 2 HIGH StREEt, BARNBURGH, DN5 7EP is applying to change an existing Licence as follows:
to add an operating centre to keep 2 goods vehicles & 1 trailers at the operating centre at:
JORDAN GOt WOOD LtD, BEELEY WOOD
INDUStRIAL EStAtE, BEELEY WOOD LANE, SHEffIELD, S6 1Qt
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.
the Licensing Act 2003
(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005
Notice is hereby given that We: 2 fOUR 6 MARkEtING LIMItED
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 DON VALLEY BOWL, COLERIDGE ROAD, SHEffIELD S9 5DA
For a single event Friday, Saturday & Sunday once per calendar year
We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON the premises:
Friday 17:30 – 22:30
Saturday 11:00 – 22:30
Sunday 09:30 - 22:00
The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: Films / Live Music / Recorded Music / Performances of Dance & anything of a similar description: Fridays 17:30 – 22:30
Saturdays 11:00-22:30
Sunday 09:30-22:00
Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to The Licensing Service, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 20th 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
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 summary conviction for this offence is unlimited.
GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE
BEttER tRANSPORt SOLUtIONS LtD Of
24 SOUtH AVENUE, WORkSOP, S80 2RA is applying for a licence to use:
JUNCtION 31 HAULAGE & SECURE PARkING LtD, MANSfIELD ROAD, AStON, SHEffIELD S26 2BS as an Operating Centre for 2 goods vehicles and 0 trailers Owners or Occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 Days of this Notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice.
A Guide to making Representations is available at: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/a-guide-to-makingrepresentations-objections-and-complaintsgoods-vehicle-operator-licence.
TUESDAY
Coronation Street: Bernie confides in Kit about her night with Mal and his unnerving behaviour since. Later, Mal publicly confronts Bernie in the café and Roy is forced to throw him out. Carl sends Jodie a text but is put in his place when Jodie finally takes Shona’s advice and tells Carl to get lost. Jodie is taken aback by Olivia’s arrival. Olivia questions Jodie about why she left. Shona reveals to Bethany that she and David barely get to spend any time together but Bethany comes up with an idea. Steve does some digging and learns that his father is in hospital and is not expected to pull through. Steve admits to Ben that although it’s his last chance to see Jim, he might be making a huge mistake. What will Steve decide? Christina cracks a joke about George manipulating his way into his clients’ wills and is horrified to realise that Mrs Ripley, a potential client, has overheard her. Lauren is thrilled when Ollie invites her for dinner but Maggie disapproves.
Emmerdale:
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Chris Wilder delivered an honest verdict having led the Blades to another Steel City derby victory over the Owls on Sunday afternoon.
Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows scored early to put United in control and despite a second half sending off for Kalvin Phillips, the three points were never in serious doubt with the result confirming Wednesday’s drop to League One.
Analysing the victory and performance, Wilder remarked: “Different aspects, different qualities, we blew them away with a big start, we spoke about our start against Stoke and Leicester and Birmingham and Ipswich and even Middlesbrough. We blew the opposition away.
“After 25 minutes we just got a bit taking an extra touch and maybe looking for a killer ball too much instead of doing the things we were doing first 25 minutes.
“Talked to the players at half time about the eventualities of what can happen if we don’t approach it in the right way, talked to the players before about ‘we’re in complete control of this day’ and if we’re lost control then they’re game and they’ve got a puncher’s chance.
“We gave them that opportunity with the
decision Kalvin made, you can’t say anything other than it’s a red, and a great finish by the boy to get them back in to it.
“Then it’s game on and we had to show different qualities even though they never really opened us up apart from a few little forays down the left which we dealt with comfortably.”
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With relegation confirmed on Sunday, Henrik Pedersen expressed his deep disappointment addressing the media post-match at Bramall Lane.
The Owls were beaten by the odd goal in three by Sheffield United in a dramatic derby affair but Pedersen said his side’s fate was sealed long before the game:
“This is a sad day for a club the size of Sheffield Wednesday to be relegated in February.
“But this was not a result of today, there is a
Grant McCann admitted he would have substituted ten players at half time of the derby at Rotherham United if he was able.
But he was full of praise for his entire team as they roared back to deliver an impressive 2-1 triumph at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
McCann made three changes at the break after a poor first half performance, with Rovers trailing at half time.
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Rotherham manager
Matt Hamshaw said he has found the job “harder than I envisioned”.
Hamshaw was appointed boss of the South Yorkshire side in March last year after Steve Evans was sacked.
“I’m not an idiot, I’m well aware of where we are in the table but I am desperate to do well for this football club,” the 44year-old told BBC Radio Sheffield.
“The job has been tough. It’s been probably harder than I envisioned it being.
“When we’ve put our best team out we look like a top outfit and I haven’t
had that luxury often but that doesn’t take away from the fact that some of the performances this season have been well below par.”
Back-to-back defeats by Cardiff, Burton and Rovers have seen them drop back into the relegation zone in a congested bottom half of the table.
“It’s important that we stick together and we’re in it together,” he said
“I understand the frustration, I get that, but we have to be united and be on the front foot. We have to make sure we come out of this in a much better place.
“I’ve been in this situation as a player, a coach and now a manager and I know what it takes to get out of it and the main thing is the belief in the changing room stays aligned to what we have and that no outside noise comes into the building.
“We have to stay focused and ready to fight.”
Hamshaw added: “I’ve not seen many players turn around a massive performance in a negative atmosphere, that’s not me saying anything about our fans that’s just me being open and honest. On the other side of that, if you get right behind them it has a massive impact.”
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“We all feel the pain, the players, the coaches, all the staff at this great club.
“It hurts, of course it hurts, but this club can be great again, that is my message right now.
“We have 13 games to go and we will be giving everything representing this club right to the end.”
The Owls will be significantly hampered at Norwich on Wednesday in terms of numbers.
Gabriel Otegbayo will serve a one-match suspension after seeing red on Sunday and Liam
The substitutes helped spark Rovers into life, with the whole side showing great improvement to deservedly turn the game on it’s head.
“We came here to play with intensity and play with aggression,” McCann said. “We didn’t come here to look like a pretty football team, keep the ball and not have a shot.
“Everything you saw for the 54 minutes of the second half was what we wanted.
“The subs had a massive impact on that. That’s not a detriment to the lads that came off because I said to the boys at half time that if I could take ten of them off, I’d take ten off.
“That’s how disappointed and frustrated I was in the first half.
“But in the second half, what a response. What a
Cooper is also set for a stint on the sidelines after limping out of the action.
Pedersen said: “Gab will be missing for one game and in the dressing room after this game, Liam said his injury does not feel good. So although it is early to say for sure, he could be out for a few weeks. We lost Olaf as well with an injury, he will be out for four or five weeks, and yesterday, Marvelous took a blow to the face in training and could not play.
“We will assess the situation but we will be down in numbers for sure
response.
“That just shows what a changing room we have.
“I don’t think we made a tackle in the first half but in the second half we won every second ball, every duel.
“You have to roll your sleeves up in a derby game. You have to make things happen.
“That’s three derby games in the space of ten days and we’ve won them all. I’m absolutely delighted with the players and the commitment of the squad to see that game out.”
McCann saved special praise for the 2,270 Rovers supporters that made the trip to Rotherham for the game and admitted he enjoyed getting involved in the celebrations at full time.
“The fans were brilliant and you could hear them the whole game,”
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for the Norwich game.
“We must look forward now and I say a big thank you to our fans again today, we heard you throughout the game and
this was fantastic.
“Everyone is sad for the fans, they deserve much better than this situation, but I know we will come back.”
McCann said. “I’m just really pleased we won the game for them. We’ve not won here since 1985 so that’s definitely one for them - one they can park and say we’ve done it.
“There’s nothing better than a derby game win. It’s not like me to get on the celebrations like that but I think it’s an accumulation of the last three games. It’s been
three difficult gamesat Huddersfield in the Vertu Trophy where we’ve managed to get to the semi-final, then Huddersfield again under a new manager and we’ve won that one before coming here today. That’s a lot of hard work over the last ten days and we need to keep going now. We can’t rest on our laurels.”
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