Rotherham has won a national award for its Children’s Capital of Culture programme.
helped plan, create and run events across the borough.
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The programme was named Best Culture and Arts Scheme at the Town and City Management Industry Awards 2026. The awards celebrate projects that make towns and communities better places to live.
Judges said that Rotherham won the award because it put children and young people at the centre of everything it did. Judges recognised how young people
In 2025, Rotherham became the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture. Over the year, there were events in streets, parks, schools and town centres. These included festivals, performances and creative activities for families to enjoy.
More than half a million people took part.
Big events like the Roots Street Carnival, Uplift Urban Sports Festival and a special community opera brought thousands of people into the town
centre. This helped support local shops and businesses and made the town feel more lively and welcoming.
The programme also helped young people build skills and confidence. It created 138 paid trainee roles and gave many children and young people the chance to try new things and think about future careers.
Andrew Bramidge, Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment at Rotherham Council, said:
“We are very proud to win this award. It shows the amazing
ideas, talent and hard work of our children and young people.
“This programme has helped change how people see Rotherham and how people feel about living here. It has built pride, created opportunities and brought people together.
“It is also helping our town grow and improve, by bringing more people into the town centre and making it a place people enjoy visiting.” This award shows how culture and creativity can bring people together, improve confidence and
help make Rotherham a stronger and more positive place for the future.
A Children’s Capital of Culture trainee said:
“Many of the young people involved in Children’s Capital of Culture are now established photographers, illustrators, writers and artists, all making their mark in Rotherham and much further afield. Children’s Capital of Culture has shown Rotherham through the eyes, ears and actions of its young people, and we’ve loved our moment in the spotlight.”
FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY SPORT SESSIONS OFFERED IN CITY
Free sport sessions are set to be offered in Sheffield to “get families active” during the school summer holidays.
More than a dozen parks and green spaces in the city will host the twohour sessions, including Firth Park, Greenhill Park and Gleadless Common.
The afternoon and evening slots will offer football, rounders and other multi-sport sessions, with familyfriendly games for all ages and abilities also
promised.
Everyone Active - which has a contract with Sheffield City Council to run leisure, health and wellbeing facilities - will lead the events, with free food and drink also on offer.
Lorenzo Clark, from Everyone Active, said:
“The scheme provides activities for those who might not necessarily be able to go away on holiday because of affordability.
“We put expert coaches in place so people can
try new things as well as activities they will have done before.”
Everyone Active is contracted to run facilities including the English Institute of Sport, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Ice Sheffield.
The summer activity sessions run from 20th July to 28th August, with booking in advance advised via www. everyoneactive.com/ news/free-summerprogramme.
Councillor Brian
Holmshaw, chair of the communities, parks and leisure policy committee at the council, said:
“The school summer holidays are always an exciting time for children right across Sheffield, but it can give parents a challenge of how to entertain their kids during the daytime.
“These activities are perfect for getting families out and about across the city, getting them active and having lots of fun, hopefully in the sun.”
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haggys in great north run
A dedicated group of runners are gearing up to take on the world’s biggest half-marathon –to help fund the training of hero hounds.
Members of Sheffieldbased Haggy’s Bootcamp, also known as ‘Team Haggy’s’, are taking on the Great North Run in September in aid of the national Support Dogs charity.
The good cause, also based in Sheffield, trains and provides specialist assistance dogs to help autistic children, as well as those with epilepsy or a physical disability, to live safer, more independent lives.
The fitness fans have already held a host of fundraising events for the charity over the past few months, including a curry ‘cook-off’ in which participants made curries as part of a taste-testing competition, and a charity hike.
Support Dogs hopes more running and fitness clubs will come forward and tackle the Great North Run, taking place between Newcastle and South Shields on September 13.
Haggy’s Bootcamp was set up by David Haggerty, of Sothall, Sheffield, during lockdown.
The 35-year-old fitness buff who has played for Rotherham United, said: “I’m a very active person – I like to go to the gym and always played football. During lockdown, all the gyms were shut, so I started to do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Back then, you could only have five people meeting up together, so I did a small HIIT class and it snowballed from there.”
What started as a group of friends meeting up for fitness sessions now has 150 members from across Sheffield turning out for team runs, walks, badminton and outdoor bootcamps across the week.
“We do a lot of fundraising for charity, and when we heard more about what these wonderful support
dogs do, we jumped at the chance to help,” said David who works monitoring hazardous chemicals in hospitals. For someone with epilepsy, these dogs can alert to seizures, meaning vital time to get somewhere safe. For people with disabilities, they offer practical assistance while boosting confidence and independence, and for an autistic child, a support dog can help reduce anxiety, encourage communication, and make everyday situations feel safer. I’ve never done the Great North Run before, but I did go last year to cheer one of my friends, Danny Leesley, on. It was amazing. I’ve recently done the Manchester Half Marathon and I think the Great North Run is on a different level.”
The group has set itself a fundraising target of £6,000.
Katie Williamson, Community Fundraiser at Support Dogs, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Haggy’s Bootcamp for their support and we wish every one of their Great North runners the best of luck for on the day. We’d love to hear from any other groups, businesses or organisations who would like to sign up for the Great North Run on our behalf. Training these amazing dogs takes time, expertise, and significant funding. Every mile they run is for the families whose lives are transformed by these dogs.”
Haggy’s Bootcamp is holding a Race Night at Treeton Miners’ Welfare Club from 7pm on Friday, July 3.
To find out more about registering your interest to enter the Great North Run for Support Dogs, please visit www.supportdogs. org.uk/Event/great-northrun-2026
new toolkit for schools
Sheffield schools are being given new support to manage the growing impact of hot weather, with the launch of a practical toolkit designed to keep classrooms safe, comfortable and ready to learn.
The new Learning in Warm and Hot Weather Toolkit will help schools take simple, affordable steps to adapt to rising temperatures and more extreme weather. The launch comes as schools across Sheffield increasingly face hotter conditions for more of the year, particularly during the summer exam period. Classrooms in many schools regularly exceed comfortable learning temperatures, and even moderately warmer temperatures are linked to lower learning outcomes, with attendance and behaviour also affected by hotter weather.
The toolkit provides clear, practical guidance to help schools:
• Prepare for warmer weather with proactive planning and policies
• Reduce heat in buildings and outdoor spaces
• Respond effectively to protect pupils and staff during hot conditions It also includes readyto-use resources such as action plan templates, guidance for school leaders, and communications materials for families. Supporting pupils most at risk
The resource places a strong focus on protecting vulnerable pupils, recognising that heat does not affect everyone equally. Pupils with health conditions, disabilities, or those living in poverty may face greater risks during hot weather as hot conditions can also worsen existing health issues, increase safeguarding risks, and impact sleep and wellbeing – particularly for children living in overcrowded or poorly ventilated housing. By taking steps such as planning ahead to adapt school routines, ensuring ready access to drinking water and relaxing uniform codes in the summer term or in hot weather and, schools can reduce these risks and support pupils to stay safe and ready to learn. Turning insight into action
The toolkit has been shaped by real experiences from Sheffield schools
and young people, alongside research from universities including Sheffield Hallam, York, and UCL. It highlights that action is needed not just during heatwaves, but from around 20°C upwards, when learning and wellbeing can already begin to be affected. Schools are encouraged to use the toolkit to review their current approach, identify priority actions, and integrate heat resilience into wider school improvement plans. Low-cost, high-impact solutions
A key message from the toolkit is that many effective actions require little or no cost – and many schools are already demonstrating how manageable and effective the changes can be. Measures such as adjusting timetables, improving ventilation, increasing shade, and planning ahead can make a significant difference without major investment. Taking a proactive approach can improve student wellbeing, boost attendance and learning outcomes, and reduce pressure on staff during periods of extreme heat. Preparing for the future With climate change expected to bring more frequent and intense heat, the toolkit supports schools to build longterm resilience while continuing to deliver high-quality education. By helping schools move from reactive responses to planned, consistent action, Sheffield is taking a city-wide approach to protecting children and ensuring every pupil can thrive, whatever the weather. Councillor Alexi Dimond said: “The impact of climate change is already being felt right across the world, including right here in Sheffield. With hotter temperatures becoming the norm during the summer months especially, ensuring our children stay safe, healthy and able to keep their concentration at school, where they need it most, is an increasingly challenging task. Creating schools that are fully climate resilient, and sustainable, is both an urgent and a long-term challenge. This toolkit offers practical tips and solutions to keeping everyone cooler in the classroom now, helping to make it a more pleasant place to teach and learn.”
yorks water urges savings
Yorkshire Water is urging customers to use water wisely as temperatures across the country climb above 30 degrees, driving a significant increase in demand for drinking water. With more people filling paddling pools, watering gardens and taking extra showers during the hot spell, demand for water has risen sharply across the region. Demand on Tuesday 23 June hit 1.485 billion litres –150 million litres higher than the average for this time of year, with the extra being enough to supply a city the size of Leeds for a day.
Yorkshire Water is estimating demand to peak later in the week and is expecting to distribute 1.49 billion litres on the hottest day of the heatwave. Teams are working around the clock to maintain supplies and move water around the network to areas experiencing the highest demand.
Andy Shaw, Head of Water Production at Yorkshire Water, said: “With temperatures climbing people will understandably be making the most of the sunshine, and with an increase in temperature we see increased water demand. Small changes
by everyone can make a big difference and help save thousands of litres of water. Simple actions such as using a watering can instead of a hosepipe, watering plants in the morning or evening rather than in the heat of the day, waiting until washing machines and dishwashers are full before putting them on, and turning off the tap while brushing teeth can all play a vital role in helping to protect resources.”
Customers are being reminded that every drop counts and are being encouraged to use water wisely while enjoying the warm weather.
People can save water by:
• Using a watering can instead of hosepipe where possible.
• Only running washing machines and dishwashers with full loads.
• Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth.
• Fixing dripping taps and leaks
• Reusing water from paddling pools to water plants.
For more information and additional water saving tips, customers can visit www.yorkshirewater.com/ your-water/save-water/
diggerland celebration
Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity Candlelighters celebrated 50 years of support for children with cancer at Diggerland, Castleford. Over 500 people attended including family members supported by Candlelighters over the years, Candlelighters volunteers, staff and NHS staff.
The day was an opportunity for fun, celebration, and reunions with old friends while providing a much-needed break for families affected by childhood cancer.
Children and grown-ups enjoyed driving diggers, games, rides, and even driving a police car.
Candlelighters has supported Yorkshire children diagnosed with cancer and their families since 1976. Over the last 50 years, the charity has grown to provide a huge range of emotional, practical, and financial support for families, as well as investing millions in childhood cancer research. Their latest research project, the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre, was opened in 2023 in York, looking at how to improve survival and reduce long and short-term side effects from cancer treatment for children. Emily Wragg of Candlelighters, says, “For 50 years, Candlelighters has been dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer and their families. Cancer has a devastating impact on the life of the child and their whole family. With the support of people and businesses across Yorkshire, we’ve been able to ensure that families have been supported with everything they need, from a listening ear from our dedicated team to
First established in 1865, Eric Eyre has personally looked after families in the local communities of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham since 1955.
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financial grants, holidays and therapies.” She adds, “One of our core values is fun. Cancer shouldn’t rob a young person of their childhood, so a big part of what we do is making sure children still get to laugh, smile and make happy memories. Diggerland was a perfect venue to hold our 50th birthday celebration. Children, young people and their families joined us for a day of pure fun, and we even got some sunshine! It was wonderful to catch up with the families we support, old and new, and see so many happy faces.”
The charity was flooded with thanks from families who attended, with many posting pictures of their day and praising the charity for its support. Emily Wragg spoke at the event, saying, “We are incredibly proud to have been supporting children, young people and their families through childhood cancer for 50 years, and we will continue to bring that fun and magic, as well as comfort and care for children and families for the next 50 years. Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support Candlelighters and our work. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, partnered with us, taken on a challenge event, or anything in between, you’ve helped make a difference over the last 50 years.”
Learn more about what Candlelighters do, and how you can make a difference for children with cancer: https:// www.candlelighters.org. uk/how-you-can-help/ fundraise/
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Olympians, Paralympians and elite athletes from across the country have united behind the ambition to bring a future Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England, adding their names to a joint statement of support for a North of England Games.
The joint statement, signed by more than 40 Olympians, Paralympians and elite athletes, has attracted support from some of Britain’s most recognisable sporting names, including Dame Laura Kenny, Sir Jason Kenny, Dame Sarah Storey, Britain’s most successful Paralympian, double Olympic champion Tom Pidcock, Ed Clancy, gymnast Beth Tweddle, and Steve Cram.
They are joined by leading figures from across British sport, including Sir Brendan Foster, founder of
the Great North Run, Olympic medallists Laura Weightman and Marc Scott, Paralympic medallists Susie Rodgers, Krysten Coombs and Rob Davies, and a new generation of athletes such as Paris 2024 Paralympic champion Poppy Maskill, creating a broad coalition of sporting talent backing the ambition for a future Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England.
Their support represents the most significant athlete backing yet for the Great North Games vision and demonstrates growing momentum behind the proposal, as Government and sports governing bodies explore the feasibility of a future Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted across the North.
The support comes at a pivotal moment for the proposal. Earlier this year, Northern mayors and
leaders, through The Great North, called on Government to explore the potential for a future Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted across the North of England. Last week, the Government confirmed it would begin an initial strategic assessment into the feasibility of a future Games in the North, marking the first formal step in exploring the opportunity.
The announcement comes ahead of a landmark event at the Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield, hosted by South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, where Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire Luke Campbell, athletes, sporting governing bodies and partners will come together to discuss the future of the North of
England Olympic and Paralympic ambition.
The event will mark the first major gathering since the Government announced it would explore the feasibility of a Northern-hosted Games and will focus on how the North can develop a credible, deliverable vision for a future bid.
In their statement, athletes describe a Northern-hosted Games as an opportunity to build on the legacy of London 2012, unite the country behind a shared ambition and showcase the very best of Great Britain to the world.
The statement reads:
“A ‘Great North’ Games would be a national Games. It would bring the country together in common purpose. It would showcase the very best of Great Britain.”
Athletes highlight the North’s world-class venues, experienced event hosts and unrivalled passion for sport, arguing that a future Games could inspire generations and leave a lasting legacy for
communities across the country.
The statement concludes:
“We believe that hosting a Games in the North of England in 2040 would be a moment of renewal and confidence for the entire United Kingdom.”
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “This is an important moment. Not only do we have some of our country’s greatest living athletes backing plans for an Olympic Games in the North of England, we have real momentum building behind that plan.
“Today’s summit in Sheffield represents the next step forward on that journey. We know what we’re capable of here in South Yorkshire and across the North: we’ve got the talent, the ambition, and the passion to deliver something truly special.
“A Great North Games would be about more than just sport; it would be a catalyst for opportunity, for investment and for inspiring the next generation of
into a reality.”
The Olympic Legacy Park, created as part of the legacy of London 2012, provides a fitting backdrop for the discussions, bringing together leaders from sport, government and civic institutions to consider how a future Games could inspire a new generation, increase participation in sport and physical activity, and deliver lasting benefits for communities across the North.a
The Great North’s vision is for a future Olympic and Paralympic Games that harnesses the region’s world-class sporting assets, creates the largest civic and volunteering movement ever seen around a UK Games, inspires millions of people into sport and community action, and accelerates investment in transport, regeneration and public spaces across Northern communities.
athletes. South Yorkshire can play a central role, with the whole North of England helping turn that vision
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Andre Brooks has departed Bramall Lane for Norwich City after the two clubs agreed a substantial undisclosed fee.
Sheffielder Brooks progressed through the club’s famed academy structure after joining aged eight, making his
senior debut against Burnley in November 2022.
He played 20 times the following season in the Premier League and then played a major role as United reached the Championship play-off final in May 2025. Last season he netted six
times in 41 appearances in all competitions and also received international recognition after being capped by Jamaica in March 2026.
Brooks departs Bramall Lane after making 96 appearances in all competitions, scoring ten goals.
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United will begin the 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship season with a home fixture against Birmingham City that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
The curtain raiser against the Blues will take place on Saturday 15th August, kick-off 5.30pm, with the Carabao Cup first round kicking off the campaign the weekend before when the Blades face Mansifeld Town away, date and time TBC.
United will face Lincoln City in a league fixture for the first time in over
40 years, with the Imps visiting S2 in October, with the return meeting at the LNER Stadium (Sincil Bank) coming in February.
The festive period sees Middlesbrough pencilled in for a visit on Boxing Day, prior to away games against Derby County and Burnley, on the 29th December and New Year’s Day respectively.
The season ends in early May with a long trip to the south coast to face Tonda Eckart’s Southampton. Supporters are advised that matches selected for
broadcast for the period to the end of September will be announced on or before Thursday 2nd July, while all TV selections will be confirmed for the period up to the FA Cup third round on the weekend of 9th January 2027 on or before 31st July. This again provides fans and clubs up to five months’ notice. By selecting TV picks early and giving much more notice, fans will be able to plan with certainty when making travel and any hotel arrangements.
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Francis Okoronkwo is back in red and white.
The striker rejoins Doncaster Rovers on a two year long deal ahead of the 2026/27 League
One campaign, sealing a return to South Yorkshire after his release from Everton this summer.
It's Grant McCann's sixth signing of the window - six faces through the door before a single pre-season session has been held, as the manager continues to build his Championship ready squad. On Frankie returning to Rovers, Grant McCann said "He's
a 21 year old lad, who is quick, strong, good in the air and can score goals. I think this is a really good signing for us."
"At the top end of the pitch, we are looking really strong - with Alfie (May), Frankie, Brandon (Hanlan), Mols (Luke Molyneux), Haks (Hakeeb Adelakun) and Leon (Ayinde)."
Okoronkwo knows exactly what he's walking back into. A January loan arrival this year, he wasted no time making an impact - a goal and an assist inside his first three league appearances
before a hamstring injury cut his spell short. Now back on a permanent deal, he returns with unfinished business.
Frankie said "I want to get back out as soon as possible. I want to get back fit first. From there go from strength to strength, scoring, assisting, playing well and getting wins."
Frankie will link up with the squad next week ahead of pre-season training and a tour of Ireland, where Rovers face three fixtures to sharpen up for the campaign ahead.
oWlS CAPTuRE CAllum Sl ATTERy
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Callum Slattery on a threeyear contract. The highly-rated midfielder left Scottish Premiership side Motherwell at the end of May after a successful five years at Fir Park, where he was a firm fans’ favourite. Slattery has since been linked with a host of clubs south of the border and the Owls have won the race for his signature. The 27-year-old cited the new era at Hillsborough as a key driver for his S6 switch. He said: “This is such an exciting move at an
exciting time for the club. I had options but ultimately when I knew Sheffield Wednesday were interested, it was an easy decision for me to make.
“It’s massive. The ambition is there and we want to be positive throughout the whole season. A club this size with that ambition, it’s just great to be a part of.
“It’s a clean slate for everyone, and to be joining as a new player and a new feeling around the club, it’s special.
“Out there on the pitch, I’ll be 110% all the time, every chance I get. I want to make things happen, be creative and
help the team go in the right direction.”
Sporting Director, Simon Wilson, said:
“Callum was one of the most sought-after free agents this summer and we are delighted to welcome him to Sheffield Wednesday.
“After an elite youth career, which included international recognition with England, he has grown into an accomplished midfielder at senior level.
“He has faced adversity at times and responded well, maturing on and off the field, and this has been reflected in level and consistency of his performances in the Scottish Premier
League throughout recent seasons.
“Now entering the prime years of his career, we believe he can play a significant role in what we are building.”
Slattery was a product of the youth academy at Premier League giants Chelsea before signing his first professional contract with then topflight Southampton.
After rising through the ranks to post five senior appearances at St Mary’s, he moved on loan to Eerste Divisie outfit De Graafschap in the Netherlands.
Slattery returned home for a temporary stint with Gillingham and then made a permanent
transfer to Motherwell, where his star soared.
In total, he registered 147 appearances for the Steelmen, contributing 18 goals, and played a pivotal role last season as Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership, securing a UEFA Conference League qualifying place. Slattery also has recognition on the international stage having represented England through the age groups to under-20 level.
He now joins his new team-mates as preparations continue for the League One season ahead.
bRuCE iS NEW millERS boSS
Rotherham United are delighted to confirm the appointment of Alex Bruce as the club’s new first team Head Coach on a deal that runs until 2028.
The Millers finalised paperwork to bring the 41-year-old to AESSEAL New York Stadium on Monday evening after he was on-hand at Roundwood Sports Complex to oversee the first team’s return to pre-season training Monday morning.
Bruce can call
upon a network of contacts accumulated throughout a decorated career in football, the playing element of which spanned across 18 years as a professional and included stints in the Premier League with the likes of Birmingham and Hull City.
Since moving into coaching circles, he has garnered invaluable experience in roles with West Bromwich Albion, Macclesfield Town and Salford City and
joins the Millers under the stewardship of Head of Football Steve McClaren looking to take the next steps on that journey.
The Norwich-born operator’s CV shows recent knowledge of Sky Bet League Two level at which he worked during his time at the Peninsula Stadium as first team coach.
Further details on the finalisation of the remainder of Alex’s coaching staff will be communicated in due course.
