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SY MAYOR PROPOSES MAJOR NEW DELIVERY FUND

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard is proposing a new Fund worth nearly £16m targeting key delivery priorities to improve the lives of people who live, work, and visit South Yorkshire: enhancing transport choice, improving health and the environment, saving lives by making our roads safer, boosting children’s literacy and promoting economic growth alongside championing our region.

The Mayoral Delivery Fund, which will be discussed at this week’s Mayoral Combined Authority Board AGM,

would channel capital investment and revenue spending over the next three years into a number of programmes supporting delivery of the Mayor’s manifesto commitments.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: “I’m proud to be backing every part of South Yorkshire, making sure every community can stay near and go far through the new Delivery Fund.

“My focus is clear: delivering real results that improve people’s lives across the region.

That’s why the Fund - worth nearly £16 million, is dedicated to making a tangible

difference. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about investing directly in projects that will help build a bigger, better economy, offering us all the opportunity to be wealthier, healthier, happier and safer.

“I’m targeting what matters mostsupporting our children to read better and live healthier, more active lives; tackling health inequalities so people live longer; safer roads by saving lives; and responding to climate breakdown including planting 1.4 million trees across South Yorkshire.

“I’m also investing more to promote our region, attracting investment,

creating good jobs, and boosting tourism, as well as telling the story of South Yorkshire through cultural and creative projects.

“The Fund is a crucial step forward in restoring the pride, purpose and

prosperity that South Yorkshire deserves.”

Full details on which projects the fund will be used towards can be found at www. southyorkshire-ca.gov. uk/news

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AWARDING WINNING COMEDIC MAESTRO COMES TO SHEFFIELD

award-winning entertainer Tim Minchin is back in the UK with a major new tour, calling in at Sheffield City Hall on Thursday July 17th with tickets now available on general sale.

Tim Minchin, the incomparable singersongwriter, pianist, comedian, actor, musical-theatre composer-lyricist and soft-hearted provocateur, is heading back on tour with his new show Songs The

World Will Never Hear.

The tour marks the 20th anniversary of his explosive arrival onto the British comedy scene in 2005.

From comedy classics to tear-jerking Christmas songs… from boobs to existentialism… from fast fingering to free will… there’s nothing quite like an evening in the company of Tim Minchin.

From the awardwinning songsmith behind Matilda The Musical, get ready for

an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Minchin looks back on how a

Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment.

The show is delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, with the set list drawing from three decades of unique songwriting.

“Incredibly, many of my UK fans have been by

my side for two decades. They have never flinched as I’ve turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging openheartedly with whatever I have to offer. I’m the luckiest artist on the planet, and I can’t wait to be back to deliver a big joyous show, spanning the whole bloody thing.”

- Tim Minchin

Tickets are available now from the city Hall Box Office and sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

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sharrow community forum opens it doors for first time

Children, young people, and the local community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Adventures community hub Back in 2023, Sharrow Community Forum was awarded a Youth Investment Fund grant of over £2.6m to redevelop and expand Highfield Adventure Playground into a leading Youth Hub, to benefit current and future generations of young people.

Sharrow Community Forum’s work is all about making lives better for people in their community, improving opportunities, strengthening community voice, health and wellbeing, and community development. They had an ambitious plan to give young people the youth space that they deserve, built around their dreams and ideas. Before receiving the funding, the 40-year-old youth space was a cold and inefficient breeze block construction and was not a positive space for young people. Now Sharrow Community Forum’s bold ambition is a reality, they have an inspiring, modern, and inclusive new space that young people and the whole community can enjoy for generations to come.

The Adventures community hub will be declared open when Abtisam Mohamed MP for Sheffield Central cuts the ceremonial ribbon. Children, young people, families, funders and members of the community will join together for an afternoon of celebrations, music from the Tracks young people’s project, dance performances from Dynamic Dance CIC and have the opportunity to explore the exciting new hub.

Abtisam Mohamed, MP for Sheffield Central said; “More than just a space, youth hubs like Adventures at Highfield are a vital ingredient of a community. Children can find safety, build practical and social skills, and forge lifelong relationships. Parents gain invaluable peace of mind, knowing their children are nurtured, safe and secure. And for everyone passing by, Adventures at Highfield stands as a testament to sustainability and a vibrant community spirit. It’s an honour to be part of the opening.” Jonathan

Roberts, Chief Executive Officer for Sharrow Community Forum said; “It has been a labour of love developing our new Adventures hub for and on behalf of the young people of Sharrow and beyond. We are passionate about realising their ideas in a space which promotes creativity, development, inclusion, and ambition, and together we have delivered a fabulous new space where young people can thrive and have so many new adventures. The impact of this building will be felt across generations for years to come and provide a beacon of hope for people in the area. We wanted to create a space made for and by young people, and a space that everyone can be proud of. Investing in young people in this way has raised aspiration and given them a space they want to be in which is safe and meets their needs.”

Young people, supported by Sharrow Community Forum, were central to the development of this exciting new project by working with architects and designers to reflect their needs and aspirations for the space. Young people not only played a key role in the space’s look and feel; they were also instrumental in securing the Youth Investment Fund grant. The new youth hub is aptly named ‘Adventures’, chosen by children and young people as a symbol of what they can expect there. Young people’s voices will be at the heart of the new space. Sharrow Community Forum is passionate about empowering local young people to explore youth voice as a catalyst for change. They offer progression routes for young people into youth trustee positions and building on the work of Sharrow Youth Forum. A local young person said; “We were asked what we wanted in the new centre we said stuff like a chill-out sensory room, a dance studio and bigger toilets. They have said we will get that in the new building, so I feel very excited about moving back down and having more space.”

mayor’s Beds for BaBies scheme helps oVer 1,900 children in first year

A year after its launch, South Yorkshire’s pioneering Beds for Babies scheme has supported over 1,900 children, ensuring that children aged five and under have a safe place to sleep.

The initiative, led by South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, has delivered more than 3,800 essential items – including Moses Baskets, cots, toddler beds, mattresses, and bedding bundles - to families across the region.

Backed by a £2.2 million investment from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), the scheme is designed to tackle health inequalities, improve earlyyears development, and ease pressure on public services, with the ultimate goal of making South Yorkshire the healthiest region in the country.

Beds for Babies tackles the often-hidden issue of bed poverty, which can include broken or unsuitable beds, mouldy mattresses, or the complete absence of age-appropriate sleeping arrangements.

By addressing these challenges, the scheme aims to improve sleep quality, which is vital for children’s development, learning, and overall family wellbeing.

Beds for Babies: a Safe Space to Sleep is a cornerstone of Mayor Coppard’s health strategy, focused on practical, community-led solutions to long-standing challenges.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said:

“When I launched Beds for Babies, I made it my ambition that no child in South Yorkshire should go without a safe place to sleep. One year on, I’m proud that, working with a range of dedicated partners, we’re delivering on that ambitionsupporting over 1,900 children and giving out more than 3,800 essential items.

“The scheme is about more than just beds. It’s about giving every child the best possible start in life, tackling deep-rooted health inequalities, and building a healthier, fairer South Yorkshire for everyone.”

Beds for Babies is delivered through trusted local referral routes, including midwifery services, GPs, Family Hubs, Children’s Centres, and community organisations. It is the

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result of a collaborative effort involving Baby Basics UK, Save the Children UK, Sheffield Hallam University, IKEA, and many others. The first bed funded through the scheme was delivered in June 2024 by Mayor Coppard and Baby Basics UK to a Sheffield mother for her 11-weekold daughter, Majesty.

As part of the broader Safe Space to Sleep Programme, working with councils and key partners, two ‘test and learn’ pilots have been launched in the last year in Mexborough (Doncaster) and Swinton (Rotherham), with Sheffield and Barnsley to follow, to explore new ways of working with disadvantaged families. These pilots aim to build trust, improve access to services, and identify best practices for improving children’s health outcomes.

Cat Ross, CEO of Baby Basics UK said: “One year on from launching deliveries through our Beds for Babies: a Safe Space to Sleep project, we’re incredibly proud of the real and lasting difference it’s making for families across South Yorkshire. At Baby Basics, we strive to uphold the dignity of every family we work with. This project reflects that by providing children 0-5 with brand-new mattresses, age-appropriate bedding and high-quality beds.

We’ve built in flexibility too, offering bed guards, bespoke mattresses and bunk beds to meet specific needs.

“Our Baby Basics centres in South Yorkshire, along with Families First Rotherham, work faithfully to manage referrals and allocate equipment.

Families are now receiving essential equipment within two weeks of referral, replacing what used to be months-long waits. This offer continues to be transformative at every level. For children aged 0-5, having a safe space to sleep directly supports their safety, wellbeing and healthy development.

For parents and carers, it removes the burden of sourcing essential items in times of hardship and provides peace of mind.

For referral partners, the guarantee of a bed builds trust with families and creates opportunities to address other challenges.”

Last week’s Housing Policy Committee meeting approved a final version of the Temporary Accommodation Strategy and Policy following a public consultation. The strategy outlin es actions for the next five years, whereas the policy is an ongoing document.

The new approach sets out a streamlined and transparent process for allocating temporary housing to local residents in need. The Council has never had these documents in place, and doing so will allow officers to plan better for when residents need placing in temporary accommodation, rather than working reactively as and when the need arises.

Among the priorities for the strategy are:

• Ensuring robust triaging of assessments and casework and realigning service structures and resources to increase the focus on prevention

• Ending the use of B&Bs, hotels and Nightly Paid Accommodation

• Rebalancing the draft Allocations Policy –due to come to next month’s extraordinary meeting of the Housing Policy Committee for a progress report - to increase the number of lets to households currently in temporary accommodation and find them a suitable alternative

• Building on our strong partnerships across all sectors with expertise

in supporting those at risk of homelessness and improve outcomes

The policy details a robust process for assessing temporary accommodation needs. By clearly setting out eligibility criteria, it aims to ensure those who are most vulnerable receive support promptly and fairly. Tenants and residents can expect a more consistent and timely response when applying for temporary housing. This move is designed to address issues raised by previous ad-hoc processes.

The policy also reinforces the Council’s commitment to safeguarding residents facing housing crises. It emphasises not only the immediate provision of temporary homes but also the integration of support services, ensuring a path towards permanent solutions. Residents will be given a clearer understanding of the procedures involved, giving increased trust and accountability in how temporary accommodation is allocated. It also aims to reduce delays and help ensure that vulnerable individuals and families receive assistance when they need it most. This will better manage demand and support the broader goal of reducing reliance on costly bedand-breakfast and other hotel arrangements, ultimately easing financial pressures on the Housing service.

pregnancy smoking drops

The proportion of women smoking during pregnancy in Sheffield has fallen significantly over the last 12 months. Data shows that 5.6% of pregnant women (305 women) in Sheffield were recorded as smoking in 2024/25. This is 2% lower than the previous year, when maternal smoking rates were 7.6% in Sheffield. This equates to 73 fewer women smoking compared to last year. This is the lowest rate of smoking during pregnancy recorded in Sheffield since data began to be collected. This also reflects improvement across Yorkshire and Humber with rates falling from 9.3% to 7.5% and England as a whole, where SATOD rates fell to 6.1% from 7.4% last year. The drop in maternal smoking rates follows the introduction of a new model of stop smoking support for pregnant women, which began to be rolled out nationally in 2022 of part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This initiative tasked maternity teams with responsibility for supporting pregnant smokers to quit by training midwifery staff to provide ongoing behavioural support and

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access to stop smoking medications. Support to quit is also widely available to partners and other household members who smoke. Smoking during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of harm to both mother and baby. It increases the risk of stillbirth, miscarriage, and sudden infant death. Children born to parents who smoke are also more likely to experience respiratory illness, learning difficulties, and diabetes, and are more likely to grow up to be smokers when compared to children born into smokefree households. As well as the health harms caused by smoking during pregnancy, it also adds to the cost of living and pushes families further into poverty. The average smoker spends £3,000 per year on tobacco, with younger women from the most deprived areas being the most likely to smoke and be exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy. Helen Watson of the Tobacco Control Board said: “We are so incredibly proud of the progress that has been made in Sheffield and it is wonderful to see this demonstrated by these latest figures.”

the dino tattoo Show roarS into Magna thiS JuLy

Prepare for a prehistoric takeover as the world’s largest dinosaur themed tattoo convention thunders into Magna this July.

Taking place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025, this unique event transforms Magna’s awe-inspiring industrial space into a vibrant expo of creativity, culture, and prehistoric wonder.

Whether you’re a tattoo enthusiast, a dinosaur lover, or a family looking for a truly unforgettable day out – the Dino Tattoo Show promises something for everyone.

Created in 2022 by renowned tattoo artists Faye Skinner and Jayke Cox, the Dino Tattoo

Show was inspired by a shared vision: to build a unique tattoo convention made by artists, for artists. But this is not just any convention – it’s a spectacular fusion of ink and dinosaurs.

An adventure 65 million years in the making! And, whether you’re a fan of Tyrannosaurus ink or have perfected your Velociraptor call, this show is about celebrating art, community, and imagination. Now in its second year, the Dino Tattoo Show continues to grow, attracting more than 200 world class tattoo artists and thousands of enthusiasts and dino-lovers from across the UK and beyond who will be live inking throughout the

weekend with jaw dropping dino designs, neo prehistoric art styles and killer flash sheets.

Jayke Cox, of Dino Tattoo, said: “This is more than a tattoo convention – it’s an immersive experience where science, art, and spectacle collide,” says the event organiser. “Whether you’re getting inked, bringing the family for a day of dinosaur discovery, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, the Dino Tattoo Show is not to be missed.”

Richard Hammill, CEO of Magna, said: ‘This is a truly unique event on the Magna calendar and we are delighted to be welcoming the fantastic

Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and The Eagles. Featuring a ten gallon hat full of great country and western hits including The Gambler, Take it Easy, Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Ring of Fire, The Devil Went Down to Georgia and many more. If you like a little bit of classic country music then why not dust off those line-dancing shoes, grab your partners and mosey on down?!

team from Dino Tattoo to our incredible venue. The dinosaur theme fits nicely into our Summer programme and it promises to be an awesome family weekend.’

Magna will be transformed into an immersive experience with dinosaur themed entertainment for all ages. With the famous Dino Race inflatable assault course, live music, street food, market stalls, baby dino puppet shows and tattoo competitions, it promises to be a fun weekend for the whole family.

Tickets and more information are available at dinotattooshow.com/

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The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that We: The FRieNdLy Foodie LTd 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 FRieNdLy Foodie cAFe ANd bAR, bRuNsWick ViLLAge, sTATioN RoAd, sheFFieLd, s13 7sF.

We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON & OFF the premises:

Mon - Sun 10:00 - 01:00 the following day

The provision of late night refreshment: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 01:00 the following day

The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: Plays, Films, Indoor sporting events, Live music, Recorded music, Performances of dance, and anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music or performances of dance indoors.

Mon - Sun 10:00 - 01:00 the following day

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing Services, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield, S9 3HD about this application by 11th July 2025

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.

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 conviction for this offence is unlimited.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Notice is hereby given that i: shibu geoRge

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 7-11 mARkeT sQuARe, Woodhouse, sheFFieLd, s13 7JX

I intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption OFF the premises: Monday - Sunday 07:00 - 22:00

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service - 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 conviction for this offence is unlimited.

New Premises Licence Application

The Licensing Act 2003

(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005

Application for a Premises Licence (s17)

The above application has been made on 12.06.25 to Sheffield City Council by:hARLem house LimiTed oF

hARLem house,158 iNFiRmARy RoAd, sheFFieLd, s6 3dh

Late Night Refreshments (ON and OFF the premises) 23.00 – 00.00 Sunday – Thursday and 23:00 – 01:00 Friday to Saturday Opening Times from 12.00 – 00.00 Sunday – Thursday and 12:00 – 01:00 Friday to Saturday

Representations should be made in writing to the licensing Officer by no later than: 10.07.25 to: Sheffield City Council, Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Rd Depot, Staniforth Rd, Sheffield, S9 3HD

The licensing register and record of this application are available for inspection at the above office by appointment only. For further details visit licensingservice@Sheffield.gov.uk

it is an offence under 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application that carries an unlimited fine.

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Peak District National Park Authority, has received applications for Planning Permission / Listed Building Consent / Conservation Area Consent listed in the schedule below.

Copies of the application(s) can be viewed on the planning pages of the website at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning and if you wish to comment please write to the Chief Executive, Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE within 21 days of this notice.

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proposal: Installation of a new foul drainage run from the church to the mains sewer connection at the west boundary of the churchyard - St Nicholas’ Church, Towngate, High Bradfield, Sheffield (L) (C) Applications with the suffix (C) may affect a conservation Area Applications with the suffix (L) may affect a Listed building

The Licensing Act 2003 section 34

Notice is hereby given that i: AdAm siNgh chAhAL

Have made an application under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary a Premises Licence for the Premises known as WhiTe hART, 18 LANgseTT RoAd NoRTh, oughTibRidge, sheFFieLd, s35 0gX

The details of the variation are as follows:

1. To EXTEND the opening hours for the sale by retail of alcohol: Thursday - Sunday to 01:00 the following day

2. Introduce new conditions on the Licence

3. The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: playing of recorded music Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 23:00 Fri - Sat 17:00 - 00:30 Sun 17:00 - 00:00

The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005 Application for a Premises Licence (s17)

The above application has been made on 12.06.25 to Sheffield City Council by:hARLem house s2 LimiTed oF

hARLem house,156 sT mARy’s RoAd, sheFFieLd, s2 4AXh

Late Night Refreshments (ON and OFF the premises) 23.00 – 03.00 Sunday – Saturday Opening Times from 12.00 – 03.00 Sunday –Saturday

Representations should be made in writing to the licensing Officer by no later than: 15.07.25 to: Sheffield City Council, Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Rd Depot, Staniforth Rd, Sheffield, S9 3HD

The licensing register and record of this application are available for inspection at the above office by appointment only. For further details visit licensingservice@Sheffield.gov.uk it is an offence under 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application that carries an unlimited fine.

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49 LeedhAm RoAd, sheFFieLd s5 6Ah is applying to change an existing licence as follows:

To keep an extra 2 goods vehicles and 0 trailers at the Operating Centre at: TARmAc LTd, yARRA pARk iNdusTR AL esTATe, sTATioN RoAd, chApeLToWN sheFFieLd, souTh yoRkshiRe s35 9yR 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 from the traffic Commissioner’s office.

The Licensing Act 2003

(Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005 Notice is hereby given that We: mARiA ResTAuRANTs LTd

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 mARiA, h03 WeLLiNgToN sTReeT, sheFFieLd s1 4hd

We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities:

Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON the premises:

Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 23:30

The provision of late night refreshment (indoors): Monday - Sunday 23:00 – 23:30

Name of applicant: Poobalasingham Poologasingham Premises: Claire’s Kitchen and Bar 210-212 Cricket Inn Road Sheffield S2 5AT Licensable Activities; Sale of Alcohol Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 01:00 On & Off Sales, recorded music & late night refreshments 23.00 to 01.00 hours. Licensing authority: Licensing Section, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield, S9 3HD. Email: licensingservice@sheffield. gov.uk. Tel. 01142734264 (The full application may be viewed at the above offices during normal office hours or on the website) Any person or responsible authority may make representations to the above address no later than 17th July 2025. Any representations must be in writing. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for this offence is unlimited.

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing Section, Sheffield City Council, Block C Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield S9 3HD about this application by 19th July 2025

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents

For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing General Section. 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

The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: Playing of recorded music (indoors) Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 23:30

For information on representations, please see www.sheffield.gov.uk/licensinginforesidents For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing Service.

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 conviction for this offence is unlimited.

TUESDAY

Coronation Street: Debbie calls Kevin and lies that she’s staying at a spa hotel to clear her head. However, it’s clear she’s calling from a police station when she hangs up. Is Debbie in trouble with the law? Summer & Nina discuss the incident they saw that night and agree they have no choice but to keep quiet. What are they hiding? Maria masks her concerns about Gary’s whereabouts for Liam, but where is he? Steve finds that Tracy has duped him into birthday drinks and she has no intentions of discussing their divorce. Todd berates Millie for drinking whilst pregnant when he sees her with a can of lager. Millie begs him not to tell Theo, but will Todd agree?

Emmerdale:

Sarah’s head’s a mess following her run-in with her grandad Cain. His opinion on her life-limiting illness and her idea to have IVF has sent her spinning. As she talks to Jacob about it all, she’s left gobsmacked when her ex offers to help by becoming her sperm donor! Charity’s in bits as she and Cain wait for Sarah to emerge from surgery. After a torturous wait, the surgeon has news for the grandparents. In a cruel twist of fate, Sarah’s surgery hasn’t gone as planned… Will it fall to Cain and Charity to tell Sarah the tragic news? Paddy wants to explore another avenue and is hoping to conduct a dementia test on his dad. Given Bear’s volatility, Paddy’s come up with the ‘genius’ idea to try to test his dad… without him realising what is going on. As the men gather in the Woolie for a pint, will Paddy and Marlon manage to pull off the plan? Matty honours his late wife Amy on what would have been her birthday.

Eastenders: Elaine has gone all out for Patrick’s 85th birthday party at the Vic. As Elaine gets into the party mood, she is unaware that teenagers Denzel and Joel have stolen a couple of unattended jugs of alcoholic punch from outside the pub! Disaster strikes while Denzel parties with his friends, underage Raymond and twins Pearl and Mica secretly drink the alcohol... Vicki is concerned when she notices some strange invoices. Bernadette, who works for the Panesar family, explains away Vicki’s concerns. Neither Ravi or Suki know anything about the irregularities. So they track down Bernie and demand to know what is going on! Does Bernie know more about the money mystery than she is letting on?

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RUBéN IS NEW BLADES BOSS

Sheffield United have moved swiftly to fill the managerial hot seat at Bramall Lane, appointing a boss with Premier League and Championship experience.

Rubén Sellés is the new Blades manager and moves to S2 having signed a three-year deal with the club. Further coaching appointments will follow in due course.

Spaniard Sellés successfully kept Hull City in the Championship last season, despite taking over with the club bottom of the league, with an impressive win against United key to their survival.

Prior to his arrival on Humberside, he led Reading impressively despite a lengthy period of off the field turmoil,

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ISSUES CLUB STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO EFL CHARGES

Sheffield Wednesday acknowledge the statement below issued by the EFL on Wednesday morning and confirm the club’s intention to appeal:

“The EFL can confirm that Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is now subject to a threewindow fee restriction after exceeding 30 days of late payments between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.

“In accordance with EFL Regulations, the restriction will cover the entirety of this summer’s window and two full windows thereafter

leaving the Royals in sixth place in League One.

His coaching CV is extensive, and includes working in the Premier League with Southampton, whilst he also boasts a background across several areas of the game.

On his arrival, the Blades new boss said: “When we first heard about the possibility of coming here, it was a no brainer for us to join a club with this kind of history and with a mission to move forward and try to be even more competitive.

“This is a very powerful and ambitious project. It was very important at the start of the conversations that everyone is on the same page.

“We need to embrace data and new technologies, but the

(Winter 2026 and Summer 2026).

“The Club has notified the EFL of its intention to appeal this decision and this will be heard in due course.

“Separately, on 3 June 2025, the EFL issued charges against the Club and owner Mr Dejphon Chansiri in respect of non-payment of Player wages in March 2025 and May 2025. This matter is being considered by an Independent Disciplinary Commission, and because of the ongoing proceedings, the League is unable to comment further at this time.”

The Club are also unable to make any further comment at this time.

most important thing is not to forget the football essence. I think we are capable of delivering a good model and optimise our performance by using all the tools that we have.

“Our identity is always very clear. We want to be aggressive, we want to make things happen. So, the fans can expect a team which is not going to wait or be reactive, we will be proactive, we are going to go and try and be as competitive as we can in every single game. If we can do that then we’ll give ourselves a very good chance of winning games.”

Born in Marxalenes, a neighbourhood in Valencia, Sellés played for local side Parreta CF before a short stint with Burjassot. At the age of just 16, he was already

coaching youth sides locally.

In 2002, Sellés entered the University of Valencia and enjoyed a promotion as coach of the organisation’s football team.

Academically, Sellés has a Master’s degree in Sports & Physiology and furthered his CV when graduating from UEFA’s Pro Licence programme when he was just 25. Sellés has enjoyed a

wide range of coaching experiences during stints in Greece, Russia, Azerbaijan, Norwaywhere he combined his coaching role as head of analysis - Denmark and Spain prior to coaching and managing in the Premier League with Southampton followed by stints with Reading and most recently Hull. A full interview is available now at sufc. co.uk

TRAINING GROUND EXTENSION BEGINS

Building work has commenced on the project to dramatically improve facilities at Doncaster Rovers Cantley Park training ground.

Their partners Workbox UK broke ground on the site last week, with initial digging work for the foundations on which the new extension will be built.

Comprising a state-ofthe-art gym and medical facilities, the permanent structure will provide a significant upgrade to the provision which players can currently access. Construction is expected to take six months with the project set to be completed before the end of the year.

“It’s fantastic to get started,” Workbox UK managing director Matt

SPENCE SIGNS ON AS A MILLER

Rotherham United are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Kian Spence on a twoyear deal following the expiration of his contract with Sky Bet League Two outfit Barrow, subject to EFL and FA ratification.

The 24-yearold, schooled by Middlesbrough, has consistently impressed on each step he’s made up the footballing pyramid, gathering experience at levels from the North Premier League with Scarborough Athletic to Sky Bet League Two with

Barrow. A Harrogate-born midfield operator with an eye for goal, Spence was awarded the EFL League Two Goal of the Month award in August 2023 for a stunning volley against Tranmere Rovers – one of the 14 league goals he notched in just two seasons at Holker Street. As touched upon by Matt Hamshaw in an interview last week the recruitment drive has been well underway, with Kian being the first name through the door during Hamshaw’s reign. Speaking to the club, Kian

said: “I’m buzzing to be here and really happy to get the deal done so quickly. I’m really happy to get it done and be there on the first day of pre-season.

“I can’t wait to get going and test myself in this division, showing everyone what I can do. “I want to get goals and assists, create chances and work hard for the team.”

You can watch the full-length interview at themillers.co.uk

When asked about his new midfield man, Millers boss Matt Hamshaw said:

“We have been tracking Kian over the last few years and are really excited by him. He covers a lot of ground and I’m really glad that we have been able to get it over the line.

“From day one when I met Kian I felt that he really wanted to be here and that really impressed me. He is a versatile midfielder and has a great strike from distance.

“He wears his heart on his sleeve, gives everything that he has got, but also has that touch of quality which is what impresses me.”

Jackson said. “It’s taken us 15 months to get to this point after huge challenges with the planning permission.

“We have worked closely with the club to get to this stage and progress is going to be pretty weeks over the coming weeks to get us to a completed gym.

“It’s an exciting projectparticularly as someone who lives in Doncaster - to support the club and give them a state-of-theart gym compared to the facilities they’ve got now. It’s going to be night and day once it’s completed.”

Courtesy of considerable

funding from chairman Terry Bramall, the new building will feature a state-of-the-art gym with large windows looking out across the training pitches. Physiotherapy and consultation rooms will also form part of the project - all accessed from the existing player changing areas. Designs are both environmentally friendly and embracing of the landscape of the training ground. Existing gym and medical facilities housed in modular buildings will be demolished and replaced by a new car parking area.