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The UK’s top department store for vintage fashion, Charity Super.Mkt, is set to land in the Heart of the City, bringing together local and national charities all under one roof.
This one-of-akind fashion retail experience focuses on giving back to both people and the planet, with every purchase benefiting social, economic and environmental good. Located on the corner of Cambridge Street and Pinstone Street, the new shop will offer a curated
collection of the most vibrant vintage clothing the best of second-hand staples, forgotten football tops, desirable denim, and everything else in between. In some cases, it also provides a much-needed location for local and national charities that may otherwise be unable to open a retail space in such a prominent area.
Cllr Ben Miskell said:
“Our brilliant Heart of the City development has been a fantastic addition to the city centre and has already brought hundreds of thousands of people
into Sheffield to visit the different shops, food outlets and, of course, Pounds Park. The use of one of our prominent units for the Charity Super. Mkt is a fantastic way people can give back to those charities who do such an incredible job throughout Sheffield and the surrounding area helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.
We always planned for Heart of the City to offer something for everyone and the addition of Charity Super.Mkt alongside the recently
announced Lucy and Yak shows that the retail side of the project continues to gather pace.”
The pop-up store is set to open in September, celebrating with a public launch event between, and will remain in place until the end of the year.
To date, Charity Super.Mkt has generated over £4.5 million for more than 50 charities, selling over 500,000 items of clothing, preventing 147 tonnes of clothing from reaching landfill, diverting 1.3 million kg of CO₂, and saving
over 235,000 cubic metres of water. This is equivalent to planting 4,405 trees, filling over 90 olympic sized swimming pools and travelling over 5 million miles in a car. Work has already started on fitting out the Heart of the City unit, with Sheffield-based Heb Group supporting the project.
If you are a local charity and would like to get involved, you can email info@ charitysuper.mkt to register your interest and get more information.
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The Big Top arrives at Rotherham’s ‘Big House’ on Saturday, August 30, for a day of circusthemed family fun and activities - and it’s all inspired by historical events. After delving into the archives, the preservation trust regenerating Grade I listed stately home Wentworth Woodhouse discovered that circus performers entertained at its garden parties in the 1920s and 30s. The Earls Fitzwilliam often opened their gardens to the community and brought in a ‘flat-wire’ entertainer, acrobats, clowns and
fortune-tellers. Archivists discovered that Countess Maud particularly loved by the palm-readers. So this year, Wentworth Woodhouse’s spectacular annual outdoor event the WE Wonder Festival picks up the theme and becomes Circus At The House Of Fun. The trust teamed with Flux Rotherham and Rotherham Museums, Arts and Heritage to blend local history, art and family entertainment, with a nod to other local daredevils, including the Maltby Alzanas. The family of high-wire performers gained
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In a Big Top in the historic gardens, daredevil highwire performer Chris Bullzini and acrobatic shows by Let’s Circus will have audiences on the edge of their seats. Unicyclists, jugglers and entertainers will be roaming the grounds and visitors can expect traditional funfair games, craft tents and the chance to learn new skills in the circus workshop. There will be music from Thorpe Hesley Brass Band, food trucks and
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Summer cruelt Y appeal event Space Sheffield
In a city bursting with talented musicians, artists and creative thinkers, work is due to begin on the brand new, Event Central venue in Sheffield city centre to enable them to show off their skills. Plans for the building, located in the middle of Fargate, have been confirmed between Sheffield City Council and the future operator, Creative Arts Development Space, with work expected to begin by the end of August. Once complete, the new venue will be home to a 200-person live event space, café/ bar area on the ground floor with the four upper floors being used as co-working space along with meeting rooms. It is expected the venue will be able to host a wide-ranging programme of community events, showcases, exhibitions, workshops and talks when work is complete.
Cllr Ben Miskell said “Sheffield is home to some legendary venues, known across the country and we want Event Central to be added to that list. A venue where the next generation of Sheffield bands begin their journey, the next great artists displayed their work for the first time and the place where meetings will be held that will shape the future of this great city and beyond. This project will breathe life back into the building, transforming it into a venue we can all be proud of. The city centre is transforming into a fantastic place for people to live, work and enjoy with many venues already becoming must visit places including the likes of Cambridge Street Collective and Leah’s Yard. The addition of Event Central and the flexibility the space will provide will only strengthen the appeal of the city centre and encourage more and more people to come and see for themselves how amazing Sheffield really is.” A section of Fargate will be used by the
contractors, Willmott Dixon, as their work site for while the building work is taking place, but once the compound has been moved, the current tarmac will be replaced with the beautiful paving seen across the rest of Fargate. Chris Yates, Yorkshire director for Willmott Dixon commented “Our local team of regeneration experts bring a wealth of experience to Event Central, and we’re delighted to play our part in the regeneration of Fargate, creating a space designed to empower this city’s boundless creativity. We will ensure creating opportunities for the local community is at the heart of this project. Willmott Dixon, alongside its supply chain partners, is set to deliver 300 hours of employment support to local residents, creating two new employment opportunities for local people who are not in education, employment or training. We will also support 75 weeks of apprenticeship training for young people and volunteer upwards of 150 hours in support of local organisations. We have already started to work with FoodCycle Sheffield, Hillsborough Job Centre and Opportunity Sheffield and have been delighted to engage with students at Notre Dame High School and Sheffield Springs Academy.”
The Council has continued to work with the operator, Creative Arts Development Space and Willmott Dixon, the contractor, putting final details into the design for the project, which has a budget of £14.4million.
The Council has also submitted a request for the final half of that amount to be allocated, £7.8 million having already been received, so transformation of the unit to Event Central can begin at the end of August with completion expected during the second half of 2026.
The RSPCA is urging cat owners to be extra vigilant after shocking new figures show that the nation’s moggies are increasingly being targeted with air guns - with South Yorkshire a hot spot for weapon incidents.
New data from the animal charity reveals that last year, there was a 30% increase in reported airgun attacks on cats across England and Wales, with 70 incidents being flagged to the RSPCA compared to 54 in 2023. This year, the horrifying trend looks to continue, highlighted by cats like Ronnie2 from Liverpool, who was found screaming in pain after being shot five times with an air gun in June.
The charity’s data also reveals that South Yorkshire generated amongst the highest number of incidents relating to animals attacked by air guns, catapults or crossbows, with 14 reports received between 2022 and 2024. There’s also a worrying upward trend throughout England and Wales in catapult attacks. Up to the end of June this year, there were twice as many catapult incidents reported to the RSPCA, compared to the same period in 2023 (22 v 10).
Police are echoing the charity’s concerns about catapult attacks, with Kent Police introducing a ‘Catapult Crackdown’.
The warning comes as the RSPCA’s ‘Summer Cruelty Appeal’ continues, raising vital funds to support animals experiencing cruelty - including victims of weapons attacks. The charity’s new data reveals that between 2022 and 2024, there were 497 incidents reported to the RSPCA involving air guns, catapults and crossbows used to target all types of animals.
With the RSPCA receiving more reports of cruelty in summer than at any other time of year, the charity has released the heartbreaking figures as part of its ‘Summer Cruelty Appeal’ to raise awareness of the plight of many animals at this time of year. RSPCA
Wildlife Partnerships Manager Geoff Edmond said: “Weapon attacks on animals are horrific, but what we see is likely only the tip of the iceberg. There’s huge concern about the growing incidents of catapult attacks on wild birds such as swans, but air guns remain by far the
most likely weapon to be used on an animal. It is unspeakably cruel and totally unacceptable to shoot animals for ‘fun’ - or to harm them for target practice, but sadly we’ve received nearly 500 reports about all kinds of weapon attacks on animals over the past three years.
While most people will be appalled by animals being attacked in this way, sadly the RSPCA’s experience shows that some deliberately target wildlife, pets and farm animals with guns, catapults and crossbows - presumably for ‘laughs’. But these weapons cause horrific pain and suffering.”
The RSPCA is working in partnership with other agencies - including Police forces across the country. Geoff added: “We are doing all we can to change things. With more and more police forces seeing worrying levels of weapons-related incidents - including those involving young people - we have been helping to develop Operation Lakeshot, a police- and partnerled initiative. This was initially established by Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police, but is now rapidly growing, and aims to tackle these worrying crimes against wildlife. We’ve also welcomed Kent Police’s new ‘Catapult Crackdown’ initiative”, as they take action to tackle the use of catapults to harm people and wildlife or cause criminal damage”. Geoff added: “Day after day, our frontline officers and animal centres see the sickening consequences of weapons being used on animals - including severe injuries often leading to death. This is why we need our supporters to back our ‘Summer Cruelty Appeal’ so we can keep tackling this horrific trend and continue to take action against cruelty.”
Between 2022 and 2024, wild birds bore the brunt of weapon attacks, with 545 incidents reported to the RSPCA. Cats were the second-most attacked animal at 193, followed by wild mammals (63) and dogs (52). The RSPCA receives more reports of cruelty in summer than at any other time of year. That’s why the charity has launched its ‘Summer Cruelty Appeal’ because it’s vital to take action together to help animals.
You can vote for Sarah!
A Sheffield woman, Sarah Bond, has been selected from over 18,000 nominations as one of just twenty finalists in the prestigious 2025 JustGiving Awards, for her exceptional fundraising efforts on behalf of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Public voting for the JustGiving Awards opens today, and the charity is urging Sheffield residents and supporters nationwide to get behind Sarah and help her win this well-deserved recognition. Anyone can vote for Sarah by visiting: https://page.justgiving. com/justgiving-awardsvote
Sarah was nominated for the Stronger Together category of the awards by a fellow supporter Sue Loumgair. Since being partnered with her hearing dog, Albert, in 2015, Sarah has raised thousands of pounds for the charity, transforming lives in the deaf community. Sarah, who is profoundly deaf and communicates using British Sign Language, was partnered with her hearing dog, Albert, in 2015. In the last five years alone, she has raised over £17,000 for the charity. Sarah began volunteering for the charity in 2019. Starting as a fundraiser, she quickly became a practised speaker – and one of the charity’s first virtual presenters during the pandemic. Since then, she has continued to share her story at in-person events
and local talks, always accompanied by Albert. Sarah said: “It came as a complete surprise to find out I’d been nominated for the award - let alone become one of only four finalists in the Stronger Together category. I’m incredibly honoured and humbled, especially knowing how many amazing fundraisers were considered. For me, this is about giving back to Hearing Dogs for my most precious giftAlbert. He has changed my life in ways I could never have imagined. I want to raise as much as I can to help other deaf people leave loneliness behind and experience the same transformation I have.”
Vicky Ryan, Community Fundraising Manager for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People said, “Sarah is genuinely one of the kindest, most generous and talented people I have had the privilege of working with. It has been lovely to watch her creative ideas come to life in her fundraising and photographs and she inspires so many other people to get on board too. Whether it’s giving talks, attending cheque presentations, or volunteering as a photographer at charity events like the Great British Dog Walk, Sarah goes above and beyond. She is a dedicated and impactful fundraiserboth individually and through our national campaigns.”
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Responding to the guilty verdict in the Harvey Willgoose murder trial South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, said: “Today’s verdict brings some justice for Harvey, though it cannot undo the pain his family has suffered. He was a young boy with a bright future, and his death, especially in a school, has deeply affected our region. My thoughts, as always, remain with his family –particularly Caroline and Mark, whose strength, courage and dignity has been remarkable. Harvey was a young man full of potential, whose life has been lost to violence, while another young man now faces a future behind bars. It’s a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of knife crime and of the urgent need to invest in prevention, education, and early support to protect young lives. Knife crime is a national issue, and we will continue to work alongside our partners to keep young people safe in our schools and communities. Finally, I’d like to thank the police and legal teams for their work in bringing this case to a conclusion. Every case where lives are lost is tragic, but
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scenes of destruction as “stripped” leadmill returned
The Leadmill, one of Sheffield’s most iconic music venues, has been returned to its owners in a wrecked state - stripped of fixtures, vandalised, and left wide open to the elements. Electric Group, which took possession of the building late last Wednesday evening, were met with a scene of destruction, even the front doors had been taken. The stage where world-famous bands once performed has been ripped out, the sprung dancefloor torn up, bars and lighting removed, and the venue stripped back to bare
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Outside, skips have been filled and refilled over recent weeks with reusable materials - timber, steel, soundproofing, and other fittings - all dumped rather than being recycled, reused, or donated to community projects. When the owners arrived, the building was insecure, with doors removed and openings unboarded. (No planning permission building control approval had been sought or given) They have been forced to spend tens of thousands of pounds on 24-hour security and emergency boarding.
The eventual repair and restoration bill could run into the hundreds of thousands, adding significant extra costs and potentially delaying the reopening. The damage comes just days after sections of the Grade II-listed frontage, including the well-known Mike Disley sculpture, were removed without permission. Sheffield City Council ordered an immediate halt, but worryingly parts of the frieze are still missing. Councillor Janet Ridler said of the frieze: “This is a significant piece of Sheffield’s cultural heritage. It must be restored and reinstated quickly
and in a way that respects its historic value.”
For safety reasons, the building now stands sealed off under round-the-clock guard while surveyors and heritage experts assess the full extent of the damage.
Dominic Madden, Co Founder of Electric Group, said: “It’s devastating to see the building like this. It’s so important to people. We’ve had to secure it at huge cost just to stop any further damage. What’s gone can’t be replaced, and repairing what’s left will take months and a massive financial outlay. Stepping into this building and
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Sunday 7th Sept - 2:30PM TICKETS £20.00
Following a fantastic afternoon last October, singer-songwriter John Reilly and Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman are delighted to return to the Paramount in Penistone, to celebrate not just the music of Elton John but also Billy Joel !! The concert is not a tribute, but a true celebration of the music of these two fabulous musicians. John Reilly, whose albums have received both national and international air play, sings the songs very accurately, but in his own inimitable style and also plays percussion and harmonica, Lewis Nitikman, who is Berkelee trained and has produced 3 gold albums in Canada, plays piano and bass keyboards. This will be a truly unique performance of stunning vocals and outstanding piano, It is totally live, expect to hear all your favourite Elton and Billy tunes including ‘Your Song’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘Daniel’, ‘Uptown Girl’, Candle in the Wind’, ‘New York State of Mind’ ,’Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ etc., but also one or two you may not be so familiar with. So, once again, this is not a tribute. No dressing up. No miming. No backing tracks!! Just two consummate professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs performed from the heart in a show that has people on their feet, moved and shouting for more !!
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seeing the wanton destruction that has taken place is the sum of all my fears. What has happened these last few weeks behind closed doors is devastating, how anybody can do so much damage is beyond belief. Despite what we faced I am now even more determined to do whatever it takes to bring this venue back to life as a state of the art music and club venue opening in February 2026.”
Saturday 23rd Aug - 7:30PM
It was the Beat of a Generation & the Sound of a Nation. Made in Motown aim to recreate the classic music & sounds of Detroit during the 1960s & 70s. The band comprises of high quality musicians dedicated to recreating authentically the ‘sounds of the ‘Motor City’, fronted by the incredible talents of the band’s three female vocalists.
If your a fan of Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Supremes, The Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye & many more Motown legends, then this is a show not to be missed. Sit back & enjoy the songs that were MADE IN MOTOWN!
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With John’s killer secret at risk now that Nate’s murder investigation has been re-opened, he’s taken steps to have another go at covering up his crime. As Cain confirms that the detectives have concluded that Owen is guilty of his son’s murder, Robert – who’s convinced his brother John was involved – is forced to accept he was wrong. But when John gives Mack a lift in his van and the farmhand makes a shocking discovery about the paramedic, has his killer secret been uncovered at the eleventh hour? Moira’s finally come to a decision about the future of her farm which has been teetering on the brink of collapse for months. Is she going to give up on the family business? Belle and Kammy have another go at a date.
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George is alarmed when Jack warns him that Kojo will be ARRESTED after taking illegal drugs! George is furious and remains convinced that it was Harry who gave him the drugs. Howie reels when cheeky Oscar accepts an invitation to attend Patrick’s stag do. Will Howie convince Oscar to stay away from Patrick’s pre-wedding celebrations, to prevent the truth from coming out? Later, tensions boil over leading to another confrontation between Howie and Oscar over what happened on the night that Patrick was attacked... Over at Harry’s Barn, Yolande and her gal pals get into the party spirit. That is until an uninvited guest arrives in the shape of Julie’s escaped pet cockerel!
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United slipped to a narrow defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium, with Ronald’s second half strike separating the two sides on Saturday afternoon. Boss Sellés made two changes from the seasonal opener, for the trip to Wales to face the Swans. Soumaré made his league debut and skipper Robinson replaced NorringtonDavies who dropped to the bench. The hosts were quickly out of the blocks and had the first shot of the contest inside a minute, thankfully Tymon’s strike was wide of the far post. At the other end, Robinson rose highest to meet Hamer’s inswinging corner, but his header went over the bar with Vigouroux already beaten. Back on the attack, the home side were denied by Cooper from Ronald’s effort, although referee Kirk missed an obvious foul on Soumaré in the build up, before harshly booking Hamer for his first tackle of the game. Swansea were enjoying the better of the opening exchanges, but Cullen and then Yalcouye couldn’t connect with Key’s cross. But following a booking for Ronald, the Blades grew into proceedings, with the
home side struggling to deal with a couple of Robinson long throws. Peck saw a header cleared off the line, before Franco denied Burrows after a well corner involving Barry on the left. The last action of stop-start half was a booking for Campbell for dissent. The start of the second period was quiet, with the home side having appeals for a penalty waved away before Cooper smartly claimed Tymon’s low centre with Cullen and Franco lurking. Cannon was introduced as the hour mark ticked by, but on 66 minutes it was Swansea who opened the scoring with RONALD placing an effort into the bottom corner, after he’d initially started the attack on halfway. Soumaré was cautioned before a double change saw Brooks and Oné introduced, but substitute Widell was inches away from a second from Cullen’s pass. With the clock against them, Cannon saw appeals for a penalty come to nothing as he went down in the box after a Burrows corner wasn’t cleared, but despite seven minutes of added time, the Blades couldn’t rescue
a point. Rubén Sellés acknowledged his team must improve several aspects of their performance, following defeat at Swansea City on Saturday.
Speaking in the aftermath of the narrow loss in Wales, the boss remarked: “It is clearly not the result we wanted, the first half was a game of situations and mistakes, the second, they start better and from our own throw in we concede a goal. From then, it was difficult, but we need to be better in the final third. We lost our structure in the first stages of the second half, and they took their moment to score a goal. It is difficult because nothing seems to be going in our direction, but we know we have to do things better and be more ruthless.”
Sellés added: “We’ve been working with the same structure, we lost it against Bristol City, but had it in this game in transition. At the moment, we are in the situation where everything is fragile and we are lacking that freedom on the ball. We have to get our confidence back and look forward for the next game in front of our supporters.”
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Wednesday were twice undone at the beginning of each half, which led to their downfall against Stoke at Hillsborough. Million Manhoef netted in the opening period and Divin Mubama did likewise after the break. Manhoef then added a second and his side’s third as the Potters ran out comfortable winners.
Stoke had a dream start, taking the lead inside two minutes. Bae Junho found Manhoef in the box and the wideman swept an angled shot past Pierce Charles. The Owls forged an immediate response with Yan Valery narrowly off target before the Tunisian teed up Bailey Cadamarteri, whose header flew wide. The visitors hit back and twice came close to doubling their lead. Liam Palmer hoofed a Mubama effort off the line, the clearance sat up kindly to Lewis Baker and his thunderbolt from range smashed against the crossbar.
There was a feeling of déjà vu in the first throes of the second half as Stoke scored again two minutes in. Sorba Thomas flicked over the advancing Charles down the left of the area and Mubama was on hand to nod into
an empty net. Heads never dropped, though, and the Owls came back with their best moment of the match.
Max Lowe found Svante Ingelsson 10 yards out and the Swede was thwarted by keeper Viktor Johansson, who promptly kept out Palmer from the rebound. Johansson excelled again moments later, palming Barry Bannan’s overhead kick past the post as Wednesday desperately sought something from the game. But those hopes were extinguished on 66 minutes. Thomas raced down the left to collect a long punt upfield and crossed accurately for Manhoef to stroke home and all but seal the points.
Owls manager Henrik Pedersen has reflected on tough afternoon for his side at Hillsborough. Though the Owls did test Viktor Johansson in the Potters goal on several occasions, they could not find a way through and Manhoef added a third 20 minutes from time.
“You always have to look behind the result,” Pedersen said. “It was a tough beginning to the game. We lost the ball in transition and gave possession away but I think overall the first half was very equal.
We did a lot of things right in the pressing and also on the ball, while creating possibilities.
I had the feeling that as we went through the first half there was more in the game for us. But then we gave ourselves a tough beginning to the second half as well with an easy ball behind and at 2-0, it was tough for the boys.” He continued:
“I think the early goal was tough but the boys showed how quickly they could come back into the game and perform. Even after the 2-0 we had more chances, could have made one or two goals but the timing of their goals were tough for us. The guys really, really tried but as I said in the dressing room we need these games to learn and to get the intensity into our bodies so we can play not only 45 minutes but 95 minutes. This is why these games are necessary to take the next step because what we get from these games is difficult to recreate on the training ground. We need to get the intensity into our bodies, into our brain so we can go from one action to the next action and then keep up those levels.”
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Grant McCann felt the clash with Wycombe Wanderers provided a good indication of the level Rovers are at early in the season.
“I said to the players that we’ve played against a team that has spent serious money, recruited well and have got very, very good players for the division,” he said. “I said before the game that it’d be a barometer in terms of where we are and I think we’ve matched them all over the pitch and if we’d have been a wee bit cleaner in the final third, we could have won the game. The players can hold their heads up high. They’ll be a little bit disappointed some of them. It wasn’t just the forward players, it was everyone. We were pinching the ball and the last bit wasn’t right. We were just a bit like that today and you get days where you’re not quite at your attacking best. But what I can’t fault with this group is their intent and energy to keep going and going and going.” McCann said it would be understandable if there was disappointment with the result following three consecutive wins to open the new campaign but pledged to remind his players of the positives of their start to the campaign.
A first half header from Yousef Salech and a quickfire double from Cian Ashford and Rubin Colwill put the Millers to the sword in a 3-0 defeat at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw rang four changes from the Carabao Cup triumph over at Salford City for the trip to South Wales. The hosts saw plenty of the ball during the opening 45 but were made to work to generate any clear-cut chances, as the Millers’ high press caught out the Bluebirds’ backline on many occasions. But David Turnbull’s near-perfect delivery picked out the leap of Salech at the back post, where the striker rose to power a header into the bottom corner which Dawson couldn’t keep out despite getting a palm to it. Cardiff doubled their advantage ten minutes into the second half, after a passing interchange which saw the ball land at the feet of Cian Ashford. His right-footed effort curled into the top left corner. Bluebirds captain Rubin Colwill added a third to the scoreline.
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