- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
Features
Where dreams are made a reality
Drifting off, gazing into space and achieving very little? Daydreaming has had some bad press over the years. But Star reporter Rachael Clegg discovers that, in Sheffield at least, it’s proving key to the city’s innovation
Weird world of Ross Gilbertson
Fish with screws for tails, men who turn into frogs, dragonfly aircraft with seats for people passengers - and all opposite The Rutland Arms in Sheffield. Rachael Clegg is welcomed into the weird world of city artist Ross Gilbertson.
Why sex should not be a taboo subject
SEX is all Lynette Smith talks about. All day, every day, the Doncaster mum talks about that three-letter subject which, to many of us, is still a taboo.
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The Star Says
Ballot turnout is impressive
FEW modern day ballots can claim such clear support than the vote over what should happen concerning the management of council houses in Sheffield after the contract with Sheffield Homes expires in a couple of years.
New tickets on right road
SHEFFIELD could be moving a significant step closer to an integrated public transport system with transport bosses investigating plans to allow passengers to buy tickets which allow them to travel with any bus operator.
Commission’s worthy target
INEQUALITY is a scourge on our city which no right-thinking person would be prepared to tolerate. Therefore we are delighted that a major effort is being made to put an end to the inequality to be found across Sheffield.
1 commentCan’t wait for smooth ride
AT last, Sheffield is turning the corner towards a smoother ride as a pledge is made that work resurfacing the city’s crumbling roads will finally get under way in six months’ time.
Columnists
Why won’t men try on clothes?
So we’re standing there, in the queue, fascinated by the fact that the man in front of us is buying three identical jumpers in different sizes.
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It’s all chew much
CAN someone please explain to me this preoccupation that we - as a country - have with eating?
Phones deprive us of dignity in death
THE world was still struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of Whitney Houston when it was suddenly bombarded with images of her tragic death scene.
Food and Drink
FOOD REVIEW: Kenny’s Fish & Chips, 18 Doncaster Road, Conisbrough DN12 3AG. Tel: 01709 863 030.
REMEMBER when Hugh Fernley-Whernley (as he’s known in our household) tried to get us to eat pollock, huss, gurnard, coley, pouting and other unloved denizens of the deep? Well, it didn’t cut a single block of fishmonger’s ice in Worksop.
Takeaway Test: Ruchi, 60 Barber Road, Sheffield. Phone: 0114 2668200
ON its menu, Ruchi promises to ‘follow the art of spice’ – an enigmatic claim, but one that proved intriguing enough for us to want to order from the takeaway on a chilly midweek evening.
Sisters doing it for themselves
Regulars at The Shoulder of Mutton in Worrall can be forgiven for thinking they’re seeing double.
TOP TIPPLE: Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference London Porter (500ml, £1.69)
Sainsbury’s TTD beers – IPA, Kentish Ale and London Porter – are made by real ale brewer Shepherd Neame of Kent.
Music
One Direction announce arena dates in Sheffield after glory at The Brits
Pop sensation group win Best British Single.
9 commentsREVIEW: Noel Gallagher, Motorpoint Arena
AND to think Noel had slight misgivings about being a frontman...
REVIEW: Johann Strauss Gala, City Hall
LONG, long before Strictly Come Dancing dominated many people’s Saturday nights Vienna society was regularly doing it as a way of life.
Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
AND to think Noel had slight misgivings about being a frontman...writes David Dunn
We’re Wanted men at arena
CALL it a premonition or simply good marketing but there’s good reason this band were named The Wanted.
Theatre
REVIEW: Dreams of Philomina, Lantern Theatre
IMAGINE losing someone dear to you - but being granted one last chance to say goodbye properly.
Les enjoys a lawyer load of theatre fun
IF Les Dennis usually abides by that age-old showbiz rule about not working with children and animals he’s not letting on.
Am Dram
Tudor Players are presenting John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, at The Library Theatre until this Saturday. Tickets £7/£8 on 285 3450 or tickets@tudorplayers.net
REVIEW: The 39 Steps, Library Theatre
Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of John Buchan’s book lampoons the serious Hitchcock film of the same name.
Pubs and Clubs
Trunx pays visit to sports centre
Youngsters in Dronfield enjoyed a visit from swimming mascot Trunx, as part of free ‘have-a-go’ health days.
Gig Guide - Sheffield
Here are the gigs taking place across Sheffield this week. Let us know about your event by emailing david.dunn@thestar.co.uk
Easy tiger - I like to be wooed
Just like any couple getting close for the first time, they were a little nervous and wary of each other.
Gig Guide
Trunx pays visit to sports centre
Youngsters in Dronfield enjoyed a visit from swimming mascot Trunx, as part of free ‘have-a-go’ health days.
Gig Guide - Sheffield
Here are the gigs taking place across Sheffield this week. Let us know about your event by emailing david.dunn@thestar.co.uk
Easy tiger - I like to be wooed
Just like any couple getting close for the first time, they were a little nervous and wary of each other.
What's On
Pubs and Clubs - Your Guide to Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster
Do you have an event you’d like to see in our Pubs and Clubs guide? Email the details to whats.on@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk
What’s On - Your Guide to Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster
Do you have an event you’d like to see promoted in our What’s On? Email the details to whats.on@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk
Rambling
Rambling - Your Guide to Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster
W/C Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Bupa Great Yorkshire Run: Take it in your stride - ARE YOU TAKING PART?
ON your marks, get set..!
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Showbiz
Mendes: Craig real man like Connery
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut
A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.
Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal
Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird have landed a series for their First World War sitcom, Chickens.
One Direction make Capital blunder
One Direction have upset bosses at London radio station Capital FM after mistakenly thanking BBC Radio 1 following their success at the Brit Awards.
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Weather for Sheffield
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: West
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Temperature: 2 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: West
