The Darkness Rock Thetford Forest Homecoming

After selling over three million copies of their debut album Permission to Land, and sweeping the board at the Brit Awards in 2004, some hailed The Darkness as resurrectors of British music. But… Continue reading

New Champs for Ecclesall Road

The Ecclesall pub on Ecclesall Road will soon be called Champs and there are plans for it to have decking at its rear for 150 people.The current Champs on Ecclesall Road will become… Continue reading

What is an elected mayor and would it make a difference to me?

The people of the ten biggest cities in England will be asked if they want an elected mayor on May 3, whether they want to be asked or not. David Cameron has said:… Continue reading

Wigan unlucky as Norwich misfire

Wigan missed out on a well-deserved three points against a lack-lustre Norwich side as the game at Carrow Road finished 1-1. Wigan Manager Roberto Martinez went into the game knowing he desperately needed… Continue reading

Steelers blow Braehead away in 6-2 victory

Sheffield Steelers steamrollered a forlorn Braehead Clan team last night in a 6-2 victory. The game started brightly with both teams creating chances. But Braehead Clan looked like they would keep the momentum… Continue reading

The Phantom Menace 3D – worth it?

Advertisers of Star Wars: Episode One – The Phantom Menace have managed to drag me down to see it once again in the cinema, 13 years after its initial release in 1999. At… Continue reading

What should the Leveson inquiry recommend to improve the ‘culture, practices, and ethics’ of the British press?

The Phone hacking scandal has unearthed some terrible practices and unethical behaviour in the UK press. Here I ask: why did such bad behaviour take place? Was the Press Complaints Commission to blame?… Continue reading

And next up on The Leveson Show…

Thank God that Mr and Mrs Dowler came to the Leveson enquiry on Monday and that the McCanns followed up on Wednesday. I was beginning to wonder exactly what I was watching when… Continue reading

Barbecued turkey this Christmas?

It’s bullet-shaped, 15 feet long, nearly seven feet high and covered in flags. ‘Edna’ is a competition-winning mobile barbecue that will be used to cook a turkey in Worksop this Christmas. The hand-made… Continue reading

Sheffield graduate embarks on colossal expedition

Imagine cycling 25,000 miles through 10 countries in a year with no company, little local knowledge and no idea of the stresses and dangers you will face. This is what ex-Sheffield student Keith… Continue reading