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“We’re probably Sheffield’s best kept secret”: charities to help disadvantaged families

“We’re probably Sheffield’s best kept secret”: charities to help disadvantaged families

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Sheffield student beats Chaser in dramatic showdown - Sheffield Wire

Sheffield student beats Chaser in dramatic showdown - Sheffield Wire

Among the team of three that beat the Chaser last Friday was a student who used the money to pay for his rent…

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"Life costs a lot more when you're disabled": Man to run Sheffield half for Scope - Sheffield Wir...

"Life costs a lot more when you're disabled": Man to run Sheffield half for Scope - Sheffield Wir...

After being inspired by his sister's struggle with cerebral palsy, a man has decided to fundraise for Scope b…

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'I thought I was going through the menopause then I was told to plan my funeral'

'I thought I was going through the menopause then I was told to plan my funeral'

Carol Kernaghan, 63, initially dismissed her symptoms - blood spotting in her pants and a pain in her hip - a…

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Review: Kae Tempest - The Line Is A Curve - Forge Press

Review: Kae Tempest - The Line Is A Curve - Forge Press

The Line Is A Curve is Kae Tempest's fourth album and it must be daunting to release a new album after the gr…

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"So many young people could mistake that for university life": The symptoms to look out for with ...

"So many young people could mistake that for university life": The symptoms to look out for with ...

With her time off, Seren wants to raise awareness of the symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma to look out for.

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Plans for nine 'zero carbon' homes refused in Ramsbottom on 'disused, unkempt land'

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A planning application has been refused by Bury Council for nine new 'zero carbon' homes near Ramsbottom town centre. The plans, submitted by Hodson Homes Limited, proposed up to nine properties on land to the west of Bury New Road and Peel Brow. Documents submitted to Bury Council say these homes would be "zero carbon" and would utilise "disused, unkempt land". However, the council rejected the scheme, raising concerns about access, environmental impact and the suitability of the site for housing.
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Update for plans to build 390 new homes on farmland in Bury as council takes decision

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By Ruby Watson Verified
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A screening opinion will be required from Bury Council if up to 390 new homes are built on farmland off Starling Road. The proposal, put forward by Taylor Wimpey, includes the demolition of Pilkington Fold Farm and would see residential development on a 16.53-hectare site currently used for agriculture and grazing. Plans were first outlined in May when the developer set out its plans for potential housing development on the land.
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Can you spot yourself as 57 photos show the opening day of Parklife Festival 2026

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Tens of thousands of music fans packed into Heaton Park as Parklife Festival 2026 got underway. Around 70-80,000 visitors are expected to flock to the festival this weekend for the annual festival, which got underway on Saturday (June 20). The opening day of music and entertainment began at 12pm and ran through to 11pm, with rap icon Skepta and electronic DJ and producer Sammy Virji among the standout performers. Wilkinson, Nia Archives, Andy C, and Mall Grab also featured on Saturday's line-up.
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