Category Archives: Sheffield & South Yorks

Sheffield Half Marathon: A Backgrounder and Runners Stories

Posted on May 6, 2014 by kravalia

The Sheffield Half Marathon is a yearly marathon that takes place with many competitors. It was originally introduced in 1982 when the starting line was in Hillsborough near the Sheffield Wednesday Football Stadium and it finished in Hillsborough Park. In … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Tour de France is coming to Sheffield

Posted on May 5, 2014 by lewisward20

The 101st Tour de France is coming to Yorkshire for the first time in the race’s history. The race kicks off in Leeds on July 5th with The Grand Départ. Stage One sees the riders tackle the terrain of the … Continue reading →

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Fire service strikes as investigation continues into Sharrow fire

Posted on May 2, 2014 by lewisward20

A post mortem into the cause of death of five people, including three children, in a house fire in Sharrow has been concluded and the inquest into their deaths has begun. The results suggest that they all died from smoke … Continue reading →

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Sharrow house fire claims five lives

Posted on April 28, 2014 by lewisward20

Three children and two adults have been killed in a house fire in Sharrow. Fire crews were called to Wake Road at 12.15am this morning. Four fire engines were despatched to the scene from Central, Rivelin, Lowedges and Mansfield Road … Continue reading →

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Hillsborough: Bells tolled in Sheffield to mark 25th anniversary

Posted on April 17, 2014 by kravalia

25 years on, tributes are still being made for the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster. The day was remembered particularly in Liverpool. Bells tolled at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool Town Hall and various other churches in Merseyside. Along with … Continue reading →

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No make-up selfies raise over 8 million pounds for charity

Posted on April 13, 2014 by kravalia

A new craze has helped raise over 8 million pounds for charity. A few months ago, the dangerous craze of Nek Nominations swept the nation and Facebook. Now it’s the ‘No makeup selfies’. They involve females taking pictures of themselves … Continue reading →

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Sheffield half marathon cancelled due to lack of water

Posted on April 7, 2014 by lewisward20

Organisers of the Sheffield half marathon were left red-faced yesterday when the race was cancelled with 4000 people waiting at the start line. The event, which is in its 33rd year, was scrapped due to a failed water delivery before … Continue reading →

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The Long Well Walk: Walking to Africa for charity

Posted on March 24, 2014 by kravalia

Walking from Sheffield to Cape Town isn’t in most people’s diary but Sheffield born Liam Garcia has attempted exactly that. Having set up his own charity – The Long Well Walk – he’s currently raising money to help those in … Continue reading →

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Speedway’s Ashley Birks Back After Life Threatening Crash

Posted on March 23, 2014 by caravanking

Speedway rider Ashley Birks takes his new speedway bike for its maiden voyage after his life threatening crash. Only months after breaking his back in a horrifying crash, Ashley has taken to the track again on a brand new bike … Continue reading →

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Sheffield University Varsity Soon To Kick Off

Posted on March 11, 2014 by caravanking

With the annual Sheffield Hallam Vs. University of Sheffield Varsity just around the corner, the Hallam table tennis team are getting into the swing of training. With the pressure of losing last year 15-2, Hallam intensely training at the English … Continue reading →

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