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Sheffield hosts giant free Olympic Fans Festival

Abby Worsnip — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:24 +0000

Sheffield is gearing up to lure thousands of Olympics fans to the lower Don Valley for three days of sport, music and medal winning performances.

A team from Sheffield International Venues (SIV) working with partners including Sheffield City Council and the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, is organising the t

Knight Frank chosen to market bespoke distribution warehouse facilities

Jill Theobald — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:57:31 +0000

Knight Frank is set to capitalise on an increasingly build to suit focused commercial property market after being appointed agents at Gazeley’s G. Park Doncaster.

New scheme to boost tennis participation in Sheffield

Natalie Harrison — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:57:26 +0000

A new tennis scheme designed to increase participation and support the development of squads and players at a nationa

Swimming tops sports participation poll

Hannah Johnson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:49:44 +0000

The number of people swimming in Sheffield is higher than the average attendances across the region and nationally, according to figures from national governing bod

Pensions Authority hits online membership milestone

Jill Theobald — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:36:42 +0000

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has hit an online milestone after 10,000 members signed up to use its interactive online service.

‘mypension’ is a secure service which allows members to register and monitor their account online.

Launched in 2005, the service offers users online access to update

Blades double up on community support for school programmes

Jill Theobald — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:52:21 +0000

Sheffield school pupils learned lessons with a difference after Sheffield United players and coaches attended classes to raise awareness of job opportunities in sport

New trust agreed for Sheffield’s sports facilities

Hannah Johnson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:27:49 +0000

A new trust to operate Sheffield’s sports facilities and allow them to compete for new business outside the city has been given the go-ahead.

The Sheffield City Trust (SCT) is to set up a subsidiary trust called 7 Hills Le

Artists reach their goal

Suzanne Rutter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:06:06 +0000

Amateur artists responsible for creating a groundbreaking exhibition at Sheffield United Football Club visited Bramall Lane for the first time to see their work displayed.

Boxing prospect receives sponsorship boost

Sarah Whittle — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:32:10 +0000

A young boxing star, described as a ‘bright prospect’ by former world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, has been given a fighting chance to reach his full potential thanks to a Sheffield company.

Jessica Ennis opens new-look Fitness Unlimited gym

Natalie Harrison — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:24:30 +0000

A new-look gym at the English Institute

DavyMarkham sales director to address international conference

Suzanne Rutter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:02:36 +0000

Sheffield heavy engineers DavyMarkham will be showcasing its Latin American success story to business leaders at an internationally renowned networking event.

Karl Darby Fund scores a share of jackpot win

Suzanne Rutter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:07:07 +0000

The Karl Darby Fund will receive a £500 boost thanks to the winner of a new football competition called JustOneStanding.

Multi-million pounds sports, culture and events programme unveiled

Hannah Johnson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:47:31 +0000

Just a day after one of the biggest and most spectacular sporting Championships came to Sheffield, the city today unveiled a multi-million pounds sports, culture and leisure events programme for the rest of the year.

The ISU European Figure Skating Championships at the