Who’s new? Back in June I did a round-up of how Sheffield people and organisations are using the micro-blogging site Twitter, which became the basis for the Sheffield Twitter users page. I’ve had another look to see who or what else from the city has popped up in Twitter. Some of these accounts seem a [...]
All posts for the month September, 2008
Sheffield on Twitter – an update
Posted by Sheffield blog on 28 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/28/sheffield-on-twitter-an-update/
Devonshire Green’s dancing digger
Transports Exceptionnels start their tour in the Sheffield sunshine Over the last couple of days the freshly-revamped Devonshire Green has played host to a dancing mechanical digger with accompanying dance partner. I joined a packed crowd this afternoon to watch the choreographed routine unfold between French dancer Phillipe Priasso and his mechanical digger, to the [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 27 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/27/devonshire-greens-dancing-digger/
walkit.com Sheffield launches
Stay healthy and be carbon-friendly too The Sheffield version of an urban-routefinder/walking website has just launched, giving information for pedestrians wanting to find out the best way to walk between any two points in the city. walkit.com plots the path between the two locations you specify and gives the profile, distance, time, calorie-burn and the [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 22 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/22/walkitcom-sheffield-launches/
SoYoScape by The Designers Republic
A South Yorkshire landscape A work of art caught my eye the other day, a piece called SoYoScape (2006) by the world-renowned Sheffield design agency, The Designers Republic. This (digital?) illustration contrasts night-time splashes of neon colour and defining Sheffield architectural landmarks against a backdrop of the seven hills and a jet-black sky. One of [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 17 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/17/soyoscape-by-the-designers-republic/
On the up: Sheffield and its newest tallest building
The city’s skyline is set for more change It has been reported today that the Velocity Tower development near the bottom of the Moor has been given the go-ahead to rise to 31 storeys, making it Sheffield’s tallest building. As I said in a previous post, I welcome a building that will make the city’s [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 10 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/10/on-the-up-sheffield-and-its-newest-tallest-building/
Further boost for Sheffield’s digital industries
A major broadcaster is recruiting a Sheffield-based digital commissioning manager with £50m to spend Channel 4 recently launched 4 Innovations for the Public (4IP), which aims to help define how public service digital media evolves over the next few years. An investment of £50 million will spearhead a wave of digital innovation by supporting regional [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 7 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/07/further-boost-for-sheffields-digital-industries/
Sign the station gates petition
Keep Sheffield Midland station open access for all The debate about East Midlands Trains (EMT) and their plan to block public access through the station rumbles on. It seems ridiculous to me that they should consider this proposal considering that it is a key pedestrian route into the city centre from the Park Hill side. [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 2 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/02/sign-the-station-gates-petition/
Last of the Summer festival with Nat Johnson
A plug for the one-day festival and Nat’s debut single I previously wrote about Sheffield band Monkey Swallows the Universe disbanding and singer Nat Johnson going solo. Since the split, Nat has been playing on her own at various acoustic nights but now has announced her first full band show at the Carling Academy. It [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 1 September, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/09/01/last-of-the-summer-festival-with-nat-johnson/
South Yorkshire news – BBC- Wilson stands by keeper Simonsen
- Recycling staff in strike action
- Ennis sets British record in win
- Clegg: Protest scared neighbours
- Sea divers rescued after drifting
- Building collapse man 'reckless'
- Widow's 'relief' over certificate
- Doncaster crew sailing to Pageant
- Wallet found in river 12 years on
- 'Hero' terrier saves owner twice
- Sheffield news – The Star
- Athletics: Jessica Ennis answers critics with record display
- Biker killed in Sheffield road smash
- Former classmates in running for race win
- Two lines of 36pt headline Two lines of 36pt headline
- SEND US YOUR PHOTOS: Were you at Sheffield’s Half Marathon? - WATCH THE VIDEO
- Telling stories to battle dementia
- Morphine allergy ‘not to blame’ for South Yorkshire mum’s death
- Voting change plans criticised
- Firefighters volunteer for new working hours
- Coach hits back at Sheffield Jessica ‘fat’ jibes
