Hometown glory for DJ Jarvis and his disco I’ve been beaten to writing about it by this review, but Jarvis Cocker opened his new UK tour at the Carling academy last night to an appreciative hometown crowd. As well as playing a mix of new material and songs from his debut album, he also ‘lectured’ [...]
All posts for the month November, 2008
Jarvis Cocker at the Carling academy, Sheffield
Posted by Sheffield blog on 26 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/26/jarvis-cocker-at-the-carling-academy-sheffield/
City lofts St Paul’s tower cladding design row
Standing your ground You’ll have no doubt read about the current disagreement over the panels used on the outside of the City lofts St Paul’s tower development in town. In a nutshell, the council agreed a certain specification of cladding, which the developer then changed. The council has stood firm and now crisis talks are [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 20 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/20/city-lofts-st-pauls-tower-cladding-design-row/
New Brooklyn bridge in Sheffield
A bridge too far – for now Last year a scheme was approved by councillors to build a replica of the world-famous Brooklyn bridge across the River Don in Sheffield. It was in recognition the city’s links with the Brooklyn bridge in New York, as apparently Sheffield steel manufacturer Andrews Toledo supplied the high-quality crucible [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 14 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/14/new-brooklyn-bridge-in-sheffield/
Goodwin crater on Northumberland Road
A big hole I walked past this big man-made crater yesterday. It is next to the university’s Goodwin sports centre: Anyone know what they are building?
Posted by Sheffield blog on 9 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/09/goodwin-crater-on-northumberland-road/
Live music at Don Valley stadium, Sheffield
A list of concerts at the stadium from 1993 to 2006 – with videos A previous post that mentioned getting more live music at Don Valley stadium caused me to search* the internet for some videos of shows at the venue. Some of the clips I found are from the height of summer which seems [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 5 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/05/live-music-at-don-valley-stadium-sheffield/
The opposite side of the world
If you were to drill a hole in a straight line through the earth from Sheffield, where would you come out? If you have ever pondered the above scenario, which I’m sure all of us have, then you are in luck. This Google maps mashup allows you to choose a start point and then it [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 1 November, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/11/01/the-other-side-of-the-world/
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
