Mosaic tiling of the planters is underway After a few months, opinion of the new Devonshire green seems to be a bit mixed. Some people really like it, with the stepped grassy area, the deckchair terrace and the Gaudi-inspired concrete planters creating a space that compliments the Forum well and that has already hosted successful [...]
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Devonshire green – nearly finished?
Posted by Sheffield blog on 21 December, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/12/21/devonshire-green-nearly-finished/
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/
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/
Light Night in Sheffield, September 2009
Showing the city’s most iconic buildings in a different light It may be over a year away, but something to look forward to in 2009 will be the arrival of Light Night in Sheffield. Six UK cities have been selected to host Light Night, starting with Birmingham next month. The idea is that for one [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 27 August, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/08/27/light-night-in-sheffield-september-2009/
Is Sheffield really built on seven hills?
It is one of the most-quoted facts about the city, but is it true? One of the things I like most about Sheffield, and it is something that I have started to appreciate more now that I live up on one of the hills, is the topography of the city. Having also lived in London [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 22 August, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/08/22/is-sheffield-really-built-on-seven-hills/
Fargate in bloom
The pedestrianised shopping street is paved with a carpet of colour There was a continental market on Fargate on Thursday, offering a good range of cheeses, meats, snacks and goods. One extended stall was selling a wide selection of plants and flowers, which added a wonderful touch of colour to the pedestrianised area. I’m sure [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 3 May, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/05/03/fargate-in-bloom/
City of Sheffield city centre walkabout (walkabout)
Exploring the city centre, 1970s style A few months ago I was given a fantastic item that had been found on eBay – a copy of the early-1970s City of Sheffield city centre walkabout walkabout book (I think the double walkabout in the title is actually a stylistic design feature on the cover). This publication [...]
Posted by Sheffield blog on 19 March, 2008
http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/03/19/city-of-sheffield-city-centre-walkabout-walkabout/
South Yorkshire news – BBC- Uni building to get £20m revamp
- Man jailed for sexual assaults
- Murder inquiry over woman's death
- Police at Sky over rape case name
- Father's organ donor lesson call
- Sex offenders get police cautions
- First tram-train trial goes ahead
- VIDEO: Richard Hawley's musings on love
- City hospice starts £4m appeal
- Carberry & Katich see out a draw
- Sheffield news – The Star
- Residents celebrate as Sheffield road is scrapped
- Sex attacker jailed: Padley case highlights importance of DNA database, says judge
- News In Brief: Arsonist sets Sheffield garage ablaze
- Choir in Doncaster debut their new CD
- Time for chain-ge of Doncaster mayor
- Cabinet shuffled as two appointed in Doncaster
- Sheffield sex attacker jailed for eight years
- Council staff reject strike in Doncaster
- Gran found murdered in Sheffield
- Song kings: Sheffield’s Eliot Kennedy and pal Gary Barlow record Diamond Jubilee song- VIDEO
