An inquest reveals a man who was found dead in his flat in Sharrow last October died of natural causes.
Robert Bradwell, 30, a keen Rotherham United supporter had a history of heart problems going back to childhood.
Being an enthusiastic football fan he was well known in the local areas particularly at the Byron House Pub, Nether Edge, where he regularly watched matches.
One local who became good friends with Robert was Howard Brooks who said:
“The news of his death was very shocking but at least with this inquest result there is some form of closure now.”
By Tom Wright
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Sheffield cleans up its act
Sheffield is currently undergoing a ‘Big Spring Clean’, an initiative put forward by local councillors who aim to show the positive impact of keeping the city clean.
The event which started on 23rd March is ongoing until the 19th April, encouraging everybody to get out on the street and clean up the rubbish they find around them. The initiative has gained a successful response from local businesses, schools and community centres, who have pulled together to get their hands dirty and ensure that Sheffield keeps its reputation of being the greenest city in England.
There have been organised litter pickups around the city, with the council providing plastic sacks and lending cleaning equipment to entice people to get involved. Local citizen Caroline Yates, 37 took part in an organised cleanup at Darnall Community centre, she said: "I think this is a great idea, there was a great response up at the community centre. If more people get involved across Sheffield then the place will look alot cleaner on April 19th ready for the summer”.
Similar 'Big spring clean' events are taking place up and down the country to try and make England a cleaner place. Nottingham City Council’s clean up commenced on the 20th March.
By Sean O'Malley
Gripple Spider Gag
One of Sheffield's favourite inanimate statue's became animated yesterday as a spoof news report had thousands of people in stitches on April Fools Day.
Award-winning manufacturers Gripple Ltd, Savile Street East, Sheffield, removed their famous sculpture of a spider off their building a week ago not knowing that it would be the focus of a side-splitting humorous gag.
The hoax YouTube report by NNN news journalists has over 4000 views already, leaving the question on every ones lips, where has the spider gone?
The mock broadcast consists of a reporter interviewing staffs at Gripple Ltd, who voice their concerns about the spider walking off to pastures unknown.
James Lambert, 34, Employee of Gripple Ltd, said: "It was a great gag and I enjoyed acting in it. I hope it makes people who watch it laugh n'all."
Onlookers also acted out eye-witness accounts of the spider crawling off, backed up by CCTV type footage of the actual event itself with great computer animation.
The whereabouts of the spider are still unconfirmed and Gripple are asking the public to keep their eyes peeled.
By Liam Day
Award-winning manufacturers Gripple Ltd, Savile Street East, Sheffield, removed their famous sculpture of a spider off their building a week ago not knowing that it would be the focus of a side-splitting humorous gag.
The hoax YouTube report by NNN news journalists has over 4000 views already, leaving the question on every ones lips, where has the spider gone?
The mock broadcast consists of a reporter interviewing staffs at Gripple Ltd, who voice their concerns about the spider walking off to pastures unknown.
James Lambert, 34, Employee of Gripple Ltd, said: "It was a great gag and I enjoyed acting in it. I hope it makes people who watch it laugh n'all."
Onlookers also acted out eye-witness accounts of the spider crawling off, backed up by CCTV type footage of the actual event itself with great computer animation.
The whereabouts of the spider are still unconfirmed and Gripple are asking the public to keep their eyes peeled.
By Liam Day
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Wicker Bus Gate
Councillors have agreed to consider relaxing the law on a 24 hour bus lane which penalises drivers with fines of up to £60.
The Wicker bus lane which picked up £100,000 in car fines within the first 7 weeks of implementation, was discussed at the City centre, south and east planning and area board meeting. A total of 2047 people have signed a petition to support a change in the current 24 hour operation.
Local business people and residents were present at the meeting, to discuss the current bus lane enforcement. Mrs. Bennett from Wicker Pharmacy spoke on behalf of businesses based in Wicker, she said: "Businesses around the area are struggling, the bus lane is putting customers off coming to wicker, and we see a restructure of the bus gate times as a lifeline for our businesses as well as a way of improving road safety."
The Bus gate has been in place since Monday 12th January 2008 and has caused controversy among local citizens, Highways Officer John Lashmar disagrees with a change in operating times by suggesting that changing bus lane rules would 'encourage more traffic and congestion whilst being a hindrance to public safety.'
The 2047 people who initially signed the petition brought the discussion to the council on 16th February 2009, but it was a petition of 88 signatures requesting an urgent decision which brought this topic up for further discussion.
The planning and highway board indicated that it would look into relaxing the 24 hour law by setting a list of criteria which officers need to monitor and submit for further discussion. The criteria will look into vehicle movement and traffic accidents within the area since the camera has been in use, as well as evaluating other factors relating to the bus lane. A final decision is due to be made once all the criteria has been presented to the planning board.
BY Sean O'Malley
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