| Nora turbine in sight |
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| Firstly, I would like to thank Councillor Jack Clarkson for keeping tracks on this turbine.
From my window I can see 12 massive pylons and dozens of telegraph poles on that hillside, whilst these are extremely unsightly monsters they are static and... |
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| New Tesco |
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| Dear Look Local,
Yet another update, this time in relation to the proposed Dranfield's shopping Development at Stocksbridge.
Many readers will now be aware that the new anchor store at the new proposed development, is to be a Tesco Superstore, other retailers will... |
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| Kamikaze cyclists |
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| It would appear that Sheffield has spawned another cult of kamikaze cyclists.
Our local cult members are programmed to cycle two abreast during hours of darkness along the A6102 main road between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar.
It also appears obligatory for... |
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| Turbine update |
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| Dear Look Local,
Just a quick update for readers in relation to the Tofts Lane wind turbine application, that is set be heard before the Barnsley planning committee around November of this year.
Since my last letter in relation to the proposed turbine... |
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| Stocksbridge & District History Society |
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| It has been brought to our attention that some people may be experiencing problems in ‘logging on’ to the society website at www.stocksbridgehs.co.uk or are having difficulties in accessing certain items.
As we have not received any details of specific problems it... |
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| Steel Valley Beacon |
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| I spent Friday night at The Venue in Stocksbridge to watch A Night Of Comedy (a production by Steel Valley Beacons).
Over the years, having been to their previous productions I can say this was their most diverse and entertaining show... |
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| Public perception of young people |
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| My name is Chloe, and I’m 16 years old. I am not a ‘feral youth’, ‘troubled yob’ or indeed part of the ‘broken and sick’ generation of young people; I am also tired of being labelled as such by both the... |
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| Oughtibridge & District Community Association |
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| At last we have almost reached our goal of arranging our AGM. Posters are being displayed around the village for the meeting to take place at the Oughtibridge Junior School on Tuesday October 18 at 7 30 pm. All... |
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| Good Samaritans |
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| To the family who stopped to help me after my fall last week.
Thank you so much for coming to my aid on Stonemoor Road.
Though my injuries weren't too serious I was really shook up and your lift home was... |
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| Beware Black Shadows |
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| Over the last two weeks or so at either end of the day when the nights are drawing in or out, I (and other drivers) have been on the lookout for the black shadows, the shadows that appear quickly from... |
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| Back to the future |
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| Dear Ed,
As the proposed Welfare Reform Bill (reminiscent of the Victorian Poor Law and Workhouse mentality) is currently going through parliament with seemingly little opposition from MPs of all parties, one therefore offers the following tragic story entitled: “The Suicide... |
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| Local roads |
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| Dear Editor,
I thought your readers may be interested in the, very nice, reply I got from Sheffield Council Street force in response to my query about a problem with the state of Manchester road in Stocksbridge. It may be old news... |
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| Letter disgust |
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| I read the letter about 'disgusting behaviour' and I feel your comments are bang out of order! My daughter is one of those kids that sometimes hangs about on the Stubbin with her friends - I can assure you she doesn't... |
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| Hilarious |
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| How hilarious was this to read! What on earth is this person thinking writing such nonsense regarding the youth of the Stubbin Estate!
You may as well have set a time and date for any perverts reading the Look Local to turn... |
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| Dross |
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| Dear Editor,
I was a amazed that you used so much space to print the letter from Robin Dow, issue 664, which contained so much 'dross'.
Im still trying to work out what he was on about, and bet many of your... |
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| Down with inflation |
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| In general I'm not a fan of the ConDem coalition's policies but I feel I must congratulate them on keeping down inflation in view of the 'Disgusting Behaviour' letter last week. "Girls take boys behind the shops for £2 or a... |
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| Anyone for camping? |
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| I recently found a tent inner/liner which had blown into my garden in the recent windy weather, in the Glebelands Road area.
Any claimants?
M. Hible
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| Allotment response |
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| In response to the letter in Look Local issue 664 (22nd September) from An Allotment holder. I have discussed the concerns mentioned in that letter with the allotment officer. His response was that he was aware of the problem and... |
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| Allotments |
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| Dear Editor,
With reference to last week's Look Local article about the possible new allotments in Stocksbridge.
Can I please request that our local councillors look at empty or unused allotment plots at Stanley Road and Garden Village first. Are these rented but... |
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| Disgusting behaviour |
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| I read the letter about the disgusting language and behaviour of pupils at a local school.
On the Stubbin Estate we have the local yobs congregate and what they get up to is worse. For £2 or a bottle of cider the... |
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