Two people have died after an horrific ‘head on’ collision on the Woodhead Pass near Sheffield. The crash took place at around 1.30pm yesterday near Dunford Bridge and involved two cars, a Mini and a Fiat. It is believed that a third car skidded in the treacherous weather conditions, with the Mini and Fiat colliding with each other head on as a result.Tragically, two people in the Fiat died in the crash, with another being taken to hospital in Manchester.A driver and passenger from the Mini were also taken to hospital but have since been released.The families of the deceased have been informed and further investigation at the scene is taking place today. 18-year-old woman in intensive care after South Yorkshire road collision … [Read more...] about Two dead in ‘head on’ collision on Woodhead Pass near Sheffield
Oh no you don’t! How pantos are being hijacked by the politically correct brigade
The panto is our tried and trusted Christmas holiday pick-me-up, traditionally a merry, mindless, harmless romp of cross-dressing dames, dwarf-slapping, bum-pinching, upskirting and enough double entendres to banish thoughts of left-over turkey and left-over Brexit. For generations the over-the-top antics of Cinderella, the Ugly Sisters, Baron Hardup, the Fairy Godmother, the Wicked Witch, Man Friday, PC Ping Pong and a cast characters more familiar than the residents of Coronation Street have given everyone in the family a welcome break from minding their P and Qs around grandma. Being politically incorrect is traditional. Smut is never optional as Julian Clary has been demonstrating in... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for free … [Read more...] about Oh no you don’t! How pantos are being hijacked by the politically correct brigade
36 last-minute Christmas conundrums solved
Unannounced vegan guests? Interfering in-laws and party bores? We consult the experts to find the best solutions to your last-minute Christmas SOS calls Why do we do it to ourselves? The endless to-do lists, mountains of presents; unavoidable social occasions – and unrealistically high expectations for Christmas Day itself. The average person will spend an entire working week preparing for Christmas – only for the big day itself to go wrong. A survey by Hello Fresh found that six out of 10 hosts have messed up the main meal. Life coach Nicky Clinch (nickyclinch.com) urges calm and reflection as we move in to the most hectic week of the year. “See Christmas for what it really is; a time to come... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article … [Read more...] about 36 last-minute Christmas conundrums solved
Howzat for new cricket book from Oakham
Cricket coaches from Oakham School have swapped the crease for a publishers as they have brought out a new book on the sport.Former Somerset and Derbyshire batsman Wesley Durston and Patrick Latham, who used to play for Cambridgeshire, have written and illustrated A Leading Edge, which focuses on the role of the captain in the game.Patrick said: “Most cricket books are biographies focused on individual players or are histories of the game.“A Leading Edge stands out as being a practical, accessible, and most importantly, interesting guide to cricket.”Current and past players and umpires such as Somerset star Tom Abell and top-level umpire and former Northamptonshire player Rob Bailey, have contributed to the book, giving a variety of opinions on the game .Old Oakhamian cricketers including former Leicestershire player Matthew Boyce and the School’s girls 1st XI captain, Amy Schanschieff.As well as focussing on the technical side of the game, the book encourages … [Read more...] about Howzat for new cricket book from Oakham
Spalding students support Christmas Foodbank Appeal
An army of sixth-formers and staff from Spalding Grammar School have lent their support to this year's Spalding Guardian Christmas Foodbank Appeal.More than 120 Year 12 students from the school, in Priory Road, Spalding, made the short trip across to Agapecare Foodbank, at The Lighthouse Church in Haverfield Road, Spalding, to wrap and pack Christmas food parcels for individuals and family struggling to make ends meet this Christmas.The students were joined by staff, including headmaster Steven Wilkinson, deputy head teacher Suzanne Ingram and director of sixth form studies, Dr Adriana Leadbeater for the community-spirited exercise.One group of the students were based in the school hall where they wrapped up to 60 boxes in Christmas-themed paper.Dr Leadbeater told the students: "What a brilliant opportunity for us to do something to give back to your community."The other group of students were on hand at the foodbank itself where they sorted donations of food, soft drinks, toiletries … [Read more...] about Spalding students support Christmas Foodbank Appeal