Bob Westerdale

Sheffield

Journalist at Freelance

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Danny Dyer praises Rotherham's Ryan Sampson after Bafta win

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

And now its official: Ryan Sampson is one of the greatest people from Rotherham. That's the title bestowed on him by fellow actor Danny Dyer, in an emotion-charged Bafta TV awards, in London on Sunday. Sampson, from North Anston, wrote the script and starred alongside Dyer in the Sky TV comedy series Mr Bigstuff. Dyer won the Best Male Comedy Performance at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall event, but admitted he thought his "acting was so bad it was funny.
Afghan blood ensures Taz Nadeem has the stomach for the fight

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

TAZ Nadeem's family knows all about warfare – and it is that fearsome heritage that makes the Rotherham boxer such an aggressive fighter in the ring. The super middleweight, who works as a butcher in Masbrough and lives in Moorgate, has unleashed some spectacular beatings so far in his fledgling professional career. And he intends to do the same on May 23 in his undercard fight at Doncaster Rovers gr on a GBM Sports promotion.
Mind the gap: Dalton Smith will face truly dangerous rivals

4 days ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowClinton Woods expects Dalton Smith will become a world champion - but warns that his fellow Sheffielder will fight opponents many times above the standard of his previous conquests. Smith has not put a foot wrong in his 18 straight wins as a professional and is currently the WBC mandatory challenger.
Awkward moment when Defence Secretary is left hanging by the BBC

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

It happens to the best of us. You extend your arm for a handshake and, for whatever reason, it doesn't happen. Nobody likes to be left hanging. Least of all when you are on national TV. It happened this week to MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough John Healey. The Defence Secretary was being interviewed by BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt, in an outside broadcast in London, as Mr Healey was honouring the VE Day anniversary.
Rotherham’s Liam Kirk, Ben Bowns and Cole Shudra help GB to a world clean sweep

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

ROTHERHAM’S ice hockey golden boys have steered Great Britain back into the big time. Maltby's Liam Kirk, Swinton goalie Ben Bowns and Kiveton Park's Cole Shudra all played key roles in five straight Great Britain wins in the World Championship Division I Group A series in Romania. The hard-fought victories meant GB will play at the top level again next year in the 2026 World Championship in Switzerland. And what a few weeks Kirk, in particular, has had.
Warrior Maxi Hughes follows the Dalton Smith route

1 week ago | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNear-misses and unfinished business drive seasoned competitor and former world champion Maxi Hughes. He’s battled setbacks, bad luck, and controversial decisions, and now he has a relentless hunger to prove himself at the highest level once more. On May 23, he’s fighting to put himself in contention for the world title shot, which will finally lay those demons to rest.
Warrior Maxi Hughes follows the Dalton Smith route

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNear-misses and unfinished business drive seasoned competitor and former world champion Maxi Hughes. He’s battled setbacks, bad luck, and controversial decisions, and now he has a relentless hunger to prove himself at the highest level once more. On May 23, he’s fighting to put himself in contention for the world title shot, which will finally lay those demons to rest.
'I would have left my life in the ring': Sheffield boxer

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFormer Sheffield world champion Paul 'Silky' Jones has revealed how he was prepared to give up his life in pursuit of a boxing title. It is 30 years since he went into battle with Damien Denny, obsessively focused on winning his first major title.
Overtones set for this year's Wentfest concert

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

Pop producer Eliot Kennedy has secured the services of multi-platinum-selling vocal group The Overtones for this year's open-air Wentfest concert. For weeks, the impresario, who grew up in Derwent Close, North Anston, has been suggesting that he had a special guest lined up for the festival on Saturday, June 14. Now he has revealed that the pitch-perfect vocalists will perform some of his old hits, and new music, live on stage. "Come and join us, it is going to be a beautiful day," he said.
Drone to the rescue as dog is reunited with its owner

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Bob Westerdale

High-tech dog search volunteers who assisted in the dramatic rescue of Athena after a collision on the M1 at Rotherham, have once again played a key role in reuniting a missing dog with her owner. The K9-RSQ group has helped locate and recover Remy, a four-year-old Collie who bolted from a horse transporter following an attempted break-in at Woodall Services. The team was concerned police might be forced to shoot the hound after it fled south along the M1, causing tailbacks.