Simon Thake

Brum, England

Reporter for @BBCSheffield championing #southyorkshire and #northderbyshire. Can sound a bit Brummie after a 🍺. [email protected]

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Doncaster Rovers fans and players celebrate at stadium event

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Thake |Mark Ansell

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Doncaster Rovers were crowned League Two champions after they beat Notts County on SaturdaySimon Thake & Mark AnsellThousands of Doncaster Rovers fans have come together to celebrate their team being crowned League Two champions at a special event at the Eco-Power Stadium. Supporters packed out the venue on Tuesday for the celebration, with players and staff showing off the trophy.
Doncaster Rovers fans and players celebrate at stadium event

1 week ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake |Mark Ansell

Rovers fans praise team spirit at promotion eventSimon Thake & Mark AnsellPA MediaDoncaster Rovers were crowned League Two champions after they beat Notts County on SaturdayThousands of Doncaster Rovers fans have come together to celebrate their team being crowned League Two champions at a special event at the Eco-Power Stadium. Supporters packed out the venue on Tuesday for the celebration, with players and staff showing off the trophy.
Sheffield dentist practice 'can't afford' to keep 4,000 patients

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Thake

Image source, Simon ThakeImage caption, Dr Vasileios Orliaklis said Darnall Dental Clinic has lost funding despite recently taking on extra patientsA dental practice in Sheffield has said it cannot afford to treat all of its NHS patients unless it secures extra funding. Since 2022, Darnell Dental Clinic has taken on an additional 4,000 people, but after losing an NHS subsidy, is now unable to offer the same level of service.
'I'm an NHS dentist who took on 4,000 new patients - now I can't afford to keep them'

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Simon Thake

Why AI’s Biggest Impact In Health Could Be Reducing Doctors’ PaperworkThe excitement about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionise medicine and healthcare is palpable. In the UK, for example, former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Leader of the Opposition William Hague have demanded a 20-fold increase in AI capacity to power initiatives …
Sheffield residents' concern over recycling unit expansion

1 week ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake

Residents' concern over recycling unit's expansionSimon ThakeSimon ThakeBeeley Wood Recycling Village in MiddlewoodA recycling site in a Sheffield suburb will be expanded despite objections from local residents. The city council has granted permission for a new processing plant at Beeley Wood Recycling Village in Middlewood, and the site can also increase its operating hours.
Sheffield food co-op marks 15th birthday by purchasing home

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Thake

Image source, Simon ThakeImage caption, Regather was formed in 2010 by a group of people with a common interest in growing food and seeing their local community in Sheffield flourishA Sheffield co-operative has celebrated its 15th birthday by purchasing the building they have been based in since opening. Regather was founded in 2010, growing fruit and vegetables from a farm in the Moss Valley and running a vegetable box scheme and other community projects from their base in Sharrow.
Sheffield food co-op marks 15th birthday by purchasing home

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake

Food co-op secures home on 15th birthday Simon ThakeSimon ThakeRegather was formed in 2010 by a group of people with a common interest in growing food and seeing their local community in Sheffield flourishA Sheffield co-operative has celebrated its 15th birthday by purchasing the building they have been based in since opening.
Rotherham Titans

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake

Rugby youth hub helps kids and players with futureSimon ThakeSimon ThakeThe Hub opens on Friday and will serve as a brand new youth and community facilityA South Yorkshire rugby club has opened a community facility at their home ground to help youth development and SEND support. Rotherham Titans Community Foundation received £700k from the government's Youth Investment Fund in 2023.
Rotherham animal charity 'heartbroken' after van destroyed

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Simon Thake

Image source, Simon ThakeImage caption, Debbie and James Fryer set up Adoptapaws in 2018Staff at an animal charity said they were "devastated" to discover the van they used to transport animals had been stolen and then destroyed. Debbie and James Fryer set up Adoptapaws in Rotherham in 2023 with the aim of rescuing and rehoming dogs and other animals.
Rotherham animal charity 'heartbroken' after van destroyed

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Simon Thake

Animal charity 'heartbroken' after van destroyedSimon ThakeSimon ThakeDebbie and James Fryer set up Adoptapaws in 2018Staff at an animal charity said they were "devastated" to discover the van they used to transport animals had been stolen and then destroyed. Debbie and James Fryer set up Adaoptapaws in Rotherham in 2023 with the aim of rescuing and rehoming dogs and other animals.