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‘Too Old at 4?’ National Adoption Week

Figures published to mark National Adoption Week have revealed the average age of children waiting to be adopted is four years old. The figures from First 4 adoption show these children have waited the longest to be matched with adoptive families. Rotherham Council are aiming to provide potential parents with more information throughout the week. The Rotherham Adoption team have been at Wentworth Garden Centre, to speak to the public about their campaign, ‘Too old at 4?’ Social Worker, Wendy Caster says older children, children with disabilities and sibling groups are currently the least likely to be adopted.

Rotherham United unveil Neil Redfearn

Neil Redfearn was officially announced as Rotherham United manager today, he joins the club on a 2 and a half year deal. He replaces Steve Evans, who left Rotherham last month after more than three years in charge. Redfearn’s first game as Millers boss will be the trip to fellow strugglers Brentford on Saturday the 17th of October. Well at his unveiling he talked about joining the club, what he wants to achieve this season, his current playing squad and also about previous manager Steve Evans..please note there is flash photography in the video

Plaque unveiled for local World War 1 hero

Hundreds of people gathered in Barkers Pool this morning to remember one of Sheffield’s bravest World War One Veterans. Sergeant Major John Crawshaw Raynes earnt his Victoria Cross one hundred years ago for his bravery and devotion on duty. He went out under heavy shell fire to save his colleagues despite being badly gassed on the11th and injured on the 12th of October 1915. A special plaque and paving stone was unveiled during the service to commemorate Sergeant Raynes bravery, then the Lord Mayor, Master Cutler and children from Heeley School laid wreaths and paid their respects.

Miners Memorial Day at Sheffield Cathedral

Many people gathered at the Sheffield Cathedral to remember the Yorkshire miners who lost their lives whilst working in the industry. It’s the tenth year of the Miner’s Memorial Day, but only the second time the service has been held here in Sheffield. This year will see the last industrial coal mine in Yorkshire close, when Kellingley Colliery ceases production in December. Sheffield Live spoke to Chris Kitchen, the General Secretary of the National Union of Mine workers.

Director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti joins Sheffield Welcomes Refugees demo

Hundreds of people marched through Sheffield city centre today to show their support for refugees in Syria and welcome more into the city. The rally, organised by Sheffield City of Sanctuary, went from the bottom of the Moor to the Town Hall, where there were a number of speakers, including Director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti. They were aiming to send a message to Sheffield City Council and the Government that Britain should take more refugees stranded in Europe. This follows the campaigners handing in a petition to the council on Wednesday. Sheffield City Council said they will resettle one hundred and thirty refugees this year, and have offered to take ten to fifteen Syrian families as soon as possible.

Patient talks about her Rotherham Hospice experience

Rotherham Hospice this week they were celebrating Hospice Care Week. It’s timed to coincide with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day which is Saturday the 10th and this year, the theme is ‘connecting care’. Chief Executive Christopher Duff spoke to Sheffield Live about the event and the work they do at the hospice.

GB Para Table Tennis team prepare for Euro’s

The European Championships, which are taking place in Denmark next week, will be the final major event before the 2016 Paralympic games, where athletes can directly qualify for Rio. Some of the athletes, including men’s class seven world champion Will Bayley, were training at the English Institute of Sport this week.

Sheffield Director showcases new documentary

Yorkshire filmmaker has made a documentary that highlights what families go through after having a still born baby. Debbie Howard has been working on ‘Still Loved’ for about three years. The film follows seven families who each tell their stories. Debbie met most of the families whilst producing her previous short film, ‘Peekaboo.’ She decided to make the feature length documentary to reach a wider audience.