Tinsley News

Tinsley Towers Have Gone

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:00:00 GMT

The 70 year old Cooling Towers from the era of Sheffields Success as a steel producer have finally crashed to the ground. At 3am local time both sides of the valley were filled with onlookers to see the spectacle. Car drivers beeped their horns and people applauded as the towers decended to the ground.

Tinsley Cooling Towers Demolition

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:05:00 GMT

In the early hours of Sunday 24th of August the Tinsley Cooling Towers will be demolished E-on has announced. This will cause major disruption to the road network and could add over half an hour travelling time.

Cooling Towers Demolition Postponed

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:45:00 GMT

From Sheffield Forum a member has posted that the Towers Demolition has been postponed. I've not been on top of things over the last week or so due to a connection problem.

Tinsley Cooling Towers to be Blasted

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:50:00 GMT

The M1 motorway junction 33 to 35 will be closed from 10pm, Friday 10th of September for demolition works over the weekend.
Around midnight on the 21st August several loud explosions could be heard across the Don Valley as test explosions were carried out on the Eon Powergen site, next to the motorway which was closed. Reports came in from across Sheffield about the explosions on the Sheffield Forum

Sports Car Racing On Our Streets

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:55:00 GMT

Police pledged to put on extra patrols during Pakistani wedding celebrations after hired Ferraris, Bentleys and Porsches were used like rally cars around the streets of Tinsley. Inspector Fox's concern is that someone could suffer serious injuries as a result of the mindless nature of this driving.

Inspector Fox urged members of the community with any information about the cars and the drivers to contact crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or contact the Tinsley & Darnall Safer Neighbourhood team on 0114 252 3995.

Grange Lane Closed to traffic

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The bridge on the privately owned Grange Lane is being closed after being assessd as unsuitable for traffic. Pedestrian and cycle access is maintained to keep the through route from Sheffield Road to Bawtry Road via Phoenix Golf Driving Range.

Emercency Services called to Dundas Road

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:10:00 GMT

The first thing you generally know about anything happening in Tinsley now is when the police helicopter circles over to head the way for the patrol cars. on the 3rd June the helicopter circled Tinsley Green with a car heading into Tinsley along Norborough Road.

An ambulance was called to an address on Dundas Road where the casualty received treatment. No further reporting will be carried out on this incident.

Keep Tinsley Clean Campaign

Sat, 19 May 2007 20:25:00 GMT

Tinsley Forum have placed posters in the areas of Tinsley that have had a history of fly tipping. Other tidy-up campaigns have started to get people to enjoy and look after where they live.

Healthy Wealthy & Warm Tinsley

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:55:00 GMT

If you havent heard about the Healthy, Wealthy Warm day at the Tinsley Green Centre on Thursday 8th February, you must have just come out of hibernation. There have been posters everywhere and each house has had a leaflet too.

The idea is to make people aware of what can be done to help with the rising cost of fuel bills. This is a concern for everyone so, if you do not think it concerns you, it may effect your neighbour or friend who would appreciate your advice if you attend the day.

FREE energy saving light bulbs for those who wish to take advice. Another concern is using less energy with the new phenomenon of Global Warming. Have a look to see if you can implement any of the measures.

Darwins Holdings to operate new Furnace

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:00:00 GMT

The application to SCC contains a description of any forseeable significant effects of emissions from the installation on the environment. A copy is available free of charge at the DEL Reception, Environmental Protection Service, 2-10 Carbrook Hall Rd, S9 2DB from 8.45 -4.45pm Mon-Fri.

Pensions Deal for Tinsley Bridge Workers

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:25:00 GMT

Shepcote Lane based Tinsley Bridge closed its pension fund 3 years ago. This caused a financial headache having to take consideration for any impact on the pension fund after any decision. A compromise means creditors and pensioners will be better off after a Company Voluntary Arrangement was introduced instead of being made Insolvent.

The 90 employees are still facing difficult times whilst concentrating on manufacturing anti-roll bars.

Cooling Towers finally set to come down

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:05:00 GMT

The Tinsley Cooling Towers are finally set to come down after the anouncement was made by Eon the power company. The plans for demolition have been put back until early in 2007.

FREE fitted smoke alarms

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:30:00 GMT

Darnall Fire Station are promoting FREE smoke alrms for every house in Tinsley. If your property is not already fitted with smoke alarms please call Fireman Mick Taylor ,Blue Watch, on 244 1881.