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'Rescued' car parts group closes
A Sheffield-based car parts company with 53 branches nationwide ceases trading just days after a takeover deal....
A Sheffield-based car parts company with 53 branches nationwide ceases trading just days after a takeover deal....
Crime hotline future under threat
Hopes to roll out Sheffield's 101 service across the county have failed, putting its future back under threat....
Hopes to roll out Sheffield's 101 service across the county have failed, putting its future back under threat....
Blades' Kop plans at cutting edge
Sheffield United football club reveals plans to increase capacity at the ground and add accommodation....
Sheffield United football club reveals plans to increase capacity at the ground and add accommodation....
Council U-turn over burial rule
Sheffield Council revises its policy to only allow Muslim burials at weekends after a complaint from a family....
Sheffield Council revises its policy to only allow Muslim burials at weekends after a complaint from a family....
Criticism of post office closures
A report by a Sheffield City Council criticises plans to close 16 post office branches across the city....
A report by a Sheffield City Council criticises plans to close 16 post office branches across the city....
City's '100,000 problem drinkers'
More than 100,000 people in Sheffield are drinking alcohol at dangerous levels, a conference hears....
More than 100,000 people in Sheffield are drinking alcohol at dangerous levels, a conference hears....
Sheff Utd players may sue Hammers
At least 10 players who were relegated with Sheffield United two seasons ago are considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair....
At least 10 players who were relegated with Sheffield United two seasons ago are considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair....
Outokumpu plans 45 mn Euros Maharashtra steel service centre
BUS9Business/Business/InternationalOutokumpu plans 45 mn Euros Maharashtra steel service centreLondon, Sep 25 IANS Outokumpu of Finland, a global leader in stainless steel, is to set up a high-tech service centre near Mumbai - billed as the first of its kind in India.Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who signed an MOU with Outokumpu Wednesday, said Outokumpu - the world’s second largest stainless steel maker - will set up a modern coil and plate service centre near Mumbai.With an investment of 45 million Euros Rs.2.7 billion, the service centre will have a combined annual processing capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes per annum and offer customized products on “just in time basis with total traceability.”“The facility will offer high quality customized products to improve the competitiveness of India end-users and help them create further employment,” said an official accompanying Deshmukh.The service centre will be equipped with modern equipment and machines, including slitting lines for tube segment, cut-to-length lines for automotive and white goods segments, and polishing lines for architectural applications.Besides, these the centre will have laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines and water-jet cutting machines. The centre, which will employ some 130 people, is expected to be operational in early 2010. Outokumpu, which employs 8,200 people in 30 countries, last week announced it was closing down its stainless steel plant in Sheffield, Britain, because of oversupply. Outokumpu became the world's second-largest stainless steel maker in 2000 when it merged steel operations with Britain's Avesta Sheffield to form AvestaPolarit. It has declared a goal of becoming the world's No.1, and has gradually divested non-core production.--Indo-Asian News Servicedds/arj/dg285 Words25091650
BUS9Business/Business/InternationalOutokumpu plans 45 mn Euros Maharashtra steel service centreLondon, Sep 25 IANS Outokumpu of Finland, a global leader in stainless steel, is to set up a high-tech service centre near Mumbai - billed as the first of its kind in India.Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who signed an MOU with Outokumpu Wednesday, said Outokumpu - the world’s second largest stainless steel maker - will set up a modern coil and plate service centre near Mumbai.With an investment of 45 million Euros Rs.2.7 billion, the service centre will have a combined annual processing capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes per annum and offer customized products on “just in time basis with total traceability.”“The facility will offer high quality customized products to improve the competitiveness of India end-users and help them create further employment,” said an official accompanying Deshmukh.The service centre will be equipped with modern equipment and machines, including slitting lines for tube segment, cut-to-length lines for automotive and white goods segments, and polishing lines for architectural applications.Besides, these the centre will have laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines and water-jet cutting machines. The centre, which will employ some 130 people, is expected to be operational in early 2010. Outokumpu, which employs 8,200 people in 30 countries, last week announced it was closing down its stainless steel plant in Sheffield, Britain, because of oversupply. Outokumpu became the world's second-largest stainless steel maker in 2000 when it merged steel operations with Britain's Avesta Sheffield to form AvestaPolarit. It has declared a goal of becoming the world's No.1, and has gradually divested non-core production.--Indo-Asian News Servicedds/arj/dg285 Words25091650
Jobs threat at council homes firm
The company which manages council homes in Sheffield says it might have to make a sixth of its workforce redundant....
The company which manages council homes in Sheffield says it might have to make a sixth of its workforce redundant....
London, Sep 25 DPA After a slow start to the season, champions Manchester United will be looking to build some momentum this weekend when they face Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League.
SPO3SportsChampions Manchester look to build momentum after slow start PreviewLondon, Sep 25 DPA After a slow start to the season, champions Manchester United will be looking to build some momentum this weekend when they face Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League. Languishing in 15th place after one win, two draws, and one defeat, United are seven points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit with one game in hand. Chelsea and Liverpool, the other two main contenders to wrest the title from United, lie just one point behind Arsenal, so the champions cannot afford to lose too much ground. After a midweek win over Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup, United veteran Ryan Giggs believes the side is on the right track. "We have had a tough start," he said. "We didn't play well at the beginning of the season but over the last week or so we have played some really good stuff. "This team is capable of going on a run and winning 10 games on the trot. Hopefully, that run has started now and we can carry it on against Bolton." Bolton are one point worse off than United but manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be wary of the home side, especially as they were beaten 1-0 by Bolton at The Reebok last season. Ferguson could unleash Cristiano Ronaldo for his first league start of the season after injury, while fellow-midfielder Anderson could also start, having finally looked back on form after he returned jaded from Olympic duty with Brazil. "There is no doubt Anderson felt the effects of being in China," Ferguson said. "When he played his first game at Portsmouth the adrenalin kept him going but since then he has been pretty low. Now it seems he is back to his usual self, which is great to see." Arsenal, meanwhile, will be confident of staying on top as they prepare to face promoted Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. Hull have exceeded expectations so far, claiming eight points from five games, but with Arsenal having thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 in the Carling Cup, Arsene Wenger's side are full of confidence. "We look solid at the moment because we don't concede goals and when we concede them we respond," Wenger said. "It means the team has transformed the disappointment of not winning the league last season to a bigger hunger. "It looks now that all the four teams have found their rhythm. The only question mark until now was Manchester United, but they gave a strong response at Chelsea and from now on it will be a very interesting battle." Chelsea, who will be without Deco and Ricardo Carvalho, are away to Stoke City, while Liverpool play in the Merseyside Derby at Everton. Fourth-placed Aston Villa will look to maintain the pressure on the top three with a home win over Sunderland, while Manchester City, beaten by Brighton in the Carling Cup in midweek, play at Wigan Athletic Sunday. Bottom side Tottenham Hotspur will hope to build on their Carling Cup win at Newcastle by winning at Portsmouth, while Newcastle themselves take on Blackburn Rovers. Fulham and West Ham United clash at Craven Cottage, while Middlesbrough play West Bromwich Albion in the weekend's other match.--DPApt/dg588 Words25091317
SPO3SportsChampions Manchester look to build momentum after slow start PreviewLondon, Sep 25 DPA After a slow start to the season, champions Manchester United will be looking to build some momentum this weekend when they face Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League. Languishing in 15th place after one win, two draws, and one defeat, United are seven points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit with one game in hand. Chelsea and Liverpool, the other two main contenders to wrest the title from United, lie just one point behind Arsenal, so the champions cannot afford to lose too much ground. After a midweek win over Middlesbrough in the Carling Cup, United veteran Ryan Giggs believes the side is on the right track. "We have had a tough start," he said. "We didn't play well at the beginning of the season but over the last week or so we have played some really good stuff. "This team is capable of going on a run and winning 10 games on the trot. Hopefully, that run has started now and we can carry it on against Bolton." Bolton are one point worse off than United but manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be wary of the home side, especially as they were beaten 1-0 by Bolton at The Reebok last season. Ferguson could unleash Cristiano Ronaldo for his first league start of the season after injury, while fellow-midfielder Anderson could also start, having finally looked back on form after he returned jaded from Olympic duty with Brazil. "There is no doubt Anderson felt the effects of being in China," Ferguson said. "When he played his first game at Portsmouth the adrenalin kept him going but since then he has been pretty low. Now it seems he is back to his usual self, which is great to see." Arsenal, meanwhile, will be confident of staying on top as they prepare to face promoted Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. Hull have exceeded expectations so far, claiming eight points from five games, but with Arsenal having thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 in the Carling Cup, Arsene Wenger's side are full of confidence. "We look solid at the moment because we don't concede goals and when we concede them we respond," Wenger said. "It means the team has transformed the disappointment of not winning the league last season to a bigger hunger. "It looks now that all the four teams have found their rhythm. The only question mark until now was Manchester United, but they gave a strong response at Chelsea and from now on it will be a very interesting battle." Chelsea, who will be without Deco and Ricardo Carvalho, are away to Stoke City, while Liverpool play in the Merseyside Derby at Everton. Fourth-placed Aston Villa will look to maintain the pressure on the top three with a home win over Sunderland, while Manchester City, beaten by Brighton in the Carling Cup in midweek, play at Wigan Athletic Sunday. Bottom side Tottenham Hotspur will hope to build on their Carling Cup win at Newcastle by winning at Portsmouth, while Newcastle themselves take on Blackburn Rovers. Fulham and West Ham United clash at Craven Cottage, while Middlesbrough play West Bromwich Albion in the weekend's other match.--DPApt/dg588 Words25091317
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