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BBC News
23-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sheffield cat sanctuary bids to move out of 'crumbling' shelter
Staff at a long-established cat sanctuary in Sheffield are hoping to raise funds to move out of their "crumbling" premises into a new Smith, manager at The Sheffield Cat Shelter in Broomhall, said the charity was "very lucky" to be gifted a Victorian house as a base more than 60 years she said the four-storey building was in disrepair, with heating problems and only one of 10 rooms accessible for visitors or volunteers, which was "very restrictive".Ms Smith said the number of cats had increased every year, so the charity needed "bigger, better premises". The Sheffield Cat Shelter, which was established in 1897, is thought to be one of the oldest in the charity has a network of foster homes plus 10 "cat rooms" in the Broomhall said the aim was to relocate in the next few years, ideally to premises on a good public transport route with a maximum of two floors.A fundraising team has been employed to lead the Smith said the cost-of-living crisis had seen many owners give up their pets, as many already-struggling families could not afford expensive vets bills."It's heart-breaking," said Ms Smith."People are being forced to give up their cats in the cat's best interest."We hear so many stories." She said many cats had been given to the shelter by owners who had moved into homes which did not allow animals, not simply because they "don't want them any more".The centre is currently full with kittens and their mums, and has been since "kitten season 2024", bar a respite of two hours in February."We are overwhelmed," Ms Smith said."We are desperate to find somewhere; we would just love to be able to help more cats and people." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Chelsea fan discontent 'not just about patchy form'
On the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, The Athletic's Rory Smith discussed the frustration currently present among Chelsea's fan base."Part of it must be to do with deflation - it's only been two and a half months since they thought they were title contenders," said Smith."There is also a lot of simmering discontent around the way the club is being run. I'm not sure they trust the owners and there is scepticism about the model."It's not surprising to me that now they have hit a bumpy patch, it has laid bare quite a lot of dissatisfaction. It's not just about patchy form, it is deeper-running than that."Watch the full episode on BBC iPlayer or listen on BBC Sounds
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales prop Smith aims to make up for lost time
Men's Six Nations: Scotland v WalesVenue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 8 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMTCoverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Sport website and app. Text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app. Listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. With more than 50 caps to his name, Nicky Smith is one of the elder statesmen in Wales' Six Nations Taulupe Faletau, Tomos Williams and Elliot Dee have played more Tests than the loose-head prop of the players in Wales' starting side to face many rugby observers believe Smith's cap tally should be far higher after an 11-year international 30-year-old looked genuinely surprised when a journalist informed him that Saturday will see him start back-to-back Wales games for the first time since the 2021 summer Tests."When I look back, when I started my Wales career I was in and out," said Smith."With every selection you always, as a sportsman, back yourself every time, even if you are playing well or aren't playing well."You always think you deserve to be there and I'm no different in that."Of course every time you aren't selected is tough but I got to the point where I said all I can do is crack on with the Ospreys or when I moved to Leicester."I try to pride myself on putting in my best performance each week." Overcoming testing times Smith made his Wales debut in 2014 and has experienced some frustrating has played Test rugby every season since the 2014-15 season, but 30 of his Wales appearances have come off the bench and he has made just six starts in the last five campaigns, with only two during Warren Gatland's 26-Test, second reign as head three separate occasions, Smith has gone 400 days or more between Tests, and the Scotland game will be only the fifth time he has started two Tests in has been battling with the likes of Gareth Thomas, Rob Evans, Wyn Jones, Corey Domachowski and Rhys Carre for the number one jersey during that time. Smith's former Ospreys team-mate Thomas is the surviving rival from that cohort in the current Wales squad, alongside Scarlets loose-head Kemlsey had spent his entire career with Ospreys before joining Leicester Tigers last season and a string of good performances in the Premiership saw him recalled by Gatland for the 2024 autumn internationals."It's been nice to be in the squad and get a bit more game-time than I'm used to," said Smith."I'm just thankful and it's a huge honour to have the opportunity to wear the shirt."Wales' scrum was one of several positives from a much-improved performance against Ireland under interim head coach coach Matt was part of a new-look front row, with Dee and WillGriff John, which won three early scrum penalties against the Irish."We will look to build on that," said Smith, looking ahead to the trip to Murrayfield."It was a good start - well I say start - against a tough Ireland team. "We are looking for the same again and getting dominance in that area." Family affair Smith will always remember a try-scoring display at Murrayfield five years ago for the celebration he forgot to do.A whirlwind 24 hours began with the birth of Smith's first child Albie, then he flew to Scotland, with his touchdown helping the Ospreys claim a 25-10 league victory over Edinburgh the following day."I scored, and I forgot to do the baby celebration," Smith said."My wife has reminded me of that every day! So I really messed that one up. It was a good day, apart from me missing my celebration."Murrayfield is up there among one of my favourite places to play. The atmosphere is awesome, you always get a good game against Scotland, so I am sure they are not going to disappoint this weekend."
