Julia Armstrong Journalist
  • Sheffield
  • National World

Julia covers mainly theatre, entertainment and nostalgia stories at the Sheffield Star.

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The Star

Focus Areas

  • Features
  • Entertainment
  • Theatre
  • Food
  • Heritage

557 Articles
over 2 years ago
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Sheffield writer's black history search uncovers story of media bias over Malcolm X visit to city

A Sheffield writer looking at the history of black people in Sheffield has been discovering the real story of militan...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield 'Man with the Pram' stars in film about his bid to raise £1 million for charity

Sheffield’s famous Man with the Pram, charity fundraiser John Burkhill, turned up at a city centre cinema in his trad...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield Crucible premieres children's music show based on popular Izzy Gizmo book

A best-selling children’s book has inspired a new family concert with original music that is being premiered in Sheff...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield Wetherspoons beer festival - here's what you need to know to grab a £1.99 pint at your ...

A selection of up to 20 British and Irish real ales will be available at nine Sheffield Wetherspoon pubs during their...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield woman sets up £50,000 appeal for families hit by La Palma volcano disaster

A Sheffield woman who is from the Canary Islands decided she had to help as she watched in horror when a volcano hit ...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield street drinkers and homeless support service celebrates landmark

A Sheffield centre that helps the city’s street drinkers, addicts, the homeless and vulnerable people is celebrating ...

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over 2 years ago
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Halloween in Sheffield promises scarily good family fun times - here's what you need to know

Halloween is packed with family events in and around Sheffield that promise lots of spooktacular fun.

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over 2 years ago
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Advice from RSPCA for new pet owners as huge numbers adopt furry friends during pandemic

The RSPCA is giving advice to new pet owners after rehoming 1,184 animals in South Yorkshire when pet ownership soare...

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over 2 years ago
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Do you remember Sheffield's Hofbrauhaus German bar, where it was Oktoberfest all year round?

The world-famous Oktoberfest that takes place every October is quintessentially German, with crowds drinking Bavarian...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield St Luke's Hospice built by group of doctors who inspired the city to support them

The shocking statistics that more than half of Sheffield’s cancer victims died at home, many looked after by partners...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield homeless project's new exhibition shows how charity survived Covid and an arson attack

A new photographic exhibition shows how a Sheffield homeless charity got through the struggles caused by the pandemic...

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over 2 years ago
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Sheffield homeless project's new exhibition shows how charity survived Covid and an arson attack

A new photographic exhibition shows how a Sheffield homeless charity got through the struggles caused by the pandemic...

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