#Owlerton
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Daryl Powell? Him and Mark Aston taking time to talk to some idiot teenagers in the Sheffield Eagles youth team in the grim surroundings of Owlerton greyhound racing stadium…
September 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Does tha like goin t’greyhound track on a drizzly Wednesday in Owlerton? £5.99 in and free pie and disco for afters.

Don’t mind a flutter but ne’er more than a pound or the missus hits me over’t head with a reyt hard stale bread cake she does

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Andy Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:57 AM
This was a tremendous victory by the Vikings and one which they fully deserved. It came somewhat surprisingly because although Vikings knew they had the ability to win at Owlerton, their record on the track has not been impressive over the last few years.
September 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM
August 31, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Vikings, without the injured Jan Staechmann and Paul Smith, had Sheffield in a panic as they threatened to become only the second team to take the points from Owlerton this season.
August 17, 2026 at 4:28 AM
OTD 31 years ago - a blistering performance by injury-hit Hull Vikings and a dazzling show to celebrate his England call-up from Paul Thorp almost brought them a dramatic victory over Sheffield Tigers in their British Premier League match at Owlerton.
August 17, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Sheffield's oldest church, St. James's, built in 1789, and badly damaged in the blitz, is being demolished to make room for a new church house. Human remains from the crypt are being re-interred at Wardsend Cemetery. Owlerton.

Bradford Observer
Tuesday 22 August 1950

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August 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
This amazing photograph was on twitter in 2021. It was taken on the meadow/feast ground across the river from Wardsend Cemetery. This was also the site of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (twice) and Sheffield Aviation Week, later the site of Owlerton Stadium.
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July 27, 2026 at 9:33 AM
• Bradfield Road.
• Holme Lane (Walkley Lane to Middlewood Road).
• Langsett Road (Middlewood Road to Ripley Street).
• Middlewood Road.
• Owlerton Green.
• Penistone Road (Northbound).
• Bradfield Road to Parkside Road.

Thank you for your patience as we help people leave the site safely.
July 24, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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July 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM
OTD 30 years ago - a masterful team performance set the platform for victory as the young Hull Vikings side celebrated their first ever meeting with a 59-33 hammering of Owlerton Prowlers.
June 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Woodhead Route. Five Arches Viaduct at Owlerton, Sheffield
June 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Yes, the meadow across the river is where Owlerton Stadium is now. I spot something new every time I look at it. This is a detail of the barracks with the River Loxley at the side of it.
It was painted one year before the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864
June 22, 2026 at 6:42 AM
My nan and grandad on my mum's side once ran a haunted pub in Owlerton and they had a whole load of those glasses.
June 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
OTD 30 years ago - flying American Bobby Ott produced another masterful performance as Hull Oceanic Vikings cruised into the finals of the Four-Team tournament when they finished second to Bradford Dukes in their final qualifying round at Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield.
June 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
This year marks the 100th anniversary of greyhound racing at Owlerton Stadium.

However, after Scotland and Wales banned the sport on animal welfare grounds earlier this year, there are now calls for England to follow suit.

On Friday, Dan went to Owlerton to find an sport under attack on all sides.
Is Owlerton going to the dogs?
‘If that is woke then so be it’
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June 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Remembering Private John Spye, 3/3860 York and Lancaster Regiment who died on this day in 1918, He was 42.
John is remembered at Wardsend Cemetery, the roll of honour in nearby St. John the Baptist Church, Owlerton War Memorial Hall and the CWGC screen wall in City Road Cemetery
June 16, 2026 at 7:29 AM
May 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Sheffield Speedway hosts ANDYSMANCLUB for men's suicide prevention this Thursday. How can we support mental health in our communities? #MentalHealthAwareness

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Sheffield Tigers Speedway Official Website: SHEFFIELD TO WELCOME ANDYSMANCLUB
The Official website for the Sheffield Tigers Speedway Team. All the latest news from Owlerton Stadium
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May 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
times really flew round the Owlerton track.

Drury, having struggled in his previous meetings this season, found his best form to finish with 8 points in five rides, while Curoso, riding his own bike for the first time, was impressive and scored twice from 3.

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April 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Poole was in devastating form, winning 5 straight heats to pick up a magnificent 16 points out of 18, while Smith, despite two retirements collected 3 wins for a 10 point return.

In contrast Vikings found the bumpy Owlerton circuit difficult to master and on numerous occasions
April 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM