Connections of Sheffield

04/06/2026

Yes that is 169.9 Texaco Stalybridge.
At least this is a fuel station that reflect their price drops and looks after their locals.
Unlike others that are currently 10p a litre more !

25/05/2026

Please try to remember not to put anything that needs charging in your hold luggage because it could get costly and put the entire aircraft in danger .

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

13/04/2026

Can Derbyshire County Council please put one of these signs up for the Winnats Pass in Castleton to stop HGVs thinking they can drive up it and causing havoc ( assuming those who have can read)
Derbyshire Constabulary

11/04/2026

One of the smallest airports in the UK and what a refreshing change to have zero airport pick up fees for this VIP pick up today on a gloomy looking day at Airport

10/04/2026

Made a new friend Lee Swords ?
😆

20/03/2026

Good luck in Portimào Marco!!

09/03/2026

Unacceptable Fuel Hikes at Texaco (Herries Road, Sheffield)

​In just a few days, the price of diesel at the Texaco station on Herries Road has surged from £1.46 to £1.64, with more increases likely. This feels like blatant price gouging.

​Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently warned that she "will not tolerate any company exploiting the current crisis to make excess profits at consumers’ expense" and has tasked the CMA to be vigilant.

​While global tensions continue, I will be calling out companies that choose to exploit small businesses and local residents instead of supporting the community. We need to pull together, not be taken advantage of.

Please share .

21/01/2026

Expected Reopening Timeline
​Late 2026: Initial reopening for limited cargo and freight flights, as well as general and business aviation.

​Spring/Summer 2027: Current projections suggest that limited passenger activity could begin around this time.

​Summer 2028: This is the target for the return of significant commercial passenger services.
​Recent Developments (January 2026)
​Funding Secured: A major £160 million funding package from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) was formally approved in late 2025. This is on top of earlier government and council commitments, totaling nearly £200 million for the project.

​New Operator: The City of Doncaster Council has identified a strategic partner to manage the airport (FlyDoncaster), working alongside Munich Airport International to handle operations.

​Airspace Challenges: There has been some recent political debate regarding the exact speed of the reopening. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is currently reviewing the reinstatement of the airport's airspace, with a final decision on those specific flight paths expected by May 2027.

​What this means for you
​While you may see planes returning to the sky over Finningley for freight or testing later this year, you likely won't be able to book a holiday flight from DSA until at least 2027 or 2028. Major airlines like TUI have expressed interest in returning once the infrastructure is ready.