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No poppy display this year as organisers struggle with legal conditions
A REMEMBRANCE group has abandoned plans for its annual display of poppies on a parade route this year - because council rules make it impractical for them to go ahead.
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Banking hub planned at Wath-upon-Dearne Tesco site
A NEW banking hub could be installed outside the Tesco Extra in Wath-upon-Dearne under plans submitted to Rotherham Council.
Local MPs oppose vast solar farms planned for Rotherham and Doncaster
MPs have opposed plans for a vast solar farm stretching across Rotherham and into Doncaster, as the council prepares to discuss its limited role in the decision-making process next week.
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Breakthrough in village's road safety wrangle
A LONG running wrangle over speed-cushions in a village is set to come to an end with alternative arrangements now agreed between community members and Barnsley Council.
Community foundation wins prestigious regional award
A COMMUNITY foundation which supports “amazing” groups across South Yorkshire is celebrating after being recognised with a prestigious regional award.
Publication launch for poetry 'full of heart and grit'
A NEW poetry anthology “capturing the heart, humour, and honesty of the region’s creative talent” has been launched at special event.
'Epic finale' planned for Children’s Capital of Culture closing ceremony
THE “bright legacy” of the Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 programme will take centre stage – along with pyrotechnics and a “jaw-dropping centre piece” – as the festival year comes to a close.
Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.
New probe into police handling of Rotherham child sex abuse
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has begun 10 new investigations
Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷
Ten new complaints against police from 'grooming scandal' era
TEN new investigations into the way South Yorkshire Police handled child sexual abuse cases in Rotherham have been launched.
Rotherham businesses bask in glittering shortlist glory
BARNSLEY and Rotherham Chamber has revealed the names of 22 businesses from across the borough that have reached the shortlist of its annual glittering ceremony.
SELF exhibition at Clifton Park Museum comes out for an autumn refresh
THE popular SELF exhibition at Clifton Park Museum has had a refresh for the autumn months.
Prolific burglar jailed after admitting Dearne area offences
A PROLIFIC criminal has been jailed after repeatedly targeting a Rotherham community in a burglary spree.
Parking restrictions could be introduced to ease congestion around a primary school
NEW parking restrictions could be introduced on a busy residential street in Hoyland Common after Barnsley Council identified ongoing safety concerns linked to school traffic.
Award recognises former serviceman's half-century career
A ROTHERHAM RAF veteran have received a Lifetime Achievement award at a national ceremony in recognition of his military career.
Britain's deadliest roads mapped as thousands hurt in Yorkshire
Roads with most accidents have been unveiled
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: 'Ghostly' shot of rare hyena takes title - here are the other winners
It captures one of the world’s rarest hyenas, in a town that is ‘no longer ours’ 🐾
Suspect accused of driving at police during a car 'meet'
A MAN has been arrested after an incident where a suspect allegedly drove a vehicle at a police officer as he dealt with a car ‘meet’ in Rotherham.
John Lewis is making a 'big change' for its 2025 Christmas Advert
It is almost time for the John Lewis Christmas Advert once again 🎅📺