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Live Badsley Moor Lane in Rotherham closed due to huge fire
People were urged to stay away from scene
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Yorkshire village which is 'dead on Saturday' and has nothing left on high street
It was at the heart of the asylum seeker hotel riots last year
Man arrested after reports of shooting in a Rotherham street
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences following a reported shooting in a Rotherham street.
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Community spirit helps family left homeless after blaze
ROTHERHAM residents have pull together with a show of community spirit to help a family left with virtually nothing after fire ripped through their home.
Double boost for Swinton Lock activity centre users
SWINTON Lock Activity Centre has been given a new-look exterior with modern cladding and new signage, thanks to two generous local businesses.
Residents asked for views on inclusion under council review
ROTHERHAM Council is to consult residents, staff, and community groups on its refreshed inclusion strategy, which will set out the authority’s future approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.
27 creepy pictures inside abandoned Yorkshire school
The secondary school was abandoned 13 years ago
Devastation as beloved dad dies months after GP says cancer was 'probably haemorrhoids'
James Beasley visited his GP complaining of rectal bleeding - but doctors failed to examine or refer him
Debt pile increases by almost £40m at Rotherham Council
ROTHERHAM Council’s debt has risen by nearly £40m in a year – but the authority says residents should not be concerned, as the increase reflects long-term investment.
Family home wrecked by blaze but firefighters saved neighbours
A FAMILY home was wrecked in a blaze which broke out in a Rotherham suburb while the house was empty - though firefighters were able to prevent it spreading to neighbours.
Improvements to bus services on the way in Rotherham
Bus passengers can enjoy an improved level of service on some Rotherham bus routes in future, thanks to funding to make the changes.
Capital time for Dearne Valley film-making duo
A FATHER-AND-DAUGHTER film-making duo have returned from the capital with two more award accreditations.
Academy is fielding sporting and academic talent
SPORTING sixth formers are heading to Wath Academy, part of the Maltby Learning Trust, next month, for a range of Scholarship Programmes designed to identify and support the next generation of talent in South Yorkshire.
Decision expected on plans for new bar in former WMC
A DECISION is due within days on plans which have divided local opinion for a new bar in a former WMC building in Rawmarsh.
Fire risk revaled as police bust three Rotherham cannabis farms
CANNABIS farmers who took over three properties in Rotherham created a fire risk at each address, police have said.
Work starts on revamp at Thrybergh Country Park cafe
WORK has begun on a revamp which will improve facilities at Thrybergh Country Park cafe, with a winter opening date planned.
'Incredibly moving' Meadow of Memories comes to life
AN “INCREDIBLY moving” installation has been launched in the picturesque surroundings of a Grade I listed country house in the borough to raise funds for Rotherham Hospice.
Funding keeps community transport on the road to success
A SERVICE which provides free transport to older people in rural parts of Rotherham to help tackle isolation has received £3,560 of funding.
Landlord licensing scheme reveals multitude of problems faced by tenants
A LICENSING scheme covering housing landlords in parts of Rotherham has proved highly successful in the last five years – though it has cost more to operate than the fees paid to Rotherham Council.
Plans to renovate former canal-side pub as a home
A HISTORIC barn and former pub which occupies a canal-side location in Rotherham could be converted to a new home after years of being out of use.