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RMBC leader appointed to 'vital role' of SY Deputy Mayor
THE leader of Rotherham Council Cllr Chris Read has been appointed Deputy Mayor for South Yorkshire at the Annual General Meeting of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board.
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'Striking' new mural celebrating nature unveiled at park
A “STRIKING” new mural celebrating the history, wildlife and changing seasons of Thrybergh Country Park has been unveiled.
Bus firm staff get Pretty Muddy to help raise cash for cancer charity
INTREPID staff from a Rotherham bus operator got a bit wet and muddy in an enthusiastic bid to raise plenty of cash for a good cause.
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Homeless charity expands mediation service into Rotherham
A SOUTH Yorkshire youth homelessness charity has expanded its pioneering mediation service into Rotherham.
Archaeological treasure-trove slows work at visitor attraction
TECHNICAL work to upgrade drains at Elsecar Heritage Centre has overshot the expected timescale because the site turned into an unexpected archaeological dig.
Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday in Rotherham
ROTHERHAM will show its appreciation to service personnel with an Armed Forces Day celebration in the town centre on Saturday.
Women's health inequalities highlighted in new report
A NEW health report has highlighted the systematic inequalities that Rotherham women are experiencing in healthcare services.
National award nod for education trust's wellbeing offer
AN EDUCATIONAL trust which has implemented measures including dedicated mental health leads, trauma-informed support, and in-house counselling has been Highly Commended at a national awards ceremony.
'Deeply personal' tribute to loved ones winging its way
A “DEEPLY personal” tribute to loved ones is winging its way to Wentworth Woodhouse ahead of its summer opening.
Trio's drug line flooded region with hundreds of thousands of pounds of heroin and cocaine in just 72 days
“That drugs line was run on a commercial basis, with users being offered discounts over messages, including on weekends”
Green-light for landmark sculpture at new Goldthorpe junction
A NEW landmark sculpture on the approach to Goldthorpe has been given unanimous backing from councillors, who cleared the path for it to be installed.
The team that brings policing to the people
HAVING a direct link with the people of Rotherham – that is what neighbourhood policing is all about.
Gym member barred as row over loud music escalates
A DISPUTE over loud music played at a Wath gymnasium has escalated into an all-out row which has seen a customer lose his membership in fiercely disputed circumstances.
Hoyland man's remains entombed in concrete after shooting, murder trial told
A “weapons fanatic” murdered his lodger in a shooting then put his remains in a concrete-filled barrel where it remained for six years, a jury heard.
Three in four crimes end with 'positive outcome' latest figures show
THREE out of four reported crimes across some Dearne area communities have resulted in a ‘positive outcome’ South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
Plan to use house in "wholly residential" area as care home
A HOUSE in Thurcroft could be used as a children’s home in future, if Rotherham Council accepts an application for a change of use.
Plans for two homes in conservation village garden to be considered
PLANS to put two new cottage-style homes in the garden of an existing house have been put to Rotherham Council.
Burglaries up as offenders target empty properties
BURGLARIES in the Dearne North and South areas of Barnsley have increased, with the cause being identified as regeneration projects.
Fifth Earl Fitzwilliam championed Ireland to buck English trend
POLITICALLY and socially the people of Ireland have a long memory particularly when it concerns the evils done to the country by England.
Car stuck in hedge at busy Rotherham roundabout
A car is reportedly stuck in a hedge at a busy roundabout in Rotherham.