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Two teens convicted for stabbing in Rotherham park
TWO teenagers will each spend over three years in a Youth Offenders Institution after being convicted of stabbing a man in a park.
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Supporting the foot health of homeless people
AN NHS service which specialises in foot conditions is helping to protect homeless people by collecting donations of new or used walking boots, trainers, and socks.
Focus on staff wellbeing at conference held at Magna
A MULTI Academy Trust's staff wellbeing conference at Magna Science Adventure brought together 1,400 staff at the Rotherham venue.
'Very special place' preps for next performance
A PERFORMANCE group with an “amazingly supportive atmosphere” is currently preparing for its forthcoming showstopper at Rotherham Civic next month.
Visitors' Charter launched at hospital trust
A HEALTHCARE trust has launched a Visitors’ Charter to “reinforce the its commitment to open and flexible visiting while ensuring that hospitals remain welcoming, supportive, and respectful spaces.”
Mum died six days after 'routine operation' as family torn apart
Maxine Spittlehouse died at Rotherham District General Hospital following a hysterectomy at Kinvara Private Hospital six days earlier
Appeal launched after criminals hut animal charity
A ROTHERHAM animal charity has been left reeling by criminals who stole and wrecked their transportation van.
Double bill of fundraisers for young Rotherham mum
COMMUNITY fundraisers have announced two more big events to help support a young Rotherham mum battling a brain tumour on her revolutionary treatment journey.
24-year-old man arrested after town centre incident
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of Class B or C drugs following an incident in Rotherham town centre which saw a 51-year-old man taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.
SIM farms: Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban devices used by scammers to con the public
Fraud minister Lord Hanson writes exclusively for the NationalWorld network to explain the government’s plans to ban SIM farms - used by scammers to con the public
‘Toy Bank’ Weekend returns in support of KidsOut charity
GULLIVER’S Valley is to host its second annual Toy Bank Weekend in support of KidsOut, a charity working with children affected by domestic abuse.
Armed police called to deadly pocket bully attack in Rotherham
South Yorkshire Police have issued a stern warning to all dog owners
Chocolate donation for community goes down a treat
A COMMUNITY group gathering sweet treats for children this Easter were “overwhelmed” after a surprise donation.
Slimmers drop dress sizes and donate lots of dosh
SLIMMERS who dropped a dress size, or several, as part of their group activities in Rotherham have donated clothes valued at more than £30,000 to a national charity's retail outlets.
Pitch perfect pupils on right track with music roadshow
ROTHERHAM’S young creatives will be able to learn how to get on the right track to a career in the music industry with the launch of a new music industry roadshow in local schools.
Backlash mounts over plans for hotel and spa in Wentworth
A BACKLASH is building over plans to create an upmarket hotel and spa business in the shadow of Wentworth Woodhouse, with a string of concerns about the impact on the village - and surrounding communities.
Charity thanks Rotherham firms for eggs-tra help
A YORKSHIRE charity which asked generous Rotherham firms to continue their “overwhelming” support for its primary school Easter egg appeal is celebrating after donating more than 18,000 eggs to pupils across the region.
'My grandson needs his mummy' - heartache as 'warrior', 23, given 12 months to live
'I will do everything I can to try and save her life. Her beautiful boy needs his mum'