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Company's expansion plan provokes backlash from residents
A COMPANY wants to extend a warehouse in Rotherham, before the original building is even finished - and has run into opposition from residents as a result.
Arrest made after Trans Pennine Trail incidents
South Yorkshire Police officers investigating a report of sexual assault on Blackburn Valley Trail have made an arrest.
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The deeds and misdeeds of Sir John Reresby
When his father died in 1646 the prospects for Sir John Reresby must have appeared bleak, just 12 years old and faced with huge financial problems linked to his family’s support of King Charles I.
Debate expected on private landlord rules
A DEBATE on the future of a licensing scheme for private landlords in Rotherham is expected next week when all members gather for a monthly ‘full council’ meeting.
Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face
Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.
'Absolutely amazing' fundraiser for Sophie raises £8,000
A COMMUNITY fun day has raised nearly £9,000 for a young mum-of-one who is battling a brain tumour and currently undergoing a revolutionary treatment in Germany.
'Power and presence' see band crowned 'Next Big Thing'
A YOUNG band have landed a cash prize and the chance to get their music pressed onto vinyl after winning a talent competition.
Fine for fly-tipper as Dearne crackdown continues
A Thurnscoe man has been prosecuted for fly-tipping waste on his own street - as Barnsley Council continues to crack down on the problem in the Dearne area.
Postcodes shouldn’t determine potential
I'D LIKE to think my involvement with Children’s Capital of Culture began before the initiative even existed.
Most expensive Yorkshire areas to rent as campaigns urge for price cap
Campaign group Generation Rent said it is "nonsensical" not to have price caps on rent
Families can get £250 to help pay bills in one Yorkshire town
Around £4.3 million has been set aside to help residents living in one particular town
Sewage pours into Yorkshire town's rivers over 340 times as councillors demand action
One councillor stated 'all rivers are now polluted'
Former cop arrested in sex abuse investigation
A THIRD former police officer has been arrested as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham decades ago.
'It's not a backstreet offy' - applicant hits back at residents fears over new shop
The applicant sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol 24 hours, seven days a week.
Funding boost for Rotherham flood defences
FLOOD protection measures are to be installed on the River Don to protect homes and businesses in the area, the Environment Agency has announced.
Regeneration could cause parking squeeze
WEEKEND visitors to Barnsley town centre could find themselves hunting for car parking spaces if plans for a new garden area are approved.
Air pollution killed in every Yorkshire area in single year - full list of deadly hotspots
An environmental organisation said growing evidence of the risks air pollution poses to health shows the Government must do more to protect people from dangerous pollutants
Kids most likely to twag in these Yorkshire areas as 'far too many' skip school
The government keep raising fines - but teachers urge to look at causes, from term time holiday prices to poverty
B&M to open major new store in Doncaster
'We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people'