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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
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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'
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Moment police find £120k cannabis farm hidden in Yorkshire home
One man has been arrested in connection with the grow
Three facing court on crack cocaine charges
TWO Rotherham men, and another from Sheffield, are facing court accused of supplying class A drugs and other offences.
'Fantastic' fitness sessions come to Rotherham
FITNESS fans who previously had to travel outside Rotherham to access classes have welcomed the arrival of one of 2025’s biggest trends to the borough.
Get spring Covid-19 booster, health bosses urge
HEALTH bosses are urging all eligible people to get their spring Covid-19 booster when offered.
Police explain why they shot two dogs dead in Rotherham
South Yorkshire police have explained why they shot dead two dogs in Rotherham woodland, an incident which sparked anger in parts of the community.
Arrest made after 'sophisticated' £120k cannabis grow discovered
A man was arrested earlier this month after police were given a tip-off
Soap-box derby brings Dearne youngsters together
IN A world of virtual reality computer games, the ‘soap-box derby’ could have been relegated to a bygone era - but the race, which relies on engineering, guile and good old fashioned gravity - has been resurrected in Mexborough.
Man arrested in cannabis farm bust
POLICE have raided another cannabis farm in Rotherham, depriving the criminals behind the enterprise of drugs worth more than £120,000.
Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes as customers urged to do simple check to save money
UK broadband bills are rising by up to 7.5% this April. See which providers are increasing prices – and how to save.
Teenager dies after crash involving motorcycle and two cars
A passenger on the motorcycle, a 17-year-old boy, died in hospital following the crash
School pupils raise funds for Comic Relief
PUPILS across the borough did “something funny for money” and played their part in this year's Comic Relief celebrations.
Update on audiology services
HEALTH bosses are said to be making “good progress” with improvements to audiology services following a temporary pause in some areas late last year.
Street artist's gallery of work in public spaces
STREET art designs on shopfront shutters are now a familiar feature of Goldthorpe’s High Street, but now a Dearne railway station underpass has been given the same treatment.
Defence sec meets cyber specialist students
MP JOHN Healey paid a visit to Dearne Valley College to speak with Esports students about how their skills can lead to jobs in the defence sector with “cyberspace a new front line.”
Double dose of festival success
CHRISTMAS has come early for an award-winning father and daughter movie-making duo – literally!
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Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok - and what you can do to keep them safe
From dangerous challenges to messages from strangers, young users face plenty of perils 📱
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