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Rotherham shooting latest as man appears in court
Edison Muliaj has been charged with a number of offenses

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Suspect remanded in custody over Broom 'shooting' allegations
A ROTHERHAM man has been locked up ahead of a court appearance following an alleged shooting in the town.


'Let the pink sun never set' - tribute to Darfield's famously gay couple
FEW Darfield residents will be unfamiliar with the names of Maurice Dobson and Fred Halliday - shopkeepers and openly gay in an era of general intolerance.

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Massive number of speeding drivers caught on South Yorkshire roads
MORE than 439,000 drivers have been caught speeding in South Yorkshire in the space of six years, police statistics show.


The sleepy Yorkshire village near stately home that tourists seem to miss out on
It is picturesque but visitors to the area often do not get as far as the village


UK areas with highest number of unvaccinated children mapped as only two Yorkshire areas have 'herd immunity'
Only two Yorkshire areas have herd immunity


Rotherham teenager missing for fourth time this year - updates
A Rotherham teenager has been missing since Wednesday


Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone
There are some ways that dog owners can continue to provide for their pets after they are gone 🐶


Care home building wrecked as blaze tore through structure
A MAJOR blaze ripped through an unoccupied care home in Rotherham, needing seven fire crews to bring it under control.


Barnsley Council cuts debt pile - bucking national trend
BARNSLEY Council has cut its overall debt by more than £12m in a year, while Doncaster’s figure was up £17m and Rotherham by £40m.


Police re-assurance over illegal biker activity
POLICE have issues re-assurance to the public following a reports of off-road bikers causing problems around some Dearne area communities.


Live Badsley Moor Lane in Rotherham closed due to huge fire
People were urged to stay away from scene


Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained
You can opt out of the emergency alert in September 🚨


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.


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
