Local News
Guitarist Chantel McGregor heading for Rotherham's Chantry Tap
A PERFORMER hailed as a guitar prodigy from the age of 14 is bringing her tour to the Chantry Brewery Tap.
Captain Rose to challenge
ARMY captain Rachel Rose spent a day on extreme manoeuvres – by taking part in the London Marathon.
Liam tunes in to 'amazing' ten-day amateur radio achievement
AN ELECTRICAL engineer is riding the on the (air)waves of success after gaining the next stage of his amateur radio licence – after studying for just ten days.
New hospital scanner is 'step forward in advancing patient care'
NEW state-of-the-art advanced technology introduced at Rotherham Hospital could lead to quicker diagnoses and more efficient treatment for patients, say health bosses.
‘Music with sparkle’ takes to the airwaves with new LGBTQ+ radio station
A NEW LGBTQ+ radio station promising “music with sparkle” has launched on digital radio in Rotherham and Sheffield.
Huge spikes in raw sewage flowing into Rotherham rivers
THE number of hours Yorkshire Water dumped sewage into Rotherham’s top ten most polluted locations more than tripled in 2023.
Firm's £2m factory upgrade to boost 'book printing speed by 50 per cent'
THE UK’s largest online printer is looking to boost book printing speed by 50 per cent after investing almost £2million in its latest factory upgrade in Rotherham.
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Drinkers at The Cutlers' Arms say cheers to Advertiser cartoonist Blist
CARTOONIST Blist is delighted to see his works on the walls of his favourite Rotherham pub – an achievement he believes puts him one up on a certain genius.
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This week’s District News
Here is the news from across the Rotherham borough which has been contributed by our local correspondents:
Flat and the Curves head for Rotherham Civic Theatre stage
COMEDY girlband Flat and the Curves are bringing their Edinburgh Fringe Festival show to Rotherham Civic Theatre.
Two 'fare dodgers' a day issued with rail penalty notices in Rotherham
NEARLY 800 train passengers were issued with penalty fare notices in Rotherham in the last year – the equivalent of two a day.
'Brilliant' opportunity for young people to boost creative skills
TWENTY young people in Rotherham will take on paid placements at organisations ranging from a film festival to a museum in a bid to develop their skills in the creative and cultural industries.
New drug and alcohol detox and rehab service launched in Rotherham
A CHARITY has launched a programme providing additional detox and rehabilitation support for the community – following national data recording 30 drug-related deaths alongside 42 alcohol-related deaths in Rotherham.
Woman rushed to hospital after Rotherham bat attack
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault
£2million investment in Wentworth village sewerage network
A £2MILLION investment in Wentworth village's sewerage network has been announced.
Two arrests after baseball bat attack in Thrybergh
TWO people were arrested after a woman was attacked with a baseball bat in Thrybergh.
College’s £4m centre is more than a ‘virtual reality’
A NEW £4m construction centre and virtual reality suite are being built at Rotherham College.
The Reytons cause a major disruption
PIONEERING Rotherham band The Reytons have landed a major award which will further highlight their image across the music world.