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Plucky Rotherham mum putting in a marathon effort to help disabled children
A MUM is preparing to run the London Marathon later this month in a bid to buy specialist equipment for disabled children.
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Pond life as important as the big issues for dedicated MP John
WHILE navigating some of the most complex international pressures facing the UK in decades, John Healey can point to a more down-to-earth success story at home - progress down at the local village pond.
Fire crew tackles car blaze in Thurnscoe
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire started deliberately early today (April 2).
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South Yorkshire businesses set to take a hit due to unrest in Middle East
AN ECONOMIC survey has shown that businesses across South Yorkshire are likely to be hit by uncertainty created due to the US and Israel war with Iran.
Egg-stra special seasonal boost for hospital patients
PATIENTS at Rotherham Hospital will receive a seasonal boost today (Thursday, April 2) as the Easter Bunny pays a special visit to wards to help spread a little cheer.
Tragedy for Rawmarsh family as man found dead in the street
A GRIEVING family are coming to terms with the loss of a Rawmarsh man who was found dead on a footpath close to his home.
Police issue update after two arrested on suspicion of abduction after Rotherham girl, 14, went missing
Police have issued an update after two adults were accused of abducting a 14 year-old-girl, who went missing in Rotherham.
'A night to remember' as charity celebrates four decades
IT WAS glitz, glamour and good times all the way as a “wonderful” charity celebrated four decades of hard work and help across the borough.
Don't be thoughtless when you visit reservoirs - call to public
BE CAREFUL and considerate around reservoirs – that is the stark message from Yorkshire Water.
Police use lorry to catch offenders normally out of sight
A HEAVY lorry may not be the most obvious choice for covert activity - but it has proved effective for South Yorkshire Police.
Disruption on the rails as vital engineering work begins at Swinton station
ESSENTIAL work on the railway at Swinton station will mean no trains are running on two weekends next month (May).
Young litter-pickers caring for their community in Maltby
THEY may be young, but children from a Rotherham nursery have already learned one of life’s important lessons - caring for their community.
South Yorkshire firm fined after teenage apprentice crushes thumb
The boy was injured while using a metal cutting guillotine
Council cabinet to determine how funding will support Rotherham's most vulnerable
COUNCILLORS are set to agree how government funding worth £5.2 million will be used to support some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents and those facing financial hardship.
Rotherham girl, 14, found after two abduction arrests made
Cassidy was reported missing twice in the past week
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Northern Powergrid dig up road after police uncover drug den on residential Rotherham street
Police raided a house in a residential street where a cannabis grow had been set up.
Missing Rotherham girl Cassidy found safe and well after abduction arrests made
A missing Rotherham schoolgirl has been found safe and well following a police appeal and a dramatic development in the case earlier today.
School's 'fantastic celebration' raises £1,333 for charity
SCHOOL pupils are celebrating after a sponsored walk during the month of Ramadan, enterprise projects, and an Eid festival raised £1,333 for charity.
A Disney dream comes true for youngster from Wath
A YOUNGSTER from Wath has seen her dream come true after being selected for a 10-day trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.
Investment means cleaner and safer streets, says Rotherham Council
FUNDING for street cleaning and town centre patrols has reaped rewards, says Rotherham Council.