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Defence secretary attends bus firm's Armistice Day tribute

DEFENCE secretary John Healey officially unveiled two 'Poppy Buses' as part of Stagecoach Yorkshire’s Armistice Day tributes at the company's Rawmarsh depot.

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Full details of Rotherham’s Christmas lights switch-on

CHRISTMAS season officially arrives in Rotherham next weekend with the festive lights switch-on in All Saints’ Square.

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Families tune in to top telly at hospital thanks to firm's donation

FAMILIES with babies in the neonatal unit at Rotherham Hospital will be able to switch off from the stressful environment by switching on three brand new TVs following a generous company's donations.

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Plans to take buses under public control up for scrutiny in Rotherham

ROTHERHAM residents are being given the chance to look over proposals which could see the town’s bus services - and those serving the rest of the county - taken back under public control.

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Cannabis farm busted as police destroy crop worth around £400,000

A CANNABIS factory growing drugs with a value estimated at over £400,000 has been busted by police in Rotherham.

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Rapist and child abuser brought to justice 17 years after his crimes

JUSTICE has finally caught up with Rotherham man David Fish – 17 years after he launched a campaign of sexual exploitation and violence against a schoolgirl.

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Three Rotherham men guilty of chasing hares, court finds

THREE Rotherham men have been found guilty of going out to illegally hunt hares with dogs and have been hit with large fines.

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Airport re-opening investment could bring benefits across South Yorkshire

UP TO £138m could be pumped into re-opening South Yorkshire’s mothballed airport and supporting economic development which could have a dramatic impact on the wider county’s fortunes.

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Training firms announce partnership to boost access to qualifications

TWO leading providers of vocational and personal development training have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality educational and training programmes.

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Art exhibition at Wickersley library

AN ARTIST’S week-long exhibition aims to engage the community with Wickersley Library and Community Hub.

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Oasis scams: how much have fans lost to ticket scams?

Scammers have been going after Oasis fans 😢

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Scams: 10 fastest growing scams targeting Brits in 2024 - how to watch for

Don’t fall victim to one of these scams! ❌

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Celebration marks the successful end of Wath-based arts project

PROFESSIONAL artists have spent years working with Wath’s Community Connect organisation to help tap into the creative abilities of their clients.

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Teenager arrested during town centre fireworks rumpus, police confirm

STARTLED lunchtime shoppers were subjected to a barrage of fireworks being lit in Rotherham town centre.

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Author Kay Snow Puts Thurnscoe On The Map in New Novel, “Deightonby Street.”

Kay Snow, an author from Bingley, West Yorkshire, has captivated the hearts of readers with her latest novel, “Deightonby Street.”

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Rotherham riots CCTV captures 21 more people police want to speak to

So far, 86 people have been charged and sentenced to more than 150 years in prison

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Man killed and two others seriously hurt in two car collision

A man in his 20s has died and two other men have been left in hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Rotherham.

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Police release fresh images of potential suspects the want to trace over Manvers disturbance

IT IS three months since the disturbance which brought violence and disorder to Manvers, but police are still seeking help to trace more suspects.

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Bonfire Night: how to take better firework photos - 5 steps to take

Take the perfect Bonfire Night snap 🎇

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Moving evening of remembrance as families 'Light up the Lake'

FAMILIES gathered for a moving evening of remembrance at an event organised by a children's hospice.