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Weather tomorrow: Met Office map shows where 70mph winds and 12 hours of rain could hit UK

The Met Office has said rain accompanied by strong winds will make for very poor weather conditions tomorrow, especially on roads.

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Inside 'sophisticated' Yorkshire chop shop busted open by police

Police have released a video of what was found inside

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Hundreds of Yorkshire children taking knives into school in frightening figures

Figures show the number of young people reported to police for taking knives into school between 2022 and 2024

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Cost of buying a home in every Yorkshire area

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have been revealed

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CCTV released following robbery in Rotherham

POLICE have released a CCTV image following a reported robbery in Rotherham town centre.

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Man arrested after 'leading police on dangerous pursuit'

A 30-YEAR-OLD man accused of stealing a car and “leading police on a dangerous pursuit” has been arrested after an unsuccessful attempt to flee into the countryside.

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Songwriting genius considers his options for festival

Speculation is rife about who song impresario Eliot Kennedy will be bringing along to Rotherham's WentFest 2025 concert.

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Shoplifter arrested after stealing from stores following prison release

A WANTED shoplifter who jumped into a canal to try to evade police has been arrested after he was caught stealing from shops following his release from prison for the same offence.

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Free childcare: How much parents could save - as Government announces new protections to stop 'overcharging'

Changes this year could help parents of young children save some serious cash 💰

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Five extraordinary dogs unveiled as finalists for Crufts Hero Award

The annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, supported by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, celebrates the unique relationships people have with their dogs and the important role man’s best friend plays throughout our lives and in society

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On His Majesty's Service - John Healey MP supports Norwegian troops

The name is Healey. John Healey. The Rotherham MP gave off a distinctly James Bond vibe as he trained binoculars on the baddies' lair – aka the Russia Federation.

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Mr Bloom brings gardening joy to children’s hospice

BBC children’s TV character Mr Bloom made a special visit to a children’s hospice to present his pop-up show.

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Police concerns grow for missing Dearne woman

POLICE are appealing for public help to find a missing Bolton upon Dearne woman.

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'Im a Paralympic winner but Rotherham hotel won't let me stay in room'

Piers Gilliver and his partner had booked a room at the Ibis Rotherham East

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Motorway speed limit warning issued to drivers

A SPEED limit of 50 mph has been imposed on the Tinsley viaduct – with hundreds of drivers getting speeding tickets every day for ignoring the restriction.

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Marathon for charity a “dream come true”

AN AVID runner from Rotherham with three half marathons under her belt has described taking on the 45th London Marathon in aid of a healthcare trust as “a dream come true.”

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MP praises 'vital local hub' after visit

JOHN Healey has praised a community facility in the Dearne Valley as a “vital local hub” after being welcomed by staff and members.

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Magna proves 'perfect backdrop' for national beer festival

CHEERS to the beers!

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Rotherham's swish new high street opening announced

DETAILS of the much-anticipated ‘high street’ at the Waverley development in Rotherham have been released, with an opening date set for next month.

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Rotherham offenders in drugs gang smashed by cops

A PAIR of Rotherham men have been jailed alongside two other criminals for their roles in running a notorious drugs racket.