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Photos from events around the borough
THERE has been plenty going on around Rotherham in October.

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Sculpture plans for Firbeck to celebrate classic horse race
A SOUTH Yorkshire village that helped give rise to one of Britain’s oldest horse races could soon see its heritage immortalised in steel.


Reytons frontman set for milestone birthday
JONNY Yerrell, frontman of Rotherham’s indie band The Reytons, turns 40 tomorrow.

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Talking therapy helps Liam make the best of new career
A ROTHERHAM man who suffers with anxiety and struggled in his high pressured job, now has a new career and is well, thanks to a local health trust and support from employment specialists.


From race first-timers to champions
MORE than 100 runners gathered at Manvers Lake for a “brilliant day” of running and fundraising for a good cause.


Nomination 'shines a light' on charity
A MEXBOROUGH facility supporting women, children and families to create better futures has been shortlisted for the prestigious Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year Award.


No poppy display this year as organisers struggle with legal conditions
A REMEMBRANCE group has abandoned plans for its annual display of poppies on a parade route this year - because council rules make it impractical for them to go ahead.


Banking hub planned at Wath-upon-Dearne Tesco site
A NEW banking hub could be installed outside the Tesco Extra in Wath-upon-Dearne under plans submitted to Rotherham Council.


Local MPs oppose vast solar farms planned for Rotherham and Doncaster
MPs have opposed plans for a vast solar farm stretching across Rotherham and into Doncaster, as the council prepares to discuss its limited role in the decision-making process next week.


Breakthrough in village's road safety wrangle
A LONG running wrangle over speed-cushions in a village is set to come to an end with alternative arrangements now agreed between community members and Barnsley Council.


Community foundation wins prestigious regional award
A COMMUNITY foundation which supports “amazing” groups across South Yorkshire is celebrating after being recognised with a prestigious regional award.


Publication launch for poetry 'full of heart and grit'
A NEW poetry anthology “capturing the heart, humour, and honesty of the region’s creative talent” has been launched at special event.


'Epic finale' planned for Children’s Capital of Culture closing ceremony
THE “bright legacy” of the Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 programme will take centre stage – along with pyrotechnics and a “jaw-dropping centre piece” – as the festival year comes to a close.


Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.


New probe into police handling of Rotherham child sex abuse
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has begun 10 new investigations


Britain's deadliest roads mapped as thousands hurt in Yorkshire
Roads with most accidents have been unveiled


Spider season: Three reasons you need these expert hunters in your home - and how they can help you
You should think twice before casting any spiders you find out in the cold 🕷


Police clarify just how fast speeding drivers can go without prosecution
POLICE have clarified the margin given to speeding drivers in South Yorkshire, in response to a query resulting from enforcement action in Rotherham.


'Bedsit' application facing a string of objections
PLANS to formalise the use of a Darfield property as bedsit accommodation is facing a list of objections from a councillor who represents the area.


Demolition plan for 'fire risk' resource centre
A RESOURCE centre at a Rotherham housing scheme could be demolished just two decades after it was built because of fire safety risks.
