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Are EHCPs going to be scrapped? What we know so far - and why some experts say they're worth keeping
One psychologist says they are the only thing guaranteeing support for 270 thousand pupils with SEND 📜
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Incredible moment Ron, 84, takes on armed robber in Rotherham laundrette
An 84-year-old man fought off a masked robber with a pair of jeans
Launch of new Girlguiding gardening badge at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Girlguiding’s brand new Gardening badge, Girlguiding Rangers designed and planted a garden feature, known as a community cube, called ‘Girlguiding grows’, for RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse, in Rotherham.
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Manvers Waterfront Boat Club’s open day is truly splash-tastic
​HUNDREDS of visitors flocked to Manvers Lake to see what sporting and leisure activities it has to offer.
Rotherham's Ryan Sampson takes Mr Bigstuff to a new level with co-star Danny Dyer
RYAN Sampson is back on our screens this month with a second series of Mr Bigstuff and this time, the Rotherham-born writer and actor says he’s taken things to another level.
Commendation for 84 year old who fought off Maltby mugger
A ROTHERHAM pensioner who took on a robber with only a pair of jeans to defend himself has been commended for his bravery.
The Yorkshire street where kids are too scared to play out because of rats
"My son can’t even play in his own back garden because of the fear of rats"
Plea for 20 mph speed limit on residential road in Maltby
RESIDENTS living on Birks Holt in Maltby are calling on Rotherham Council to urgently introduce a 20mph speed limit, after a young boy was involved in an accident on the street.
Apology following death of foster carer Marcia Grant
ROTHERHAM Council’s leader has offered a formal and emotional apology following the conclusion of an inquest into the death of foster carer Marcia Grant, and pledging to take further action.
Objections to plan for children's home on Dinnington street
PLANS for a new children’s home in Dinnington have been recommended for approval, despite 73 objections.
World Emoji Day: 10 emojis used differently between generations - and what they mean to Gen Z
The 💀 emoji may be more amused than menacing, depending on who sent it
Lower power bills promised for new Rotherham market traders
ROTHERHAM’S new library and market building are to get solar panels to generate cheap electricity – paid for with a grant from the Government’s new energy company.
Police investigating sex assault allegation from bus passenger
POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a bus travelling from Conisbrough earlier this month.
Children peddle flower power at 'fun and amazing' RHS show
CHILDREN were peddling flower power at the first ever RHS Flower Show held at Rotherham's Wentworth Woodhouse.
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse: 21 photos from opening day of society's first major flower show in Yorkshire
Visitors flocked to Wentworth Woodhouse as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) opened the doors to its first major flower show in Yorkshire.
Mexborough 'upskirter' jailed after victim spotted him in action
A MEXBOROUGH ‘upskirter’ has been jailed and subject to a catalogue of stringent conditions after a series of videos of women - all filmed without their consent - were found on his phone.
Nose to tail traffic in Wentworth - and far beyond - as RHS show opens
WENTWORTH Woodhouse’s RHS flower show has been hailed as a first for the region - but cynics might argue it has also brought never-seen-before levels of traffic to the village, and a wide area beyond.
Vape laws that could catch you out on your summer holidays this year - see the full list
Vaping rules abroad could catch you out this summer ðŸš
Fun and games as toys banked at theme park appeal
A SPECIAL weekend across national theme parks saw more than 3,900 toys donated to KidsOut, a charity supporting children affected by domestic abuse.
Worker stole £98,000 from police evidence room - now she's been given an serious ultimatum
Jacqueline Fletcher was jailed for two-years-and-eight-months after admitting to four counts of theft