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Town Hall evacuated during council meeting
Rotherham Town Hall was evacuated today after a council meeting was interrupted by smoke billowing through the chamber.
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Developers expect to start work on controversial estate as early as May
WORK on a controversial new Dearne area housing development could start within months, developers have announced.
Harthill reservoir repair programme almost finished... at last
A huge reservoir repair programme scheduled for completion in 2023 and projected to cost £5m is almost finished at last – but costs have more than doubled and a footpath for the public still needs extra investment.
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Cannabis worth £17m seized in Rotherham busts over 12 months
A LONG-RUNNING operation to combat cannabis farmers in Rotherham has resulted in drugs valued at more than £17m being taken off the streets in just 12 months.
Junction 33 services to open this week
A new £40 million M1 service station will open in Rotherham on Friday (January 17).
N-ice challenge raises cool cash for hospice
‘CHILLED out” staff members joined a dedicated fundraiser in an icy plunge to raise funds for a children's hospice.
New insights into the folklore of Wentworth Woodhouse
LIKE all stately homes, Wentworth Woodhouse was built to impress, with ostentatious accommodation and a frontage to outmeasure any other.
Worried youngsters want a role in controlling rogue vape traders
ILLEGAL vape traders in Rotherham could soon be facing a crackdown, with senior councillor due to make a decision on whether to use some of the town’s youngsters to conduct ‘mystery shops’.
Moment driver ends up face down in snow as police use 'stinger' in chase
Rotherham police waved a taser at the suspect while he lay face down on the icy kerb
Suspect facing prosecution after high speed police chase
POLICE managed to arrest a suspect within five minutes after a hair-raising pursuit in Rotherham.
Council chief executive to leave in the spring
The Chief Executive of Rotherham Council, Sharon Kemp, has announced she will step down from the role in late spring 2025, after nine years in the role.
Sarah Champion joins calls for a national grooming inquiry as pressure mounts on ministers
ROTHERHAM MP Sarah Champion has piled pressure on her own Government by calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs – something ministers have declined.
Millions of pounds grabbed back from cash-rich criminals
CRIMINALS have lost more than £2m of their ill-gotten gains in South Yorkshire over the last year.
BBC TV licence fee: Labour ‘considers’ radical BBC funding shake-up - what is Lisa Nandy's plan?
Lisa Nandy is reportedly considering a radical shake-up to BBC funding 😱
Rotherham Council celebrates 600 homes milestone
ROTHERHAM Council is a step closer to achieving its pledge to develop hundreds of new properties across the borough, with the 600th home completed.
Patients using Doncaster Royal Infirmary to benefit from upgrade
PATIENTS are to benefit from upgrade works at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which will cost almost £20m in total.
Cops seized more than a thousand cars a month last year
POLICE took more than 15,000 vehicles off the roads of South Yorkshire in the space of just 12 months, senior officers have revealed.
What next for Rotherham soap star Dean?
A new era awaits one of Rotherham's best-known actors after leaving ITV soap Emmerdale.
Gong for firm that is four decades strong
AN ACCOUNTANCY firm has won an award for its dedication to client service, community involvement, and financial expertise.
Students and sea cadets highlight 'the power of community'
STUDENTS and Sea Cadets came together to spread holiday cheer and show appreciation for a hospice which cares for patients and families all year round.