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Widespread traffic restrictions as Wentworth prepares for hugely popular flower show
WENTWORTH village is facing huge traffic restrictions as organisers prepare for a large influx of visitors to a prestigious show in July.
Two charged with firearms offences after Maltby incident
TWO men are facing prosecution following an alleged firearms incident in Maltby.
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Police rule out murder in death investigation
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man plucked from water in Rotherham last weekend have concluded his death was not murder.
Police update after missing man found dead in river in Rotherham
Nigel Stevens, 57, had not been seen for two days when his body was found
Life in Yorkshire's 'strictest village' being plagued by one 'real, real problem'
Village is 'in your blood' but on the verge of being spoiled, say locals
South Yorkshire Mayor breaks silence as fears grow for 1,500 steel workers
Liberty Speciality Steel UK has plants in Rotherham and Stocksbridge
James Toseland loving life again after fighting through the pain
James Toseland says it has taken more than a decade to emerge from the emotional heartbreak and physical agony endured after the abrupt end to his world championship-winning career.
Councillor warns Rotherham could ‘end up like Birmingham’ after bins overflow
An opposition Rotherham councillor has urged the local authority to “get back to basics” by focusing on street-level services like public bin collections, amid concerns about overflowing bins in parts of the borough.
More than £5m public cash invested in Rotherham is lost
MORE than £5m of public money, intended to support a high-tech battery production company in Rotherham, has been lost.
Fake asylum-seeker information dismissed as "irresponsible"
BOGUS information circulating about plans to house ‘up to 60’ asylum-seekers in Hoyland, has been dismissed as fake by the Government and council.
Journalist Andrew Norfolk who exposed Rotherham grooming gangs has died
The former journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gangs scandal, has died aged 60.
Partnership makes 'meaningful difference' for bereaved families
GRIEVING families in Rotherham will have extra support thanks to a partnership that sees a children’s hospice supporting families from a healthcare trust following the death of a child or young person.
Walk to raise awareness of mental health
A 10K walk is being held in Rotherham to help raise awareness of mental health in the borough.
Virtual Ward treats 2,000 hospital patients
MORE than 2,000 patients have recovered from illness in the comfort of their own homes while keeping hospital beds free for those who need them most thanks to the introduction of a ‘Virtual Ward’.
Professional footballer's new policing career
A ONE-TIME professional footballer now has a new career - helping to police Dearne area communities.
Vape rules Brits need to know before going on holiday this summer - including France
Vaping rules abroad could catch you out this summer 🚭
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Rotherham dentist welcoming new patients – check-ups, general dentistry, Invisalign, dental implants and more
A Rotherham dental practice is now accepting new patients, thanks to the addition of a new dentist – here they outline what they have to offer.
Police hunt Rotherham man
POLICE want help to find a wanted Rotherham man - who uses multiple identities.
Jailed drug dealer now loses £19,000
A DRUG dealer has been ordered to pay back almost £20,000 in profits that he made from the illicit trade - on top of spending years in prison.