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Families can get £250 to help pay bills in one Yorkshire town
Around £4.3 million has been set aside to help residents living in one particular town
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Sewage pours into Yorkshire town's rivers over 340 times as councillors demand action
One councillor stated 'all rivers are now polluted'
Former cop arrested in sex abuse investigation
A THIRD former police officer has been arrested as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham decades ago.
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'It's not a backstreet offy' - applicant hits back at residents fears over new shop
The applicant sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol 24 hours, seven days a week.
Funding boost for Rotherham flood defences
FLOOD protection measures are to be installed on the River Don to protect homes and businesses in the area, the Environment Agency has announced.
Regeneration could cause parking squeeze
WEEKEND visitors to Barnsley town centre could find themselves hunting for car parking spaces if plans for a new garden area are approved.
Air pollution killed in every Yorkshire area in single year - full list of deadly hotspots
An environmental organisation said growing evidence of the risks air pollution poses to health shows the Government must do more to protect people from dangerous pollutants
Kids most likely to twag in these Yorkshire areas as 'far too many' skip school
The government keep raising fines - but teachers urge to look at causes, from term time holiday prices to poverty
B&M to open major new store in Doncaster
'We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people'
Moment police find £120k cannabis farm hidden in Yorkshire home
One man has been arrested in connection with the grow
Three facing court on crack cocaine charges
TWO Rotherham men, and another from Sheffield, are facing court accused of supplying class A drugs and other offences.
'Fantastic' fitness sessions come to Rotherham
FITNESS fans who previously had to travel outside Rotherham to access classes have welcomed the arrival of one of 2025’s biggest trends to the borough.
Get spring Covid-19 booster, health bosses urge
HEALTH bosses are urging all eligible people to get their spring Covid-19 booster when offered.
Police explain why they shot two dogs dead in Rotherham
South Yorkshire police have explained why they shot dead two dogs in Rotherham woodland, an incident which sparked anger in parts of the community.
Arrest made after 'sophisticated' £120k cannabis grow discovered
A man was arrested earlier this month after police were given a tip-off
Soap-box derby brings Dearne youngsters together
IN A world of virtual reality computer games, the ‘soap-box derby’ could have been relegated to a bygone era - but the race, which relies on engineering, guile and good old fashioned gravity - has been resurrected in Mexborough.
Man arrested in cannabis farm bust
POLICE have raided another cannabis farm in Rotherham, depriving the criminals behind the enterprise of drugs worth more than £120,000.
Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes as customers urged to do simple check to save money
UK broadband bills are rising by up to 7.5% this April. See which providers are increasing prices – and how to save.
Teenager dies after crash involving motorcycle and two cars
A passenger on the motorcycle, a 17-year-old boy, died in hospital following the crash
School pupils raise funds for Comic Relief
PUPILS across the borough did “something funny for money” and played their part in this year's Comic Relief celebrations.