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Fears over impact of new home proposals in Rotherham
PLANS for more than 100 new homes on farmland near Aston have been reccommended for approval, despite dozens of objections from residents and the parish council.
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Approval given for Goldthorpe supported living accommodation
A HOUSE on Barnsley Road in Goldthorpe has been given approval to be used as supported living accommodation for young people.
Homeless charity urges people to make “powerful” awards vote
A HOMELESS charity has been nominated for a coveted prize in a regional awards ceremony - and its guests and CEO are calling on the public to vote.
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Health trust announces £1/2m investment
A HEALTH trust has announced a £534,000 investment to “strengthen its nursing workforce, further improve care for patients and support colleagues.”
How a reporter’s one-off Rotherham parkrun turned into 50
TRAINERS on, shirt and shorts plucked from the bottom drawer, registration form in hand, destination Clifton Park.
'Joyful' teen stages solo exhibition at flagship museum
A 17-YEAR-OLD college student from Rotherham has secured an “incredible” opportunity to stage an exhibition at one of the town’s cultural landmarks.
New documentary on 'history-making' murder trial airs this weekend
A NEW documentary telling the story of how detectives finally caught a dangerous man who murdered two young women some 21 years apart is coming to Prime Video this weekend.
FOI reveals '21 sexual abuse concerns' at health trust
TWENTY-ONE sexual abuse concerns were raised in three financial years at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, according to new figures - including a patient who was allegedly sexually abused by a member of staff.
Zine is spreading the word – and voice – of young people
A NEW 'zine' titled This Town Is Mine is reflecting some of the voices and lived experience of young people in Rotherham.
Bus operator boosts customer satisfaction in national index
STAGECOACH, parent of Rotherham bus operator Stagecoach Yorkshire, has been named as the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in a national index.
Residents raise traffic and GP fears over plans for 100 homes near Rother Valley Country Park
Plans for more than 100 new homes on farmland near Aston have been reccommended for approval, despite dozens of objections from residents and the parish council.
Man jailed for two decades for attempted murder
A 22-YEAR-OLD man who “violently attacked” a victim in Hoyland before fleeing the scene has been jailed after being found guilty of attempted murder.
Awards, events and VIP visit for college group's apprentice celebrations
A COLLEGE group welcomed a VIP visit, held events and announced the launch of a new award as part of its week-long celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week.
Guests old and new gather at 'truly heart-warming lunch'
A “TRULY heart-warming” event designed to tackle social isolation in the community welcomed a singer whose voice was dubbed “liquid gold” by guests.
Celebrating three decades of award-winning dancing
AN AWARD-WINNING dance studio is celebrating three decades of dancing by reuniting students past and present.
South Yorkshire charity's poignant message ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week
As Eating Disorder Awareness Week begins, a South Yorkshire charity has issued a message to people who may not realise they are struggling.
Chris' healthy hobby to help raise funds for homeless
A FUNDRAISER who shed the pounds through his newfound love of running is hoping to raise plenty of pounds (sterling) for a homeless charity by taking part in the Wickersley 10K.
Yorkshire man charged with smuggling migrants in small boats named
The Rotherham man appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court today
Sarah Champion: Women still not believed when they report abuse
ROTHERHAM MP Sarah Champion has said women and girls in Britain are still routinely disbelieved and dismissed when they report abuse, after Sir Keir Starmer apologised to female members of the Labour Party and pledged to tackle what he described as “structural misogyny”.
Yorkshire MP writes to Nigel Farage demanding an apology
Jake Richards MP has written a letter to Nigel Farage saying Reform UK activists disrupted a private meeting and made threats