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Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
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Three cheers for health trust with award nominations
A HEALTHCARE trust is celebrating after being shortlisted for three awards across two different national ceremonies.
Holocaust Memorial Day event 'strengthens understanding'
RESIDENTS came together to remember and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and in genocides across the world at the Holocaust Memorial Day event.
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Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide
Pocket-sized electric hand warmers with rechargeable batteries have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday at £9.99
House prices in your UK postcode mapped as Yorkshire's cheapest city revealed
The average house prices in every UK postcode have been revealed as Bradford has been named as Yorkshire's cheapest city to buy.
Watch as masked youths on scooter are chased down by police
Pair in balaclavas fell from scooter in chase
'Absolute nightmare roadworks are sending my customers on a wild goose chase'
The owner of the Rotherham shop 'Puppachinos Pet Supplies' has said footfall has fallen to desperate numbers
Moment police make shocking find in cannabis farm raid
More than three-quarters of a million pounds worth of cannabis plants were seized
Police hope to re-open church yard as officers investigate graveyard crime
SOUTH Yorkshire Police are hoping to re-open a church yard in Laughton-en-le-Morthen by the weekend.
Jack Coy: Rotherham man who spent his life helping others has died
A ROTHERHAM man who ennobled himself with the playful title of ‘Lord Trousers of East Dene’ has sadly passed away.
RAF drone expert grounded by epic hike
HOWARD Kniveton says he will be a different person from the one who set off on a gruelling 500-mile Three Peaks hike.
Astrum House care home comes under new ownership
CARE operator Park Lane Healthcare has announced the addition of Astrum House, on Nightingale Close, near the town centre, to its portfolio, further expanding the range of care services it provides across the sector.
Find a ‘home away from home’ with social group
A LOCAL social group is inviting people in Rotherham to try one of its meet-ups - and discover “a ready-made community of friends on their doorstep.”
Epic free light event with amazing music happening in Yorkshire over the Valentines weekend
The festivities are happening on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday 15 February
Yorkshire churchyard to remain closed after 'targeted' grave tampering - police update
South Yorkshire Police has issued an update on the investigation as they appeal to three groups of people for information.
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Council plans £150,000 design work for safety changes at busy Aughton junction
A junction in Aughton that sees approximately 15 collisions a year could be redesigned under safety plans backed by £150,000 of council funding.
Legal order closes shop for three months over illicit cigarette sales
A THURNSCOE convenience store has been shut down for three months after being found to be involved in selling illicit tobacco and vapes.
Four year strategy to address issues raised by Manvers disturbance
A NEW four year strategy has been drawn up by Rotherham Council to address issues raised by the Manvers disorder in 2024.
Two Dearne area primary schools praised for their specialist work
TWO Dearne primary schools have been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for their work to help disadvantaged pupils.