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Rotherham burglar jailed for 36 property raids
A ROTHERHAM burglar who admitted 36 break-ins in a crime-spree lasting almost a year has been jailed.

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Hunt for man with child after worker has homophobic abuse hurled at them in Halfords
The police are searching for a man who they believe can help their investigation


Minster will bring symphony to life for young audience
ROTHERHAM Symphony Orchestra has paired up with Children’s Capital of Culture, Rotherham Music and Landmarks Specialist College to put on a special youth-led classical concert of Peter and the Wolf.

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Hunt for man who subjected Dearne shopworker to homophobic abuse
POLICE are hunting a man allegedly responsible for making abusive, homophobic, comments to a member of staff at Cortonwood retail park.


M1 traffic now LIVE as crash near Meadowhall shuts lane with traffic backed up to shopping centre
A crash has blocked a lane on the M1 Northbound leaving congestion towards Meadowhall


Huge gulf between winners and losers in Rotherham housing market
A NEW report reveals shocking swings in Rotherham house prices, with some suburbs seeing average prices slashed by almost a fifth in just 12 months, while others have soared.


Advertiser raises glass to wine expert's quarter century
CHEERS to the years!


MP clashes with minister over allotments
ALLOTMENTS may be an unlikely political battleground, but the public appetite for rented garden plots has seen Rotherham MP Sarah Champion clash with the Government.


'Go-to' mental health and wellbeing hub celebrates milestone
MORE than a quarter of a million people have used a trusted mental health and wellbeing hub in the five years since it launched.


It’s Millermen record collection day for Rotherham Hospice supporters
ROTHERHAM United fans can get their hands on the limited edition “Millermen 25” fund-raising record today.


Thurcroft rediscovers its mining soul as it unveils stone to honour workforcer
For the first time in more than three decades, a proud Rotherham village has rediscovered its mining soul.


Much to Ad-Myra in home town, says entertainer DuBois
THE ‘siren of South Yorkshire’ Myra DuBois is embarking on her biggest UK tour to date this year – including a poignant pit stop in her home town.


Rotherham Hospice highlighted on milestone Millers shirt thanks to united effort from AESSEAL and special partners
THE Millers will once again proudly display the Rotherham Hospice name and logo on their shirt next season.


The bizarre reason a Twix advert has been banned from TV- decision explained
A Twix ad has been banned for ‘condoning dangerous driving’ 😬


'Much-needed' friendship lunches re-launch at refurb'ed pub
“POPULAR” friendship lunches will be relaunched at a pub following a major refurb.


Rotherham's annual tribute to armed forces to go ahead
ARMED Forces Day - Rotherham’s annual tribute to those who have, and continue, to help keep the country safe - takes place on Saturday June 21.


High performing junior school keeps its 'outstanding' status
A ROTHERHAM primary school which was last under the gaze of Ofsted inspectors more than a decade ago has retained its ‘Outstanding’ status.


Free Monday to Friday parking introduced
ROTHERHAM’S new free parking offer - which allows drivers to leave their vehicles for an hour at council sites - is now up and running.


Clarkson's Farm star who helped launch Farmer's Dog pub selling Cotswolds home in a raffle - how you could win £2.8m Stow-on-the-Wold property
If you fancy joining Jeremy Clarkson in the lap of luxury in the Cotswolds, now’s your chance as one of the stars of Clarkson’s farm is putting her £2.8 million Stow-on-the-Wold home up for sale in a raffle. Here’s how you can enter.


Police act after complaints about long-running parking problems
POLICE have taken action to deal with long-running complaints about drivers creating problems with parking on a road between Goldthorpe and Thurnscoe.
