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Residents object to plans to increase staffing at children’s home over traffic and parking fears
PLANS to increase staffing at a children’s home in Dinnington have sparked objections from residents who fear the change could lead to more traffic and parking problems on their street.
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Drivers urged to 'avoid' Rotherham road after crash causes congestion - live updates
The rescue service has urged the public to seek alternative routes
Plans for 228 homes in Rawmarsh set for approval despite traffic and wildlife concerns
PLANS to build more than 200 homes in Rawmarsh are set to be approved by councillors, despite dozens of objections from residents.
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Man arrested after cops seize cannabis valued at £177,000 in bust
A MAN has been arrested and charged after cannabis with a street value estimated at £177,000 was seized following a bust by police.
School honoured for empowering young people with national award
Abbey School, which supports 220 pupils aged 6-19 with moderate learning difficulties, was the proud winner of the Empowering Young Leaders Award at the ceremony, held at the Telford International Centre.
Nature trust urges dog owners to control their pets on Rotherham and Dearne Valley reserves
A NATURE conservation organisation which has reserves in Rotherham and the Dearne Valley is urging dog owners to keep their pets on a lead after a sheep was killed on one of its sites.
The terrible end of a Rotherham highwayman
IT IS like a scene from a Hammer horror film.
Permanent exclusion numbers down among Rotherham pupils
NUMBERS of pupils permanently exclusioned from Rotherham schools fell last year, but suspensions continued to increase, according to the council.
Defence secretary John Healey is losing sleep over our uncertain world
DEFENCE Secretary John Healey claims that Iran has plotted killings in Britain and has carried out cyber operations and espionage. The warning reflects growing concern in government about hostile activity by Tehran on British soil.
Care home's top 20 ranking is 'testament to trust'
A CARE home has hailed its ranking in the top 20 care homes in the region as a “testament to trust.”
School trust shortlisted for two national awards
AN EDUCATIONAL trust which has implemented measures including student wellbeing surveys, dedicated mental health leads and in-house counsellors has been shortlisted for national awards.
Man charged and in court in connection with firearms discharge
A MAN is due to appear in court today charged in connection with a firearms discharge in Rotherham earlier this week.
Health worker hospitalised after surgery assault
A STAFF member at a doctors’ surgery was left hospitalised after being assaulted during consultation.
Oliver Coppard joins objections to 1,100-hectare South Yorkshire solar farm
Whitestone Solar Farm would be one of the largest in the UK
'Most wanted' shoplifter jailed and barred from stores
A BRAZEN shoplifter who stole goods worth more than £2,000 - said to be one of Rotherham’s most wanted offenders - has been banned from shops he targeted.
Plans for new-look Dinnington tweaked with more demolitions
AN UPDATED application has gone in for the redevelopment of Dinnington’s town centre, under the delayed regeneration plan for the area.
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Police remain on the scene after reports of shooting in Clifton, Rotherham
This was the scene this morning, as police remained on the scene after reports of a shooting in a South Yorkshire home.
Two men arrested after gunshots fired in Rotherham
Police found a firearm, believed to be a shotgun
New audio drama to share 'quiet resilience' of male carers
A ROTHERHAM writer and performer is behind a new original audio drama exploring the often-unseen lives of unpaid male carers – and which stars actors ranging from soap legend Neighbours' Alan Fletcher to BBC Radio Sheffield broadcaster Toby Foster.
Rotherham hotel riot thug caught pushing police despite 'no comment' stance
Police officers were helping protect the migrant hotel