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Brutal moment police officer punches restrained man in face during arrest

Footage from bystanders shows the moment an officer hit the man while he was pinned to the floor

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Rotherham DIY business shutting up shop after six decades

THE “closed” signs are to go up for the final time at a family hardware business after more than 60 years of trading.

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Man, 51, in hospital with 'serious' stab wounds after Rotherham lunchtime incident

POLICE are “working at pace to locate those responsible” for a Rotherham stabbing, which has left a 51-year-old man with serious leg injuries.

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Rotherham stabbing: Full police statement as man rushed to hospital

South Yorkshire Police are investigating

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Wath Academy pupil excluded for taking knife to school

A female pupil found with a knife at Wath Academy has been permanently banned from the school but will not face court.

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Lord Hague praises his Wath school days

You'd have to be a team player to reach the top in the varying worlds of sport, politics or education...or so you might think.

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Top health tips for Easter bank holiday break

HEALTH bosses are encouraging people to ensure they know where to get health care and advice over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

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Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car in Rotherham

The elderly woman was hit by a car in Thurncroft in Rotherham

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'Marvellous mermaid' Paula is 'buzzing' after charity haircut

A MARKET stall worker has thanked the “brilliant” community after she raised more than £1,000 by cutting her long hair off for charity in tribute to her beloved brother.

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Mayor gets dancing shoes on at care home celebrations

THE Mayor of Rotherham got her dancing shoes on to join a celebration event at a care home.

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Quizzical author asks 'who-DIDN’T-do-it' in debut novel

A ROTHERHAM author who is also the quiz mistress at her local pub has set readers the ultimate question with her debut novel.

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Midland Road in Rotherham LIVE as multi-vehicle crash causes big delays

Several vehicles as crashed on Midland Road in Rotherham

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Urgent 'do not approach' warning as manhunt launched for strangling stalker suspect

Jonathan McLoughlin is wanted by South Yorkshire Police

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'Brilliant' community thanked after £11,000 raised for Sophie

FROM bingo to boxing and moustaches to music – the family of a young mum-of-one undergoing revolutionary medical treatment has thanked the “unbelievable” community for its support.

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Public warned not to approach wanted man

POLICE are seeking help to find Rotherham man Jonathan McLoughlin, wanted over a string of offences.

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'Very special place' preps for next performance

A PERFORMANCE group with an “amazingly supportive atmosphere” is currently preparing for its forthcoming showstopper at Rotherham Civic next month.

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Two guilty of town centre stabbing murder

TWO Rotherham men have been found guilty of murder - with a third defendant acquitted - following a stabbing in Drummond Street car park last year.

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Sunday fun for Easter egg hunters in town

A FREE fun-filled day for families and friends looking to enjoy the Easter festivities is taking place in Rotherham town centre this weekend.

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Work to begin on more public art for Goldthorpe

THE paint may barely be dry on public artwork which has cropped up around Goldthorpe – but more creations are already on the way.

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More suspects - including sixteen year olds - to face justice over Manvers disturbance

FOURTEEN more people - including three 16 year old boys - are to appear in court over alleged involvement in last summer’s disturbance outside the Manvers Holiday Inn hotel.