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Yorkshire pensioner who raped woman at knifepoint thrown behind bars
His victim died before he was brought to justice
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Police appeal after man dies following road traffic collision
POLICE are appealing for information after a 63-year-old man died following a Rotherham road traffic collision
£500k proposed for neighbourhood upgrades in selective landlord licensing areas
PLANS to spend £500,000 on neighbourhood improvements such as crime-prevention measures, environmental upgrades and new local infrastructure in areas covered by Rotherham Council’s expanded selective landlord licensing scheme have been set out in new council budget proposals.
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“This is the flag of all of us,” says council leader defending £500 flag pole scheme
The leader of Rotherham Council has warned against “surrendering” national symbols to extremist narratives as he defended a grant scheme to fund flags for community buildings.
Three men arrested after grave tampering in Rotherham
Police have investigated the graveyard for eight days
Three arrests in church yard grave crime
THREE men have been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the report of a crime relating to a grave within the church yard at All Saints, Laughton-en-le-Morthen.
Police op returns with focus on domestic abuse
SOUTH Yorkshire Police's Operation Duxford has returned to Rotherham with a specific focus on reaffirming the force’s “commitment to strengthening our response to domestic abuse.”
Rotherham graveyard police presence ends after 8-day 'tampering' probe
Police are investigating a targeted grave tampering in Rotherham
Borough 'could need 1,000 more SEND school places by 2030'
ROTHERHAM could need more than 1,000 additional school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by the end of the decade, according to new council forecasts.
Heart-warming fundraiser is a 'brilliant addition' for animals
AN NHS fundraiser, which saw community members donate money to recycle their real Christmas tree, has raised £1,413 and recycled 80 trees.
Data breach incidents at ambulance service 'on the rise'
DATA breach incidents are on the rise at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, according to new figures.
South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026: Entries are now open for the popular annual event
The South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards are back for another year, with entries now open for the 2026 event.
Live updates from the 2026 Michelin Guide UK & Ireland Ceremony in Dublin top chefs gather for launch event
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.
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.
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