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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car in Rotherham
The elderly woman was hit by a car in Thurncroft in Rotherham
'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.
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.
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.
Midland Road in Rotherham LIVE as multi-vehicle crash causes big delays
Several vehicles as crashed on Midland Road in Rotherham
Urgent 'do not approach' warning as manhunt launched for strangling stalker suspect
Jonathan McLoughlin is wanted by South Yorkshire Police
'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.
Public warned not to approach wanted man
POLICE are seeking help to find Rotherham man Jonathan McLoughlin, wanted over a string of offences.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.