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Loan scheme for cash strapped residents is extended

Published: Friday 25th March 2011

The Council has extended its credit crunch loan scheme to help those cash-strapped Rotherham residents faced with losing their homes because of the economic downturn.

Ulley Dam is award winner

Published: Friday 25th March 2011

The £3.8 million Ulley Reservoir Rehabilitation Scheme has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Excellence by the Yorkshire and Humber Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Rotherham Care Service Celebrates 1,000th customer

Published: Friday 25th March 2011

A Rotherham care service celebrates its 1,000th customer next week.

Rotherham Libraries host young writing talent

Published: Friday 25th March 2011

Budding young writers from across South Yorkshire will come together and perform their work in Rotherham next month.

Parents' and children's voices get louder in Rotherham

Published: Thursday 24th March 2011

Rotherham's parents and their children are leading the way when it comes to having their voices heard.

Thurcroft Infants FAST Graduation

Published: Tuesday 22nd March 2011

Ten families are gearing up for a special graduation ceremony in the village of Thurcroft next week.

Early Years future

Published: Tuesday 15th March 2011

People across Rotherham are being given the chance to help decide on how services at the borough's children’s centres will be provided in future.

MP and Rotherham Ready Support Tenner Tycoon Campaign

Published: Tuesday 15th March 2011

John Healey MP has joined forces with leading local enterprise programme Rotherham Ready to announce their support for a scheme that sees school kids encouraged to start a business with just £10 each.

Sheep warning to pregnant women

Published: Thursday 10th March 2011

Officers from Rotherham Borough Council are advising pregnant women to avoid any close contact with sheep during the on-going lambing season.

Royal Wedding street parties

Published: Wednesday 9th March 2011

Party-loving Royal wedding fans should think about arranging any celebratory street parties as soon as possible!

Fairtrade Football

Published: Thursday 3rd March 2011

IYSS Fairtrade Football Event: Saturday 5 March 2011 11.00 am - 5.00 pm at Thomas Rotherham College.

Rotherham’s Young Entrepreneurs put on a show

Published: Thursday 3rd March 2011

Rotherham’s primary students put an entrepreneurial spin on their education recently for Local Authority staff and local businesses.

A taste of Spain inspires Rawmarsh

Published: Wednesday 2nd March 2011

Parents and students recently took over Monkwood Primary School to share a taste of Spain with Rawmarsh students and families.

Admission of success for Rotherham students

Published: Monday 28th February 2011

More than 3,000 Rotherham students will be heading off to their first choice of secondary school in September after 97% of them got into the school they wanted in this year's round of admissions.

Night time closures at Mushroom Roundabout

Published: Monday 28th February 2011

One of Rotherham's busiest routes is to be closed at nights over the coming months.

Tour cancelled

Published: Thursday 24th February 2011

The music show - 'Jayne Middleton As Annie Lennox' that was due to be performed at Rotherham's Civic Theatre next month has been cancelled.

Council housing returns to the local authority

Published: Thursday 24th February 2011

After six years being managed by an arms length company, council housing in Rotherham is to return to the direct control of the local authority this year.

Wath Library supports World Book Night

Published: Wednesday 23rd February 2011

One of Rotherham libraries is taking part in the national book 'give-away'.

Kimberworth's the Place for exciting new centre

Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2011

A multi-million pound scheme has completed the transformation of a former secondary school into a state-of-the-art hub for services helping children and young people in Rotherham.

Major roadworks at Parkgate

Published: Thursday 17th February 2011

Motorists are being warned that urgent works are likely to cause delays next week on one of Rotherham's major routes.

A57 improvements get the go-ahead once more!

Published: Thursday 17th February 2011

Much-needed improvements to one of Rotherham's accident black-spots will now go ahead after the Government recently re-confirmed its funding support.

Catcliffe Families Graduation

Published: Thursday 17th February 2011

Five families are gearing up for a special graduation ceremony in Catcliffe this week.

My Place is now in place

Published: Thursday 17th February 2011

Work has begun on a £3.4 million flagship centre which will provide state-of-the art new facilities for young people across Rotherham.

Inspirational Rotherham women in line for award

Published: Thursday 10th February 2011

Seventeen inspirational Rotherham women recognised for their leadership roles in business, the community and public services have been nominated for a prestigious award as part of a global programme.

Rotherham Ref gets his Freedom

Published: Thursday 10th February 2011

Howard Webb, Rotherham's world-class football referee, is to be granted Rotherham's highest accolade next week.

Make your voice heard in Rawmarsh

Published: Tuesday 8th February 2011

Anyone who's ever wanted to have their voice heard through poetry, rap, monologue, speech or any other form of the spoken word has the chance thanks to this month's RawFusion Festival.

New open space for Rotherham Town Centre

Published: Friday 4th February 2011

Work starts this weekend on the development of a new open, entertainment space for Rotherham Town Centre.

Lettings process starts for new council homes in Rotherham

Published: Friday 4th February 2011

Council tenants in Rotherham now have the opportunity to apply for the first new council homes to be built by the local authority for 30 years.

LGBT History Month

Published: Monday 31st January 2011

This week sees the start of Rotherham celebrations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month!

Young people win national vote

Published: Wednesday 26th January 2011

Rotherham’s two latest members of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament and their deputies have been voted into office by young people from across the Borough.

Stolen gully covers

Published: Wednesday 26th January 2011

Members of the Rotherham public are being asked for their help in catching unscrupulous thieves, who once again are stealing drainage covers across the borough.

Rotherham Primary students venture into unknown

Published: Tuesday 25th January 2011

Over 40 Rotherham primary students recently ventured into the unknown at Sheffield Hallam University.

First sod cut at Rawmarsh Customer Service Centre

Published: Tuesday 25th January 2011

Work starts this week on a new combined one-stop council and health centre for the residents of Rawmarsh.

Improvements mean notice is lifted

Published: Monday 24th January 2011

Improvements to Rotherham's Children and Young People's Services have led to the Government lifting its Notice to Improve.

'Untold Stories' of Holocaust Memorial Day in Rotherham

Published: Monday 24th January 2011

'Untold Stories' of genocide will be recounted at a special event in Rotherham to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

“Look Lively" scheme launched

Published: Thursday 20th January 2011

A new road safety initiative for more senior residents living along one of Rotherham busiest roads is being launched next week.

Council House Rents

Published: Thursday 20th January 2011

Tenants in Rotherham can expect to pay an average rent of £63.61 per week (for 48 weeks as 4 weeks are rent free) for their council property during the coming financial year.

Pay to park with your mobile phone

Published: Wednesday 19th January 2011

Paying to park gets easier in Rotherham next week.

Plans to control road works and prevent traffic delays take a step forward

Published: Tuesday 18th January 2011

Councils in Yorkshire are considering applying for new powers to control the road works taking place on the region’s main roads to help reduce traffic delays.

Free Parking has now ended in Rotherham

Published: Wednesday 12th January 2011

The amnesty period following the end of free Saturday parking in Rotherham will be over this weekend.

Road reopens at Templeborough

Published: Tuesday 11th January 2011

The A6178 Sheffield Road has now reopened following an incident at a local recycling plant.

Panto Cast Say Goodbye As Next Year’s Show Is Announced

Published: Tuesday 4th January 2011

Rotherham’s smash hit pantomime - 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' - is finally reaching the end of its run - but there's still time to catch it!

Free Saturday parking ends in 2011

Published: Friday 17th December 2010

Motorists in Rotherham are being reminded that the current free all-day Saturday parking ends in the New Year.

Tackling re-offending praised

Published: Friday 17th December 2010

Work to reduce re-offending rates among young people in Rotherham has been praised by a new report.

The Circus of Horrors returns to rock ‘n’ shock Rotherham

Published: Tuesday 14th December 2010

Following the huge success of 'The Asylum' and the 'Day of the Dead' shows The Circus of Horrors is back in Rotherham to celebrate its 15th bloody year with a brand new show.

Services for children and young people move up the scale

Published: Thursday 9th December 2010

Rotherham’s services for children and young people have been praised for taking strong action to make improvements which have seen services moving up a category in their latest Ofsted assessment.

Safety first for takeover

Published: Thursday 9th December 2010

Young people from Rotherham were among those who took over the country recently as they worked with those whose responsibility it is to keep children and young people safe.

Young carers give MP their big ID-ea

Published: Wednesday 8th December 2010

Two young carers from Rotherham have enlisted the support of local MP John Healey and Rotherham Council to get their big ID-ea across to help young people like themselves.

Enterprising schools event

Published: Wednesday 8th December 2010

This Friday, 10th December, will see Rotherham schools celebrating even more enterprising success as they are awarded with a range of accolades from Warwick University.

It’s Panto Time In Rotherham

Published: Thursday 2nd December 2010

It’s that magical time of year when Christmas dreams really do come true as pantomime returns to Rotherham Civic Theatre from Saturday December 4 (weather permitting).

Union brings national award

Published: Friday 26th November 2010

Rotherham's young people in care and the teams that support them have converted their hard work into national success.

Rotherham Adult Social Care continues its excellent performance

Published: Thursday 25th November 2010

The delivery of social care for adults in Rotherham continues to be excellent according to the national independent regulator.

Rawmarsh Delays

Published: Thursday 25th November 2010

Vehicles travelling through Rawmarsh can expect traffic delays tomorrow (Friday, November 26).

Urgent drainage works at Dinnington

Published: Thursday 25th November 2010

Motorists travelling through Dinnington are being reminded to expect delays on one of its main routes in the run-up to Christmas.

Doncaster Gate re-opens to traffic

Published: Wednesday 24th November 2010

Motorists are reminded that Doncaster Gate through Rotherham Town Centre is now fully open to traffic.

Kiveton Park pit gets community recognition

Published: Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Wales and Kiveton Park folk are being asked what makes them smile!

Illegal parking crack-down across Rotherham's town centres

Published: Monday 22nd November 2010

Renegade motorists who park illegally in disabled parking spaces across towns in Rotherham are being warned they face prosecution.

Rawmarsh graduation

Published: Monday 22nd November 2010

Eight families are gearing up for a special graduation ceremony in Rawmarsh this week.

Delays expected on major route

Published: Tuesday 16th November 2010

Motorists can expect delays from today (Tuesday, November 16) on a major route through Rotherham.

Pupils get first chance to try new classrooms

Published: Monday 15th November 2010

Pupils at a Rawmarsh school are getting their first experiences of life in their new £2.4 million surroundings.

Toy Appeal - toys and tins are on our Christmas list

Published: Monday 15th November 2010

Organisations across Rotherham are again joining forces to help give Christmas cheer to Rotherham’s less privileged children and families.

Valuation Day at Clifton Park Museum

Published: Thursday 4th November 2010

Want to know how much your 'treasures' are worth - then get down to Rotherham's premier museum later this month.

Rotherham gears up for winter!

Published: Wednesday 3rd November 2010

Vulnerable people across Rotherham will find their local roads and pavements are to be targeted by localised on-street gritting teams for faster and more widespread coverage in the event of another bad winter!

Don't forget to eat safely this bonfire night

Published: Wednesday 3rd November 2010

It’s not just the Fireworks Code that will keep you safe this bonfire night.

Model Village Neighbourhood Agreement

Published: Monday 11th October 2010

Residents of a Rotherham town have pledged to improve their local community.

Rotherham a "new business hotspot"

Published: Monday 11th October 2010

Rotherham is a new business hot-spot according to a national survey.

Free after 3 scheme ends

Published: Thursday 7th October 2010

Motorists are reminded that Rotherham's "Free after Three" parking scheme has ended.

Littering man fined

Published: Wednesday 6th October 2010

A Conisbrough man has to pay a total of nearly £350 after dropping a receipt in a Rotherham car park.

Fight against fraud continues

Published: Wednesday 6th October 2010

Rotherham Borough Council recovered over £3.1 million last year as its fight against fraud continues.

Cygnets come home

Published: Wednesday 6th October 2010

Four feathered orphans will be coming home to Rotherham today.

Rotherham's household waste sites re-open and close!

Published: Tuesday 5th October 2010

Rotherham's recyclers are reminded of the changes in the Borough's household waste recycling centres next week.

Calling all conker champions

Published: Monday 4th October 2010

It will be the 'clash of the conkers'at a Rotherham park this month.

Winter opening hours - household waste recycling centres

Published: Thursday 30th September 2010

Rotherham householders are reminded that the borough's Household Waste Recycling Centres will be changing to their winter opening hours this weekend.

Car park closes to make way for "My Place"

Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010

Motorists in Rotherham are reminded that an Eastwood car park is to permanently close this Sunday to make way for a £3.46 million facility for young people.

Rent increases postponed for market traders

Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010

Potential rent increases for Rotherham's market traders are to be deferred.

Magna to get new loan

Published: Thursday 23rd September 2010

Rotherham Borough Council is to continue its support for one of the region's leading tourist attractions.

Parking increases deferred

Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2010

Proposed increases in parking charges for Rotherham town centre are to be deferred until next year in an effort to continue support for town centre traders.

Local Development Framework - next steps

Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2010

Rotherham has reduced its housing target in wake of the changes made by the new Government.

Clifton Park building to be completed

Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2010

Visitors to Clifton Park can look forward to the completion of another exciting phase of the restoration project that has already brought extensive improvements elsewhere in the park.

New bin charges

Published: Tuesday 21st September 2010

Rotherham Borough Council is to follow other authorities in introducing charges for the replacement of some of its waste bins in an effort to maintain the borough's growing recycling rate.

Howard Webb honoured

Published: Thursday 16th September 2010

World Cup Final referee Howard Webb is to become an Honorary Freeman of his home town.

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Aston Joint Service Centre

Published: Wednesday 15th September 2010

Please come along and play a part in raising over £150,000 by supporting the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

MP presents Space Hop medals

Published: Wednesday 15th September 2010

A Rotherham MP will be joining forces with one of Doctor Who's arch-enemies tomorrow (Thursday) to present prizes to youngsters who 'hopped' their way through a summer reading programme.

Canal clean up

Published: Tuesday 14th September 2010

Local Rotherham councillors will be taking to the water this week to help in the clean-up of a local regeneration project.

Good news for further education in Rotherham

Published: Thursday 9th September 2010

Rotherham Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved the application received from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology that grants access to a £5million loan.

Town Hall Reopens

Published: Thursday 9th September 2010

Members of the public are being reminded that Rotherham Town Hall re-opened for business this week.

Ulley Country Park reopens

Published: Thursday 26th August 2010

The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Rose NcNeely, will officially re-open one of the borough's favourite parks this weekend.

Rotherham's GCSE record breakers

Published: Tuesday 24th August 2010

Rotherham students have again broken records with another rise in exam grades at GCSE.

Fly tipper prosecuted

Published: Friday 20th August 2010

A Rotherham man has been given a suspended prison sentence for fly tipping as Rotherham Borough Council continues its fight against enviro-crime.

Pakistan Flood Appeal

Published: Wednesday 18th August 2010

Rotherham Borough Council has launched a local appeal to help the catastrophic flood disaster in Pakistan.

All aboard the Clifton Park Express!

Published: Wednesday 18th August 2010

Choo, choo! The Mayor of Rotherham will be 'going off the rails' today when she takes the town's latest attraction out for a run around Clifton Park.

Council to continue Boston Castle work

Published: Wednesday 18th August 2010

One of Rotherham's historic landmarks will not be abandoned by the local authority despite the current budgetary challenges.

Beauty in all its forms at Rotherham Show

Published: Wednesday 18th August 2010

From arts and crafts to automotive dreams, an array of colour, beauty, passion and creativity is bringing the 2010 Rotherham Show to life.

Museum hosts "relic trail"

Published: Wednesday 18th August 2010

History is being brought to life at Clifton Park Museum this summer.

Does Childcare in Rotherham Meet Your Needs?

Published: Thursday 12th August 2010

There's a new way you can help shape the future of childcare in Rotherham and win a prize for you or your family.

Man found guilty of littering

Published: Tuesday 10th August 2010

Another person has appeared in court charged with littering as Rotherham Borough Council continues its tough stance on enviro-crime.

Rotherham High Street transformed!

Published: Thursday 5th August 2010

Heads are turning on Rotherham’s High Street with the completion of the latest effort to transform empty shops’ ugly frontages into something to be admired and appreciated.

School's out - what now?

Published: Wednesday 4th August 2010

Children and young people across Rotherham are being offered all sorts of amazing new opportunities for the rest of the summer holiday thanks to a new scheme.

Rotherham’s teenagers are becoming the future generation of Sports Reporters.

Published: Friday 30th July 2010

Teenagers from around Rotherham have been giving up some of their summer holiday to be trained up to be the future generation of sports reporters.

Street pastors take to the streets!

Published: Thursday 29th July 2010

Rotherham’s new 'Street Pastors' will literally Take to the Streets’ this week!

Restricted traffic movements at Rotherham crossroads

Published: Thursday 29th July 2010

Motorists are being warned of highway works over the summer at one of Rotherham's busiest road junctions.

Green flag award for fourth Rotherham park

Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010

Another of Rotherham’s green spaces has been singled out for national praise and awarded the prestigious “Green Flag” award.

Mayor of Rotherham's new blog

Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010

The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Rose McNeely, has launched a new blog!

PACT meeting at Wales

Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010

Do you want to influence and shape community policing services in the Rother Valley South area - then why not go along to next week's PACT meeting?

Proud pupils boost Rotherham school

Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010

Pupils at a Rotherham school who are "proud of their work" and "achieve well" have helped education there get the thumbs up from inspectors.

Safeguard yourself this summer

Published: Tuesday 27th July 2010

Rotherham’s children, young people, parents and carers are being urged to remember to 'think safe' when they are out and about enjoying the summer sun.

Clifton Park welcomes a weekend of fun

Published: Thursday 22nd July 2010

Families with children of all ages are invited to Rotherham’s Clifton Park for a free weekend of entertainment and play opportunities as “Play in the Park” returns for another year of fun.

Rotherham named most enterprising place in Yorkshire

Published: Thursday 22nd July 2010

A town that is harnessing ‘enterprise’ to transform the aspirations of children and young people has beat off stiff competition from across Yorkshire & The Humber to be crowned as ‘The Most Enterprising Place’ in Yorkshire 2010.

School meals rise and shine!

Published: Wednesday 21st July 2010

School meal numbers have risen again in Rotherham but parents are being reminded that there will also be a small rise in the cost of meals from September.

Sporting hero goes on display at museum

Published: Wednesday 21st July 2010

Visitors to Clifton Park Museum are being invited to “dive in” and catch a glimpse of the bust of one of Britain’s, and Rotherham’s, great unsung sportsmen.

Voting for this year's Rotherham Sports Awards is now open

Published: Wednesday 21st July 2010

Rotherham has produced a wealth of sporting champions who have all brought glory to the town.

Pedestrian Improvements to Doncaster Road

Published: Wednesday 21st July 2010

Motorists are being warned that part of a busy route through Rotherham is to be closed for three months from next week.

Motor Trade Partnership Annual Seminar

Published: Wednesday 14th July 2010

Open and honest customer service within the car-buying process will be highlighted this week at the annual seminar of the South Yorkshire Trading Standards Motor Trade Partnership.

First new council housing starts in Rotherham

Published: Tuesday 13th July 2010

Work has begun on the first new council housing in Rotherham for 30 years!

Restaurant reopens following inspection

Published: Thursday 8th July 2010

Food safety officers from Rotherham Borough Council were right to close a local restaurant last month after they discovered it was infested with mice.

Playgrounds set to open across the borough

Published: Thursday 8th July 2010

Kids from across the borough will have the chance to have an extra active summer this year as a host of exciting new play areas get set to open, just in time for the holidays.

Dare devils are back at Thrybergh

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Thrybergh Country Park hosts its annual fun-packed day for people with disabilities this week.

Site closure for improvement works

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Rotherham's recyclers are reminded that the household waste recycling centre at Lidget Lane at Ravenfield will be closed from next week for approximately two months.

Joint Waste Plan Consultation

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

The latest version of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham’s Joint Waste Plan has been released for public comment.

Kids get mega active in Rotherham

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Kids from across Rotherham will have the chance to dive for a try, hit the bullseye, go 3-on-3, slam dunk, pull a heelflip, sink a birdie, shake their pom-poms and hit the top corner of the net all thanks to the most successful programme of events for kids ever seen in the town.

Mobility scam warning

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Users of mobility scooters across Rotherham are being warned about a scam involving misleading calls and substandard repairs.

Government supports Rotherham's planning decision

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Two planning applications for a new community in Rotherham are to be decided locally.

Education guru praises Rotherham's culture of enterprise

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

International education guru Richard Gerver has paid homage to Rotherham’s culture of enterprise in education.

Ulley Dam - recommissioned

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Rotherham's Ulley Dam is finally back in full working order!

Have your say on the future of Rotherham's economy

Published: Tuesday 6th July 2010

Now is the time to have your say on the future of Rotherham’s economy.

Millers help to kick off Children's Festival

Published: Friday 18th June 2010

Rotherham United and the Council's Children and Young People's Services (CYPS) are joining together to form a new team aimed at boosting the work of local schools.

Rotherham raises flag to armed forces past and present

Published: Friday 18th June 2010

Rotherham will join scores of towns and cities around the country in recognising the contribution of serving and ex servicemen and women when the official Armed Forces Flag is raised on Monday.

Ex club members sought

Published: Thursday 17th June 2010

Calling all ex-members of a once hugely-popular Rotherham working men's club - your ex-secretary has some good news!

Freedom march through Rotherham

Published: Thursday 17th June 2010

Want to support our boys in Afghanistan - then why not turn out in Rotherhan next week to applaud the Yorkshire Regiment?

Speeding motorists to get a visible warning

Published: Thursday 17th June 2010

Speeding motorists across Rotherham should beware - they will now get a visible warning if they go too fast for local speed limits.

Festival rolls out the red carpet

Published: Thursday 17th June 2010

The talents of Rotherham's children and young people will be centre stage as the borough plays host to a very special festival.

Trans Pennine Trail comes of age

Published: Wednesday 16th June 2010

Why not help celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Trans Pennine Trail this week?

Sweet treat for Rotherham shoppers!

Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010

Rotherham shoppers with a sweet tooth are in for a treat this summer...

Dog facility ends

Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010

A decreasing number of stray dogs in Rotherham couple with an increase in the costs has resulted in Rotherham closing an out-of-hours public drop-off kennels for stray dogs.

News of casual vacancy

Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010

The death of the former leader of the Conservative Group has left a vacancy on Rotherham Borough Council.

Woodsetts welcomes exciting new playground

Published: Tuesday 15th June 2010

Woodsetts is the latest village in the borough to benefit from the Play Pathfinder Programme with a brand new innovative natural play area.

Public drop in sessions on plans for leftover waste

Published: Friday 11th June 2010

Find out more about specialist proposals for the future treatment of your leftover waste at a series of public information drop in sessions, starting next week.

See how Rotherham's history is being kept safe

Published: Thursday 10th June 2010

History buffs are being invited to meet the person who is keeping Rotherham’s historic treasures safe to pick up a few tips for their own conservation efforts.

Children's Book Festival comes to town

Published: Thursday 10th June 2010

The Rotherham Children’s Book Festival makes a welcome return to the borough with a week packed full of fun, imagination and fantastic events to inspire kids of all ages!

Rotherham News - out now!

Published: Tuesday 8th June 2010

The June edition of Rotherham News is out now!

Rotherham Learning Ambassadors - the search is on

Published: Friday 4th June 2010

Do you know anyone who possesses the qualities of which they and Rotherham’s people should be justifiably proud?

Inspiring the next generation

Published: Friday 4th June 2010

Schools and colleges in Rotherham are showing how they are inspiring future generations with the support of Rotherham Ready – the town’s internationally acknowledged enterprise education programme.

Children's Theatre returns to Rotherham

Published: Friday 4th June 2010

First class theatre for kids is making a welcome return to Rotherham Theatres with a show about a little bear with big dreams.

Rotherham men to help British Heart Foundation

Published: Wednesday 2nd June 2010

Local men John Jackson & Michael Mould from Rotherham will be helping to save lives this June by to supporting the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Help a Heart campaign.

Fall prevention awareness week

Published: Wednesday 2nd June 2010

This year National Falls Awareness week runs from June 21 to June 25.

Death of Councillor Michael Clarke

Published: Tuesday 1st June 2010

The death of the former leader of the Conservative group, Councillor Michael Clarke, marks the end of an era in local politics.

Breakfast brings business benefits!

Published: Friday 28th May 2010

Dearne Valley businesses will learn there IS such a thing as a free breakfast next month – and also get the chance to save money on their energy costs.

Rotherham goes red and white for promotion send-off

Published: Thursday 27th May 2010

Approaching 1,000 people packed central Rotherham to give a massive send-off to the Millers, Rotherham United FC, ahead of Sunday’s Wembley play-off that could see the side promoted to League One.

Game Zone

Published: Thursday 27th May 2010

Mums, dads and carers can find out more this half-term about using educational and activity games on the latest games consoles.

Rothercare celebrates 25 years

Published: Thursday 27th May 2010

Rothercare - the highly valued alarm and support service run by Rotherham Borough Council - celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow.

Festival scores Millers' support

Published: Thursday 27th May 2010

Rotherham United players took a short break from their preparations for Wembley this week to show their support for another major event.

Give the Millers a rousing Rotherham send off!

Published: Tuesday 25th May 2010

Rotherham folk are being urged to "paint the town red" this week by giving the Millers a rousing Wembley send-off!

Pastors take to the streets!

Published: Tuesday 25th May 2010

A new volunteer initiative to help prevent problems on the streets of Rotherham Town Centre has been launched.

Story telling at Greasbrough

Published: Monday 24th May 2010

Dads and grandparents are particularly welcome at a special family event being held at Greasbrough Community Library next weekend.

Hi ho, hi ho, Rotherham panto is go go go!

Published: Monday 24th May 2010

It may well be the beginning of summer, but Rotherham Theatres are already getting into the panto spirit by announcing their festive production for this season.

Rotherham Libraries praised from afar

Published: Friday 21st May 2010

G’day mate! Rotherham Libraries received a very special visitor from the other side of the world this month, who hailed them as some of the best in Europe.

New Mayor of Rotherham installed

Published: Friday 21st May 2010

The new Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Rose McNeely, will be installed today.

Dinnington Cross unveiled

Published: Thursday 20th May 2010

Dinnington's historic medieval cross will be officially unveiled in its new home next week.

Work starts on Minster yard

Published: Thursday 20th May 2010

Work on the final phase of the £700,000 improvement scheme for Rotherham's Minster Yard has begun.

Discover your past at Rotherham Heritage Fair

Published: Wednesday 19th May 2010

The past will be coming to life in Rotherham this month as the annual Heritage Fair makes a welcome return to the borough.

Around the world at Rotherham Civic

Published: Wednesday 19th May 2010

Rotherham’s Third Nail Theatre will be getting into the holiday spirit this month with a fast-paced, hilarious tale from the creator of the iconic Brighton Rock.

Fostering Fortnight

Published: Wednesday 19th May 2010

Rotherham's children and young people need your help to join the group of dedicated carers who help provide them with the care and support they sometimes need.

Carers' Centre officially opens

Published: Thursday 13th May 2010

Great news for everyone who cares! The new carers' centre opened in Rotherham this week.

Building blocks in place for technology learning

Published: Thursday 13th May 2010

The continuing transformation of learning through technology in Rotherham is receiving a major boost as work nears completion on a new £860,000 building for the Rawmarsh City Learning Centre (CLC).

Rotherham News out now!

Published: Monday 10th May 2010

The May edition of Rotherham News is out now!

Bluebells across the borough

Published: Thursday 6th May 2010

Rotherham's very own 'purple haze' is about to take centre stage in the borough's ancient woodlands!

Pace yourself for Rotherham Walking Festival

Published: Tuesday 4th May 2010

The Rotherham Walking Festival is set to welcome hundreds of enthusiasts this May for a week full of rambles across some of the finest countryside in South Yorkshire.

Yet another phase in the Rotherham Renaissance

Published: Thursday 29th April 2010

Investigation works start next week on an exciting new public open space on the banks of the River Don in Rotherham.

Peer into Rotherham's fascinating past

Published: Thursday 29th April 2010

Rotherham Archives holds more than 500 years of the town’s history in its vaults, all of it ready to be explored by the eager historians of the borough.

Speed, danger, intrigue and excitement at Rotherham Theatres

Published: Thursday 29th April 2010

Join acclaimed actress Sandra Hunt for a racy look at the life of one of history’s most infamous socialites, as she takes to the stage of the Rotherham Arts Centre in Fast Women.