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  • Jobs and training opportunities on offer at Rotherham Council’s recruitment fair

    Residents looking to start their career or take the next steps are being encouraged to attend a recruitment and networking event later this month.

    Published: 17th September 2024

    Rotherham news jobs economy
  • Rotherham Show wows visitors at this year’s festival

    Last weekend people came together to celebrate the unique spirit of the borough and experienced an amazing variety of activities and performances, which brought out large crowds at the Rotherham Show.

    Published: 13th September 2024

    Rotherham Show wows visitors at this year’s festival
  • A red-carpet welcome as Rotherham’s first cinema in more than 30 years opens 

    It is a case of ‘lights, camera, action!’ at Rotherham’s first movie theatre in more than 30 years, as The Arc Cinema at the town’s flagship Forge Island leisure destination opens to the public.

    Published: 10th September 2024

    People stood outside the entrance of Arc Cinema with Leader of Rotherham Council cutting a red ribbon
  • Rotherham Council has helped residents living with the effects of cancer claim over £3million in welfare benefits

    The Council’s Macmillan Welfare Rights team, which is funded by Macmillan, has helped residents claim £3.45million in welfare benefits and grant claims.

    Published: 10th September 2024

    Two people stood either side of a portrait Macmillan banner
  • What is on this September

    This September we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.

    Published: 9th September 2024

    Black background with a orange figure in the middle and the text "The James Brown Story" underneath
  • FAMILIES WELCOMED TO DISCOVER FORGE ISLAND WITH A CELEBRATION DAY OF ACTIVITIES

    With Rotherham’s first movie theatre in more than 30 years set to open to the public this week, a day of free family-friendly activities has been announced to continue the celebrations.

    Published: 5th September 2024

    FAMILIES WELCOMED TO DISCOVER FORGE ISLAND WITH A CELEBRATION DAY OF ACTIVITIES
  • Rotherham Food Network wins a Bronze Award for Sustainable Food Place

    Rotherham Food Network has won an award for tackling food challenges that are faced by communities and make local, healthy, and sustainable food available to all residents across the borough.

    Published: 29th August 2024

    Rotherham Food Network members stood inside Clifton Park Walled Gardens holding the certificate
  • Eight days to go until Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain arrives in Rotherham

    There are now less than ten days to go until the superstars of world cycling return to South Yorkshire.

    Published: 28th August 2024

    Men cycling uphill while people take photographs from the sidelines
  • New Traffic Cameras will Improve Road Safety

    Visitors to Rotherham town centre will soon be able to shop more safely thanks to the installation of new traffic enforcement cameras, to deter motorists from driving through pedestrian zones. 

    Published: 28th August 2024

    computer generated street scene
  • Rotherham man fined after failure of care for his waste disposal

    A Rotherham man who paid three strangers to recycle his rubbish, is to pay nearly £1,400 in fines and costs after it was fly-tipped.

    Published: 27th August 2024

    rubbish in lane and field
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