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JAYNE Senior MBE, the whistleblower who exposed the Rotherham CSE scandal, has welcomed today's announcement by the government of a pause in the planned early prisoner release scheme as the “right decision.”
A DECISION to slash business rates for live music venues has been given a warm welcome by gig providers in Rotherham.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners. Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were due to be released under the early prison release scheme. Mr Burnham said: “Keeping [...] The post Andy Burnham pauses plan for early release of prisoners first appeared on Rother Radio.
“No prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have conducted an urgent review”
A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend. Mishba Uddin said the 15-year-old girl and her mother, who also died, “were not very good swimmers” and were just on a [...] The post Mother and daughter died trying to save seven-year-old in water – family friend first appeared on Rother Radio.
The sport of bowls is opening its doors across the country in a bid to inspire new players during this summer of sport. Sports fans have a packed sporting calendar to enjoy including the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, where bowls will once again draw attention.
Years of drinking coffee and tea can leave teeth looking stained, but SmilePro could help restore a brighter smile.
A tough day at the Normanby Hall 10K saw runners battling very warm temperatures, relentless sunshine and barely a breath of wind.
Rotherham heavyweight Kash Ali has traded punches with the best.
One man wielding a hammer reportedly approached the other, who was sat in car
One man wielding a hammer reportedly approached the other, who was sat in car
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Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, Doncaster Chamber, and Sheffield Chamber have confirmed support for the Manufacturing Charity Ball 2026 - joining forces behind the region’s largest manufacturing sector celebration.
IN 1871 the government passed the Elementary Education Act providing education for all up to 11.
YOUNG people from across Rotherham are sharing their stories through a new exhibition celebrating the impact music has had on their lives.
A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years. Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, on a 10-hour round trip [...] The post Friend of Manchester synagogue attacker jailed for life over MoD terror plan first appeared on Rother Radio.
More than 5,000 of the dark grey garden chairs have been bought, with the freestanding design suited to patios, decking and larger outdoor spaces
The compact in-car device provides visual and audible warnings for cameras, congestion and road hazards while working with compatible Apple and Android phones
Hundreds of visitors attended a Heritage Day to mark the 150th anniversary of Boston Park at Moorgate.
A CHILDREN’S hospice in Rotherham welcomed a music star.
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