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‘Solution identified’ to prevent early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers will not walk free early after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the Justice Secretary to “work through further options” to stop their release, a minister has suggested. It comes amid increasing pressure from Pc Harper’s family and the police not to allow Jessie Cole and Albert [...] The post ‘Solution identified’ to prevent early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers first appeared on Rother Radio.

Drinking and driving peaks in August as ‘temptation’ rises – analysis

August is the worst month of the year for drink-drive crashes as summer events create “more opportunities” to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, according to new research. RAC analysis found an average of 721 people were injured or killed in drink-drive crashes in August between 2014 and 2024. [...] The post Drinking and driving peaks in August as ‘temptation’ rises – analysis first appeared on Rother Radio.

Burnham to scrap Blair-era rule in ‘crackdown’ on new betting and vape shops

Andy Burnham has pledged to give councils more powers to block new bookmakers and vape shops in a bid to save Britain’s “hollowed-out high streets”. The Prime Minister intends to scrap the so-called “aim to permit” rule, which limits the ability of local authorities to prevent betting shops and 24-hour [...] The post Burnham to scrap Blair-era rule in ‘crackdown’ on new betting and vape shops first appeared on Rother Radio.

St Bernard's Catholic High is just third school this year to earn Flagship Award

St Bernard's Catholic High School has been officially recognised for its commitment to preparing young people for the future after receiving a prestigious Flagship Award from the Skills Builder Partnership. The national award highlights the school’s leadership in embedding essential skills, such as teamwork, problem solving and speaking, directly into the daily curriculum.

Sean's stunner at the Dog Leg

Sean Lee Sackfield was in top form as he left the Kimberworth Striders home in the latest KMR Series race, The Braithwell Dog Leg.

Henry's hooligans and Maltby's hidden gem

When Henry VIII's henchmen vandalised Roche Abbey almost 500 years ago they didn't do Maltby any favours...either then or now.

Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

Heat health alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought. On Tuesday, highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are forecast before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some [...] The post Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave first appeared on Rother Radio.

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