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‘Closed doors and dead ends’ in support for violence-fixated young people

The Children’s Commissioner has warned of “closed doors and dead ends” for many education providers when they refer young people to the Government’s anti-terror programme. Referrals to Prevent involving children have risen in the past decade, from 2,918 in 2016-17 to 4,715 in 2024-25. Prevent is described by the Government [...] The post ‘Closed doors and dead ends’ in support for violence-fixated young people first appeared on Rother Radio.

Lucy back on court just weeks after giving birth

When Lucy Bows gave birth to her daughter in June she vowed to be back on the tennis courts no later than the end of July and resume league tennis by Mid-August.

No half measures for Paul in marathon

Paul Hutchinson had a race to remember as the Kimberworth Strider tackled his first Half Marathon at Newark. On his maiden effort Paul clocked an excellent 1:40.21

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‘Simply not good enough’ says Defra as South East Water customers face outage

A water company has been told to improve after thousands of customers faced supply issues once again. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said another disruption for South East Water (SEW) customers was “simply not good enough” as the firm urged them to only use water for [...] The post ‘Simply not good enough’ says Defra as South East Water customers face outage first appeared on Rother Radio.

Wladimir Klitschko feeling ‘shock and grief’ at death of Hayden Panettiere

Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko said his family is “going through a time of profound shock and grief”, following the death of his former partner Hayden Panettiere. The Heroes and Nashville actress, who died on Sunday at the age of 36, was the mother of their daughter Kaya. Police in Greenville, [...] The post Wladimir Klitschko feeling ‘shock and grief’ at death of Hayden Panettiere first appeared on Rother Radio.

Kevin Lamour leaves FIFA role after criticism of president Gianni Infantino

Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA’s chief operating officer weeks after he claimed Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup sale plan had “deceived” administration at the governing body. Lamour’s dismissal was confirmed on Monday in the latest domino effect of Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in a company to [...] The post Kevin Lamour leaves FIFA role after criticism of president Gianni Infantino first appeared on Rother Radio.

Professor Jason Arday was victim of ‘public execution’, vigil hears

Professor Jason Arday was the victim of a “public execution”, his friend and peer Lord Simon Woolley told a vigil which was attended by thousands of people. During his speech, Lord Woolley revealed his friend had said during a meal just days before he died, “they’re hounding me to death”, adding that [...] The post Professor Jason Arday was victim of ‘public execution’, vigil hears first appeared on Rother Radio.

Less than half know how to stop someone from choking to death, poll finds

Too many people are choking to death because bystanders “do not have the knowledge or confidence to intervene”, experts have warned as a poll showed less than half of people know how to help in a crisis. Around 300 people die in England every year due to a choking incident, [...] The post Less than half know how to stop someone from choking to death, poll finds first appeared on Rother Radio.

Russia threatens consequences over ‘use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes’

Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. Kyiv has stepped up its [...] The post Russia threatens consequences over ‘use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes’ first appeared on Rother Radio.

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