Rotherham fairground 'malfunction' LIVE as 'three children injured'
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Huge emergency response after children injured while on Rotherham fairground ride
The children have been taken to hospital
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What Alex Bruce is expecting to happen with Rotherham United hitman Paul Mullin
The Millers are home to Salford City tomorrow
Youngster Sienna Spiro bags debut number one single
Sienna Spiro has become the youngest British female artist in more than a decade to score a number one single, according to the Official Charts Company. The 20-year-old scored her very first number one single with Great Expectation – becoming the youngest British female artist since Becky Hill’s 2014 chart-topping [...] The post Youngster Sienna Spiro bags debut number one single first appeared on Rother Radio.
This week’s District News from our correspondents across the Rotherham borough
GREASBROUGH
New state-of-the-art dental practice opens after £2.1m investment
Mydentist's new base at Parkgate “substantially increases surgery capacity and team”
Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders
Parents can save up to 25% on selected LEGO DUPLO sets designed to combine imaginative toddler play with opportunities to develop fine motor, social and problem-solving skills.
MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
An attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs. Passionate speeches both in favour and against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill were heard during a more than four-hour debate in the House of Commons on Friday. The Bill was voted down [...] The post MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales first appeared on Rother Radio.
Gulliver's theme parks celebrate major success at awards
Gulliver's Theme Park Resorts has been recognised as the UK's Best Theme Park for Families after winning top honours at the prestigious UK Theme Park Awards.
Gruffalo Granny connects nursery childen with older generation on publication day
“The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, ‘Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.’”
Charity launches emergency appeal after heavy rain causes 'significant damage'
Estimate for repairs to the affected section of the roof at Shiloh Rotherham is £50,000
Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves, figures show
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show. Freedom of Information requests by climate and energy publication Carbon Brief reveal hip and knee replacements, heart, eye and skin cancer operations – and even a small number [...] The post Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves, figures show first appeared on Rother Radio.
‘Kings of Manchester’ – City boss Enzo Maresca defends Elliot Anderson’s claim
Enzo Maresca believes Elliot Anderson was justified in describing Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester”. The England midfielder made the claim after completing his £116million move to City from Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 23-year-old’s comments could mean he gets a hostile reception in his first Manchester derby [...] The post ‘Kings of Manchester’ – City boss Enzo Maresca defends Elliot Anderson’s claim first appeared on Rother Radio.
Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final
Coco Gauff was cheered on by Michelle Obama at the US Open, but it will be Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka who will become the first lady of Flushing Meadows. American hearts were broken for a second time when Rybakina came from a set down to sink Gauff 3-6 6-4 [...] The post Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final first appeared on Rother Radio.
Lucas Bergvall agrees new deal with Tottenham
Lucas Bergvall has ended doubts over his long-term future by signing a new contract at Tottenham. Swedish midfielder Bergvall was the subject of bids from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle this summer after he made clear his unhappiness over a lack of minutes in his favoured position during a difficult 2025-26 [...] The post Lucas Bergvall agrees new deal with Tottenham first appeared on Rother Radio.
Amazon ‘on precipice’ of expanding drone deliveries after limited UK launch
Amazon is “on the precipice” of gaining approval to expand its drone delivery service to the whole of Darlington as it looks to roll out the service in the UK. The US tech giant started a “limited” number of flights in February, allowing customers within a 7.5-mile radius of its [...] The post Amazon ‘on precipice’ of expanding drone deliveries after limited UK launch first appeared on Rother Radio.
AI spending splurge helps UK economy grow in July
The UK economy recorded surprise growth in July as the AI spending boom helped deliver a boost, despite emerging signs of strain on households Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in July, following growth of 0.3% in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It marks a [...] The post AI spending splurge helps UK economy grow in July first appeared on Rother Radio.
Ryanair boss refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has refused to apologise after he was accused of trivialising rape. The billionaire was heavily criticised by victims’ groups and politicians in both Ireland and the UK after he said this week it was “absolutely” appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”. He was urged to [...] The post Ryanair boss refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment first appeared on Rother Radio.
Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song released two weeks after her death
Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released two weeks after her death. Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released two weeks after her death. The country music star died aged 80 on August 25 following a “brief battle with cancer”. The song, Bound To Ride, was recorded by [...] The post Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song released two weeks after her death first appeared on Rother Radio.
Oasis confirm tour announcement date in drone light show over Manchester
Oasis have confirmed the date of an upcoming tour announcement during a drone light show in Manchester. The display over the Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Women, at the Etihad Campus in Manchester on Thursday night saw the band’s logo illuminate before being replaced with the date 14/09/26, and [...] The post Oasis confirm tour announcement date in drone light show over Manchester first appeared on Rother Radio.