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Rotherham couple's joy as £500,000 radio win will ‘take away our worries forever’

A Rotherham counsellor says winning £500,000 in Greatest Hits Radio’s Make Me A Winner competition has freed her from financial worry for life after a call from presenter Kate Thornton on Friday afternoon. Zoe Page, 48, was at home with her husband Trevor, 55, when she received the news she had become the competition’s latest winner. Zoe said: “It was completely surreal. You never really believe it’s going to be you, even though I’d been entering for about two years.” The couple went straight…

Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned. A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland on Wednesday afternoon, with the potential for flash floods and [...] The post Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts first appeared on Rother Radio.

Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul wearing Trabzonspor shirt to finalise move

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side. Hundreds of fans were on hand to greet the former Liverpool forward at Ataturk Airport after the club announced on Tuesday evening that he would travel to Trabzon via Istanbul. [...] The post Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul wearing Trabzonspor shirt to finalise move first appeared on Rother Radio.

TV dog trainer Graeme Hall joins Strictly Come Dancing: ‘I can’t wait’

TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.” The 59-year-old canine professional was announced as the 11th contestant joining the star-studded line-up on Wednesday. Nicknamed “the Dog Father”, Hall is famed for [...] The post TV dog trainer Graeme Hall joins Strictly Come Dancing: ‘I can’t wait’ first appeared on Rother Radio.

Ryanair passenger numbers reach new high

Start your relationship If you are interested in receiving bulletins from Radio News Hub or would simply like to find out more please fill in the form below. We operate on annual contracts – spread the cost is available. Please check this box if you are happy for us to [...] The post Ryanair passenger numbers reach new high first appeared on Rother Radio.

No disciplinary proceedings against police officer who shot Chris Kaba

The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed. Martyn Blake, also known by the cypher NX121, was cleared of murder after an Old Bailey trial, but was due to face disciplinary proceedings. However, after the Government changed regulations around police use of [...] The post No disciplinary proceedings against police officer who shot Chris Kaba first appeared on Rother Radio.

Free virtual funding workshop for local charities

John Healey, MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, will take part in a virtual funding workshop for charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in the area.

Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said. Four people have been taken to a major trauma centre following the incident on Endell Street on Wednesday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said four men, aged 34, 39, 42 and 52, were [...] The post Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden first appeared on Rother Radio.

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