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Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash – Police Fed

The families of two police officers who were killed in a head-on collision on the A66 have been given “overwhelming” support from around the world, a Police Federation Chair said. A funeral will be held on Wednesday in Hartlepool for 37-year old Pc Matthew Blades who died alongside his colleague [...] The post Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash – Police Fed first appeared on Rother Radio.

1.7 million waited for more than 12 hours for A&E care last year – review

More than 1.7 million patients waited for more than more than half a day for emergency care, despite concerns that long A&E waits are linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) has estimated that during 2025, 1.2 million patients in [...] The post 1.7 million waited for more than 12 hours for A&E care last year – review first appeared on Rother Radio.

Air traffic control boss to face Transport Secretary as flight chaos to continue

The boss of an air traffic control provider will speak to the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as disruption is set to continue after a technical issue grounded flights. Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 said 1,300 flights had been cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday after a system issue hit [...] The post Air traffic control boss to face Transport Secretary as flight chaos to continue first appeared on Rother Radio.

Children’s commissioner warns of 42,000 ‘hidden’ Neets absent from colleges

Youth unemployment is likely to be even higher than official statistics, according to the Children’s Commissioner who has warned of a “blind spot” with tens of thousands of young people “slipping through the cracks”. Dame Rachel de Souza estimated some 42,000 16 and 17-year-olds are enrolled in colleges but attending [...] The post Children’s commissioner warns of 42,000 ‘hidden’ Neets absent from colleges first appeared on Rother Radio.

Sheffield silversmiths bring lustre to Black Diamonds Ball at Wentworth Woodhouse

Sheffield silversmiths bring lustre to Black Diamonds Ball at Wentworth Woodhouse – and launch winter event at the mansion. Ballgoers can bid for chance to be a silversmith for a day. Two acclaimed Sheffield silversmiths have forged a link with Rotherham’s gem Wentworth Woodhouse, ahead of its glittering annual Black [...] The post Sheffield silversmiths bring lustre to Black Diamonds Ball at Wentworth Woodhouse first appeared on Rother Radio.

One year to go until buses come under public control

The countdown is on. In just one year’s time, buses in South Yorkshire will be brought back under public control as part of the South Yorkshire People’s Network. From September 2027, decisions on fares, routes, timetables and what buses look and feel like will be made right here in South Yorkshire. Bringing [...] The post One year to go until buses come under public control first appeared on Rother Radio.

O2 Academy Sheffield to reopen February 2027

Academy Music Group Announce O2 Academy Sheffield to reopen February 2027. Academy Music Group (AMG) has invested substantially in remedial works since the venue was temporarily closed in September 2023, including the installation of a new roof, air-conditioning and extensive works to service areas in both the main room and [...] The post O2 Academy Sheffield to reopen February 2027 first appeared on Rother Radio.

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