An update on Tom Lees and his time with Rotherham United
ROTHERHAM United are bringing veteran defender Tom Lees up to speed before pitching him into action in one of their remaining pre-season friendlies.
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Marina, boat lift and restored locks planned for Chesterfield Canal in Rotherham
Plans for a restored Chesterfield Canal through Rotherham could see a marina, new walking and cycling routes and miles of historic waterway brought back into use.
Logitech keyboard and mouse set falls below £18 in 49% Amazon deal
The highly rated desktop bundle includes a full-size keyboard and compact wireless mouse, with more than 5,000 sets bought on Amazon in the past month
Neal's Yard Remedies review: The cult skincare favourites that still deserve the hype
From the iconic Wild Rosehip Beauty Balm to everyday skincare essentials, we tested some of Neal's Yard Remedies' most popular products to find out whether the brand's long-standing reputation is still well deserved.
Alcohol licensing meeting over Rotherham shop delayed as owner doesn't speak English
The hearing was adjourned for an independent translator to be appointed
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Charity worker cleared of fraud over £16,000 gift
Ex-Swinton Lock Activity Centre employee Kathryn Kelwick is cleared of fraud by abuse of position.
Santander vows not to shut more branches before 2028
Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year. The bank’s new boss Mahesh Aditya said he saw branches as an “important part of our strategy” [...] The post Santander vows not to shut more branches before 2028 first appeared on Rother Radio.
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi honours ‘dear friend’ Ozzy on anniversary of death
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.” The singer, known as the Prince of Darkness, died aged 76 in July last year just over two weeks [...] The post Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi honours ‘dear friend’ Ozzy on anniversary of death first appeared on Rother Radio.
Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties Matthew Wright has been accused alongside three others of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency [...] The post Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests first appeared on Rother Radio.
Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early
The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release. Lissie Harper said that politicians are “making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and lasting consequences” for the families of victims. It comes as [...] The post Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rotherham charity worker cleared of fraud after jury told £16k sent by survivor was "unconditional gift"
Jurors found fraud had not been proven
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Win a Ferrari F8, Richard Mille watch, and £100,000 cash for 5p
The huge prize bundle includes a 710bhp Ferrari F8 Tributo, a luxury Richard Mille watch and six figures in cash, with one winner taking all three prizes.
Harry Potter fans around the world invited to go back to Hogwarts
Back to Hogwarts returns for 2026 with a global celebration bringing fans together in cinemas, at live events, online, in stores and at home.
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert charged by FA over ‘Spygate’ scandal
Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the ‘Spygate’ scandal. Saints were thrown out of the Championship play-offs by the EFL in May over the affair and docked four points for the coming season. The club admitted spying on a training session held by [...] The post Southampton boss Tonda Eckert charged by FA over ‘Spygate’ scandal first appeared on Rother Radio.
Jeff Bezos in talks over joining consortium eyeing Liverpool stake – reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks over potentially joining a consortium which has expressed an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, according to reports. According to Sky News, Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, could become part of a syndicate which is led by Amit Bhatia, [...] The post Jeff Bezos in talks over joining consortium eyeing Liverpool stake – reports first appeared on Rother Radio.
Hanging baskets to return to Rotherham lamp posts after council approves new agreement
Rotherham Council has approved a new agreement allowing parish and town councils to install hanging baskets on council-owned lamp posts following mandatory safety inspections.
Midfielder Phil Foden signs new four-year contract at Manchester City
Phil Foden has committed his future to boyhood club Manchester City with a new four-year deal that includes an option for a further 12 months. The new contract, broadly agreed back in May before Pep Guardiola’s departure was announced, represents a significant show of faith from City in their academy [...] The post Midfielder Phil Foden signs new four-year contract at Manchester City first appeared on Rother Radio.
Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of PC Harper
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will review the early prisoner release policy amid concerns from the family of police officer Andrew Harper. While he could not say he will “change the policy completely” he pledged to look at it “in detail” before it proceeds. The constable’s mother said [...] The post Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of PC Harper first appeared on Rother Radio.
UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June after food and fuel prices fall
UK inflation fell to the lowest rate in 15 months in June as food and fuel prices dropped in an early boost to the cost-of-living-focused Andy Burnham. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics [...] The post UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June after food and fuel prices fall first appeared on Rother Radio.
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Prison release scheme which could see Rotherham child abusers freed early to be "reviewed," says PM
“I can give that assurance that every single part of this I will look into with the Justice Secretary”