“Intense” thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of England and Wales could cause travel disruption this week, forecasters have warned. The Met Office said a band of heavy showers and thunderstorms is expected to move northwards on Wednesday morning. It follows hot weather across the UK which coincided with extremely [...] The post ‘Intense’ thunderstorms could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rother Radio · 25 Aug 2026
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools to help work out “finer details” of the ban. The consultation aims to give children, young people, parents and carers, school staff and education authorities the opportunity to share their views on what potential legislation could be [...] The post Consultation opens to consider ‘finer details’ of phone ban in schools first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rother Radio · 25 Aug 2026
Sir Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed his death in a statement, saying: “Sir Billy Boston, one of the best loved and most iconic figures in the history [...] The post Rugby league great Sir Billy Boston dies aged 92 first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rother Radio · 25 Aug 2026
Long-running planning wrangle nears another deadline
Rotherham Advertiser — News · 25 Aug 2026
A new sports and community complex - costing almost £4.5m - has launched its opening phase, a decade after planning for the facility first started.
Rotherham Advertiser — News · 25 Aug 2026
One in five Brits 'wake up on the wrong side of the bed' at least three days a week.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
Parents preparing for the new school term can find weather-ready children's clothing from £4.80 in Regatta's latest back-to-school collection.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
“It’s not got any character anymore, no character at all.”
The Star — News · 25 Aug 2026
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Antare, a new agentic security platform for body-worn and fixed cameras, has launched.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
Vatika Naturals’ #CarnivalOfStrands campaign celebrates hair in all its forms.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
e.l.f.’s viral pickle-inspired lip balm sold out in just eight minutes, and now the unusual beauty trend is back with three new limited-edition shades.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
It has taken decades but enforcement action will now be taken against drivers
Rotherham Advertiser — News · 25 Aug 2026
The popular Land of Lights festival returns to Rotherham this winter, with Gulliver’s Valley once again hosting the breathtaking spectacle.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
In an extraordinary sporting achievement, two sisters and their aunt from have all been selected to represent England at this year’s prestigious Endurance GB Home Internationals.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
Whether you need a bag for school, travel or days outdoors, this versatile 18L backpack has been praised by shoppers and is now just £10.80 in the Regatta sale.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 25 Aug 2026
A share of nearly £10 billion has been allocated to councils and housing associations in the first wave of Government funding to boost “genuinely affordable homes”, it has been announced. The Government said 60% of the new homes delivered will be for social rent, a target in line with plans when the £39 billion [...] The post Councils ‘trusted’ to deliver as first wave of housing fund allocated first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rother Radio · 25 Aug 2026
It has been running for 12 years but no firm conclusion is in sight for Operation Stovewood
The Star — News · 25 Aug 2026
LOOKFANTASTIC has unveiled all the doors of its 2026 Fragrance Advent Calendar, with more than £530 worth of fragrance and beauty treats behind its 25 doors.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 24 Aug 2026
A handful of fleas can become a serious household problem surprisingly quickly, and treating only the parasites visible on your pet may leave the vast majority untouched.
Rotherham Advertiser — All · 24 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham has urged Ukraine’s allies to send more interceptor missiles to Kyiv as Ukraine struggles under continued Russian bombardment. Chairing his first meeting of the so-called “coalition of the willing”, the Prime Minister said the group was doing “everything we can” to “dig into our own stocks and help [...] The post Burnham calls on allies to send more interceptor missiles to Ukraine first appeared on Rother Radio.
Rother Radio · 24 Aug 2026