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Burnham to scrap Blair-era rule in ‘crackdown’ on new betting and vape shops

Andy Burnham has pledged to give councils more powers to block new bookmakers and vape shops in a bid to save Britain’s “hollowed-out high streets”. The Prime Minister intends to scrap the so-called “aim to permit” rule, which limits the ability of local authorities to prevent betting shops and 24-hour [...] The post Burnham to scrap Blair-era rule in ‘crackdown’ on new betting and vape shops first appeared on Rother Radio.

St Bernard's Catholic High is just third school this year to earn Flagship Award

St Bernard's Catholic High School has been officially recognised for its commitment to preparing young people for the future after receiving a prestigious Flagship Award from the Skills Builder Partnership. The national award highlights the school’s leadership in embedding essential skills, such as teamwork, problem solving and speaking, directly into the daily curriculum.

Sean's stunner at the Dog Leg

Sean Lee Sackfield was in top form as he left the Kimberworth Striders home in the latest KMR Series race, The Braithwell Dog Leg.

Henry's hooligans and Maltby's hidden gem

When Henry VIII's henchmen vandalised Roche Abbey almost 500 years ago they didn't do Maltby any favours...either then or now.

Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

Heat health alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought. On Tuesday, highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are forecast before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some [...] The post Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave first appeared on Rother Radio.

Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

Almost three-quarters of England is in “flash drought” as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have become the latest areas to move [...] The post Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August first appeared on Rother Radio.

‘Injuries and serious damage’ as powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings. The epicentre [...] The post ‘Injuries and serious damage’ as powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador first appeared on…

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