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Government borrowing hits second-highest August on record in setback for Healey

UK Government borrowing rose in August to the second-highest level for the month on record, coming in above forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget, figures show. Public sector net borrowing rose to £18.3 billion in August, which was £3.5 billion more than [...] The post Government borrowing hits second-highest August on record in setback for Healey first appeared on Rother Radio.

Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England

Martha’s Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion. The rule, which was brought in after the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, gives formalised, 24/7 access to an urgent review and is advertised throughout hospitals. [...] The post Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England first appeared on Rother Radio.

Striders shine in the sun

Kimberworth Striders had a weekend to remember as they continue to celebrate their 40th birthday.

Scorpions make strong start to Sheffield Junior League Season

Rotherham Scorpions' junior players made an impressive start to the new Sheffield Junior League season at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, with four wins, a draw and several outstanding individual performances across the club's five teams.

ITV reveals Emmerdale set for ‘chilling shake-up’ with return of Tom King

Emmerdale is set to have a “chilling shake-up” when James Chase reprises his role as Tom King. In 2024, the ITV soap broadcast a storyline across several months which followed Belle King, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, as she suffered coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband [...] The post ITV reveals Emmerdale set for ‘chilling shake-up’ with return of Tom King first appeared on Rother Radio.

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said it was a “great honour” to be given the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony on Monday. The 84-year-old was recognised for his outstanding sporting achievements for England and West Ham at the event, which comes 60 years after Sir [...] The post World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London first appeared on Rother Radio.

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