transport/17 Sept 2026
Rotherham councillors have backed a motion calling for half of local speeding fine revenue to be spent on road safety improvements rather than going to…
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business/10 Sept 2026
Rotherham Council has voted to review cycle lane schemes after a 3,600-signature petition called for prioritising road safety and crossings over…
business/3 Sept 2026
Scran Cafe owner Nick Stewart gave two nine-year-olds a free breakfast when they were 50p short. The viral moment sparked donations and community sausage…
civic/3 Sept 2026
Rotherham Council is consulting on new policies for enforcing housing standards in private rentals, with powers to issue penalties and pursue legal action.
civic/21 Aug 2026
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched The Mayor's Little Big Book Club, giving away 4,000 free books to children across the region to…
civic/20 Aug 2026
Rotherham students exceed national average in English GCSEs. 73.1% achieved grade 4 or above, with maths results also improving across the borough.
local/7 Aug 2026
Rotherham Council has committed £97,485 per year for three years to fund dementia cafes across the borough. The service supports people living with…
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