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Rotherham man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates
Rotherham man re-arrested in Ann Widdecombe investigation
A 28-year-old Rotherham man arrested in connection with Ann Widdecombe's death has been re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. Counter Terrorism P
Orgreave Inquiry: Former Miner Urges Speed
Robert Young, 83, who travelled from Scotland to join picket lines at Orgreave coking plant in Rotherham on 18 June 1984, has urged the ongoing inquiry to
Man Arrested in Rotherham Over Ann Widdecombe Death
A 28-year-old man arrested in Rotherham is in custody following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Police say there is no evidence of political motivat
Rotherham man wins £4m Surrey mansion in Omaze draw
Former milkman David Roper, 58, from Rotherham, has won a £4m six-bedroom mansion in Surrey plus £250,000 cash in an Omaze prize draw after entering for fo
Rotherham Indoor Market Traders Move to Temporary Home
Indoor market traders in Rotherham have relocated to the Market Hall while renovation work takes place at their original site.
Rotherham Hospice Donation Centre Hit by Break-In
Thieves broke into a Rotherham Hospice donation centre overnight, stealing a donation tin and electrical items. Staff described themselves as "flabbergaste
Rotherham shortlisted for first UK Town of Culture
Rotherham has been selected for the shortlist to become the UK's first Town of Culture, competing against 14 other towns for the honour.
Wensley Estate Clean-up Targets Fly-Tipping Problem
Social housing workers and council staff joined forces for a clean-up day on the Wensley estate near Page Hall to tackle fly-tipping in the area.
South Yorkshire Public-Owned Bus Fleet Confirmed
South Yorkshire is to receive a new public-owned bus fleet with greener, more accessible vehicles as the region shifts away from private operators.
Rotherham Council Approves £2.4m Town Centre Redevelopment
Rotherham Council has approved £2.4m funding to advance town centre redevelopment plans for key locations in the area.
Burnham pledges major power rebalancing across UK
Andy Burnham has committed to delivering "the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen" as discussions continue on regional policy implementa