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Today in Rotherham — 18 September
Today in Rotherham: Son's decomposed body found after mother's death, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Speed fines cash should fund road safety - council
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…
Rotherham Council helps to keep more money in the local economy by increasing its local spend
Rotherham Council's local spending has increased significantly, securing jobs, apprenticeships and support for community organisations across the borough.
Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
The government plans to acquire Speciality Steel UK, which operates sites in Rotherham, after rejecting a private bidder's proposal over financing…
Rotherham care provider commits to real Living Wage for all staff
Horizon Care has reaffirmed its accreditation as a real Living Wage Employer, ensuring all staff receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour—above the government minimum wage.
Cycle lanes reviewed after thousands sign petition
Rotherham Council has voted to review cycle lane schemes after a 3,600-signature petition called for prioritising road safety and crossings over…
Cafe owner's free breakfast gesture goes viral
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…
Residents urged to have their say on plans to improve standards in Rotherham's rented homes
Rotherham Council is consulting on new policies for enforcing housing standards in private rentals, with powers to issue penalties and pursue legal action.
Thousands spent clearing fly-tipping as costs rise
Rotherham Council has spent £175,548 clearing fly-tipping since 2024, with costs rising by almost £20,000 year-on-year. Central Rotherham areas like…
Today in Rotherham — 24 August
Today in Rotherham: Waste removal business owner ordered to pay £2,450 following fly-tipping investigation, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Mayor launches Little Big Book Club to help children across South Yorkshire discover the joy of reading
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…
Today in Rotherham — 21 August
Today in Rotherham: Physics teacher banned for relationship with pupil, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Rotherham students achieve strong GCSE results as English and Maths pass rate increases
Rotherham students exceed national average in English GCSEs. 73.1% achieved grade 4 or above, with maths results also improving across the borough.
Rotherham students celebrate A Level results with pass rate above the national average
Rotherham A Level students achieved a 74.9% pass rate for grades A* to C, up 1.8% from last year and above the national average of 78.1%.
Rotherham Council Funds Dementia Cafes for Three More Years
Rotherham Council has committed £97,485 per year for three years to fund dementia cafes across the borough. The service supports people living with…
Rotherham United Sign Striker Tom Bradshaw
Rotherham United have signed experienced striker Tom Bradshaw, 34, on a one-year deal after he left Oxford United. He becomes the club's ninth summer…
Rotherham United Sign Defender Ewan Otoo
Rotherham United have signed defender Ewan Otoo on a two-year deal after he left Dunfermline as a free agent. The 23-year-old is the seventh summer…
Rotherham United Signs Striker Paul Mullin on Two-Year Deal
Rotherham United have signed former Wrexham striker Paul Mullin on a two-year deal. The 31-year-old scored 91 goals in 148 league appearances for the…
Today in Rotherham — 28 July
Today in Rotherham: MK Dons re-sign striker Nombe from Rotherham, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Today in Rotherham — 23 July
Today in Rotherham: Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.