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Rotherham 2025: designed by young people, for young people

In 2025, Rotherham will become the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture. But how did the idea come about?In 2017, writing charity Grimm & Co asked local children and young people: "If you were in charge of Rotherham, what would you do?" 30 young...
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Rotherham Show 2022

Rotherham's biggest cultural festival returns this weekend! The free-to-enter, family-friendly event at Clifton Park includes a Children and Families’ Area, the Made in Rotherham Area, the Rockingham Field and Food Court, the Chuckle Tent, competitions, shows, a circus, a fun fair, vintage vehicle rally...
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Rotherham tourism assets join forces as “Yorkshire’s...

A discount card and an online guide are the jewels in the crown of a pioneering new initiative to support the visitor economy and encourage people to experience Yorkshire’s Hidden Gems.The project stems from a pledge to work together to attract more visitors and increase local spend...
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Further details revealed for revamped Rotherham markets...

Detailed plans are on the table for the redevelopment of Rotherham markets, complete with a new chapter for a central library. An £8.9m redevelopment scheme recently got underway at the Centenary Market site - the home of the markets since 1971.
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£4m National Lottery funding to revamp historic...

Thanks to an award of over £4m by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a rare Georgian Camellia House, home to some of the Western World’s oldest camellias, will be rescued and transformed into a celebration of the globe’s most popular drink… tea. The award,...
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New defibrillator installed at Rotherham primary school

A new defibrillator has been installed outside Bramley Grange Primary School. Local resident Rita Layden raised the need for a defibrillator in 2021. This was due to concerns that the nearest defibrillator was on Cross Street in Bramley. This location is at the top...
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Equans team launch corporate volunteering at Rotherham...

A dedicated cohort of volunteers got their hands dirty to enhance the facilities for patients and staff at Rotherham Hospital. A team of 20 volunteers from Equans UK and Ireland took part in The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s first corporate volunteering scheme in September....
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£2 maximum fares introduced early in South...

South Yorkshire bus and tram fares have been capped at £2 from today, more than two months ahead of a national £2 cap on bus journeys between January and March.The government will provide up to £60m across the country with a £600k boost from the South Yorkshire...
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Dark Nights operation launched in South Yorkshire

It’s that time of year again, when the clocks go back, Halloween costumes come out and we get ready to embrace the cold on Bonfire night! For half term, South Yorkshire Police and its partners South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are working together to...
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Business

AESSEAL’s charitable fund grows to £2.3m

The multi award winning Rotherham manufacturer, AESSEAL has created a new £500,000 AESSEAL Lieutenancy Fund, which will be administered by the South...
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Business

Rotherham Hospice opens new shop

Rotherham Hospice has opened its newest shop - The Timeless Emporium in Wickersley.The only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of...
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Business

The housing projects bringing life back into Rotherham town centre

New multimillion pound housing developments have begun breathing new life into Rotherham town centre.All the houses had been reserved and the first residents...
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Rotherham children celebrate completing the summer reading challenge

Over one thousand children across Rotherham were invited to celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge at an event at Magna Science Adventure...
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Culture

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Cabinet set to kick-start Forge Island leisure development

Work on Rotherham’s new multi-million-pound Forge Island leisure development is set to start within weeks. Rotherham Council’s Cabinet will...
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words extends into Rotherham with Dan Walker

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, makes its 31st return to Sheffield and...

New facilities in Bramley and Ravenfield promote inclusivity

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New British Sign Language (BSL) displays have been installed in the Bramley and Ravenfield Ward at Flash Lane and Hollings Lane parks.

Retro

Culture

Rare find at Harthill dig

A nationally significant archaeological discovery has been made in Harthill, Rotherham, with thanks to Harthill with Woodall Archaeology Group.
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Another milestone met in restoration of famed East Front at Wentworth Woodhouse

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The elegant towers that ‘bookend’ Wentworth Woodhouse’s spectacular Palladian East Front are a matching pair once again.The Grade I listed architectural jewel...

Wentworth Festival – stunning sounds in stunning surrounds

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Heather Small, the powerful voice on a string of hits for M People, will be one of three headline acts at the...

People

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Rotherham fire station to hold open day

Rotherham’s world famous firefighting TikTok stars are set give the public a chance to peek behind the scenes at the fire station...
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Local leaders launch South Yorkshire Cost Of Living Fund

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South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard and the Chief Executive of South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF), Ruth Willis have launched a fund to...

New £2.1m service for people with high support needs set for approval

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Cabinet members at Rotherham Council are set to approve plans for a new £2.1m day centre in Canklow to provide day opportunities...

Lifestyle

Education

New Multi-Use Games Area at Rotherham college

DVC Sports has officially opened their brand new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). The event was attended by representatives from local rugby team, the Rotherham Titans as well as Sport England, who helped fund the refurbishment project. DVC Sports is a gym and fitness facility located on...
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Smokers are encouraged to kick the habit this Stoptober

Smokers across Rotherham are being encouraged to take up a new challenge to quit for 28 days and save money as this year’s Stoptober campaign launches. From Saturday 1 October, thousands of smokers nationwide will be taking part in Stoptober – an annual NHS...
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October events in Rotherham

Our friends at Yorkshire’s Hidden Gems have put together a round up of what is happening in Rotherham in October. Gulliver’s Valley starts the month with Grandparents' Weekend where two Grandparents get FREE ENTRY when accompanied by one full paying person on October 1st and 2nd.
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Attractions

Gulliver’s Valley unveils Christmas events and adventures

Families will be able to enjoy a Christmas calendar filled with festive fun, snowy surprises and a meeting with Santa at Gulliver’s Valley this festive season.
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Thistle Group deal brings four new food brands to Rotherham’s Forge Island

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Four new food brands have signed lease contracts on Rotherham’s Forge Island development, bringing a taste of the exotic to the town...

Gulliver’s Valley hosts successful Foodbank Weekend

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Kind-hearted theme park goers have enjoyed a day out at Gulliver’s Valley whilst donating tonnes of food for a local foodbank.

Education

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Linger Longer Lane – a Rotherham soap opera

In early 2022, a group of exceptionally talented young people, aged 9-11 years, joined Grimm & Co experts for a creative writing...
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Skill City to be built in Rotherham

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Skill City is being created at Gulliver’s Valley in Rotherham to inspire, immerse, inform and innovate the next generation.A new hands-on approach...

Rotherham students celebrate exam success

Education
Students from schools and colleges across Rotherham have performed extremely well in A-Level results this year, according to early analysis.

Business

Business

Latest Forge Island plans approved

Updated plans for the Forge Island regeneration scheme in Rotherham town centre have been approved.Forge Island is a Council-owned site which sits...
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Work on Rotherham cinema scheme uncovers Forge Island’s rich history

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An archaeological dig at Rotherham’s Forge Island site has uncovered a treasure trove of ancient industrial artefacts.Town centre developer Muse, along with...

Dramatic contemporary sculpture aims to help Rotherham town centre bloom

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An eight metre high sculpture is set to be unveiled later this year in Rotherham town centre, the work paying homage to...

Sport

People

Rotherham boxer signs with Matchroom

Rotherham Super-Welterweight talent Junaid Bostan has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will have his third professional bout on the huge WBA Featherweight World Title clash between Leigh Wood and Mauricio Lara at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Saturday September 24.
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What’s on in Rotherham this September?

End the summer in style with shows, festivals, bingo and fireworks. Our friends at Yorkshire's Hidden Gems have put together a round up of what is happening in Rotherham this month. September means that it is showtime again with the Rotherham...
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People

New role for Webb

Rotherham's Howard Webb will take up the role of Chief Refereeing Officer in the coming months, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has confirmed. Webb will take up his new post when his current contract as General Manager of Professional Referee Organisation (PRO), the body...
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Communities

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Rotherham’s First Adopt a Tree Scheme Launched in Brinsworth

An adopt a tree scheme has been launched in Brinsworth, where over 100 new trees have been planted on Bawtry Road.
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Culture

Rotherham Minster’s west window revealed in all its glory

A magnificent window at Rotherham Minster that was in "a desperate condition" has been restored to its former glory.
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Business

Rotherham pub reopens after £250,000 makeover

The historic Earl of Strafford in Rotherham has reopened after a £250,000 makeover serving the best in classic country pub food and...
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Public praise for Joint Community Safety Day

A Joint Community Safety Day was recently held at Lifewise in Rotherham. Based at Hellaby, The Lifewise Centre is South...
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600 capacity conference and events space planned at Wentworth Woodhouse

Fresh sets of plans have been submitted that cover further phases of regeneration at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham. Wentworth...
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Talented Tala returns to South Yorkshire with new ballet production

One of only three dancers from the UK to be a student of the world famous Bolshoi Ballet, Tala Lee Turton has...
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Rotherham hosts national open water championships

Thrybergh Country Park is hosting the Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships this week. The 60 acre country...
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Heritage specialists to begin transforming Wentworth Woodhouse’s Grade II* Camellia House

The transformation of Wentworth Woodhouse’s historic Camellia House from derelict wreck to destination tea house begins this month, with award-winning heritage specialists...
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