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Q&A: Rising star Isabel Canning on landing her 'dream role' in Paris

Fri 26 Jun 2020

RISING stage star Isabel Canning (23) had just finished performing in Paris in her dream role when Covid-19 struck.

The former Dinnington Comprehensive pupil landed her first professional role shortly after graduating from a prestigious theatre school last year. We caught up with her in lockdown.

HISTORY: A hymn and a school for the poor of Rotherham

By Andrew Mosley on Thu 23 Apr 2020

JUST opposite the town hall, down a narrow pathway, is a little-known building of genuine historial importance. Andrew Mosley looks into its past
Safety screen means business as usual for Rotherham chemist

By Admin on Thu 23 Apr 2020

A COUPLE who have run their own town centre chemist for over 40 years are not letting Covid-19 stop them from undertaking a vital public service.
Planning for the future...in 1925

By Gareth Dennison on Wed 22 Apr 2020

Gareth Dennison provides a snapshot of life in Rotherham provided by a local authority report from 95 years ago
A Life In Theatre — performer and director Ashley Booker goes under the spotlight

By Adele Forrest on Wed 22 Apr 2020

PERFORMER and director Ashley Booker has been making audiences laugh, cry, cheer and boo for more than 20 years.
Not my best day at the New York stadium ...Tom Sharpe’s road test with a difference

By Admin on Tue 21 Apr 2020

AS a season ticket holder at Rotherham United it’s an odd feeling to be walking into the New York Stadium and really not wanting to be there.
Celebrating 60 years of Rotherham Civic

By Gareth Dennison on Mon 20 Apr 2020

EVEN before the end of the Second World War, it was acknowledged that Rotherham needed a new theatre.
Enjoy live lockdown comedy this weekend to raise money for Rotherham Civic

By Adele Forrest on Fri 17 Apr 2020

A LIVE comedy broadcast featuring top comics will be streamed this weekend to raise money for Rotherham Civic Theatre.
Keeping fit in lockdown - and you can join in

By Chloe West on Thu 16 Apr 2020

INSTEAD of hoeing, Natalie Taylor is do-si-doing around her garden during lockdown.

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