By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A ROWDY Rotherham pub with a history of serious crime and disorder has had its licence suspended and could be closed for good.The Wetherby, on Park Hill, Swallownest, has been forced to stop pulling pints after South Yorkshire Police requested a fast-track
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
ONE of Britain’s first female clergy has been brought in to “heal the wounds” left by pervert rector Adrian Fereday.Canon Judith Trickett, currently vicar at St Cuthbert’s Church, Herringthorpe, is set to take the reins in the rural
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A MUM who smoked 20 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit and not smoked for two years using her four-year-old son as motivation.Nicole Shackley (26), of Sivilla Road, Mexborough, had smoked for nine years but decided enough was enough after fearing that s
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A GROUND-BREAKING initiative in Rotherham has been given a major boost with more of the town’s major players backing the scheme.The South Yorkshire Community Foundation’s I Love Rotherham campaign is encouraging people to show their love for th
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A DEPUTY head teacher sacked for bullying a bulimic colleague who later died now faces being struck off.Moira Ogilvie (39), was dismissed from Rotherham’s High Greave Junior School after bullying allegations were raised at an inquest on eating disord
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
CONSISTENT high standards and outstanding instances of bravery were rewarded at the third Rotherham District Police Awards.Eight awards were handed out and a dozen commendations presented at the Hellaby Hall Hotel ceremony last Wednesday.Supt Andrew Parker
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
PROMOTED Rotherham Giants are aiming to do their bit for charity as well as setting their sights on a National League place this summer.Giants have been elevated to the Yorkshire League following a minor restructuring, just one tier below the prestigious N
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
DETERMINED Rotherham Metro begin their quest for a second British title tomorrow—and aim to put the heartbreak of last year behind them.They compete in the preliminary round at Manchester’s aquatic centre with the target of finishing in the top
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
MANOR’S John Booth has stepped up to become Virgin Racing’s Team Principal—and he’s also announced plans to launch a GP3 team this year.Booth has replaced Alex Tai at the helm of the new organisation and was previously Virgin's spor
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
ROTHERHAM United chairman Tony Stewart says there are too many obstacles in the way of the club making a temporary return to Millmoor.The Millers are due to complete two more full seasons at Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium before their new £20 million
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A CHARITY slimathon for Children In Need is being launched in Rotherham this month.The aim of the national event is to give people wanting to lose weight the chance to be sponsored for every pound that they lose helping a worthwhile cause along the way.Ind
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
BUSINESSES from across the town centre will come together tomorrow night for an awards ceremony that recognises customer service.The awards, which have been organised by the Act for Rotherham business group in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and R
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
POLICE have arrested a gang of alleged metal thieves thanks to a call from a member of the public.Officers from the Dearne Safer Neighbourhood Team arrested four men after a call alerted them to a suspected burglary on Queen Street, Goldthorpe, on January
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By on Thu 04 Feb 2010
A NUISANCE council tenant was evicted this week following complaints of aggressive behaviour and use of foul and abusive language. The man, who has not been named, had been a resident of the town's Wharncliffe Flats complex for 25 years but evicted by a Ro
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By on Wed 03 Feb 2010
RONNIE Moore blasted a "spineless" performance after seeing Rotherham United suffer a damaging defeat to promotion rivals Bournemouth at Don Valley last night.Lucky to be ahead through a Tom Pope header at half time, Rotherham capitulated in the