By on Tue 17 Nov 2009
THE FAMILY of a couple killed when a coach smashed into their car have welcomed the jail sentences handed to the coach driver and his business partner but added: "It won't bring them back." Patricia Clements, whose son Paul and daughter-in-l
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By on Tue 17 Nov 2009
PUPILS have been brought together under one roof thanks to a new multi-million school building which was officially opened this week.Youngsters from Herringthorpe Junior and Infant schools were joined by The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Shaukat Ali on Monday,
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By on Tue 17 Nov 2009
ROTHERHAM United expect to confirm the signing of midfielder Gary Roberts today.The 22-year-old, released by Yeovil in the summer, has been training with the Millers and had an encouraging run-out for the reserves next week. The gifted play-maker is t
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By on Tue 17 Nov 2009
A CARE home manager who used the arms of other residents to hit a woman over the head has been given a suspended sentence.Jane Harris, of Priory Close, Conisbrough, was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Leeds Crown Court yesterda
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By on Mon 16 Nov 2009
A CHILD who raised the alarm when he spotted a house fire has been hailed a hero for saving a man’s life.Eight-year-old Joshua Lees-Steele, from Mexborough, was playing in his back garden when he spotted flames shooting from the window of his neighbo
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By on Mon 16 Nov 2009
MANAGER Ronnie Moore was full of praise for the Millers after they grabbed a late winner to sink ten-man Port Vale on Saturday.Nicky Law struck in the second minute of injury time to seal a 2-1 and a first win in five league games. Vale were forced to play
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By on Mon 16 Nov 2009
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 28-year-old man.Father-of -our Kevin Millns, of Victoria Street, Mexborough, sustained serious injuries in an incident at his home on Monday November 9 and died two days later at Rotherham
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By on Mon 16 Nov 2009
DR WHO will be dropping into Rotherham as part of the BBC Children in Need campaign, which gets underway next month.The doctor, who will be accompanied by the Daleks and other characters from the hit TV show, will be at the Time War event at Magna on Satur
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By on Mon 16 Nov 2009
TITANS' skipper Mike Whitehead lauded praise on his side after Saturday's impressive 11-7 win over arch rivals Doncaster.The Knights had won the previous seven games between the sides and were hot favourites to take the points after winning four Championsh
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision early this morning which left four men in hospital. At 12.10am this morning, a grey Ford Focus was travelling along Red Hill, Kiveton Park, Rotherham, towards South Anston when it l
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
A TIMELESS comedy legend comes to Rotherham Civic Theatre tonightas Barry Cryer brings his new show—Still Alive With Colin Sell—to the Civic at 7.30pm.An outstanding entertainer and undisputed king of the one liner, Barry promises a truly memor
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
Remembrance Day revulsion was sparked by a couple who allegedly exposed themselves from a window as a parade passed by.Members of the public, police force, armed forces and Royal British Legion were left “disgusted” an “incensed” by
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
A COUNCIL home has stood empty for six years while nearly 20,000 people swell the waiting list. Now, at last, the house where time stood still is to get a new tenant—even though it is still awaiting finishing touches.Despite an ever-growing wait
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
MARLEY the rough collie has been missing from home for six weeks, but he is not alone–in fact he has nearly 3,000 Facebook friends all searching for him. And one of them has just offered a £1,000 reward for his safe return to owner He
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By on Fri 13 Nov 2009
HORRIFIED mum Alison Gascoigne says that the "shagband" craze which outraged parents across the country during the summer, is still thriving in Rotherham. Children as young as six are wearing them—and are aware of their hidden sexual