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Police knew about Rotherham CSE but will not be prosecuted - report

Sat 18 Jan 2020

SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers who ignored calls for help from the parents of a grooming victim for fear of causing racial tensions, bribed their schoolgirl daughter with shopping vouchers and failed to act after she was trafficked will not face prosecution.

Beggar ticketed for littering after throwing fine on the floor

By David Parker on Wed 08 Jan 2020

A PERSISTENT beggar who was fined by a police officer threw his penalty on the floor and earned himself a second ticket for littering.
Charity grateful to community for support after thieves steal fuel from delivery van

By David Parker on Wed 08 Jan 2020

STAFF at a charity shop have thanked the community for its support after thieves targeted its delivery and collections van.
Skip fire in Wombwell was deliberate

By David Parker on Wed 08 Jan 2020

A SKIP was set alight in Wombwell in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
Car set alight in Hellaby

By David Parker on Wed 08 Jan 2020

A CAR was deliberately set alight in Hellaby in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
Tributes to Advertiser’s 'warm and friendly' Vicky Prince

By Michael Upton on Wed 08 Jan 2020

STAFF and customers of the Advertiser have been left shocked and saddened by the death after a short illness of our front counter and newspaper sales assistant Vicky Prince.
Four vehicles involved in accidental fire in Tickhill

By David Parker on Tue 07 Jan 2020

FOUR vehicles were involved in a fire in a car park in Tickhill this morning (Tuesday).
Wheelie bin fire in Rotherham was deliberate

By David Parker on Tue 07 Jan 2020

A WHEELIE bin was deliberately set alight in an arson attack in Rotherham town centre this morning (Tuesday).
SPECIAL REPORT: Scandal of Rotherham's 1,100 empty homes

By Michael Upton on Tue 07 Jan 2020

HOMES worth almost £36 million have been standing empty for more than two years — as Rotherham Council targets 1,000 new properties EVERY year to keep up with demand.
Over 170 cannabis plants found in Maltby raid

By Chloe West on Tue 07 Jan 2020

AROUND 175 cannabis plants were discovered in a raid at a Maltby property.
Passers-by who tried to stop Rawmarsh burglary were 'threatened with knife'

By David Parker on Tue 07 Jan 2020

A GROUP of men were threatened with a knife by three masked men fleeing empty-handed after burgling a house in Rawmarsh.
Free fitness programme for footie fans to kick-off this week

By Chloe West on Tue 07 Jan 2020

FOOTBALL fans are being encouraged to sign up to a free 12-week fitness programme to help tackle their weight.
Police ditch fines for hate crimes and cannabis warnings under new approach

By Gareth Dennison on Tue 07 Jan 2020

POLICE are ditching fines for hate crimes and warnings for cannabis possession in favour of restorative justice and education.
Yellow warning of wind for South Yorkshire

By Adele Forrest on Mon 06 Jan 2020

SOUTH Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is urging people to take extra care on the roads after The Met Office issued a yellow warning for widespread gales.
VIDEO: Dangerous driver jailed after leading officers on six-mile pursuit

By David Parker on Mon 06 Jan 2020

A DRUG-driver who led police officers on a six-mile chase from Edlington to Maltby has been jailed.
Man killed in Mexborough collision is named

By David Parker on Mon 06 Jan 2020

A MAN who died in a collision in Mexborough on Saturday has been named.