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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.

Criminal damage at Maltby's Roche Abbey after 'illegal metal detecting'

By Chloe West on Mon 30 Dec 2019

DAMAGE has been caused to Maltby's Roche Abbey following a spate of illegal metal detecting.
Can you help bid to bring third Walker Cannon back to Rotherham?

By Adele Forrest on Fri 27 Dec 2019

HISTORY enthusiast Elaine Humphries is on an explosive mission to bring one of Rotherham’s famous cannons to Clifton Park.
Ninth arrest in Denaby Main murder probe

By Gareth Dennison on Fri 27 Dec 2019

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Jerry Appicella at Denaby Main have arrested a ninth person.
Jobs boost as Rotherham's AESSEAL reveals expansion plans

By Gareth Dennison on Tue 24 Dec 2019

AESSEAL will nearly double the size of its headquarters — and add a huge “showcase” window allowing passers-by to see the manufacturing firm’s inner workings.
Bluebell Wood reunites First World War soldier's family with wartime memento

By Gareth Dennison on Tue 24 Dec 2019

A SOLDIER’S First World War postcard is back with his family a century later — thanks to Bluebell Wood.
St Ann's and Eastwood schools top primary league tables

By Adele Forrest on Tue 24 Dec 2019

THREE primary schools located in one of Rotherham’s most deprived areas have topped the borough’s league table for pupil progression in reading, writing and maths.
Court: Patient admits assaulting emergency workers who came to his aid

By David Parker on Mon 23 Dec 2019

A PATIENT who spat at two ambulance workers who came to his aid will be sentenced in the new year.
VIDEO: Hospital staff celebrate their successes with novelty Christmas song

By Chloe West on Mon 23 Dec 2019

HOSPITAL have gone above and beyond over the festive season to create their own Christmas song.
Thorpe Hesley man attacked in his own home

By Gareth Dennison on Mon 23 Dec 2019

BURGLARS assaulted a man in his 50s and stole money during a break-in at Thorpe Hesley.
Government urged to stump up for promised boost in South Yorkshire police numbers

By Michael Upton on Mon 23 Dec 2019

NEW police officers must be appointed in South Yorkshire - and paid for by the Government.
Herringthorpe students spread Christmas cheer at hospital

By Michael Upton on Mon 23 Dec 2019

KIND-hearted students have been spreading Christmas cheer with hampers, carols and presents for hospital patients.
Two hurt after car crashes into wall in Thrybergh

By Michael Upton on Mon 23 Dec 2019

TWO people needed hospital treatment after their car crashed into a wall.
VIDEO: Aston man's surprise visit to see Rotherham Macmillan staff

By Chloe West on Mon 23 Dec 2019

A MAN from Aston took a special visit to Rotherham Hospital to surprise two Macmillan staff members.
Driver held after 31-year-old killed in fatal crash at Brecks

By Gareth Dennison on Mon 23 Dec 2019

A PASSENGER died after the car he was in crashed at Brecks on Saturday night.
Three charged with murder over Denaby Main death

By Gareth Dennison on Mon 23 Dec 2019

TWO men and a boy have been charged with murder in connection with the death of Jerry Appicella at Denaby Main.