By Michael Upton on Mon 08 Jul 2019
A FABULOUS festival set for its last “hooray” this summer is going out with a bang after winning back-to-back awards.
By Michael Upton on Fri 28 Jun 2019
AN INSPIRATIONAL activist who has helped to give young people a voice and shine the spotlight on “invisible” illnesses told of her shock on receiving a Diana Award.
By Admin on Fri 31 May 2019
A PUZZLED pensioner who discovered a stranger’s war medals amongst his late father’s possessions is on a quest to reunite them with their rightful owner.
By Michael Upton on Mon 25 Mar 2019
A BLAST from the past this week helped to launch an ambitious bid for £2 million to help spread arts and culture far and wide across Rotherham.
By Michael Upton on Fri 08 Mar 2019
Emma Swan has been toasted by beer lovers for running the alehouse consistently hailed as Rotherham’s best - the Beehive at Harthill.
By Michael Upton on Thu 07 Feb 2019
AN ANNUAL quest to celebrate Rotherham’s unsung musical heroes has been launched.
By Michael Upton on Tue 05 Feb 2019
A SCHOOL volunteer and governor has been honoured with a royal award.
By Michael Upton on Tue 15 Jan 2019
AN “OUTSTANDING” social worker has received national recognition and been declared a “tremendous asset” to Rotherham Borough Council.
By Michael Upton on Fri 11 Jan 2019
A FORMER soldier has recalled how he battled sea sickness and sub-zero temperatures in the Korean War — as he was honoured for his service more than 60 years on.
By Adele Forrest on Thu 10 Jan 2019
CHILD abuse campaigner Sammy Woodhouse has been nominated for a prestigious award recognising those who made significant and lasting contributions to society.
By Michael Upton on Fri 28 Dec 2018
A MUSICAL marvel who once conducted a choir of 6,000 fun runners was given a Christmas present to savour when she was awarded the British Empire Medal.
By Michael Upton on Fri 28 Dec 2018
MILLERS chairman Tony Stewart has told of his shock after learning he was in line for an OBE, revealing: “I could've fallen off my chair.”
By Dave Doyle on Fri 23 Nov 2018
A TOWN centre shop which doubles as a literary hub has been crowned Yorkshire’s top small tourist attraction.
By Michael Upton on Fri 16 Nov 2018
A WOULD-BE top model will make her bid for glory this weekend in an evening gown fashioned by a Rotherham dress-maker.
By Dave Doyle on Wed 24 Oct 2018
A SPECIAL Constable who helped to cut anti-social behaviour in Rotherham town centre by a quarter has received a top police volunteers’ award.