By Michael Upton on Thu 14 Jan 2021
A FORMER Royal Marine who has helped dozens of veterans find work has been awarded an OBE – but has no plans to wallow in his success.
By Andrew Mosley on Fri 27 Nov 2020
ROTHERHAM is a town with a strong sense of community — and no-one has embodied that spirit in 2020 more than Jamie Kennedy.
By Michael Upton on Tue 10 Nov 2020
A VOLUNTEER who works to support people with dementia will find out this week if she has won a national award.
By Michael Upton on Mon 09 Nov 2020
A STUDENT’S wildlife film has taken off after catching the eye of film festival panels across the world.
By Gareth Dennison on Wed 28 Oct 2020
THREE Rotherham parks won Green Flag awards — the quality mark for green spaces.
By Adele Forrest on Fri 09 Oct 2020
A BUS driver and a community stalwart have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
By David Parker on Wed 02 Sep 2020
AN OFFICER who has been recognised as the borough’s best said he was passionate about making a difference.
By David Parker on Tue 01 Sep 2020
A GROUP of children who helped a missing autistic boy to safety have been recognised for their efforts by a top police officer.
By Chloe West on Mon 24 Aug 2020
IT’S time to nominate your healthcare heroes ahead of this year’s annual Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Proud Awards.
By Michael Upton on Tue 14 Jul 2020
A BIG-hearted young baker was heralded as a rising star when she was honoured with a Diana Award for her kindness.
By Adele Forrest on Fri 19 Jun 2020
A FAST-acting security guard who detained a violent mugger has been honoured for his heroics.
By Michael Upton on Wed 13 May 2020
A SCHOOL head said she was “thrilled” after pupils’ studies on democracy — which included writing manifestos and learning about the Gunpowder Plot — won a national award.
By Michael Upton on Thu 30 Jan 2020
YOUNG dancers are buzzing after booking their place at a prestigious competition final at London’s O2 arena — and they are calling for your help in winning the top prize.
By Gareth Dennison on Thu 30 Jan 2020
A TEENAGER is a finalist at the British Muslim Awards for his work as a member of youth parliament for Rotherham.
By Admin on Tue 28 Jan 2020
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