By Adele Forrest on Wed 05 Aug 2020
GRIEVING entertainer Paul Chuckle has set up an online tribute page to his brother Barry — and the public are invited to add their memories of the much-loved comic.
By David Parker on Thu 30 Jul 2020
THE FAMILY of a young mum who was killed ten years ago will be taking part in a charity walk this weekend to raise money in her memory.
By Michael Upton on Thu 30 Jul 2020
FOODBANK manager Steve Prosser has praised the generosity of supporters who have kept stocks replenished during the Covid-19 pandemic – but warned the real crisis is only just beginning.
By Michael Upton on Wed 29 Jul 2020
A SCHEME launched by a nurse and a law firm to get iPads onto hospital wards to help relatives give the patients a “virtual hug” has been backed by a string of celebrities.
By Gareth Dennison on Wed 29 Jul 2020
KEY workers’ children signed off from a challenging school year with clouds of colour thanks to Bluebell Wood.
By Chloe West on Fri 24 Jul 2020
ENTHUSIASTIC fundraisers are being sought to celebrate the summer in style by taking part in a host of virtual challenges for charity.
By Chloe West on Fri 17 Jul 2020
A PLANT and craft sale is being be held this weekend to raise funds for a hedgehog rescue centre in Sunnyside.
By Michael Upton on Wed 08 Jul 2020
PLANS to run another successful Tour de Yorkshire might have been punctured by the pandemic - but Rotherham cyclist Andy Laidler didn't let that put him off riding the route himself.
By Andrew Mosley on Wed 08 Jul 2020
Rosie Swale-Pope is no stranger to a challenge. In her latest adventure, the 73-year-old, who ran round the world, was heading from the UK to Kathmandu to raise money for the PHASE Worldwide charity’s work in Nepal when she was stopped in her tracks by lockdown. Advertiser editor ANDREW MOSLEY spoke to her and discovered her affection for Rotherham
By Gareth Dennison on Thu 18 Jun 2020
LOST Chord has paid tribute to legendary force’s sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn after her death at 103.
By Adele Forrest on Thu 04 Jun 2020
ROTHERHAM MP Sarah Champion has welcomed the outcome of a two-year Government inquiry into the trustees of a defunct racial justice charity – but says the result is “bittersweet” in the current climate
By Michael Upton on Thu 07 May 2020
A PAIR of hospice heroes had a laugh amid the lockdown by shaving each other's hair off.
By Michael Upton on Wed 06 May 2020
A COMMUNITY group has been given a huge helping hand in its efforts to keep the elderly and vulnerable healthy and happy amid the coronavirus crisis.
By Gareth Dennison on Thu 02 Apr 2020
AGE UK Rotherham warned older people and families to beware potential scam phonecalls from people saying they are from the charity and offering to do shopping favours.
By Gareth Dennison on Wed 01 Apr 2020
SOME 650 kind-hearted volunteers have stepped up to become “heroes” by helping the isolated and vulnerable.