Politics

Rotherham Town Centre

Stop talking Rotherham down: Councillors call for civic pride

Upgrade planned: Thorpe Salvin will get road improvements

Upgrade work announced for village streets

The site was built as sheltered accommodation.

Residents raise drug and crime fears over disabled housing plans

Reduced claim: Cllr Bennett-Sylvester did not his full allowance

Councillors allowances increase above inflation

Concerns: Jake Richards MP

MP raises lighting concerns in Dinnington Park

Complaints: Two people said they reported issues to police

Two parties contact police as planning dispute unfolded

Consultation: New council policies could protect private tenants in future

Private landlords facing new rules to protect tenants

Signs at Conisbrough objecting to the solar farm plans.

Conisbrough protest group keeps up pressure against Whitestone plan

Fitzwilliam road, Rotherham

Rotherham pollution hotspots off watchlist as air improves

Fresh delays hit £13m Dinnington regeneration as contract re-tendered

Dog fouling brings risk of fines

Dog owners warned over increasing risk of fines for fouling incidents

Housing plan: Oldcotes Road

Major housing scheme moves forward though objections remain

Local artwork: Patrick Murphy's new totem

Fourth Patrick Murphy sculpture erected in the Dearne area

Praise: Jake Richards MP

Police commended for their performance at Manvers - and afterwards

Convenient: New accommodation would be well-placed for access to Mexborough facilities

Multiple flats and bedsit plans for Dearne Valley communities

Carnage: John Healey surveys the damage at Manvers

"Manvers sentences passed for offenders' actions, not views" READER: John Healey MP

Shattered: Chris Read remembers seeing the extent of the damage

Rioters "stopped beating up their partners for a day": Chris Read Chris Read

Morning after: Investigations at Manvers

Manvers went from well-groomed community to riot-zone in just hours

Decision day: Councillors will meet at the town hall on August 6

Decision due on planning application at controversial house

John Healey and Andy Burnham at The Hare pub Harlow

Pints, politics and behind the scenes with Chancellor John Healey

Fenton Road, Rotherham, has been closed after water began pouring from the street. Photo: Iconic Media

Road closed as water pours down street this afternoon

A Rotherham man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe.

Man in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe with hammer

CCTV footage appears to show a man leaving an address linked to the Rotherham suspect in the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation at around 7am on Wednesday, the day she is believed to have been attacked

Police guard scene linked to Ann Widdecombe murder suspect

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard in his office in Sheffield. Picture: Julia Armstrong, LDRS

Mayor's statement after meeting with campaign over mouldy, damp homes

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money

A nurse in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 staff roles are being cut in England as part of a major reorganisation (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

18,000 NHS jobs to be cut in shake-up as staff warn of disruption

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget. Reeves has warned that 'each of us must do our bit', signalling possible tax rises (Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves says 'each of us must do our bit' — what it may cost you

With the Autumn Budget fast approaching, speculation is mounting over how the Chancellor will tackle ongoing economic pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Hodge Bank)

5 big Autumn Budget predictions I think will hit your wallet hard

CAMRA chairman Ash Corbett-Collins (inset) believes politicians often treat pubs as little more than a backdrop for photo opportunities (Photos: Getty Images/CAMRA)

CAMRA: 'Removing pub notices from papers is the wrong kind of reform'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation
The next Budget could decide whether growth lasts, or household costs keep climbing 📉

Shoppers walk past a Primark clothing store. The retailer's parent company has warned large UK stores could be under 'pressure' from tax changes (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fashion brand boss warns large stores face pressure - and could close

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400 of Britain's biggest shops could close under new tax plans

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to Studio Ulster on August 12, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Photo: Oliver McVeigh - Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves looking at property tax shake-up - what it may mean for buyers

Could artificial intelligence take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

Watch: Could AI take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

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Experts say State Pension age could rise to 80 – what that would mean

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

Wikipedia is challenging part of the Online Safety Act in the UK High Court

Brits could lose unlimited access to Wikipedia as new rules introduced

Online Safety Act requires users to verify their ages to access certain websites.

Petition to scrap Online Safety Act hits 300,000 signatures

Punk duo Bob Vylan caused controversy with their Glastonbury 2025 set.

BBC ‘regrets’ Glastonbury decision as it breaks silence over coverage

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Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

Which cars would you pick for your dream garage?

My top six dream cars on BOTB – and why I’d pick each one

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Rising tariffs and a falling pound: how it could affect holiday prices

Mick Warburton hand-delivered the beer for John's pint, and stayed for a few after

Chancellor John Healey spotted downing local beer after budget

Poundland is in trouble

Jobs at risk for workers at Poundland as bosses seek administrators

Outline planning permission was granted in September 2025 to demolish two blocks of housing, known locally as the derelicts.

Council responds to migrant housing rumours on Maltby’s Little London

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