Swinton

David Barnard

Top pianist heads back to county for special church recital

The Swinton postbox with its unusually narrow slot

Why is there not a lot of slot on this post box? A mystery deepens...

Eight fire engines from Derbyshire and one from South Yorkshire were in attendance

Major fire breaks out as five fire engines and aerial ladder called in

The post box with a narrow slot on Landsdowne Crescent, Swinton

It's slot funny - man says post box hole is too small for mail

The Sportsman on Fitzwilliam Street in Swinton has been vacant since it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Vacant pub to be turned into shop, despite residents’ objections

The defendant arrived at the scene, near to St Margaret’s Church on Church Street in Swinton, Rotherham, carrying a knife in a carrier bag, Sheffield Crown Court heard

Girl left scarred after boyfriend stabs her in graveyard attack

Focused: Mr Healey on a visit to Rawmarsh Thorogate School, where a breakfast club already operates

Pupils in Wath, Swinton and Rawmarsh to get free breakfasts

Important message: The bin wagon with its new artwork

New publicity for mental health group

Decorated: Ben Bowns wins another award as man of the match against USA. Pic James Assinder

Rotherham ice star Ben to remain a Devil

Most-capped: Ben Bowns, closest to the camera, has retired from international duty. Photo: Dean Woolley

GB legend Bowns steps down

IN PROGRESS: Rail improvement work at Swinton

Rail work at Swinton will hit travellers over next two weekends

Boost: Business advisors will help traders thrive

Business advisors to boost fortunes of traders

SUPPORTED HOUSING: Potteries Court in Swinton

‘Disjointed’ care system for older people set for overhaul

Crowds dressed head-to-toe in baby blue lined the streets as family and friends gathered to say goodbye to 13-year-old Lennox Griffiths.

Final farewell to Lennox, 13, remembered as a 'warrior'

Potteries Court

Care shake-up could improve service and save money

Support: Minister for Education Bridget Phillipson on a visit to a Rotherham Family Hub

New name and service improvements at Rotherham Family Hubs

Evidence: The offender was traced from this rubbish (Image: SYP)

Fly-tipper hit with big court bill - and just 30 days to pay

RAIL WAY: Engineering work will be taking place at Swinton station

Disruption on the rails as vital engineering work begins

Decider: AFP Pewter Pot (white) and eventual winners Westville contest last year's Montagu Cup final. Picture by The Dribbling Code

Montagu Cup final is an Easter Monday highlight

Switzerland-bound: Cole Shudra

Rotherham ice hockey trio heading to the 2026 World Championship with GB

Apartments plan: Hurley Croft

New homes plan for village's disused community centre

Quality housing: Cllr Beresford

Spending splurge on council housing in Rotherham

New image: Scot Elsworth at The Gate

Swinton's The Gate pub re-opens with a new look

Crime scene: The alleged incident happened in the grounds of St Margaret's

Teenager charged with wounding after Swinton knife incident

Development plan: Wath Academy

Dining hall development planned at Wath academy

'DISCIPLINED': Leader of Rotherham Council Chris Read in Rotherham town centre

Cabinet backs 3.95 per cent council tax rise

Mexborough Athletic Sports and Social Club

Event to explore story of lost waterway

Timetable cuts: Before Covid, Swinton benefited from three trains per hour alongside three tram-train services at Rotherham Centra

Call for rail and tram-train services to be restored after Covid cuts

'POSITIVE IMPACT': Brookfield Primary Academy's new Park and Stride initiative

Pupils take road safety in their stride

Working class champions: Blackburn Olympic, the FA Cup winners of 1882/82. George Wilson is seated in the middle row, third from the left, with the goalkeeper resting his hand on his shoulder

George Wilson: Zulu, utility man and a ground-breaking FA Cup winner

Improvements: Rotherham Council has approved a public consultation on proposed safety improvements to the A6022

Crash figures spark £750k safety scheme on busy road

Pupils from Swinton Brookfield Academy performed Christmas songs for residents at Mulberry Manor Care Home recently.

Pupils deliver double the Christmas cheer

New initiative: Rotherham Street Safe wardens

New wardens will patrol communities from Wath to Maltby from 2026

ROAD SAFEY: The bollards have been designed to raise motorists' awareness

School's 'pencil bollards' draw motorists' attention to safety
BRIGHTLY coloured pencil-shaped bollards will soon be installed outside a school to help prevent inappropriate parking and improve visibility at drop-off and pi...

Increased activity: Blackamoor Road

Barking mad? But hundreds back Swinton dog-walking paddock

Popular: A dog walking paddock could get formal approval

Plans for Swinton dog-walking paddock recommended for council approval

Dignified: Mr Healey at Harley Mission Rooms

Defence Minister's personal touch with local Remembrance tributes

Jailed: Martin Shaw

Prolific burglar jailed for Dearne area offences

Bright future: Swinton Academy

Joy for Swinton as academy rebuild plans get the green light

Concerns: The planned development's proximity to a primary school has raised safety worries

Access concerns raised over Swinton house plan

Gail Gamble, Chris Cliff, Dianne Haim, Charlie Roberts, Henry George at the Swinton Co-op

New features at Swinton Co-op following 11 week makeover

New plans: Food and drink could be on offer from part of the old Cortonwood Wilco unit

Food and drink chain lined up to move into old Wilko unit at Cortonwood

New homes: The former Ship Inn site in Swinton will have four new council homes

£432,000 grant to help deliver 27 new council homes in Rotherham

Challenge: Kacie Doocey overcame weight issues

Boxer ready for ring debut after winning her biggest battle

Identified: Shaw was known to an investigator

Burglar jailed for Swinton raids

Support: Mayor Coppard's Beds for Babies initiative has helped many families

Many families helped by 'Beds for Babies' scheme

Ben Bowns: years of good service to Cardiff Devils Pictures by DEAN WOOLLEY

Ice hockey ace signs up for tenth season with club

Staff from Dearne Hall and Swinton Grange at the seminar

'Fantastic' feedback from care homes on 'myth-busting' seminars

Town to receive funding to improve youth opportunities

Armistice Day in All Saints Square

An Act of Remembrance in All Saints Square

South Yorkshire housebuilder Strata has unveiled proposals for up to 149 homes on land west of Penny Piece lane

‘Completely unacceptable’: Councillor fights 149-home plan

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