Rotherham news
The latest news, community updates and local stories from across Rotherham and its villages.
Rotherham councillors consider borough-wide street trading policy
Rotherham Council is considering a new borough-wide approach to street trading, with public consultation set to be discussed by Cabinet.
Rotherham United 0-4 Bradford City in EFL Trophy at New York Stadium
The Millers were beaten 4-0 by Bradford City in the EFL Trophy at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Rush House awarded £19,779.92 to help vulnerable young men in Rotherham
A Rotherham project has received almost £20,000 for a year-long mentoring programme aimed at steering vulnerable young men away from crime and violence.
Women-only homelessness hub plans go before Rotherham Council Cabinet
Rotherham Council's Cabinet is due to consider plans for a dedicated women-only accommodation hub for those experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping.
Single CCTV van covers parking enforcement at more than 200 Rotherham schools
Rotherham Council has confirmed that one CCTV enforcement van is available to cover parking enforcement at more than 200 schools across the borough.
Councillors to consider school road safety review findings
A council scrutiny review has set out recommendations to improve safety on routes to and from Rotherham schools.
CCTV appeal continues after Doncaster Road hammer and strangling assault
South Yorkshire Police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to over a serious assault on Doncaster Road in Rotherham.
Rotherham Council to start Local Plan process by 30 October
Rotherham Council has given notice that it intends to commence work on a new Local Plan by no later than Friday 30 October, with a steering group also to be set up.
Millers suffer difficult night against Bradford
Rotherham United had a difficult night against Bradford.
Almost £20,000 invested to steer vulnerable young people away from crime
Almost £20,000 is being invested in work to steer vulnerable young people away from crime.
School-safety plans under review in Rotherham
School-safety plans in Rotherham are under review.
Rotherham travel firm in £50 million-plus management buyout
One of Rotherham's best-known travel businesses is involved in a management buyout worth more than £50 million.
Police move to counter false claims over fatal Clifton Mount explosion
Police are working to counter false claims circulating around the fatal explosion at Clifton Mount.
Rotherham man in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism
A Rotherham man is due before court charged with preparing acts of terrorism.
Rotherham councillors to scrutinise plans for new Local Plan
Rotherham Council is set to take the next step towards preparing a completely new Local Plan for the borough.
New Rotherham to Crystal Peaks bus service now running
The new number 27 bus between Rotherham and Crystal Peaks began running on Monday 5 October, operated by SMT.
Rotherham United chase first EFL Trophy group win under the lights
The Millers are back in EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, looking for a first win inside 90 minutes and another step towards the knockout stages.
Legionella tests at Rotherham housing complex still returning positive results
Investigative work is continuing after a small number of water outlets at a Rotherham housing complex continued to return positive tests for legionella, councillors have heard.
Legionella problem still being investigated at Rotherham housing complex
Public health officials are continuing to work on a long-running Legionella issue at a privately managed social-housing complex in Rotherham.
Dalton Lane house fire: three taken to hospital as crews tackle blaze
Six fire engines attended a house fire on Dalton Lane, with three people taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
Ongoing Legionella problem at Rotherham social-housing complex
Residents at a Rotherham social-housing complex are still dealing with an ongoing Legionella problem.
Rotherham United Women drawn against Leeds United Women in FA Cup first round
Rotherham United Women will face Leeds United Women in the first round of the Women's FA Cup on Sunday 25 October.
Rotherham United Women reach FA Cup first round proper after 4-0 win
Rotherham United Women beat Spennymoor Town Ladies 4-0 to progress in the Women's FA Cup and have been drawn away in the next round.
New stand-alone George store opens at Parkgate Retail Park in Rotherham
Asda has opened a dedicated George store in the former Asda Living unit at Parkgate Retail Park, the seventh such conversion in the UK.
Rotherham receives £222,000 for affordable and healthy food
Rotherham is one of the local authority areas selected for the Government's £10 million Good Food Neighbourhoods programme.
Rotherham Council begins work on borough-wide street trading policy
Rotherham Council is starting work on a borough-wide street trading policy as part of the early stages of its Local Plan process.
Rotherham's new Local Plan moves a step closer
Councillors will scrutinise plans to begin preparing a completely new Local Plan for Rotherham, with Cabinet set to consider the proposals on Monday 12 October.
New Rotherham to Crystal Peaks bus service begins
The number 27 bus now runs between Rotherham and Crystal Peaks, operated by SMT.
Rotherham United chase first group win in EFL Trophy clash
Rotherham United are back in EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, looking for their first win inside 90 minutes and another step towards the knockout stages.
Women-only homelessness hub proposed for Rotherham
Rotherham Council is considering plans for a dedicated women-only accommodation hub to support women experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping.
Rotherham United host Bradford City in EFL Trophy at New York Stadium
Rotherham United are back at the New York Stadium on Tuesday 6 October for an EFL Trophy group game against Bradford City.
Rotherham project receives £19,779.92 to mentor vulnerable young men
A Rotherham project is among 34 organisations to share more than £2 million from a regional fund tackling violence and exploitation.
CCTV released after serious assault on Doncaster Road in Rotherham
South Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a serious assault in Rotherham in July.
Rotherham man due in court on terrorism charge
A Rotherham man charged with preparing acts of terrorism is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 October.
Three taken to hospital after Dalton Lane house fire
Three people were taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a house fire in Rotherham.
Rotherham United Women celebrate superb 4-0 FA Cup victory
Rotherham United Women are celebrating a superb 4-0 FA Cup victory.
Major decisions coming over Rotherham's future Local Plan
Major decisions are coming over Rotherham's future Local Plan.
New Rotherham to Crystal Peaks bus service
A new bus service linking Rotherham and Crystal Peaks is being introduced.
Rotherham man due in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism
A Rotherham man is due to appear in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism.
