Rotherham

In the last hour

Police respond to claims about criminal gangs exploiting children Sheffield Star05:00

Yesterday

New scheme set to provide up to 1,500 new electric vehicle charging points in Rotherham Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)16:16 4-Dec-25

Rotherham residents benefit from smarter Rail Travel with innovative Mobile Ticketing Trial Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)14:44 4-Dec-25

Plans submitted for eight new apartments in Rotherham Yorkshire Post13:49 4-Dec-25

Have your say on Council Budget Priorities for 2026/27 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)11:31 4-Dec-25

A little bit of Bubble and lots of Blue Genie magic Rotherham Advertiser10:49 4-Dec-25

Children’s ambitions take centre stage at ground-breaking opera Rotherham Advertiser10:19 4-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Hundreds more council houses planned for Rotherham Rotherham Advertiser14:18 3-Dec-25

Whitestone Solar Farm plans: Council raises concerns Yorkshire Post13:16 3-Dec-25

Hundreds more new Council homes to be delivered across the borough as councillors set to approve huge investment… Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)11:46 3-Dec-25

Council rules out changes to chaotic junction Sheffield Star11:22 3-Dec-25

Overhaul of fostering service after death of carer BBC07:29 3-Dec-25

MP 'dazzled' by pupil power during politics event Rotherham Advertiser16:15 2-Dec-25

Rotherham 12 member slams Labour‘s plan to scrap juries Socialist Worker15:32 2-Dec-25

Rotherham Council raises concerns over Whitestone Solar Farm plans Sheffield Star15:04 2-Dec-25

Criminal gangs pose biggest threat to Rotherham children, report says Sheffield Star14:24 2-Dec-25

Customers spread Christmas cheer at 'challenging time' Rotherham Advertiser13:32 2-Dec-25

'Incredible' dads give life-changing gift to children Rotherham Advertiser10:49 2-Dec-25

Sarah Champion MP warns ‘Licence shopping’ is undermining toughest taxi safeguards in Rotherham TaxiPoint09:34 2-Dec-25

Santa's traditional sleigh runs in Rotherham return for another year Rotherham Advertiser13:45 1-Dec-25

Jail for two young dealers caught in a Rotherham suburb Rotherham Advertiser12:03 1-Dec-25

Sycamore Gap sapling finds new home at primary school Rotherham Advertiser12:03 1-Dec-25

The Bluebell Inn, Rotherham: Yorkshire pub reopens after major refurbishment Yorkshire Post11:46 29-Nov-25

In the last month

Budget is a needed 'reset' says Steve Rotherham, after £13bn funding announced St Helens Star, Cheshire15:23 27-Nov-25

Panto set for a little bit of Bubble and a lot of Blue Genie magic Rotherham Advertiser15:06 27-Nov-25

Now is the time to Pledge our support for Rotherham Gateway station Rotherham Advertiser14:26 27-Nov-25

Students' 'brilliant' ideas help remove barriers to green space Rotherham Advertiser10:52 27-Nov-25

Young historians unearth town's hidden stories Rotherham Advertiser09:30 27-Nov-25

Black Friday deal: Get a full year of the Rotherham Advertiser for £1 a month Rotherham Advertiser06:08 27-Nov-25

Why mysterious lights in the sky have been seen from miles away Sheffield Star15:10 26-Nov-25

Councillor joins Greens to give them first seat in Rotherham Rotherham Advertiser11:09 26-Nov-25

Young people come together to create Rotherham's first ever opera ITV18:09 25-Nov-25

Mental health support strategy launched BBC15:41 25-Nov-25

Rise in depression leads to major overhaul of mental health support in Rotherham Sheffield Star12:50 25-Nov-25

Rotherham arrest after police dog chase Rotherham Advertiser11:45 25-Nov-25

Opera created by children to premiere in town BBC06:43 25-Nov-25

Hilltop School: First phase of major £3m upgrade completes on Rotherham school Yorkshire Post16:48 24-Nov-25

Plymouth Albion Edge Rotherham Titans in Dramatic One-Point Victory The Plymouth Chronicle13:53 24-Nov-25

‘Orgreave Model’ is an industrial trailblazer - Andy Haldane & Oliver Coppard Yorkshire Post06:09 22-Nov-25

Rotherham Libraries need your help to spread Christmas joy this year Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)14:58 21-Nov-25

Roar-some Rotherham artists revealed for regional art trail Rotherham Advertiser11:06 21-Nov-25

Festive fundraising set to be twice as nice Rotherham Advertiser10:25 21-Nov-25

Man dies after two-vehicle crash in Rotherham BBC08:59 21-Nov-25

Yorkshire dog training site backed by hundreds as approval recommended Yorkshire Post06:03 21-Nov-25

Man, 30, dies in horror Rotherham crash - full police statement Yorkshire Live16:07 20-Nov-25

Rotherham Council cracking down on Council house fraud Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)12:41 20-Nov-25

Tribute to local veterans unveiled by Millers Community Trust Rotherham Advertiser10:30 20-Nov-25

Shoppers get into the seasonal spirit at toy appeal launch Rotherham Advertiser09:18 20-Nov-25

'Marvellous' DIY home makeover for caring couple Rotherham Advertiser09:18 20-Nov-25

'Huge honour' for small business award winner Rotherham Advertiser09:18 20-Nov-25

Turkish cultural centre given planning permission in disused Rotherham building Rotherham Advertiser13:39 19-Nov-25

'Joy, hope, and inspiration' to take to the streets Rotherham Advertiser13:39 19-Nov-25

Turkish cultural centre and coffee shop approved for empty High Street building Sheffield Star13:13 19-Nov-25

Rush hour chaos as busy road closed for hours due to collision Sheffield Star12:36 19-Nov-25

Rotherham Gateway rail scheme moves forward with new £400k allocation Sheffield Star11:02 19-Nov-25

Holiday lets and clubhouse revamp planned at Grange Park Golf Club Sheffield Star10:51 19-Nov-25

Progress on Rotherham's mainline rail station Rotherham Advertiser10:16 19-Nov-25

Rotherham communities on car insurance league of shame Rotherham Advertiser09:26 19-Nov-25

£6m flood alleviation scheme approved BBC19:11 18-Nov-25

The 9 top secondary schools in Rotherham named Yorkshire Post13:39 18-Nov-25

Event shows 'enterprise and entrepreneurship strong as ever' Rotherham Advertiser11:44 18-Nov-25

Rotherham Council faces £900k overspend as children’s care costs rise Sheffield Star11:04 18-Nov-25

Tributes to Betty, 91, as neighbours in shock with police combing house Leeds Live18:05 17-Nov-25

Boy, 18, set fire to fence at Rotherham riots Sheffield Star14:28 17-Nov-25

Tram train services disrupted over 'infrastructure issues' Sheffield Star14:17 17-Nov-25

Woman, 91, named in Rotherham death inquiry BBC13:21 17-Nov-25

Police update as Betty, 91, dies after she is found with serious injuries in house in Rotherham Yorkshire Live12:40 17-Nov-25

91-year-old woman at centre of police investigation named ITV12:19 17-Nov-25

Rotherham Council encourages residents to ‘Spot the Signs’ during Safeguarding Awareness Week Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)10:04 17-Nov-25

'Much loved elderly woman' dies weeks after being found seriously injured in Rotherham Yorkshire Live18:41 16-Nov-25

Reports of traffic jams after crash on motorway Sheffield Star18:15 16-Nov-25

Stalemate between Luton and Rotherham as neither side finds breakthrough goal CitiBlog10:51 16-Nov-25

Flooding leads to road closure, as police seal off route Sheffield Star13:43 15-Nov-25

Residents warned to 'act now' as flood alert scaled up to warning Sheffield Star11:11 15-Nov-25

Station shut due to flood risk amid Storm Claudia BBC16:03 14-Nov-25

Plans to move Barnsley haematology inpatients to Rotherham set for scrutiny Sheffield Star15:47 14-Nov-25

Major railway station closing due to flood risk from River Don Sheffield Star14:39 14-Nov-25

Police and immigration raid lands man behind bars over drug den Sheffield Star11:53 14-Nov-25

Thousands of Residents Missing Out on Pension Credit Income Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)11:45 14-Nov-25

The Rotherham-made cannon that helped Nelson win the Battle of Trafalgar Rotherham Advertiser10:42 14-Nov-25

Rotherham-made cannon that helped Nelson win the Battle of Trafalgar Rotherham Advertiser10:36 14-Nov-25

Plan would see hospital department moved to Rotherham Barnsley Chronicle06:06 14-Nov-25

Picture gallery: Rotherham Remembers Rotherham Advertiser16:44 13-Nov-25

Bus company pledges to address 'confusing' route issue Rotherham Advertiser16:24 13-Nov-25

Rotherham neighbourhood named among 10 most deprived in England Sheffield Star15:59 13-Nov-25

Rotherham East ward named among 10 most deprived in England Rotherham Advertiser15:12 13-Nov-25

North Rotherham to benefit from pedestrian safety improvements Rotherham Advertiser16:20 12-Nov-25

Health trust blasts Labour MP over "untrue" claim about teen anorexia patient Doncaster Free Press14:32 12-Nov-25

Rotherham suspect detained after police dog chase Rotherham Advertiser12:26 12-Nov-25

Rotherham child sex abuser handed new jail sentence for rape of teenage girl Sky News19:59 11-Nov-25

'Devastating loss': Family remembers 87-year-old Scots grandad who died in crash The Scottish Herald16:46 11-Nov-25

First picture of Oap who died in Borders crash as heartbroken family pay tribute Daily Record16:11 11-Nov-25

Man named following fatal crash in Peebles Police Scotland (Press Release)15:23 11-Nov-25

Sexual abuse 'ringleader' handed further jail term BBC14:11 11-Nov-25

Rapist who told girl, 14, 'it's your fault' holds head in hands as he's jailed again The Mirror13:04 11-Nov-25

Historic Rotherham sex offence sees rapist jailed a second time Sheffield Star12:41 11-Nov-25

Sick convicted rapist back in court after raping teen girl in Rotherham alleyway Yorkshire Live12:25 11-Nov-25

Operation Stovewood: Man jailed for raping girl National Crime Agency12:22 11-Nov-25

Rotherham rapist handed another three-year jail term Yorkshire Post12:14 11-Nov-25

Rapist serving 19 years for Rotherham abuse handed another three-year term Metro.co.uk11:48 11-Nov-25

Carers raise £4,500 at 'truly delightful event' Rotherham Advertiser11:09 11-Nov-25

Solo artist's 'exciting' show made more 'special' with hospice link Rotherham Advertiser09:38 11-Nov-25

Wine and cocktail bar plans for former Rotherham pet shop get the green light Insider Media06:05 11-Nov-25

Six priorities identified for Rotherham's decade of investment Rotherham Advertiser15:39 10-Nov-25

'Fruitful' scheme continues to 'flourish' with nurse funding Rotherham Advertiser13:47 10-Nov-25

Council launches winter energy cost support scheme BBC12:14 8-Nov-25

Motion urges inquiry over waste site regulation BBC17:30 7-Nov-25

£20m regeneration for communities which have ‘gone without for too long’ TheBusinessDesk.com15:37 7-Nov-25

Bridge replacement to reduce flood risk for Catcliffe and Treeton villages Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)12:13 7-Nov-25

£20m boost for Rotherham set to breathe new life into communities Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release)11:11 7-Nov-25

The eerie story behind a ‘haunted’ murder stone placed in memory of a Papplewick teenager brutally killed more than 200 … Gedling Eye09:54 7-Nov-25

“Making waves of difference” with fundraising appeal Rotherham Advertiser09:38 7-Nov-25

Multi-million pound Supertram investment to make network fit for the future TheBusinessDesk.com08:59 7-Nov-25

Steel collapse hits business rates as council eyes three per cent tax rise Rotherham Advertiser15:00 6-Nov-25

Reclaim the Night walk to honour murder victim 20 years on Yorkshire Post10:58 6-Nov-25

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Latest news on Rotherham, covering South Yorkshire town's regeneration, business growth, community projects, council updates, and developments in education and culture.

Located in South Yorkshire, Rotherham is a metropolitan borough with a population of approximately 265,000 residents. The town centre, situated at the confluence of the River Don and River Rother, has undergone significant transformation through various regeneration initiatives, including the £31.5 million Towns Fund programme and ambitious plans for the Forge Island development.

Recent developments in Rotherham focus on economic regeneration and community improvement projects. The town's comprehensive masterplan includes the renovation of historic buildings, enhancement of public spaces, and creation of new residential areas. The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council continues to implement strategic plans for sustainable growth, while addressing challenges related to urban development and social inclusion.

Community initiatives play a vital role in Rotherham's social fabric. The town's diverse population contributes to a rich cultural landscape, celebrated through events like the Rotherham Show and various community-led projects. Local organisations work tirelessly to promote social cohesion and support vulnerable residents, while the town's markets and independent businesses maintain its distinctive character.

Rotherham's history dates back to the Middle Ages, with its evolution from a small market town to an industrial powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution. The town's heritage is preserved through landmarks such as Rotherham Minster, dating from the 15th century, and the Chapel on the Bridge, one of only four surviving bridge chapels in England. This industrial legacy continues to influence modern development plans and community identity.

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