There was further evidence that central government cuts continue to bite this week, with the announcement by RBC Leisure and Amenities Department that all council controlled swimming facilities in the borough are to be operated on a  water-free basis from next month. According to council spokesman Irene Drysdale, the council can no longer afford to

A Rotherham man has been left reeling after discovering that he is half Deedar. Chris Hunt, 38.  was brought up in Swinton and had always accepted what his parents told him about his background – that he was Rotherham  born and bred – but then a random message on Facebook turned his world upside down.

A Canklow woman who thought she would never conceive was celebrating this week after giving birth to twin boys. Tara Tonks, 23 from Town Street unexpectedly went in to labour on a pool table at Rotherham Trades Club while competing in a charity arm wresting event last Thursday, and became the oldest first time mum

There was excitement in Rotherham this week as a number of residents reported sightings of a hipster in the town centre. If confirmed, it’s the first time that a hipster of either sex of has been spotted this far north. Gladys Kay from Catcliffe was one of the first to report seeing the hipster ”

A Kimberworth Park grandmother came back from a holiday in Magaluf with more than she bargained for this week, after scooping first prize in an international twerking competition. Mary Archer (74) of Roughwood Road was in the popular Spanish resort with her husband Arthur when she spotted the competition advertised at an All Day English

A Maltby grandfather has been catapulted into an unexpected new career after being snapped up by a top lookalikes agency. Former miner and doorman at the queens pub Len Hardy was walking to his local betting shop when he was stopped by a “poncey looking fella with a camera” who asked to take his picture.

A Rotherham man has been left angry and disappointed after having an application to be featured on the hit Channel 4 show Grand Designs,  rejected. Alan Bull (44) of  Doncaster Rd at Clifton, offered to have his project filmed for the series, now in  its thirteenth season, and sent in a written application complete with

A long time Rotherham United fan says the club have left him feeling embarrassed and humiliated, following his visit to The New York stadium for the match against Newcastle United on October 1st. Paul Cadger, 47 from Wingfield, wasn’t due to go to the game, but was given a ticket at the last minute by

A row has broken out in the normally sleepy village of Rawmarsh, and it’s all to do with Christmas decorations. Regular visitors to the picturesque hamlet will be well aware of the pride locals take in putting on a spectacular Christmas display, but it seems some residents aren’t pulling their weight this year. Tradition has