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National Children and Young People’s Bereavement Charity Launches New Text Service

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National Children and Young People’s Bereavement Charity Launches New Text Service

The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling on the local community to spread the word about its new bereavement text service. In recognition of the fact that many young people prefer to write down their feelings or worries while still chatting in real-time, the charity has shaped its services to champion digital support which can be accessed in communities throughout the UK including in […]

today16/09/2025

Government introduces Hillsborough Law to Parliament

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Government introduces Hillsborough Law to Parliament

The new Public Office (Accountability) Bill will introduce crucial legal protections for bereaved families and victims involved in public inquiries, investigations, and inquests. The government has confirmed the Bill will include a “legal duty of candour,” requiring state agencies and public officials to be truthful and fully cooperate with investigations, with criminal penalties for any breaches. Campaigners had previously feared this measure might be excluded from the legislation. Natasha Elcock, […]

today16/09/2025

Specialist college secures charity milestone

Local News

Specialist college secures charity milestone

A unique education provider that helps young adults with special educational needs to realise their full potential has been granted charitable status by the Charities Commission. Rotherham Opportunities College, which helps young adults aged 16-25 to prepare for life after education, was recently awarded a good rating by OFSTED, and becoming a charity means the college will be able to develop its fundraising efforts, which are used to provide vocational […]

today28/08/2025

Hardworking Students Gain Better GCSE Results at RNN Group

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Hardworking Students Gain Better GCSE Results at RNN Group

Students are celebrating at RNN Group after achieving better GCSE results this year following results day on Thursday 21st August. As England's percentage of passes falls again this year, Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College students’ part of the RNN Group (made up of campuses also including University Centre Rotherham (UCR)) have gained a pass rate up nearly 3% on 2024’s results. RNN Group offers students the […]

today22/08/2025

Calling all habitat heroes – we’re going on a bug hunt! Get closer to nature  at the Summer Bioblitz!

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Calling all habitat heroes – we’re going on a bug hunt! Get closer to nature at the Summer Bioblitz!

The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park has joined BIAZA's Spotted on Site Summer Bioblitz campaign along with dozens of UK zoos! You can take part in the event at the park on Bank Holiday Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August. Get involved with fun activities from pond dipping, stone turning and survey tiles to bird watching, sweep netting and insect counts! You might also bee lucky enough to get […]

today20/08/2025

Circus acts set to wow at Wentworth Woodhouse’s WE Wonder Festival

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Circus acts set to wow at Wentworth Woodhouse’s WE Wonder Festival

The Big Top arrives at Rotherham’s ‘Big House’ on Saturday, August 30, for a day of circus-themed family fun and activities - and it’s all inspired by historical events. After delving into the archives, the preservation trust regenerating Grade I listed stately home Wentworth Woodhouse discovered that circus performers entertained at its garden parties in the 1920s and 30s. The Earls Fitzwilliam often opened their gardens to the community and […]

today14/08/2025

Yorkshire’s butterflies need help – will you join the butterfly rescue mission?

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Yorkshire’s butterflies need help – will you join the butterfly rescue mission?

Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide rescue mission for the UK’s butterflies and need the people of Yorkshire to get involved! Last summer, Yorkshire’s butterflies sent an urgent SOS through Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, with citizen scientists in Yorkshire spotting only 43,223 butterflies and day-flying moths during the three-week period. These results were echoed up and down the UK, with the wildlife charity declaring a nationwide Butterfly Emergency after […]

today29/07/2025

Foundation funding secures community transport service’s future

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Foundation funding secures community transport service’s future

A service that provides free transport to older people in rural parts of Rotherham to help tackle isolation and loneliness has received funding to protect its future. Harthill Tea Day Social Club has been awarded a grant of £3,560 from South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF) via its Loscar Wind Farm Community Fund. The grant has funded the Social Club’s Community Transport Service for 12 months, enabling it to continue providing […]

today29/07/2025

Van Dycks return to Wentworth Woodhouse for family-friendly exhibition

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Van Dycks return to Wentworth Woodhouse for family-friendly exhibition

House of Fun: Parties, Play and Portraits exhibition, August 5 - November 16 Rotherham stately home Wentworth Woodhouse is preparing to welcome back yet more priceless paintings by some of history’s most important artists -  but this exhibition is not only for serious art-lovers. Families are being urged to bring children and have fun exploring the intriguing stories hidden in them. Last year, thousands of art-lovers flocked to the Grade […]

today29/07/2025

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