by Lawrence Juma | Oct 20, 2023 | Community, News
Image: Mr Oguru painting one of his art pieces In the first Rotherham based Black History month celebration, a Nigerian-born artist has showcased his work in a hope to inspire the city. Bernard Oguru, 40, artist, said: “The details on the woman’s earrings and her...
by Lucy Hainsworth | Oct 20, 2023 | Community, News
Image: Graves at Glendale Gravediggers of Glendale Grounds Maintenance have suspended their strike over pay disputes as a new offer is being considered. Staff at Glendale were being paid around £1,100 less a year than their council-employed counterparts, according to...
by Lawrence Juma | Oct 20, 2023 | Community, News, Top Story
Image: Rotherham welcome sign taken by Rotherham Reveal Train and tram services have been diverted to Meadowhall until further notice. Due to the risk of flooding, the last tram train departure from cathedral to Parkgate will be the 08:00 service. Travellers can...
by Shakthi Thyagarajan | Oct 19, 2023 | Court, Crime, News
Image: Mohammed Imran Ali Akhtar mugshot Mohammed Imran Ali Akhtar, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault at Sheffield Crown Court on 17 October 2023. Akhtar admitted to raping his 13-year-old victim twice between August 2001 and...
by Kusha Singh | Oct 18, 2023 | Crime, News
Image: Memorabilia taken by South Yorkshire police A large number of watches, war medals and collectable coins have been stolen in a late night burglary. The items were stolen from Morthern Road, Wickersley, during a burglary on Thursday 28 September at around...
