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The Latest Breaking News from Rotherham

Craig Revel Horwood: I spoke to Ann Widdecombe days before her ‘terrible’ death

Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was charged with her murder on July 20.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Revealed: the UK towns with the fewest jobs for young people

Rotherham has 46 online vacancies for every 1,000 young people but there are 288 in Cotswold district council area

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Father only found out son had died three weeks after car crash due to a police error

Joshua Johnson’s dad said he ‘couldn’t comprehend it’

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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‘In walked this big bundle of energy’: the day Dolly Parton came to Rotherham

Country star came to South Yorkshire town in 2007 for UK launch of the Imagination Library, her book donation scheme

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Rotherham gaming centre approved for 24-hour opening

No objections were received to its licence application

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Jury gives verdict on jailed grandfather’s prison death after Rotherham asylum hotel riots

Peter Lynch was found dead in his jail cell in October 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Ann Widdecombe Murder: Who Is Joshua Kerry, the 28‑Year‑Old from Rotherham Now at the Centre of a Motive Mystery

Ann Widdecombe murder probe deepens as Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, is charged, with detectives still examining the motive behind the alleged attack.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

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Man in court over hammer murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of the Reform UK spokeswoman’s murder.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Man, 28, to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Police continue to investigate motive as man charged with Ann Widdecombe murder

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Police continue to investigate motive as man charged

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged over killing of politician whose body was found at her Devon home

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe death

A 28-year-old white British man was arrested at an address in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on Saturday evening.

Evening Standard · Jul 13

Man ‘with stick left house linked to Widdecombe murder suspect and drove away’

Neighbours said police arrived at the terraced property in Rotherham just before England’s World Cup match on Saturday night.

Evening Standard · Jul 12

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The Independent UK · Jul 12

Police ‘open minded’ about motive for Ann Widdecombe murder after suspect, 28, arrested

Police issue update as The Telegraph reports on a man seen putting a ‘wooden stick’ in a car outside address linked to the suspect before driving off on the morning Ann Widdecombe was believed to have been attacked

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Police defend ‘justified’ force after viral video of officers confronting girls in Rotherham

One of the officers appears to hit out at a girl as she lunges at him

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

South Yorkshire police cleared after video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls

Excerpts of footage of response to incident earlier described as ‘shocking’ but review finds use of force justified

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

Viral Video Show 'Disgraceful' UK Cops Punching Young Girls in Rotherham, Sparks Massive Backlash

Footage appearing to show officers using force against school leavers in Rawmarsh has reignited debate over policing in a town still haunted by its grooming gang scandal.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Norwegian group in talks to buy former Liberty Steel works in South Yorkshire

UK official receiver understood to prefer Blastr as buyer for SSUK’s electric arc furnace in Rotherham and site in Stocksbridge

The Times of India · Apr 4

‘Game changer’: England town stopped mowing 8 miles of grass and nature came back instantly while saving £25,000 a year

Rotherham town stopped mowing roadside grass and planted wildflowers. This policy change saved the town £25,000 annually. Wildlife returned in noticeable numbers. The verges transformed into colourful corridors of life. This initiative is now a model for cities seeking cost savings and biodiversity support. It shows how simple changes can…

Golf Monthly · Mar 5

The Yorkshire Golf Club That Helped To Produce The 2016 Masters Champion

Jeremy Ellwood returns to the South Yorkshire club where Danny Willett played his golf as a teenager to see the fruits of recent course improvement works

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Woman arrested on suspicion of man’s murder at Tenerife hotel

Friends in Rotherham pay tribute to Russell Watts as police appeal for information

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

Rotherham council accused of ignoring ‘flag terror’ with £500 grants for St George’s and union flags

Labour council says flags must not be ‘surrendered’ to far right but there are concerns in town hit by racial tension

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Teenager misidentified as car crash victim after officer was given ID card

Joshua Johnson, 18, died following a collision in Rotherham on December 13

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Teenage crash victim misidentified after officer was given ID card, court told

Joshua Johnson, 18, died following a collision in Rotherham on December 13.

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