South Yorkshire Times - Dearne area Feed

Fall reported in retail crime

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:16 GMT

South Yorkshire Police believes it is winning the fight against retail crime in Rotherham following a reduction in the number of offences.

Appeal after man hurt in road crash

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:22:08 GMT

Police are appealing for information after a road traffic collision left a man with serious injuries.

Sex gangs report shock

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:04:08 GMT

Authorities in South Yorkshire claim they are getting tough on child sexual exploitation – after being condemned for their ‘inexcusably slow’ realisation of the extent of the problem.

Railway extension project needs support

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:40:58 GMT

Dearne residents are being encouraged to support a funding bid to extend a railway in part of the area.

Police recover more than 400 cannabis plants in Dearne raids

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:14:33 GMT

More than 400 cannabis plants have been recovered in Dearne during a month-long crackdown targeting cannabis cultivation.

College teams up with university

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:46:51 GMT

Dearne Valley College staff and students visited Middlesbrough-based Teesside University to mark the start of a new partnership.

Get on yer bike for charity

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:08:31 GMT

Dearne residents are being encouraged to get fit for charity by taking part in a bike challenge at Wath Leisure Centre.

SLIDESHOW: Army recruits swear allegiance to the Queen

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:05:08 GMT

Proud family and friends watched on as 26 new Army recruits swore allegiance to the Queen.

police probe spree

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:09:25 GMT

Thieves have targeted cars across the Dearne in a crime wave which is being probed by police.

All revved up for charity

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:33:59 GMT

Motorcyclists were firing on all cylinders for a fundraising event organised by a college attended by students from the Isle of Axholme.

Contact museum with WWI details

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:16:35 GMT

Isle councillor John Briggs is urging residents to contact North Lincolnshire Museum with memorabilia or stories about World War One for an upcoming exhibition.

Bidding process for waste facility begins

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:14:25 GMT

North Lincolnshire Council has started the procurement stage for a major 25-year contract to handle the Isle’s residual waste.

Terry wins award for going extra mile

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:31:23 GMT

A car park attendant who has gone the extra mile to help patients and visitors to Montagu Hospital during building work has been named Star of the Month by health chiefs.

Dearne workers join regional strike

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:11:41 GMT

Public sector workers downed tools across the Dearne Valley as part of a wave of industrial action against Government changes to pay and conditions.

Clampdown on illegal parking

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:50:50 GMT

Illegal parking in a Dearne town is being targeted by police.

Pupils getting on bikes for their new shelter

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:47:37 GMT

A new cycle storage facility has been unveiled at Wath C of E Primary School as part of a scheme to encourage more children to cycle to school.

Educator’s date at palace garden party for service

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:43:37 GMT

A former Mexborough Grammar School pupil who went on to work in education across five decades has a royal appointment today.

Barnsley’s footballing heritage brought under one roof

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:29:29 GMT

Barnsley’s footballing heritage will be united for the first time when a new museum opens in the town on June 27.

20 tonnes of straw go up in flames

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:25:21 GMT

Firefighters were called out after 20 tonnes of waste straw bales went up in flames in Garthorpe.

Firefighters save trapped dog

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:23:52 GMT

Firefighters were called out to Garthorpe after a large dog got its head stuck in a gate.