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As Carers Week highlights the theme of Building Carer Friendly Communities, Karen Young shares how caring for her husband Alan led her to help build a local support group for families affected by Lewy body dementia, and why carers should not be left to cope alone. “Caring is a journey of unconditional love. I am Alan’s wife, best friend and primary care partner of 46 years. We live in South […]

Swapping screens for time outside could help delay a common eye condition in children that can eventually lead to blindness, a Rotherham optician has advised. Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is an eye condition that results in poor or blurred vision when viewing objects at a distance. In the UK, the number of children with myopia has doubled since the 1960s. Those with the condition are more at risk of […]

RNN Group and Mears Group have strengthened their long-standing partnership through a significant donation of construction equipment. Many pieces of professional-grade equipment have been transferred to RNN Group, directly benefiting students across multiple trades. The donation spans key vocational areas including plumbing, plastering, bricklaying, and joinery, supporting RNN Group’s continued expansion of its construction training programmes. The contribution ensures that learners have access to modern, industry-standard tools, helping to better […]

Easter adventures await all the family at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, South Yorkshire throughout the school holidays - Saturday 28 March until Sunday 12 April 2026 - and every bunny is invited! From a Springtime Stamper Trail to a brand-new indoor Bunny Burrow hideaway, there’s a basket-full of fun and friendship waiting for you! Springtime Stamper Trail! Find the Easter Buddies, collect the stamps and join in […]

South Yorkshire’s largest STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) career showcase ‘Get up to Speed with STEM’ welcomed more than 6,500 young people and educators to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. The event provided young people from both primary and secondary schools with a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities and take part in interactive activities that expanded their understanding. Held over two days (18-19th […]

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has picked up another award in recognition of its grant giving excellence. SYCF has been named Best Regional Grant-Giving Foundation at the 2026 Non-Profit Organisation Awards. The awards, organised by Acquisition International, are a global programme aimed at spotlighting the organisations and individuals whose work is transforming lives improving systems and building better futures. The awards celebrate a wide range of impactful work including humanitarian […]