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The countdown is on. In just one year's time, buses in South Yorkshire will be brought back under public control as part of the South Yorkshire People's Network.  From September 2027, decisions on fares, routes, timetables and what buses look and feel like will be made right here in South Yorkshire.  Bringing buses back under public control will pave the way for a simpler, more affordable and more reliable network. A brand-new fleet of […]

Academy Music Group Announce O2 Academy Sheffield to reopen February 2027. Academy Music Group (AMG) has invested substantially in remedial works since the venue was temporarily closed in September 2023, including the installation of a new roof, air-conditioning and extensive works to service areas in both the main room and O2 Academy2. As well as these improvements, the venue has also partnered with Adlib on the installation of a new […]

A Rotherham-based community organisation has been awarded a £5,000 grant to run creative health workshops for people who have experienced trauma. Pen & Purpose CIC received the funding from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to help deliver its popular creative health groups. The free, weekly sessions, which run at Rotherham Tesco Community Rooms and Rawmarsh Social Prescribing Hub, focus on mental wellness through reflective art and creative writing. Each session […]

T Level students are celebrating at RNN Group after achieving an excellent set of T Level results following results day on Thursday 13th August. Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College and North Notts College part of the RNN Group have gained results including 13 Distinctions, 85 Merits and 75 Passes. RNN Group started doing T Levels in September 2023 with Digital, Construction (Onsite Construction for Bricklaying and Joinery), Education and Childcare, […]

Students and staff at Wickersley Sixth Form are celebrating another year of strong academic achievement following the release of the 2026 A-level and vocational examination results. Marking four consecutive years of improving performance, this year’s cohort of 158 students, a significant increase from 117 in 2025, achieved exceptional results across STEM, humanities, languages, social sciences, and vocational subjects. The average point score per A-level entry rose to 37.35, placing student […]

RNN Group Signs the Armed Forces Covenant, Strengthening Support for the Armed Forces Community RNN Group is proud to announce that it has officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming its commitment to supporting serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families across the communities it serves. The Armed Forces Covenant is a national pledge that recognises the contribution made by members of the Armed Forces community and ensures they are […]

Cast is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £60,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation to help sustain and grow its Participation Programme over the next two years, enabling more people across Doncaster to access creative opportunities that reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and build stronger communities. The Garfield Weston Foundation supports charities across the UK to make a lasting difference in their communities, investing in organisations that deliver meaningful […]

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Sheffield City Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure that the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities.   An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of electors, and […]