Hardworking Students Gain Better GCSE Results at RNN Group

Students are celebrating at RNN Group after achieving better GCSE results this year following results day on Thursday 21st August. As England's percentage of passes falls again this year, Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College students’ part of the RNN Group (made up of campuses also including University Centre Rotherham (UCR)) have gained a pass rate up nearly 3% on 2024’s results. RNN Group offers students the […]

22/08/2025

UK News

Calling all habitat heroes – we’re going on a bug hunt! Get closer to nature at the Summer Bioblitz!

The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park has joined BIAZA's Spotted on Site Summer Bioblitz campaign along with dozens of UK zoos! You can take part in the event at the park on Bank Holiday Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August. Get involved with fun activities from pond dipping, stone turning and survey tiles to bird watching, sweep netting and insect counts! You might also bee lucky enough to get […]

20/08/2025

Local News

Follow the flutter, swing and squawk along the Tropical Treasures trail

Get ready for a summer of discovery as the ‘Tropical Treasures’ trail swings into play at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park near Sheffield. Throughout the school holidays, Saturday 26 July - Sunday 31 August, families can uncover all the hidden wonders of the rainforest and learn how to become champions for endangered species. Grab your ‘Tropical Treasures’ trail stamp book and follow the flutter, swing and squawk clues […]

14/07/2025

Local News

Enchanted Fairy Forest event this Spring half-term holiday

Look who's waiting in the Enchanted Fairy Forest! The Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Enchanted Fairy Forest event this Spring half-term holiday. From Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025, prepare to step into a world of wonder and magical fun for all the family! Look who's waiting in the Enchanted Fairy Forest at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife […]

29/05/2025

Local News

Vetro Lounge To Open In Rotherham

Loungers plc, the West Country-based café/bar group, is opening Vetro Lounge in Rotherham on Wednesday 30th April, creating around 30 jobs for local people. Loungers has transformed the site at Forge Island - heavily patterned wallpapers, tiling and stripped wooden floors now feature alongside oversized vintage sofas, upholstered lounge chairs, eclectic artwork and statement wall and pendant lighting, creating a variety of cosy and elegant drinking and dining areas to choose […]

25/04/2025

Local News

Wentworth Woodhouse celebrates the Celtic Beltane Festival

From songbirds at dawn to night-time herbal and craft workshops… Wentworth Woodhouse celebrates the Celtic Beltane Festival Take a dawn chorus walk, go forest-bathing or sit by a glowing bonfire for a night of Celtic story-telling… For one magical week, visitors can experience the historic gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse as never before. From April 26, the Rotherham stately home is staging an outdoor celebration of Beltane, the centuries-old Celtic festival […]

23/04/2025

Local News

Man seriously injured in Rotherham town centre stabbing

A 51-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a stabbing at the Old Town Hall on Effingham Street, just after noon today. South Yorkshire Police say his injuries are serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A police spokesperson said: “We know this will cause concern in the community. We're working […]

17/04/2025

Local News

RNN Group Retains Matrix Accreditation

RNN Group has successfully retained its Matrix accreditation award following a two day visit by representatives to talk with staff and students about their experiences. The report given to the RNN Group (made up of campuses including Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College, North Notts College and University Centre Rotherham (UCR)) was extremely positive with many areas working well including: Inspirational leadership that ensures that the culture is consistently believed in, […]

26/03/2025

Local News

Hop along to the Easter Buddies Trail at the Tropical Butterfly House

Get ready for an egg-stra special Easter adventure at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, near Sheffield throughout the school holidays! Hop to it and track down the ‘Easter Buddies’ trail characters hiding around the park - find all the friendly farmyard friends and a scrumptious sweet treat reward is yours!* Over Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, you can also meet the Easter Bunny who will be ‘hopping up’ to […]

18/03/2025

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