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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Dancing into the Future: The Empress Ballroom’s Bright New Era Under New Leadership

Mexborough, South Yorkshire – The historic Empress Ballroom, a cherished landmark in Mexborough, is stepping into a dazzling new era as local entrepreneurs Jemma Evans and Amanda Gear take the helm under a new five-year lease. Once a grand venue of yesteryear, the ballroom was given a spectacular rebirth in 2022, thanks to the vision and investment of Jason Mace, CEO of Gala Tent and owner of the Empress Building. […]

03/03/2025

Valentine’s Day at the Tropical Butterfly House

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Valentine’s Day at the Tropical Butterfly House

Do you have a Love Bug in your life? Then the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park has the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day - secure your loved one a heart on the Love Bug board! The Love Bug board, complete with hearts depicting the names of your loved ones, will be revealed on Valentine’s Day in the Butterfly House, located next to the colony of amazing leafcutter ants (believed […]

04/02/2025 3

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Where’s Wally the Wallaby now? A Tail of Triumph!

You may remember the heart-warming story of Wally the wallaby, the little joey who captured our hearts with his tale of survival? Well, the team at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park at North Anston, near Sheffield are thrilled to share an update on his incredible journey. Last year, this tiny marsupial faced a life-threatening injury that could have left him without his family and home. But thanks to […]

27/01/2025

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