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Win tickets to see Gary Davies – A Kick Up The 80s at Birdwell Venue, Barnsley on Fri 12th Dec 2025!

Relive the biggest 80s hits with one of radio’s most iconic presenters 🎶

Enter now at 👉 rotherradio.co.uk

#RotherRadio #GaryDavies #80s #Barnsley #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster
TRAVEL: Laughton Common Road in Thurcroft is CLOSED ⛔ in both directions due to an RTC. Please avoid the area.
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Last week, Rother Radio visited Winterhill School to speak with lead prefects Poppy and Connor about the fantastic support from pupils and staff for Anti-Bullying Week. You can hear the full interview now on our website — just head to the Interviews section.
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
🎄✨ Wickersley Christmas Light Switch-On! ✨🎄

Sat 22 Nov: Christmas Market 4pm | Entertainment 5.30pm | Big Light Switch-On 6pm 🎅

Food, drinks, Santa & festive fun for all the family!

#WickersleyChristmas #RotherRadio #FestiveFun #Wickersley #Rotherham
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎄 Win a Magical Christmas Experience at the Tropical Butterfly House! 🦋

🎁 Multiple draws = more chances to win! Tickets are selling fast!
Enter via our website now for your chance in one of the upcoming draws.

#Rotherham #ChristmasFun #RotherRadio #Sheffield #Doncaster
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🌙🎶 Staying up late? We’ve got you covered!

Non-stop hits & local updates — all interactive, all night.

🎧 Tell us your go-to late-night tune & we might play it next!

#RotherRadio #LateNightHits #SouthYorkshire #InteractiveRadio
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
News: Paul Nortcliffe as part of the Tropical Butterfly House has been selected as a finalist in the Shining Star award at the NFAN 2026 Awards. This recognition highlights his hard work, dedication and excellence in the farm attraction industry.
FARM ATTRACTIONS SHORTLISTED TO BE NAMED UK’S BEST - Rother Radio
Farm attractions across the UK are competing to be recognised as the nation’s best in a prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates success and innovation within the industry. The National Farm Attra...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🎶 Guess the Lyric with Geoff Webster!
All through your workday on Rother Radio, Geoff drops a mystery line from a BIG song… can you name it? 👀🎤

Got a guess? Reply or DM the studio!
#RotherRadio #GuessTheLyric #Rotherham
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Local News: Caremark, a leading UK home care provider, has proudly announced the finalists for its prestigious annual UK awards, ‘The Incredibles’.
Rotherham resident named as finalist in Caremark’s 2025 ‘The Incredibles’ national awards - Rother Radio
Caremark, a leading UK home care provider, has proudly announced the finalists for its prestigious annual UK awards, ‘The Incredibles’ and Andrew Uwareme from Caremark’s Rotherham & Sheffield office h...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Local News: A booming Barnsley business, which has successfully transformed itself into one of the UK’s leading suppliers to the construction industry, has been crowned as Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Business of the Year.
Naylor Group crowned Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Business of the Year - Rother Radio
A booming Barnsley business, which has successfully transformed itself into one of the UK’s leading suppliers to the construction industry, has been crowned as Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Business ...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Flood Warning: For the River Rother and Smithy Brook at Renishaw. Locations most affected will be properties in Renishaw and Renishaw Lane End.

Rother Radio are continuing to monitor any other potential Flood Warnings across South Yorkshire and we will update online and on-air.
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🎄 Behind the Wickersley Christmas Lights!
We caught up with Mat from MP Electrical to find out what really goes into installing the festive lights across Wickersley.
From planning and testing to the big switch-on — hear how the team brings the village to life every Christmas.
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
TRANSPORT: Trams are being held due to a car on the tracks at Park Grange Croft affecting both Blue and Purple route services this evening.
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BREAKING: Rotherham Central railway station is now CLOSED ⛔ as of 4pm due to a flood risk from the River Don. All services including Trams have now been cancelled.
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
TRAVEL: The M1 is CLOSED ⛔️ between J36 for #Tanksersley to J37 for #Dodworth in BOTH directions due to a traffic collision.

Police are advising to avoid the area.
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Local News: Almost a third of care leavers become homeless within two years of leaving care – but a new film shows how Gracie, a young care leaver from Rotherham, and other ambassadors, are building stability, independence, and brighter futures through Shared Lives care.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Win tickets to see Gary Davies – A Kick Up The 80s at Birdwell Venue, Barnsley on Fri 12th Dec 2025!

Relive the biggest 80s hits with one of radio’s most iconic presenters 🎶

Enter now at 👉 rotherradio.co.uk

#RotherRadio #GaryDavies #80s #Barnsley #Sheffield #Rotherham #Doncaster
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
News: New data from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals that 9 out of 10 vets (89 percent) agree with the competition watchdog, that vet practices should be regulated.
9 out of 10 vets want practices regulated - Rother Radio
As the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urges Government to prioritise reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) following its investigation into vet services for household pets, new data fro...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🔥 The Saturday Night HitMix lands after midnight!
4 hours of massive dance anthems — non-stop & advert-free until 4AM 🎶

Turn it up across South Yorkshire & beyond 👊
📻 Listen on DAB, online or your smart speaker — Rother Radio

#SaturdayNightHitMix #RotherRadio #DanceAnthems #WeekendVibes
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Local Event Spotlight:
🍫 Got your GOLDEN TICKET yet? 🎟️
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to Rotherham Civic Theatre 4–8 Nov 2025 (Sat matinee too!).

🎭 Tickets £22.50
📞 01709 823621
🎟️ rotherhamtheatres.ti...

Don’t miss this magical musical in Rotherham! ✨
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🎆 IT’S BONFIRE WEEK! 🎇

Rother Radio wants to know what’s happening across our community!

🔥 Share your Bonfire Week events or fireworks displays in the comments below so everyone in South Yorkshire can join in safely and enjoy the fun!

Let’s light up Bonfire Week together! 🎆✨
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Local News: Two former students at Rotherham Opportunities College are embarking on the first chapter in their chosen careers, after securing new roles at the Magna Science Adventure Centre.
Unique partnership creates new world of opportunity for disabled students - Rother Radio
Two former students at Rotherham Opportunities College are embarking on the first chapter in their chosen careers, after securing new roles at the Magna Science Adventure Centre. Millie and Asia are t...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
News: A coalition of road safety campaigners, led by Smart Motorways Kill, will return to the Department for Transport this week to demand the immediate release of long-delayed Post Opening Project Evaluations (POPE) into the safety and performance of smart motorways.
Campaigners Renew Calls for Transparency Over Delayed Smart Motorway Reports - Rother Radio
A coalition of road safety campaigners, led by Smart Motorways Kill, will return to the Department for Transport this week to demand the immediate release of long-delayed Post Opening Project Evaluati...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
🎃👻 Show Us Your Spooky Style! 👻🎃

We want to see your Halloween costumes! Whether you’re creepy, cute, funny, or frightening, share your photos in the comments section below and show off your spooky spirit! 🕷🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Local News: Carrie Sudbury, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, has been awarded one of the most distinguished honours by the British Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the outstanding leadership and contribution she has made towards shaping South Yorkshire’s business community.
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber CEO secures prestigious national accolade - Rother Radio
Carrie Sudbury, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, has been awarded one of the most distinguished honours by the British Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the outstanding leadership...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📣 Attention Doncaster & Thorne 📣

In true ghostbusters style, the Engineers have zapped the gremlins in the system and the technical issues have been resolved on DAB in Doncaster & Thorne.

Thank you for your patience.
October 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM