Barnsley’s Alexandria wants to make dyslexia crystal clear
A teenage beauty pageant contestant from Barnsley is using her platform to raise awareness of dyslexia – and hopes to bring the Miss World crown back to England for the first time in 40 years. Fifteen-year-old Alexandria Crystal is the youngest ever Miss England contestant after being picked as the...
Good egg Rawmarsh bikers gear up for annual children’s ward Easter visit
Did you know the Easter bunny wears leathers and rides a Harley? For the last 60-odd years, kind-hearted members from Rawmarsh & District Motorcycle Club have given up their Easter Sunday to deliver chocolate treats and a cheque to Rotherham’s poorly children. And this year, they’re looking for more riders...
Rotherham BMX track takes it up a gear
With urban roots, BMX racing has gone from the skatepark to the Olympic arena in recent years, fuelling the popularity amongst the younger generation. For those looking to hone their skills on two wheels, Rotherham BMX Club provides first-class coaching on a competition-standard track. Based in Kimberworth, the volunteer-run club...
Giving teens a fighting chance
A former boxer and his wife run Dearne Valley Personal Development Centre, a Mexborough-based charity that provides alternative education for pupils who are disengaged from school.
Legal talk: What happens to joint property when cohabitation ends?
When cohabitees separate, they are not afforded the same protections in law as married couples who are getting divorced. This can cause issues where property is concerned.
Rotherham as we once knew it
For one night only, hop on board the history bus and head on down through memory lane to revisit Rotherham through the 1940s to 1960s. Hosted by Clifton Park Museum, grab your petticoats and Teddy boy jackets to relive the days gone by at their Very Vintage Evening on Thursday...
Banking on mum and dad’s help to buy property
Faced with high rental costs and soaring property prices, more parents are dipping into savings, releasing capital from property, or even taking out loans to support their children become homeowners.