The history of Clifton Park
If you grew up in or around Rotherham, your childhood memories are probably etched with days spent at Clifton Park. For over 130 years, Clifton Park has been more than just your average park. How lucky we are to have such a gem right here on our doorstep. You might...
Aroundtown Meets Charlie Smark
She’s the 23-year-old who makes running a business look like a piece of cake. Since launching Dolly’s Desserts five years ago, Charlie Smark has brought hordes of people into Barnsley to satisfy their sweet tooth cravings with her range of velvety gelato and decadent desserts. But as well as its...
Penistone’s forgotten founding fathers of football
Sheffield lays its claim as the home of football. But the outer lying town of Penistone can be credited with nurturing the beautiful game in its infancy thanks to the plights of three local men. On the field surrounding Penistone Grammar School, the fledgling game of football began to take...
Talk N Train: Free mental health support in Rotherham
By Allana Kennedy Over the past few years mental health and people’s wellbeing has been more openly spoken about. Since a light has been shone onto the matter, more amazing people like the volunteers at Talk N Train here in Rotherham have set up vital services for those struggling in...
Worksop’s Olympic champion turned career criminal
It’s the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer. But did you know that it was in Paris 124 years ago that a 21-year-old Worksop man captained the first team to become Olympic football champions. Henry North Haslam was an amateur footballer who was selected to lead Upton Park FC, the...
Can you purchase a house without viewing it?
Buying a property is a significant milestone and the process usually involves a great deal of planning and research. However, in some cases, you may find yourself considering purchasing a house without viewing it first. While this may seem daunting, it is becoming increasingly common, especially in today’s digital age....