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...
Wentworth Woodhouse CEO awarded an OBE
As part of the King’s Birthday Honours, the CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse, Sarah McLeod, was awarded an OBE for services to the heritage sector. Sarah, who joined Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust as CEO in May 2017, has been pivotal in steering arguably the UK’s greatest heritage restoration challenge of a...
Weston Park Cancer Charity celebrates three years of free transport service
Leading South Yorkshire and Derbyshire cancer charity Weston Park Cancer Charity is celebrating three years of providing their free transport service for cancer patients across the region. Driven by a team of volunteers, the service provides a friendly and comfortable environment for patients to get to their appointments at any...
You & Your Health: Summer Sickness
We all look forward to the summer months, but minor ailments and seasonal mishaps can quickly dampen your summer fun. An appointment with your GP is often the first thought when you’re feeling unwell. But for many everyday minor health issues, your community pharmacist can see you without an appointment....
A safer sleep for baby
Many parents know that, sometimes, the routine goes out of the window in summertime. But here’s a reminder of the importance of following safe sleep advice day and night to reduce the risk of suffocation or sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI). Tragically, around 200 babies die from SUDI each...
Detecting myopia in children
With children spending more time with their families over the summer months, pay attention to the signs of their eyesight being affected by myopia. Myopia is short-sightedness, where you can see clearly up close but have blurry long-distance vision. It affects around a third of the world’s population and is...
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....