Family honours late daughter’s 30th birthday with 30th life-saving defibrillator
On what would have been their late daughter’s 30th birthday this August, the Lally family from Rotherham is marking the milestone with hope, heart, and community. The family is unveiling the 30th community-funded defibrillator in memory of Jessica Lally, who passed away from sudden cardiac arrest in October 2021 aged...
Adoptapaws UK Rescue urges public to adopt not shop
With a growing number of animals waiting for their chance of a forever home, the family behind a Rotherham animal rescue charity is urging people to consider adopting instead of buying from breeders. Adoptapaws UK Rescue has rehomed almost 6,000 animals since 2017 and, like most animal rescues, they’re seeing...
Buy a brick to house homeless veterans
Could you help homeless veterans get off the streets by donating towards a new halfway house in South Yorkshire? That’s the new appeal recently launched by Help 4 Homeless Veterans. The South Yorkshire charity plans to purchase a property that will help them put a temporary roof over the heads...
Could you be the next Miss or Ms South Yorkshire?
As Miss Great Britain celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025, the search for the face of South Yorkshire has begun. But for the first time, regional pageant organisers are looking for two women to represent our county at the national finals. The South Yorkshire heat will include the new ‘Ms’...
From shed to success
Annabel Foster has always had a deep love for animals. But when she left school, she faced a major challenge: finding a job that suited her skills and abilities. Living with Global Development Delay and autism meant traditional employment opportunities were limited, but Annabel, now 19, refused to let that...
New appeal to improve dementia facilities at Rotherham Hospital
In 2025, could you help the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity raise £250,000 to enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia? The charity’s latest appeal aims to redevelop three ward areas of Rotherham Hospital to promote dignity and independence for the thousands of dementia patients in Rotherham. The...
VE Day events in South Yorkshire
This May, the nation is being encouraged to unite to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, with celebrations taking place across South Yorkshire. On Thursday 8th May, it will be 80 years since the official end of the Second World War. In 1945, the Allies accepted...
Breastfeed in Barnsley Anytime, Anywhere
Whether it’s your first or your fourth, having a baby is a life-changing experience that brings with it new emotions and new responsibilities. In between sleepless nights, changing nappies, and adjusting to your new family dynamics, you must also navigate the infant feeding journey. Breastfeeding has many benefits for mum,...
Two new Andy’s Man Club groups open in South Yorkshire
More men across South Yorkshire will be able to access free peer-led support thanks to the launch of two new Andy’s Man Club groups. A group at Kiveton Park’s Old Colliery Offices starts on Monday 13th January and another will open at Conisbrough Library two weeks later on the 27th....
A purrfect tribute to Charlie the Cat.
A woman with autism from Rotherham has published her debut children’s book and wants to inspire other neurodivergent young people to follow their aspirations. When Lisa Victoria, 32, wrote Charlie the Cat in 2021, she did so without publishing in mind. She had initially written it as a Christmas present...
