Rotherham Council is set to play a key role in delivering 2,000 new homes in Rotherham town centre as it takes on an “enabling and entrepreneurial role” in stimulating local housing growth. As the regeneration of the town centre continues, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Developer pledges to support residents in HS2 row
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A DEVELOPER whose partially-built housing estate could be cut through by a high speed rail line has vowed to help residents through the trauma. Strata Homes, whose Shimmer estate in Mexborough has been targeted by the proposed HS2 rail line … Continue reading
Barnsley & Rotherham LibDems get active
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There are signs of renewed activity on the part of the LibDems outside their Sheffield stronghold. A website has appeared which seems to be a statement of intent, click on the image below to view.
MPs ‘sexually abusing young researchers’
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MPs are sexually assaulting parliamentary researchers who feel they have “nowhere to go” to report abuse, a Labour member has claimed. John Mann, the MP for Bassetlaw, said he was aware of a series of “recent” sexual assault allegations against … Continue reading
Rotherham sex abuser may have had more victims, police say
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Rotherham sex abuser may have had more victims, police say Corie Adams, 18, who has admitted “hideous” sex crimes against seven teenage girls in Rotherham Corie Adams, 18, who has admitted “hideous” sex crimes against seven teenage girls in Rotherham … Continue reading
South Yorkshire police chief tried to ‘spread blame’ for Hillsborough says QC
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Material from the Hillsborough inquests suggests that South Yorkshire Police was trying to “spread the blame” during the long-running hearings into the deaths of 96 football fans, according to a review by a leading QC. Independent barrister Hugh Tomlinson QC … Continue reading
Liberty House Group’s £100m deal to acquire Rotherham steel business
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International industrials and metals group, Liberty House, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Tata Steel UK to acquire its Speciality Steels business for a total consideration of £100m. At the end of March, the Indian-owned steelmaker concluded that it was … Continue reading
Paul Nuttall elected as UKIP leader
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Paul Nuttall has been elected leader of the UK Independence Party, replacing Nigel Farage. The 39-year-old Member of the European Parliament, who served as UKIP’s deputy leader for six years, won 62.6% of support among party members. Mr Nuttall defeated … Continue reading
Andrew Roddison – first signs
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We at Rotherham Politics have always understood there was no political future for our very own Town Hall sex pest, as soon as the police report was made! He seems to have nurtured hopes this might not be the case? … Continue reading
That’s Life! Featuring Karen McGregor – The full story
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The last edition of That’s Life, the full story Featuring Karen McGregor, this tells the harrowing story of one of her victims! All the posts on Rothpol about the trial: https://rotherhampolitics.wordpress.com/the-rotherham-related-cse-trials/rotherham-trial-no1-at-sheffield-crown-court/ That’s Life! Website: http://www.thatslife.co.uk/