South Yorkshire Police believes it is winning the fight against retail crime in Rotherham following a reduction in the number of offences.

A man was ordered to carry out unpaid work after a collection of motoring offences on the same day.

A former chief librarian has died at the age of 101.

There were tears of joy and cheers of pride at a glittering awards evening celebrating the stars of the education system in the borough.

A police investigation is under way following an arson attack at a cannabis factory in a Doncaster house.

More than 5,000 people and 110 football teams descended on Cantley Park for the annual Bessacarr FC Tournament.

A Doncaster woman’s patio had an unwanted makeover when a frustrated debt collector sloshed paint all over it.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident which closed a busy road near Doncaster’s market.

A man charged with the abduction of a 14-year-old Doncaster schoolgirl has been remanded in custody - and will appear at court again next month in Sheffield.

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The detective in charge of tackling child sexual exploitation in South Yorkshire has urged parents to look out for signs their children are being groomed for sex.

A manhunt has been stepped up in a bid to catch a pervert who has been targeting schoolgirls on their way home.

Firefighters were called to tackle a car blaze after an engine failure caused the vehicle to burst into flames whilst a woman was driving.

Deaths and injuries from house fires and incidents of arson have both fallen again across South Yorkshire.

Police are advising the local business community around the Isle area to be aware of a fraud technique which is becoming used increasingly across the country.

More than 5,000 people and 110 football teams descended on Cantley Park for the annual Bessacarr FC Tournament.

Bizimana Moussa from Hyde Park has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for a sexual assault he committed in June last year.

HMP Lindholme requires urgent improvements after being slammed in a damning report as one of the worst in the country.

A 35-year-old man charged with the abduction of a 14-year-old girl has appeared in court.

Members of a retail association made plans to boost business by attracting more visitors to the town at their latest meeting.

Incidents of domestic violence in Doncaster have rocketed in the past year, according to figures due to be discussed by senior councillors today.