Rotherham

Town in South Yorkshire, England

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Rotherham is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Rother, from which the town gets its name, and the River Don. It is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.

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Arsonist who targeted asylum hotel given longest sentence 27-year-old Thomas Birley was jailed for nine years for taking part in a riot in Rotherham. Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said, “It was a desire to perpetrate mob rule and commit very serious criminal.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on September 6, 2024

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Man jailed 21 years after raping girl, 14, in alley A man has been jailed after raping a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Rotherham 21 years ago. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2024
Arsonist involved in fire outside migrant hotel handed longest sentence yet over UK riots An arsonist who stoked a fire outside a Rotherham hotel hosting asylum seekers during last month's riots has been jailed for nine years. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2024
Asylum seekers 'slept in the woods' as rioters targeted hotel in 'disgusting display of thuggery' Four asylum seekers slept in the woods after returning to their hotel in Rotherham to find rioters smashing its windows and starting fires outside, local security guards have told Sky News. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2024

Former cricketer's family avoid leaving home alone in Rotherham amid riots Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has told Sky News his family members in the Rotherham area have felt unable to go out and live normally amid the "frightening" violence. Sky News - Published on August 4, 2024
Rioters break into hotel as injured police officer carried away by colleagues Chairs have been thrown at police and windows smashed as anti-immigration rioters broke into a hotel in Rotherham. Sky News - Published on August 4, 2024
'It's David and Goliath': The Yorkshire residents fighting for tenants' rights A few miles to the east of Rotherham lies Maltby. A former mining town in South Yorkshire, it's in the heart of Rother Valley - a constituency that, until 2019, always had a Labour MP. Sky News - Published on May 26, 2024

Rotherham child abuse gang leader sentenced for further rape of young girl The ringleader of a gang that sexually exploited children in Rotherham has been sentenced again, after a new victim came forward. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2024
Ipswich snatch win in seven-goal Rotherham thriller Ipswich score a dramatic 95th-minute winning goal to deny bottom side Rotherham a point and move up to third in the Championship table. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024
Fulham into fourth round after narrow win over Rotherham Watch highlights as Bobby De Cordova-Reid's first-half strike secures victory for Fulham over Rotherham at Craven Cottage. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2024
De Cordova-Reid stunner takes Fulham past Rotherham Bobby De Cordova-Reid's thumping strike is enough to give Premier League Fulham a narrow win over Championship strugglers Rotherham at Craven Cottage. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2024

Leicester overcome Rotherham to extend lead at top Championship leaders Leicester City wear down bottom side Rotherham United to go into Christmas six points clear. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023
Rotherham appoint former Wigan boss Richardson Rotherham United appoint former Wigan boss Leam Richardson as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023
Bristol Rovers appoint Taylor as new manager Bristol Rovers appoint former Rotherham and Exeter manager Matt Taylor as their new manager on a deal until 2027. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2023	Man arrested in Bulgaria over alleged child abuse in Rotherham after five-year search A man wanted in connection with the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in Rotherham has been arrested in Bulgaria. Sky News - Published on November 30, 2023
In-form Leeds held by managerless Rotherham Leeds miss out on a seventh win in eight Championship games as they are held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Rotherham. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2023	Struggling Rotherham sack manager Taylor Rotherham United sack manager Matt Taylor after 13 months in the job, with the club 22nd in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2023
Tiehi strike earns Rotherham draw with Ipswich Christ Tiehi's late equaliser gives Rotherham a draw against high-flying Ipswich at the New York Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2023	Owls beat rivals Rotherham to end winless run Striker Michael Smith scores twice against former club Rotherham United as Sheffield Wednesday end their 13-game winless run in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023
Rotherham v Ipswich off after River Don floods Friday's Championship match between Rotherham and Ipswich is postponed after Storm Babet causes flooding in the area. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023	Man charged over Bradley Lowery football 'taunt' Dale Houghton, 31, from Rotherham, will appear in court on Monday and faces a football banning order. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2023
Foxes maintain 100% start with win at Rotherham Kasey McAteer's late winner ensures Leicester continue their 100% start to the season as they beat Rotherham to move two points clear. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2023	Watch: Frank v Harris for British flyweight title Watch live boxing action from Rotherham as Tommy Frank faces Jay Harris for the British flyweight title. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Cardiff boss Lamouchi believes Bluebirds are safe Cardiff City boss Sabri Lamouchi says he expects the Bluebirds' late 2-1 win at Rotherham to be good enough to keep them in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Nine men charged with sexual offences as part of investigation into alleged abuse in Rotherham Nine men have been charged with sexual offences as part of an investigation into alleged abuse in Rotherham. Sky News - Published on April 19, 2023
Cardiff boss urges EFL for Rotherham decision Cardiff City manager Sabri Lamouchi says he is "surprised" the EFL are yet to issue a verdict after their investigation into the abandoned Championship game at Rotherham. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023	Cardiff eyeing Rotherham win - and derby momentum Midfielder Ryan Wintle says Cardiff City can strike a blow in the Championship relegation fight at Rotherham - and set themselves up for the south Wales derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Promotion-chasing Sheff Utd held at Rotherham Promotion-chasing Sheffield United lose ground on leaders Burnley after a stalemate South Yorkshire derby at Rotherham. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023	Millwall beat Rotherham to climb to fourth Millwall end their sequence of three consecutive home draws with a victory that moves them up to fourth in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2023
Euro 2022: Are the Dutch the best fans of Euro 2022? BBC Sport's Liam Loftus spends the day in Rotherham with Netherlands fans to find out what it's like being a Dutch supporter at a major tournament. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2022	France 2-1 Belgium: France win to progress to knockout stage as group winners France breeze into the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a game to spare by beating Belgium at Rotherham's New York Stadium to progress as Group D winners. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2022
Euro 2022: France thrash Italy to get Euros campaign off to flying start - highlights Watch highlights as France underline their credentials as one of the favourites to win Euro 2022 by thrashing Italy 5-1 in their Group D opener at Rotherham's New York Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022	Euro 2022: Grace Geyoro scores hat-trick as France thrash Italy Grace Geyoro scores a hat-trick as France show why they are among the Euro 2022 favourites by thrashing Italy in their Group D opener in Rotherham. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022
Euro 2022: France's Grace Geyoro nets first-half hat-trick against Italy Midfielder Grace Geyoro scores a first-half hat-trick for France during their Euro 2022 match against Italy at Rotherham's New York Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022	Euro 2022: Why Wendie Renard playing in Rotherham is a good thing Some Euro 2022 matches featuring the biggest stars of women's football are being played in small northern stadiums - but does that matter? BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2022
Two Rotherham whistleblowers accuse police watchdog of protecting senior officers Two whistleblowers in the Rotherham sexual abuse scandal have accused the police watchdog of protecting senior police officers and acting "like the Mafia". Sky News - Published on June 27, 2022	Sexually abused children in Rotherham were seen by police as 'problems' not 'victims', report finds Officers at South Yorkshire Police viewed sexually abused children in Rotherham as "problems" not "victims", a watchdog report has found. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2022