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07/09/2026

Rare Corporate Film Offers Glimpse of Silverwood Colliery Before Closure

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

A rare corporate film produced in the late 1980s offers a fascinating glimpse of Silverwood Colliery, capturing life at the Rotherham pit both above and below ground in the years before its eventual closure.

The exact date of the film is uncertain, but it is believed to have been made around 1989 or 1990, shortly before the major pit closure programme of the early 1990s that would ultimately bring coal production at Silverwood to an end.

Produced to promote the colliery and its operations, the film naturally contains plenty of the corporate language of the period. However, beyond the promotional message, it provides a valuable historical record of the pit, its workforce and the workings beneath the South Yorkshire landscape.

Scenes above ground show the colliery and its industrial surroundings, while footage from below ground gives viewers a rare opportunity to see the working environment of a modern British coal mine during its final years.

For former miners, their families and people who grew up in the surrounding communities, the film offers a nostalgic reminder of a way of life that would soon disappear.

Silverwood was more than an industrial site. Like many South Yorkshire collieries, it was at the heart of the local community, providing employment for generations of families and helping shape the identity of the area.

Watching the film today, knowing what was to come, gives the footage an added poignancy. What was presented at the time as a working, modern colliery would ultimately become part of the rapidly disappearing coal-mining landscape of South Yorkshire.

Nearly four decades on, this remarkable film preserves a snapshot of Silverwood Colliery before the closure programme changed the region forever and provides a valuable record of the people, machinery and mining heritage of Rotherham’s coalfield.

07/09/2026

Rare 1987 Footage Captures Kilnhurst Colliery Staff Leaving Before Closure

Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire — 1987

A poignant short film recorded in 1987 captures a powerful moment in the history of Kilnhurst Colliery, as members of the workforce leave the pit during its final months.

The footage does not show the underground workings. Instead, it records the people who worked at the colliery as they leave the site providing a rare and personal glimpse of the men and staff connected with one of Kilnhurst’s most important places of employment.

For the local community, the scenes carry a particular significance. Behind every person walking away from the colliery was a story of years spent working in the coal industry, often alongside relatives, friends and neighbours.

By 1987, the future of Kilnhurst Colliery was already uncertain, and the footage captures the atmosphere surrounding the final days of an industry that had played a central role in the lives of generations of local families.

The people seen leaving in the film are more than just faces from an old piece of footage. They represent a workforce and a community approaching the end of an era.

Today, nearly forty years later, the short film provides a remarkable historical record of Kilnhurst’s mining community at a moment just before the colliery finally closed.

For former employees and local families, it may also offer something particularly special the chance to recognise familiar faces from Kilnhurst’s mining past.

02/09/2026

More than £175,000 spent clearing fly-tipping across Rotherham since 2024

More than £175,000 has been spent clearing fly-tipping and public waste across Rotherham since 2024, according to figures researched by My Rotherham.

My Rotherham has researched all available evidence and information relating to the figures, which show that Rotherham Council spent £175,548 between 2024 and 2026 dealing with fly-tipping and public waste across the borough.

The figures also show a significant increase in the amount being spent from one financial year to the next.

During 2024/25, £78,973 was spent clearing dumped waste.

That figure increased to £96,575 during 2025/26, representing an increase of almost £20,000 in just one year.

The growing cost highlights the amount of public money being spent dealing with rubbish that has been illegally dumped or left in public areas.

Central Rotherham records highest spending

According to the information obtained through the Freedom of Information request, Central Rotherham recorded the highest clean-up costs across the borough.

The area, which includes communities such as Eastwood, accounted for £76,035.45 of the total spending between 2024 and 2026.

That means more than £76,000 was spent clearing fly-tipping and public waste in the Central Rotherham area alone.

Fly-tipping can range from household rubbish and black bags to unwanted furniture, electrical items, building materials and other waste being dumped on streets, alleyways, green spaces and other public areas.

762 Fixed Penalty Notices issued since 2019

Rotherham Council has also used enforcement powers against people caught fly-tipping.

Since 2019, a total of 762 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued to fly-tipping offenders across the borough.

So far during 2026, 26 FPNs have been issued.

Since 2024, £27,750 has been paid to Rotherham Council through fly-tipping FPNs.

While the fines provide some financial recovery, the amount collected remains considerably lower than the cost of cleaning up the waste.

Rotherham East records thousands of cases

Figures from 2024 also show the scale of the problem in individual wards.

Almost a third of all recorded fly-tipping offences across the borough were recorded in Rotherham East, which accounted for 2,071 cases.

The figures demonstrate how fly-tipping continues to affect communities across the borough, with residents often left dealing with the appearance and consequences of waste being dumped in their local areas.

For residents, the issue is not only about the financial cost to the council.

Fly-tipping can have an impact on the appearance of neighbourhoods, local streets, green spaces and public areas, while also creating additional work for council teams who have to investigate reports and arrange for waste to be removed.

The cost to Rotherham

With £175,548 already spent between 2024 and 2026, the figures raise questions about the long-term cost of dealing with fly-tipping across Rotherham.

The increase from £78,973 in 2024/25 to £96,575 in 2025/26 also shows that the amount being spent has gone up rather than down.

Residents across Rotherham continue to report concerns about dumped waste, while enforcement teams face the challenge of identifying those responsible and recovering the costs where possible.

Rotherham Council has been contacted for comment.

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EDITOR’S NOTE:
The information and figures contained within this report have been researched by My Rotherham using all available evidence and information. The figures referenced originate from information obtained through a Freedom of Information request and supplied to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

My Rotherham is an independent local news-sharing page and is not affiliated with Rotherham Council.

02/09/2026

Parents could face tougher action if children repeatedly cause trouble in communities under new proposals

Parents could face greater consequences if their children repeatedly offend or cause anti-social behaviour, under new Government proposals that could have an impact on families across Rotherham and South Yorkshire.

The Government is looking at giving parents and carers greater responsibility when children become involved in crime or persistent anti-social behaviour, as part of a major overhaul of the youth justice system.

The proposals are aimed at tackling youngsters who repeatedly cause problems in their communities, while also trying to intervene earlier before children become caught up in a long-term cycle of offending.

Under the plans, existing Parenting Orders could be strengthened and used more widely.

These orders can require parents or guardians to take part in sessions designed to address their child’s behaviour, including counselling, guidance or parenting support. Failure to comply with an order can result in penalties, including fines.

The Government says the use of Parenting Orders has fallen dramatically in recent years, from more than 1,000 in 2009/10 to just 33 in 2022/23.

The proposals are part of a wider Youth Justice White Paper announced in May, which Ministers say is designed to make communities safer while giving young people at risk of offending the support they need to turn their lives around.

What could this mean for Rotherham?

For communities across Rotherham, including Swinton, Mexborough, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rawmarsh, Maltby, Dinnington, Thrybergh, Brinsworth, Wickersley, Aston and the wider Rotherham area, the proposals could become particularly relevant where a small number of young people are repeatedly involved in anti-social behaviour.

Residents regularly raise concerns about groups of youngsters causing problems around town centres, parks, shopping areas, transport hubs and residential streets.

The proposals are not suggesting that every parent should automatically lose benefits simply because their child gets into trouble.

Instead, the Government’s youth justice plans focus on increasing parental accountability through measures such as Parenting Orders, while providing earlier intervention and support.

The Government has also proposed new Youth Intervention Courts, which would bring together judges, youth justice services and specialist support to deal with children who repeatedly offend.

The aim is to look at why a young person is offending and put measures in place to stop the behaviour from continuing.

Could benefits actually be taken away?

The idea of removing benefits from parents whose children repeatedly cause serious problems has attracted attention following reports of proposals to introduce tougher consequences for families.

However, it is important to distinguish between reported proposals and confirmed law.

The Government’s officially announced youth justice reforms currently refer to stronger parental accountability and Parenting Orders, including potential penalties for failing to comply. They do not mean that a parent’s Universal Credit or other benefits will automatically be removed because their child commits an offence.

Any future measure involving welfare payments would require further details and, depending on how it was designed, potentially further legislation.

Ministers want earlier intervention

The Government says the focus should not simply be on punishment after a child has committed multiple offences.

Its plans include additional investment in early intervention programmes, including an extra £15.4 million a year for the Turnaround programme, which aims to support a further 12,000 children at risk of entering the youth justice system over the next three years.

Ministers also want stronger supervision for children considered to be at the highest risk of committing serious or violent offences.

Electronic monitoring could also be used in some circumstances alongside rehabilitation and supervision.

The Government says custody will remain available for the most dangerous young offenders.

What do you think?

The proposals are likely to divide opinion.

Some people will argue that parents should take greater responsibility when their children repeatedly cause problems, particularly where families have been given support but the behaviour continues.

Others may argue that parents cannot always control what their teenage children do once they leave the family home and that removing financial support could make difficult family situations even worse.

For communities in Rotherham, the big question will be whether tougher parental accountability can actually reduce persistent anti-social behaviour — and whether enough support is available to prevent young people from getting involved in crime in the first place.

The proposals are still being developed and are not a blanket new rule allowing benefits to be removed from parents because of their children’s behaviour.

02/09/2026

STAGECOACH YORKSHIRE INVESTS IN NEW YUTONG DOUBLE-DECKERS FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE

There’s a big fleet update for bus passengers across Rotherham and South Yorkshire.

Stagecoach Yorkshire has already purchased a new fleet of Yutong double-decker buses, which will be introduced across the local network.

The new buses are expected to be seen across a wide area, covering places around Rotherham, Swinton, Wath-upon-Dearne, Kilnhurst, Rawmarsh, Parkgate, Maltby, Wickersley, Dinnington, Aston, Kiveton Park, Treeton, Brinsworth, Whiston, Thurcroft and Woodhouse, as well as areas across the Dearne Valley and Barnsley.

Passengers further towards Thurnscoe, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Goldthorpe, Mexborough, Wombwell, Darfield, Hoyland and Barnsley could also see the new buses operating on services across the wider network.

And it isn’t just Rotherham and Barnsley the new fleet will also form part of the wider Stagecoach Yorkshire operation around Sheffield, Meadowhall, Handsworth and surrounding areas.

One of the more interesting upgrades is the new passenger information and announcement system being fitted to the buses.

The system will provide clear announcements during journeys, including information about upcoming stops, alongside visual information on the onboard displays.

This should make travelling much easier for passengers who aren’t familiar with a route, particularly when travelling somewhere new or getting off at a stop you’ve never used before.

The new technology is also designed with accessibility in mind. Visually impaired passengers will be able to use the audio announcements to know where they are on the route, while deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers can use the visual information displayed inside the bus.

So rather than passengers having to constantly keep an eye out of the window or rely on knowing exactly where they are, the buses will provide information in both audio and visual formats.

Stagecoach has already introduced Yutong electric buses at its Rawmarsh operation, with 23 Yutong E12s introduced as part of an investment supporting services between Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster. That project represented an overall investment of £11.6 million.

The new double-deckers are another interesting development for the local fleet, and it will be interesting to see which routes receive them first.

For passengers in Rotherham, Swinton, Wath, Kilnhurst, Rawmarsh, Parkgate, Maltby, Wickersley, Thurnscoe, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Goldthorpe, Mexborough, Barnsley and Sheffield, keep your eyes peeled these buses could soon become a familiar sight around South Yorkshire.

With newer vehicles, improved passenger information and better accessibility, it’s certainly a noticeable change for local bus users.

We’ll bring you more updates as the new buses are allocated to routes and start appearing across the area.

01/09/2026

My Rotherham Network Updates

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01/09/2026

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28/08/2026

Evri Worker Dies Following Tragic Accident at Barnsley Hub

An Evri worker has tragically died following an accident at the company’s hub in Hoyland Common, Barnsley.

South Yorkshire Police attended the site following the incident, with enquiries now underway into the circumstances surrounding what happened.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it is aware of the incident and is making enquiries alongside South Yorkshire Police.

Evri has confirmed that one of its team members died following the accident, describing the news as devastating for the worker’s family, colleagues and everyone affected.

The circumstances of the incident have not yet been made public.

It is currently unclear exactly what happened at the site, and authorities have not released information about the nature of the accident or the events leading up to the worker’s death.

Evri confirms tragic death

An Evri spokesperson said:

“We can confirm that tragically one of our team members passed away following an accident at our Barnsley hub.

“This is an incredibly sad and difficult time for everyone who knew and worked alongside our colleague, and our thoughts are first and foremost with their family and loved ones following this devastating loss.

“We understand that incidents such as this can have a profound impact on colleagues, particularly those who may have been working at the site at the time, and we are providing our full support to our team members who have been affected.

“Our thoughts go out to their family and all those impacted by this devastating news.

“We are providing our full support to their family, our team members, and the police, who have attended the site.

“We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they make enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Given the ongoing enquiries, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further on the circumstances at this stage. Our priority remains supporting the family of our colleague, as well as our wider team, during this extremely difficult time.

“We ask that the privacy of the family and everyone affected is respected as they come to terms with this tragic loss.”

Police attend Barnsley site

South Yorkshire Police attended Evri’s Barnsley hub following the incident.

The force’s involvement forms part of the enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death.

The HSE has also confirmed that it is aware of the incident and is making enquiries with South Yorkshire Police.

At this stage, there has been no official confirmation of the worker’s identity, age or personal circumstances.

Authorities have also not publicly confirmed whether anyone else was injured in connection with the incident.

Investigation underway

The investigation remains at an early stage, and further enquiries will be required to establish exactly what happened.

The HSE’s involvement means the circumstances of the workplace accident are being examined alongside the police investigation.

It is not currently known whether the investigation will result in any enforcement action or whether any conclusions have been reached regarding the cause of the accident.

With enquiries ongoing, further details are expected to emerge only when authorities are able to release them.

Evri has said it is cooperating with the relevant authorities and is providing support to the worker’s family and members of its workforce.

Impact on colleagues

The death is expected to have a significant impact on colleagues at the Barnsley hub.

For those working alongside the individual, the incident will be an extremely difficult and upsetting experience, and Evri has said that support is being made available to affected members of its team.

The company has also placed particular emphasis on supporting the worker’s family and loved ones following the tragedy.

The circumstances surrounding a workplace death can take considerable time to establish, particularly while police and health and safety investigators carry out their enquiries.

For that reason, officials have not released further details at this stage.

No further details released

The worker’s identity has not been publicly confirmed and no details have been released regarding their family.

The exact location within the hub where the accident occurred, the nature of the accident and the sequence of events leading to the death have also not been confirmed publicly.

As the investigation continues, it is important that speculation is avoided and that the privacy of the worker’s family and colleagues is respected.

Any further information will be subject to the ongoing enquiries being carried out by the relevant authorities.

The incident remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.

Evri has confirmed that it is supporting the worker’s family and colleagues, while South Yorkshire Police and the HSE continue to make enquiries.

Further updates will be provided as more confirmed information becomes available.

Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone affected by this devastating incident.

27/08/2026

Rotherham’s self-driving delivery robots taken off streets after five-month

Self-driving food delivery robots have disappeared from parts of Rotherham after a five-month pilot scheme came to an end.

The six-wheeled, autonomous delivery robots were introduced to the area by Starship Technologies in March, working alongside Uber Eats to deliver supermarket and takeaway orders directly to customers.

However, the trial has now been paused, with the company saying it wants to review what it has learned from the pilot.

The small robots, which stand around a foot tall, quickly became a familiar sight on pavements around the area.

During the trial, however, the machines faced a number of problems.

Some of the robots had their distinctive visibility flags snapped off, while others were sprayed with graffiti. A charging station was also vandalised, while traffic cones were reportedly placed behind robots in an attempt to prevent them from moving.

The robots also attracted mixed reactions from members of the public.

While some residents welcomed the technology and praised the robots for being convenient, nimble and capable of making deliveries without a traditional driver, others complained that the machines could get in the way of pedestrians.

Criticism has also been directed towards the number of cameras fitted to the autonomous vehicles, with some members of the public questioning how much technology the robots use to navigate busy pavements and roads.

Despite the incidents of vandalism, Starship Technologies insists they were not responsible for the decision to end the pilot.

Ryan Case, public affairs and communications manager at Starship Technologies, said the Sheffield pilot had now finished and the service had been paused while the company assessed the results.

“Our pilot in Sheffield has come to an end, and we have paused the service while we review what we’ve learned.

“There have been a small number of incidents of vandalism, which is disappointing, not least because it affects the local businesses that rely on the robots for deliveries.

“But vandalism wasn’t a factor in our decision to pause the service: this was a commercial decision and a natural conclusion to the pilot phase.”

The robots were part of a wider expansion of autonomous delivery technology across the UK.

Similar Starship robots have become an increasingly familiar sight in cities including Leeds and London, where they have been used to transport food and groceries over relatively short distances.

Their arrival has divided opinion.

Supporters argue that autonomous delivery vehicles could provide a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional delivery methods, particularly for short journeys.

Critics, however, have raised concerns about pavement space, pedestrian safety and the extensive use of cameras required for the robots to operate.

In some parts of Leeds, the technology has become a permanent feature, while Starship has confirmed that its service in Rotherham has currently been halted following the completion of the pilot.

For residents in Rotherham who became accustomed to seeing the small robots travelling along local pavements, their disappearance marks the end of an unusual five-month experiment in autonomous deliveries.

Starship has not ruled out the possibility of the service returning in the future, with the company now reviewing the lessons from the pilot before deciding what happens next.

The trial has nevertheless provided a glimpse of what automated deliveries could look like on Rotherham’s streets and highlighted the challenges companies face when introducing new technology into busy public spaces.

27/08/2026

Dolly Parton’s surprising connection to Rotherham the South Yorkshire town she once wanted to call home

The world is remembering country music legend Dolly Parton following her death aged 80, but the singer also had a rather unexpected connection to South Yorkshire.

Parton, who died on August 25, 2026, became one of the biggest names in music during a career spanning decades. Known for hits including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, she was also celebrated for her charitable work and commitment to improving children’s access to books.

Among the places touched by that charitable work was Rotherham.

Through her Imagination Library initiative, Parton helped bring free books to children in communities across the UK and Ireland. Rotherham became one of the areas involved in the programme, and Parton personally visited the town in 2007.

But her relationship with Rotherham went considerably further than simply supporting the scheme.

During an interview with the BBC, Parton spoke warmly about the town and its people, explaining that she felt a connection with Rotherham because of its industrial background and the hard-working communities living there.

She even revealed that she had considered getting a small apartment in the town.

Parton reportedly joked that she could use Rotherham as somewhere to escape from the intense attention that came with being one of the world’s most recognisable entertainers.

She said she was “totally related to Rotherham” and described it as a “heart spot” for her.

The connection may have seemed unusual given Parton’s international fame and her roots in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, but there was a clear reason she felt drawn to the town.

Parton grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee. Her father was unable to read or write, despite, according to Parton, being an extremely intelligent man.

Those childhood experiences helped inspire the creation of the Imagination Library, which provides books to young children and encourages families to develop a love of reading.

Her visit to Rotherham allowed her to see the impact of the programme first-hand, while meeting children and families who were benefiting from the books.

The singer’s comments about Rotherham have resurfaced following her death, giving people in South Yorkshire another reason to remember the legendary performer.

For a woman who could have chosen almost anywhere in the world to escape the spotlight, the fact that she once considered Rotherham as somewhere she could “hide out” remains one of the more surprising stories from her extraordinary life.

Parton’s death has prompted tributes across the world, with fans, fellow musicians and public figures celebrating her music, generosity and influence. Her legacy also lives on through the Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of books to children.

And while Dolly Parton never became a Rotherham resident, her affection for the town left behind an unusual connection between one of America’s greatest musical icons and South Yorkshire.

For Rotherham, it is a story that is likely to be remembered for years to come the tale of the country music superstar who didn’t just visit the town, but apparently liked it enough to consider making it her secret getaway.

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