Rotherham
Americannoun
noun
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an industrial town in N England, in Rotherham unitary authority, South Yorkshire. Pop: 117 262 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 251 500 (2003 est). Area: 283 sq km (109 sq miles)
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Milly, not her real name, told the BBC her experience of grooming gangs in London did not involve selling drugs and mirrored what had happened in towns and cities such as Rotherham, Rochdale and Oldham.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
The steelworks, which employed nearly 1,500 workers in Rotherham and Sheffield, was placed under government control when the courts granted a compulsory winding up order.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
In League One, Doncaster's meeting with Luton and Rotherham v Mansfield were also called off on Sunday.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
A 17-year-old girl, who was driving, and a 17-year-old boy were pronounced dead at the scene near Rotherham, South Yorkshire Police said.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
He leaves “To the fabric of the chapel to be built on Rotherham bridge, 3s. 4d.”
From Old Church Lore by Andrews, William
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