Rotherham

Roth·er·ham

(rŏth′ər-əm)

A borough of northern England northeast of Sheffield. It is an industrial center.

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Rotherham

(ˈrɒðərəm)

1. (Placename) an industrial town in N England, in Rotherham unitary authority, South Yorkshire. Pop: 117 262 (2001)

2. (Placename) 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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Roth•er•ham

(ˈrɒð ər əm)

n.

a city in South Yorkshire, in N England. 256,300.

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The remains of this extensive wood are still to be seen at the noble seats of Wentworth, of Warncliffe Park, and around Rotherham. Here haunted of yore the fabulous Dragon of Wantley; here were fought many of the most desperate battles during the Civil Wars of the Roses; and here also flourished in ancient times those bands of gallant outlaws, whose deeds have been rendered so popular in English song.

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While the three relegated clubs - Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United - were perhaps a little more predictable, the division still sprung plenty of surprises.

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Vyner wants win for fans - and Robins

Rotherham led twice, but boss Warne fumed at the hosts' third goal which appeared to go in off Kyle Naughton's hand.

WARNE CURSES BAD LUCK

WIGAN 1 Vaughan 73 ROTHERHAM 0 THERE will be a few Championship managers looking at the attacking talent at Wigan with a touch of envy, not least the strength in depth on the bench.

Wigan bench wins it

LIVERPOOL City Council is paying for legal advice relating to the child sex scandal in Rotherham, where Ged Fitzgerald was formerly in charge.

Council seeking advice over abuse scandal

CARDIFF City are interested in signing Rotherham United winger Danny Ward, according to reports.

Bluebirds in link WITHWARD

BACK Rotherham to take at least as many corners as Ipswich in the Championship game at the New York Stadium.

Rotherham to rack up corners against Ipswich

Two of the defendants in a child exploitation case in Rotherham, northern England, exclaimed the Islamic phrase "Allahu Akbar," which translates into "Allah is the greatest," in court Thursday as they were being ushered to their jail cells after receiving their sentences.

Muslim Men Yell 'Allahu Akbar' In Court After Abusing Young Girls In UK

STEVE EVANS was driven to succeed with Rotherham under Millers chief Tony Stewart - quite literally.

Rotherham are Rolls Royce of Championship. They gave me a PS168k Bentley to get 'em there; EXCLUSIVE EX-MILLERS BOSS SAYS STUBBS WILL LOVE CLUB SAYS STEVE EVANS

An awards bash for police in Rotherham held just 16 days after the force was slated in a report into child abuse has caused outrage.

Rotherham police awards bash held 16 days after force slated for child abuse failings; Two hard-hitting reports revealed how police turned a blind eye in the face of shocking widespread grooming and sexual exploitation of more than 1,400 girls

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