Jill Theobald

Rotherham

Senior Reporter at Rotherham Advertiser

Senior reporter, with focus on health, at the @Rotherhamtiser newspaper.

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Articles

Midnight magic with late night opening for Rotherham gamers

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

TO celebrate the release of Final Fantasy's Magic: The Gathering trading cards game's upcoming new release, Guild of Games is hosting an exclusive late-night launch event. On Thursday (June 5), the store on High Street in Rotherham town centre will remain open till 1am on Friday.
Letwell gig will be sweet 16th for acoustic band

4 days ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

ONE of Sheffield’s foremost acoustic bands is heading to a local venue – for the 16th year running. Boy On A Dolphin were founded in the steel city in the early 1990s, and went on to play in front of huge crowds touring major stadiums across the US and Canada.
Two further arrests following attempted murder in Rotherham

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

OFFICERS investigating an attempted murder involving a serious road traffic collision in Rotherham have made two further arrests. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “On Saturday (May 24) at 4.40pm we were called to reports of a collision on Fitzwilliam Road. “Emergency services responded and a man, aged 48, was found with serious injuries believed to have been caused by a vehicle. “He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Police appeal for help to find missing Caroline

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald
Maxine on weight loss 'Mission' is example to us all

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

A 73-YEAR-OLD cancer survivor who has lost seven-and-a-half stone with her local nutrition club has been hailed as a “real example to us all”. Maxine Adams joined Mission Nutrition Wickersley following treatment for breast cancer and a mastectomy and credits the move with helping her lose weight and gain confidence.
Revamped dementia garden is sense-sational

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

A REVAMPED community dementia garden has been unveiled in Doncaster thanks to £6,500 of funding from charity. The garden, based outside St Catherine’s House, a Grade II listed building on the Tickhill Road Hospital site, has been jointly created with the dementia charity Donmentia and Flourish, a not-for- profit community enterprise.
Walk with Millers icons in memory of loved ones

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

ONE of the borough’s most “meaningful and energising community events” returns next month with Rotherham Hospice’s Midnight Walk. The 10K night-time walk, sponsored by EdClass, takes place on Saturday, June 7, starting and finishing at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. A hospice spokesperson said: “The walk is one of Rotherham’s most meaningful and energising community events—bringing people together to walk in memory of loved ones, raise vital funds, and support end of life care across the borough.
All the fun of the fair at carnival

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

AN ANNUAL Doncaster carnival will take place in June with promises of all the fun of the fair. Barnburgh and Harlington Carnival will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 1pm-4pm on the playing fields near to Barnburgh Primary School, on Church Lane. Attractions will include a dog show, Barnburgh Primary School choir, variety of stalls, balloon modelling, music from Knottingley Silver Band, belly dancers, World War II army display, circus skills display and the village show.
EYUP! New mental health service launched for South Yorkshire

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

A NEW mental health service aimed specifically at people in South Yorkshire has been launched. The partnership, between NHS South Yorkshire and mental health service Shout and powered by the charity Mental Health Innovations, was launched this week and offers urgent 24/7 mental health support by text message to people across the region.
Residents encouraged to 'Give It A Go' at volunteer event

1 week ago | rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk | Jill Theobald

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to explore the world of volunteering at a special celebratory event. Voluntary Action Rotherham has organised the Give It A Go event at Rotherham Minster on Tuesday, June 3 from 1pm-3.30pm. A VAR spokesperson said: “This annual occasion, part of the national Volunteers Week celebration, aims to promote volunteering in Rotherham and shine a light on the vital work of volunteers across the borough.