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Rotherham

American  
[roth-er-uhm] / ˈrɒð ər əm /

noun

  1. a city in South Yorkshire, in N England.


Rotherham British  
/ ˈrɒðərəm /

noun

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

  2. 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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The inquest heard the two women, who were originally from Pakistan, but lived in Rotherham, travelled to the national park with three male friends who were students with them at the University of Chester.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Hughes, who is from Rotherham, said they had already started the visa process for their move but the family had had to put their plans on hold.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

In League One, Doncaster's meeting with Luton and Rotherham v Mansfield were also called off on Sunday.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Rotherham comedian and Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours list for his charitable work.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Mr. Cornelius Curtis Tyte, from the academy of Rotherham, was unanimously invited as successor to Mr. Renals.

From Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county. by Coleman, Thomas