Planning permission for Riverside Gardens in the town centre has been granted. 

Plans include a pedestrianised walk through from the flagship Forge Island development, providing a key gateway to the heart of the town centre.

It will offer a play area for children and spaces to socialise and relax with views of the river, close to the new Forge Island leisure amenities including the Arc Cinema, Travelodge hotel, and restaurants and bars.

Find out more here. 

Watch a walk-through of the proposals here.

The WOW Rotherham festival takes place in the town centre this Saturday!

The main hub will be located in All Saints' Square with Rotherham Minster and lots of town centre businesses also hosting all kinds of wonderful activities, talks, performances, street theatre, workshops and more. 

Check out the full programme here.

Follow the WOW Rotherham Facebook page here.

If you're heading into town on Saturday for the WOW Festival, why not visit the brand new Ministry Of Treats sweet shop? 

They will be opening their doors for the first time at 10am at the Imperial Buildings, next to sister business The Ministry Coffee Shop. Follow them on Facebook here.