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Annaleece Longmore

Annaleece Longmore

Local Democracy Reporter

I am a Local Democracy Reporter covering the Metropolitan Borough Councils of Rotherham and Barnsley with the Local Democracy Reporting Service. I studied at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2025 I report on the decision-making process at these local councils, and break stories on the biggest issues affecting residents.

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Articles by Annaleece Longmore

Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have been reported issues for over a decade in Eastwood.

Council reveals cost of clearing fly-tipping from streets

'GP told me I couldn’t be sterilised before he spoke to my husband'

Reform UK congratulate Labour following Barnsley by-election victory

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed government moves to crack down on dodgy high street businesses. Picture: Julia Armstrong, LDRS

Councillors split over plan to hand Mayor's some planning decisions

Cllr Adam Tinsley of Rotherham Council.

149 Rotherham road casualties resulted in serious injury, report shows

Jimmy Dickinson, owner of Tyers Hall Farm in Barnsley.

“Seeing cows in fields will be rare” farmer on effects of drought

Rotherham town centre.

Rotherham high street still struggling despite town centre investment

Ex-councillor John Roberts will run as the Labour candidate in the August by-election in Barnsley.

“The result speaks for itself”: Labour hail victory after by-election

Pizza Place on Manchester Road in Thurlstone, Barnsley.

Takeaway has licence removed following Home Office concerns

New regime: Reform now have a strong majority at Barnsley Council

Reform UK Barnsley mark 100 days in office

New Reform Barnsley Council cabinet gathered at Barnsley Town Hall

Barnsley Reform council look to scrap climate emergency declaration

Oaks Working Men’s Club on Doncaster Road in Ardsley, Barnsley.

Barnsley working-men’s club seeking to extend licensed hours

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled bus pass holders will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year. PIC: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Plans for 24/7 free bus travel for disabled people praised

Penistone East’s by-election result has been announced

Penistone East by-election result announced after councillor resigns

Kiveton Vape and Beyond on Wales Road.

Kiveton vape shop seeking approval for earlier and later opening hours

The Original Factory Shop closed earlier this year after the company went into administration.

Plan for closed homeware shop to be turned into new licensed venue

State of the art children’s home to open in Barnsley later this year

Bawtry Road could see a Greggs site turned into a new Irish bar.

Wickersley Irish bar faces local objections over noise concerns

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard.

South Yorkshire Mayor objecting to Rotherham and Doncaster solar farm

Reform candidate criticised for advertising weight loss drugs

Pizza Place on Manchester Road in Thurlstone, Barnsley.

Home Office raises concerns of illegal working at Barnsley takeaway

'Missed opportunities’ Coroner voices concerns after teenage suicide

Council and police respond to disturbance in Eastwood

£90 million to be invested into new Supertram fleet in South Yorkshire

Independent Councillor Michael Bennett-Sylvester has praised local volunteers for their litter picking efforts.

Rotherham councillor voices pride in volunteer litter pickers

Photo of the fly-tipping at Eastwood.

Two Eastwood residents fined over £1,000 each for flytipping

John Healey reaffirms objections to South Yorkshire solar farm

A meeting on August 6, 2026 at Ravensfield Parish Hall saw residents from Rotherham and Doncaster come together to discuss the scale of the Whitestone solar farm project.

Residents voice outrage at plans for solar farm on green belt

The Sportsman on Fitzwilliam Street in Swinton has been vacant since it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Vacant pub to be turned into shop, despite residents’ objections

Rotherham town centre casino has 24 hour opening times approved

Steven Burkinshaw, Conservative candidate in Penistone East by-election on August 20, 2026.

Tory by-election candidate speaks on potholes, AI and taxpayers’ money

Ehren Holt is the Green Party candidate for the upcoming Penistone East by-election.

Green Party by-election candidate speaks of transport challenges

Reform UK’s Barnsley has confirmed that Eunice Asante will run in the upcoming by-election on Thursday, August 20, 2026

Reform UK announce candidate for Barnsley by-election

Andrew Waters is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the upcoming Penistone East by-election in Barnsley on August 20, 2026.

‘No more divisive politics’ Lib Dem candidate calls for inclusivity

Ex-councillor John Roberts will run as the Labour candidate in the August by-election in Barnsley.

Labour announce candidate for Barnsley by-election in August

David Wood is the Restore Britain candidate for the upcoming Penistone East by-election.

Election candidate on roads and “lack of facilities” for SEND children

The Waterfront at Rother Valley Country Park.

Rother Valley Waterfront cafe granted alcohol and live music license

Rachel Johnson, 50, has said she fears for her daughter's safety in Rotherham town centre.

Mum fears for daughter’s safety in Rotherham town centre

Travellers at Herringthorpe Playing Fields.

Travellers leave Rotherham field after council and police intervention

Travellers at Herringthorpe Playing Fields.

Council responds after travellers set up camp on playing fields

Wigtox Lounge on South Street in Rawmarsh first opened in September, 2025.

Rawmarsh bar seeks to extend opening hours and outdoor seating

James Swallow-Gaunt is campaigning for SEND reform in Barnsley.

Parent claims parents are ‘accused of abuse’ if they criticise council

Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have been reported issues for over a decade in Eastwood.

MP Sarah Champion voices solidarity with Eastwood locals

Barnsley Metrodome seeks to sell alcohol until 4am

Coun Joanna Baker-Rogers at Rosehill Victoria Park in Rawmarsh, Rotherham.

“Central part of the community”: a councillor's pride in Rosehill Park

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