News: South Yorkshire receives Government backing to help build pathways to work
A pioneering approach to tackling economic inactivity which aims to get 10,000 South Yorkshire residents back into work over the next four years is set to receive Government funding. Unveiling the...
View ArticleNews: Organisers call time on Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival
Having warned for a number of years that the charity event may be the last, the organisers have confirmed that the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival is not sustainable and will not be held in 2025....
View ArticleNews: German auto manufacturer to close Rotherham plant
Global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, has announced proposals to close its factory in Rotherham due to declining global demand for clutches. Production will instead shift to Hungary...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham asylum seeker hotel for sale on Rightmove
A hotel in Rotherham that was used to accommodate asylum seekers has been put up for sale for £4m. The Home Office has used hotels as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers as a short-term measure...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham export experts set for expansion with £20m Santander support
Advanced Alloy Services, a Rotherham-based supplier of high purity metals, revert and toll-process for the manufacture of high temperature superalloys, has received a £20m funding package from...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham's first Banking Hub opens
A town in Rotherham left without a bank branch has seen services return with the opening of a new Banking Hub which could also boost the vitality of the area. Ealier this year LINK, the UK’s Cash...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham United's £5m debt with ASD
In the latest accounts of Rotherham-based manufacturing firm, ASD Lighting PLC, Rotherham United Football Club is listed as a debtor owing £5.2m. Both ASD Lighting PLC and Rotherham United have ASD...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham accountancy firm at 40
Brearley & Co, an accountancy firm in Rotherham, has been recognised with a Salute to Business award at the recent Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards. This prestigious award honours...
View ArticleNews: Recruitment underway at new Lounge neighbourhood café-bar in Rotherham
Loungers plc has started recruitment for a new opening at the Forge Island leisure development in Rotherham town centre. Forge Island is the town centre's new landmark leisure destination delivered by...
View ArticleNews: Richards to step down from board at listed Rotherham firm
David Richards MBE, co-founder and non-executive chairman of Rotherham-based software company, IntelliAM AI plc, will step down as chairman and as a director as part of a planned transition. With...
View ArticleNews: New investment aims to boost visitor numbers in Rotherham town centre
Rotherham Council's new budget for the next financial year includes proposals for two new initiatives around parking and safety that are designed to attract more visitors into Rotherham town centre....
View ArticleNews: Pricecheck renew lease on head office and warehouse
International brand wholesaler and distributor Pricecheck has taken a five-year lease renewal for its 113,839 sq ft head office and distribution centre in Rotherham. The company originally moved into...
View ArticleNews: Unlimited free parking coming to Forge Island
When new food and beverage outlets open on Forge Island in Rotherham, customers will be able to park for free, Rotherham Council has decided. Forge Island is the town centre's new landmark leisure...
View ArticleNews: Parking concerns raised again over Rotherham hotel expansion plans
Concerns have been raised about the impact of restrictions on the car park at a Rotherham hotel where operators want to expand.Rothbiz reported in 2024 that Premier Inn had identified a "considerable...
View ArticleNews: £6.5m for Rotherham regeneration
Over £6m has been approved to continue regeneration schemes in Rotherham. Approving its budget for 2025/25, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has agreed to distribute further...
View ArticleNews: Council paying for fit outs at Forge Island
Rotherham Council has confirmed that it is paying a contribution towards the fit out of the units at its flagship Forge Island development. Forge Island is the town centre's new landmark leisure...
View ArticleNews: Business community comes together to champion social value in Rotherham
An event highlighting social value in Rotherham inspired community collaboration at Wentworth Woodhouse. More than 100 people from South Yorkshire businesses came together as Esh Construction delivered...
View ArticleNews: Football club on front foot over finances
Rotherham United Football Club has released a statement over its financial results for the year ended June 2024 - its relegation season from The Championship. The proactive move comes before the...
View ArticleNews: Acquisition part of Rotherham group's growth strategy
Nicholas Associates Group has completed the acquisition of Smart Temporary Solutions Limited, an established recruitment agency based in Hull. Nicholas Associates Group is headquartered in Rotherham...
View ArticleNews: Rotherham United accounts show reliance on ASD Lighting
The overall operating losses at Rotherham United increased to £1.7m for the year ended June 2024 and the newly published accounts highlight the importance of sponsors, primarily the fellow subsidiary...
View ArticleNews: Council explains why Forge Island food deals fell flat
The leader of Rotherham Council has explained why pre-let agreements secured for the Forge Island development failed to materialise. Forge Island is the town centre's new landmark leisure destination...
View ArticleNews: Value of South Yorkshire’s tech sector soars to £3bn
The value of tech companies to South Yorkshire’s economy has increased eightfold since 2014. The value of South Yorkshire’s tech sector has grown by more than 700% in the last decade, according to a...
View ArticleNews: Oxley & Coward gets to The Point with new offices in Rotherham
Oxley & Coward Solicitors has moved to a new, larger office location in Rotherham as part of its ongoing expansion plans. The move marks a significant milestone for the firm as they continue to...
View ArticleNews: IntelliAM AI strengthen senior management team to drive growth
Rotherham-based software company, IntelliAM AI plc has strengthened its senior team as it plans further growth. With offices in Dinnington, IntelliAM uses AI models to proactively increase operating...
View ArticleNews: Sheffield Credit Union and Laser Credit Union merge
Sheffield Credit Union and Laser Credit Union have decided to merge, bringing together two trusted financial cooperatives that share the same mission - to serve their members, and their local...
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