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News: Co-op to close Rotherham bank
The Co-operative Bank has today announced proposals to close its Rotherham branch, one of 18 branches set to close nationwide.The proposals include a reduction of around 350 roles and, aside from the...
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News: Rotherham garden centre announces closure
A popular family-run garden centre in Rotherham has announced that it will close later this year.The Foster family have been in business in Thrybergh for over a hundred years, growing to include a...
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News: New mainline Rotherham station put forward to Government
Hopes for a new mainline station in Rotherham have been given a boost with it being put forward to the Government as part of plans to improve connectivity between northern cities as well as between...
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News: United Carpets to de-list from AIM
Rotherham-based United Carpets Group plc has announced plans for a cancellation of admission to trading on the stock exchange. The third largest chain of specialist retail carpet and floor covering...
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News: Wentworth Woodhouse through the pandemic
Wentworth Woodhouse has survived much during its 250-year history. But its future looked bleak when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK. With new lockdown measures coming this week, the immediate future...
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News: Fast recovery predicted for Rotherham economy
Rotherham's £4 billion a year economy is set to bounce back with a higher than average GVA growth, according to an economic report. The UK Powerhouse study is produced by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre...
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News: Rotherham Council preparing objection to latest Meadowhall plans
Rotherham Council is unhappy with plans for a revised scheme at nearby Meadowhall in Sheffield. The authority's planners are concerned over the negative impact of the proposals on a "fragile" Rotherham...
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News: Furniture firm acquisition set to help Harvest
Prism Medical Healthcare has acquired a leading furniture firm which will become a sister company to Rotherham-based Harvest Healthcare Ltd. Prism Medical Healthcare, backed by London-based private...
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News: Apprentices make their mark at Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham is proudly supporting National Apprentice Week 2021’s Build The Future campaign. The annual event showcases the positive impact apprenticeships have on communities,...
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News: Rotherham recruiter tops £100m turnover
Nicholas Associates Group has implemented a restructuring of its Board of Directors following the recent departure of the CEO. The move sees Lisa Gainsford, who joined the Rotherham-based company five...
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News: Rolls-Royce Rotherham redundancies
Rotherham MP, Sarah Champion has written to the Government to call for urgent action to defend jobs at Rolls-Royce in Rotherham. Last year, Rothbiz reported that Rolls-Royce was planning to shed over...
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News: Market cool on Rotherham energy scheme
Rotherham Council has had to change its plans for a Community Energy Switching Scheme after the private sector failed to warm to a second procurement exercise. An in-house team is now set to help...
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News: Planet X saddles up with Santander to go for growth
Rotherham-based retailer, Planet X, is on track to realise ambitious international growth plans having secured £3.225m funding facilities following a move to Santander UK. With a base at Templeborough...
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News: Recruitment surge at Bluetree
Following unprecedented growth and an investment of £18m over the past year, the Rotherham-based print and medical manufacturer Bluetree Group is recruiting for 60 new positions to help meet the...
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News: Large industrial unit in Rotherham sold
With a new occupier following years of being vacant, a large industrial unit in Rotherham has now been acquired by a property investment company.Rothbiz reported last year that Carlton Forest Group...
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News: Planned Parkgate link road gaining traction
Plans are moving ahead for millions of pounds of transport improvements in the busy Parkgate area of Rotherham, including a new link road to Parkgate Shopping.Rothbiz reported last year that three...
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News: MP raises issue of Rolls-Royce Rotherham redundancies
Sarah Champion MP has used her opportunity to speak to the House of Commons on the recent Budget to call on Rolls-Royce and the Government to protect jobs in Rotherham.Rothbiz reported last month that...
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News: Steel firm meets with unions following fears over future funding
Liberty Steel has met with unions this week following reports in the national media that lender Greensill Capital filing for administration could have serious knock on effects for the steelmaker and...
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News: SBD Apparel confirms massive Rotherham expansion
The local economy is set for a big lift after SBD Apparel, a world-renowned brand for premium supports for strength sports, confirmed plans for a brand new 100,000 sq ft premises on the Advanced...
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News: Rink on the brink
A popular leisure venue in Rotherham that also hosts a number of sports clubs and competitions is set to close. Players, parents and other groups have begun a fundraising campaign to be first in line...
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