Administrator's report highlights £46m debts at stricken Rotherham firm, CF Booth
News: Administrator's report highlights £46m debts at stricken Rotherham firm, CF Booth
By Tom Austen
With the announcement of the sale of historic Rotherham firm, CF Booth Limited’s business and assets to Hu11 Limited, a subsidiary of Ron Hull Jnr Limited, an administrator's report shows how trade creditors are owed over £8m and are unlikely to see any of it.
News: Flying start for fundraising for Wentworth Woodhouse holiday let
By Tom Austen
A fundraising appeal to support the restoration of the South Tower at Wentworth Woodhouse has reached £240,000 in a matter of weeks.
News: CF Booth Ltd sold out of admin to the Ron Hull Group
By Tom Austen
The joint administrators of historic Rotherham firm, CF Booth Limited have announced that they have concluded a sale of the company’s business and assets to Hu11 Limited, a subsidiary of Ron Hull Jnr Limited.
News: Six bidders for CF Booth
By Tom Austen
A potential sale of historic Rotherham firm, CF Booth is still on the cards with six bidders lined up, but further connected companies have gone into administration.
News: Rotherham Hospice appoints new ambassadors
By Tom Austen
Four leading local figures have joined Rotherham Hospice as ambassadors.
News: Wuthering Heights sees Rotherham back on the big screen
By Tom Austen
More recognition, exposure and prestige is being garnered by Rotherham as it once again provides the filming location for another big screen blockbuster, reports Visit Rotherham.
News: Elevation Recruitment Group launches new division
By Tom Austen
Following a record-breaking 2025, Rotherham-based Elevation Recruitment Group has launched new Leadership & Executive division, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the business.
News: Taylor Emmet opens new Rotherham office
By Tom Austen
Leading law firm Taylor Emmet has officially opened its new office at Moorgate Crofts Business Centre, bringing trusted legal expertise closer to individuals and families across Rotherham.
News: South Yorkshire Mayor: "Whitestone is the wrong scheme"
By Tom Austen
Oliver Coppard, the mayor of South Yorkshire says that he is convinced that plans for a massive solar farm that could take up acres of green belt land in Rotherham "is the wrong scheme."
News: Rebranded Rotherham venue set to reopen
By Tom Austen
A prominent venue in Rotherham town centre has closed for a rebrand, with plans to reopen with Irish cheer, just in time for St Patrick's Day, reports Visit Rotherham.
News: Free parking in Rotherham town centre to continue
By Tom Austen
Rotherham Council is set to continue to offer one hour’s free parking in council-run car parks in Rotherham town centre.
News: Beatson Clark welcomes key additions
By Tom Austen
Leading glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has strengthened its sales and marketing team with three new appointments.
News: Community united at stadium to launch "Rotherham Day"
By Tom Austen
A new annual celebration designed to showcase the very best of Rotherham is gathering momentum, with businesses, schools, charities and community leaders recently coming together at the AESSEAL New York Stadium to launch the town’s first official Rotherham Day.
News: Updated plans submitted for £12m Rotherham regeneration scheme
By Tom Austen
A new planning application has been submitted for a multimillion pound regeneration scheme in a Rotherham town where demolition recently got underway.
News: Plans progress for takeaway expansion after Rotherham Council loses appeal
By Tom Austen
Operators of a doughnut shop in Rotherham are progressing plans to convert it into a hot food takeaway after it successfully secured planning permission on appeal. Rotherham Council planners earlier concluded that it would "fail to promote a healthier community."
News: Rotherham-based X-Cel Group to go for growth following MBO
By Tom Austen
A Rotherham-based manufacturer, specialising in producing precision machined components for the renewables, defence and oil and gas industries, has completed a manager buyout (MBO) with the support of an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
News: How Rotherham Council wants to spend £2.95m on local growth, backing business support, High Streets and more events
By Tom Austen
The cabinet at Rotherham Council is set to approve the use of £2.95m of local growth funding, continuing to fund business and employment support services, high profile events and dedicated financial support for High Street units and market traders.
News: More consultation on Rotherham £24m active travel schemes
By Tom Austen
More public consultation is required as Rotherham Council is set to spend a further £24m on active travel schemes where new cycle lanes are set to be a key component.
News: Funding approved for Rotherham business growth projects
By Tom Austen
20 new jobs are set to be created as Rotherham firms continue to benefit from funding via the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and the South Yorkshire Investment Zone.
News: Rotherham firms receive royal visits
By Tom Austen
Two Rotherham-based companies had the honour of a royal visit recently when Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was in the region.
News: Plans back in for historic Rotherham building
By Tom Austen
A new lease of life could be on the cards for a historic building in Rotherham that has been empty for over a decade and wrapped up in a legal battle that resulted in six directors being banned for a total of 54 years.
News: Parkgate partners with Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity
By Tom Austen
Parkgate, Rotherham’s leading retail hub, has announced a partnership with the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity which will see the partners co-ordinating to organise a series of fundraisers, activities and events for the community at Parkgate, that will raise awareness and much needed funds for the charity.
News: Plans updated for Rotherham micropubs
By Tom Austen
Micropub operators in Rotherham are updating plans for their venues.
News: Value for money concerns over Rotherham's £300m smart motorway schemes
By Tom Austen
Multimillion pound smart motorways on the M1 through Rotherham have had a positive impact on journey times, congestion, the number of collisions and the environment but are not on track to deliver the value for money anticipated over the 60-year life of the project.
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