Northern Powerhouse Rail commitment "represents real progress" for Rotherham and South Yorkshire
News: Northern Powerhouse Rail commitment "represents real progress" for Rotherham and South Yorkshire
By Tom Austen
Although full funding is "not a done deal" the recent announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) represents the government's "commitment to support plans for Rotherham’s new mainline station," South Yorkshire's Mayor says.
News: Gulliver's Valley hosts Duke and Duchess on flying visit to Rotherham
By Tom Austen
A new immersive learning destination at a Rotherham theme park welcomed prestigious visitors this week - Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
News: Further free parking for Forge Island as Rotherham Council faces difficulties with flagship site
By Tom Austen
A council briefing has laid bare the difficulties that the authority is facing with its Forge Island regeneration scheme.
News: Rotherham Gateway Station included in Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement
By Tom Austen
There's strong signals of support for efforts to return mainline train services to Rotherham as part of a £300m regeneration project as the Rotherham Gateway Station is included in the first phase of the Northern Powerhouse Rail vision announced by the Government.
News: Plans approved for conversion of listed building in Rotherham town centre
By Tom Austen
An empty former townhouse in Rotherham town centre can be brought back to life following the approval of a change of use application.
News: Castings Technology creates 20 jobs as aerospace demand drives growth
By Tom Austen
Castings Technology, a leading UK manufacturer of complex high-integrity titanium and steel castings, is creating 20 new jobs in South Yorkshire as part of its ambitious growth plans.
News: Rotherham Council continues to snap up land for development
By Tom Austen
Rotherham Council looks to have acquired a key piece of land that will enable the development of a Riverside Residential Quarter in the town centre to continue.
News: Latest research into fusion technology in Rotherham is super cool
By Tom Austen
Frozen temperatures are required for the latest research into fusion technology taking place in Rotherham.
News: Rotherham United's debt with ASD rises to over £9m
By Tom Austen
In the latest accounts of Rotherham-based manufacturing firm, ASD Lighting PLC, Rotherham United Football Club is listed as a debtor owing £9.4m, up from £5.2m in the previous year.
News: New showroom opens at Rotherham retail park
By Tom Austen
It's a solid start to the year for a popular shopping destination in Rotherham with a furniture specialist taking one of the last remaining units.
News: Opening nears for Rotherham country park upgrades including new £7m café and venue called "The Waterfront"
By Tom Austen
Multimillion pound upgrades at two popular country parks in Rotherham are nearing completion and will soon be open to the public, according to Visit Rotherham.
News: Home Decor completes MBO
By Tom Austen
Rotherham-based Home Décor, one of the leading suppliers of sliding door and interior solutions in Europe, has been purchased in a management buyout (MBO) led by the company’s executive team.
Home Decor supply into retail, distribution, new build construction and online markets.
News: Sheffield - Rotherham tram-train fare cut
By Tom Austen
A major boost for public transport in South Yorkshire has been announced as Supertram fares and child concessionary fares across bus and tram are frozen, along with a cut to the long distance single Supertram fare. It includes the Sheffield - Rotherham tram-train.
News: IntelliAM expands into the building products sector
By Tom Austen
Rotherham-based IntelliAM AI plc, the software company transforming productivity in the manufacturing industry through artificial intelligence and machine learning, has officially expanded into the building products sector, securing new contracts with two other Yorkshire companies – Elland-based Marshalls and Castleford-based H+H.
News: Steel production could move from Scunthorpe to Rotherham
By Tom Austen
An electric arc furnace at a Rotherham steelworks could be used to take on production if a blast furnace in Scunthorpe is mothballed, according to reports in a national newspaper.
News: Apprentices in the driving seat at McLaren
By Tom Austen
McLaren Automotive is backing the government's £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth.
News: Plans approved to convert Rotherham town centre offices
By Tom Austen
Offices used by a finance firm in Rotherham town centre can be transformed for a new community use, as plans have been approved by Rotherham Council.
News: KCM Waste Management grow commercial commitment with Millers
By Tom Austen
Long-term supporters KCM Waste Management has extended its commercial agreement with Rotherham United.
News: South Yorkshire's new £68m growth fund
By Tom Austen
A £68m funding pot has been allocated to South Yorkshire as part of the Government's attempt to kickstart economic growth by addressing regional disparities in productivity.
News: Building systems manufacturer to meet demand from new Rotherham premises
By Tom Austen
Building systems manufacturer Mauerwall has moved to its first automated production site at a new business park in Rotherham.
News: Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield opens in Rotherham
By Tom Austen
The newly built Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield has officially opened its doors at the entrance to the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham.
News: MP fully on board with Rotherham Gateway Station project
By Tom Austen
Local MP John Healey has added his name to the campaign to return mainline train services to Rotherham.
News: Demolition plans for Rotherham retail parade
By Tom Austen
The wrecking ball appears to be imminent for a parade of council-owned shops on the edge of Rotherham town centre.
News: New demand responsive transport services to be piloted in Rotherham
By Tom Austen
Connectivity across Rotherham could be improved by innovative new demand responsive public transport services.
News: Building work starts for newest resident at the AMP in Rotherham
By Tom Austen
Building work has begun on a new research and development centre for a world-leading engineering firm at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham.
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