Harworth Group has appointed Sheffield based contractor and developer JF Finnegan to construct The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) facility will be located at the heart of the UK’s advanced manufacturing region - the Advanced Manufacturing Park
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Heritage roofing experts help families caring for Rotherham manor house
Families who call a Georgian manor house in Rotherham home found expertise on the doorstep when they needed to call in heritage skills. Sheffield specialist Martin-Brooks were called on to re-roof two annexes and rebuild two chimneys at Grade II listed Thundercliffe Grange in Kimberworth. The former home of the Earls of
Key new role created at Wentwoth Woodhouse
A key new post has been created at one of England’s greatest stately homes as it aims to become a leading UK visitor attraction and community regenerator. The Preservation Trust restoring Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham has appointed Ian Taylor as its first operations manager. Chesterfield-born Ian joined the Trust as a management
Alternative role play centre for children opens in South Yorkshire
An exciting new child’s play centre, providing unique and tailor-made role-playing facilities, has opened its doors to families in Swinton. The Little Town of Play is a family run business launched by Steve and Sophie Siddle, providing a safe place for children to play, learn, and develop their cognitive, social, emotional, and
UKSE grant secures future for Rotherham’s VSE
A specialist Rotherham-based personalised vehicle security business has invested in new diagnostic equipment and purchased new premises thanks to a funding grant from UKSE. Vehicle Security & Electrical (VSE) was established in February of this year by experienced Auto Electrician Ben Hampshire who wanted to launch a ‘one-stop-shop’ for vehicle tracking
Fire-damaged property with no reserve sells for £40k in £4.6m auction
A fire-damaged Rotherham house that went under the hammer without a reserve selling for £40,000, and a Sheffield farmhouse going for more than £780,000 were among the highlights of a ‘very busy’ £4.6m Mark Jenkinson and Son October auction. Damaged by fire in 2018, the semi-detached house in Thurnscoe, with a
MBO at Advanced Alloys
A £30m turnover processor and supplier of speciality alloys, has been acquired in a multi-million-pound management buy-out. Dinnington-based Advanced Alloy Services Limited was established over 25 years ago by Alan Fisher, and has developed to become one of the UK’s leading specialists in processing and recycling high-temperature alloys and metals. The
Role model Horbury Group apprentice commended with an achievement award
A role model apprentice has been commended by his employer and training provider at an award presentation held this term. Sheffield College apprentice Jordan Bew, 21, is completing an apprenticeship with Horbury Group in Rotherham. Now the enthusiastic learner has been presented with an achievement award for being a role model
Stately home’s wishlist includes the gas bill!
The Trust restoring Wentworth Woodhouse launched a fresh appeal for help at this year’s glittering Black Diamonds Ball. Some 260 local dignitaries, Sheffield City Region businesses and loyal supporters at the sell-out event were encouraged to support the launch of the Wentworth Woodhouse Wishlist. The Wishlist details 50 different things the stately
Exercise specialists in Rotherham expand business providing rehabilitation services
A team of exercise specialists in Rotherham who help clients rebuild their physical fitness following a serious or long-term health condition diagnosis have expanded their business after receiving a grant from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE). Established earlier this year Active for Life Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation based in Eastwood Trading