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Personal Twitter account of the editor / founder of @Rothbiz - Rotherham Business News. Hockey player, sports fan, geographer, Rotherham and proud.

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East Herringthorpe in Rotherham is included in the new £175m Community Wealth Fund Looks like £2.55m over 10 years £1.5m will go to the community to spend £1.05m will go to a representing organisation to support the community & cover operational costs
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The Rotherham indie band have confirmed the date of July 10 2027 for Clifton Park🧑‍🎤🎸🧨 Tickets on sale this week🎟️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
News: Reytons confirm Rotherham return rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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"The club [Rotherham United Women FC] believes the best future for Millmoor will be shaped by the people who know it best" 🏟️ Consultation closes on Nov 9🗣️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
News: Have your say on the Millmoor Reborn project rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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The Rolls-Royce / Govt. investment is expected to support for 3,300 existing jobs over the next few years, with the potential for tens of thousands of new roles beyond that✈️ Rotherham site already set to expand🏭 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rolls-Royce's government-backed £2.5bn research and technology programme could support future growth in Rotherham rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Govt. says that by unlocking projects that might otherwise stall, the Derelict Buildings Fund will help attract investment & turn visible signs of decline into opportunities for renewal🚧 Plenty to go at in Rotherham🏛️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham Council gets £2.63m boost for addressing derelict buildings rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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The formal examination process for Whitestone starts on November 10 with a preliminary meeting in Rotherham to establish the procedures, timetable & arrangements for the examination☀️ Council's concerns here 👇 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham Council reiterates issues with Whitestone solar proposals rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Productive Machines is based on the AMP in Rotherham🏭 The £1.3m investment will support the company’s growth ambitions by creating local jobs & attracting more clients💰 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: University spin out scales up with £1.3m investment rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Little Vegas wanted to use the former Alliance & Leicester / Santander branch on College Street in Rotherham🎰 Council concluded that 24 hour operation would be unacceptable🚫 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham Council refuses plans for 24hr gaming centre rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Winlong Garments Limited, the company that saved British bicycle designer & retailer Planet X Limited in 2023, has itself appointed liquidators🚴 It was based at Aldwarke in Rotherham📍 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Bumpy ride continues for Rotherham-based bike retailer rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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The team at The Garrison will be joining the team at The Olive Lounge as it transforms into Vida - a Mediterranean restaurant, cocktail bar, and music lounge🤝🍽️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham restaurants paired together rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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News: Canford Group completes acquisition of Lemonaid rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Pre-app for 3-7 Corporation Street in Rotherham shows @CapitalCentric's ideas for site of burnt out buildings🏠☕️🍽️🛍️ Interesting that they have named it the "Theatre" site🎭 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: New plans for burnt out buildings site in Rotherham town centre rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Peel said that "Harworth’s stock market listing no longer serves its purpose" rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Peel takes off Haworth from London Stock Exchange rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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1st of 27 projects underway to reduce sewer discharges into watercourses - an investment of £73.5m in the Rotherham area🌊🚧 - Clifton Park - Herringthorpe Playing Fields - Scrooby Street - Lord Street - Treeton Mill Lane rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: @YorkshireWater well underway with work on multimillion pound projects in Rotherham rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Vision includes 2,000-capacity stadium & national women's football centre of excellence⚽️🏟️ Other facilities in sports village could include padel courts, a health & fitness hub, community & multi-sport facilities & a tribute to Millmoor's heritage🏃 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Rotherham Council's cabinet approved funding to "acquire a property in Rotherham Town Centre for the purposes of future regeneration"💰 The former NatWest bank recently sold for £300,500🔨 Any connection between these 2 things unconfirmed🤷 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham bank building sold, council tight-lipped rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Deer Park Tap at Deer Park Farm, a family run business based at Thrybergh in Rotherham, will be able to open for longer 🍻 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Rotherham micropub secures longer opening hours rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Great to see that there are people with vision looking at the demolition of MIllmoor as an opportunity for change⚽️🏃‍♀️ New owners of Rotherham United Women Football Club have started discussions regarding big plans for utilising the site in the future🚧🏟️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: Millmoor talks held over "centre of excellence" idea for former home of Rotherham United rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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Down to business leaders, investors & politicians now on making sure the fund can develop & grow project pipelines & deliver key infrastructure to support growth & create jobs in Rotherham & South Yorkshire💰 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
News: £27.8 billion fund to support next wave of South Yorkshire growth projects rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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