South Yorkshire Times - Business Feed

Business start-ups in town on the slide

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:19 GMT

The number of social enterprise start-ups has plummeted in Doncaster in the economic gloom, according to the town’s leading voluntary organisation.

Former Rovers ground sold for housing

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:33 GMT

One of the most prestigious housing development sites in Doncaster has finally been sold after lying derelict for more than six years.

Plans drawn up for extra hen house

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:45 GMT

An Isle of Axholme farm has drawn up plans to build an extra hen house.

First glimpse of town’s new store

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:23:32 GMT

This is the first glimpse of a huge new supermarket which it is hoped will bring 300 jobs to an unemployment blackspot.

Doncaster bakery spends the dough

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:46 GMT

A Doncaster bakery has created more jobs by expanding its fleet of ‘Bap Vans’ to bring lunch to workers across the region.

Community prize for Doncaster hotel

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:18:24 GMT

The Holiday Inn hotel, Doncaster, has scooped a community award.

New career choice for craftsman

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:02:49 GMT

A former teacher has returned to Epworth to launch his bespoke picture framing business.

Hot food proposal for Doncaster grocers site

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:07:42 GMT

Plans have been drawn up to convert an empty Doncaster grocery store into a hot food takeaway.

New Asda jobs boost for Dearne Valley

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:10:42 GMT

A Doncaster employment blackspot is in line for a jobs boost following the unveiling of new supermarket plans.

Steel firm distances itself from facility closure claims

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:42:24 GMT

A steel firm which employs workers in the Dearne has dismissed claims the Government is set to close its research facility.

Landslide route runs Saturday trains

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:27:47 GMT

From the end of May a Saturday rail service will run between Sheffield and Cleethorpes to allow day trippers to visit the town.

Super-fast fibre broadband goes live in Thorne

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:08:38 GMT

High-speed fibre broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in Thorne, BT announced.

Superstore plan boost for Denaby, Doncaster

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:07:59 GMT

Asda bosses have unveiled plans to open a major superstore in Denaby Main, Doncaster

Young tree surgeon nurtures his own business growth

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:48:42 GMT

A scheme helping jobless young people start up in business has created more than £870,000 in social value in Doncaster, according to a new analysis.

Power problems at Frenchgate Centre

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:58 GMT

The food mall in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Centre has been plunged into darkness due to power problems just days after disruption was caused by a leak.

Business people getting together in Epworth

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:20:29 GMT

Business men and women are getting together for a networking event in Epworth.

Breaking news: Water leak affects Doncaster shopping mall

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:39:16 GMT

A sandwich bar in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Centre had to close this afternoon after water started pouring through the ceiling.

Thrilled Armthorpe mum up for award

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:15:24 GMT

Many mums are set to put their feet up after they’ve put the kids to bed at 7pm - but not mumpreneur Phillipa Barrass.