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Tom Austen

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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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The 3 month rent-free period at Rotherham market, which was due to end in September, has been extended for a further six months until 31 March 2027🛍️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: Rotherham Council extends rent support to traders after teething troubles at new market hall rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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East Herringthorpe in Rotherham is one of the areas selected for the Community Wealth Fund with £2.55m earmarked over the next 10 years 💰 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: Rotherham neighbourhood in £2.55m funding boost rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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Consultation underway on developer's plans for 5 council-owned sites in Rotherham town centre🏗️🗒️ - 200+ homes🏘️ - office space🏢 - makers, food businesses, cafés☕️ - courtyards & public gardens🏞️ - riverside locations♒️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: New images released of @CapitalCentric's "Rotherham reboot" rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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Chick-fil-A plans for former Pizza Hut in Rotherham approved☑️ America's 3rd largest quick-service restaurant is introducing a new drive-thru experience to the UK with staff taking orders face to face rather than relying solely on a speaker box🐔🍔 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: American restaurant chain secures planning approval for Rotherham drive-thru rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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Plan includes: - Rotherham Gateway Station🚄 - Effingham Street active travel connecting town centre to station🚴 - Bridges connecting Parkgate & Eastwood🚶‍♀️ - New station at Waverley🚉 - "Public Realm and Placemaking Enhancement Programme"🏞️ rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: Rotherham schemes included in £1.45 billion transport investment plan rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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An expanded Regional Defence Hub is planned for University Centre Rotherham🪖 At RNN's Rotherham campus, plans are for an Advanced Manufacturing Lab creating an Industry 4.0 training environment🧑‍🏭 rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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News: New Rotherham facilities being developed through @RNNGroup's specialist centre for defence rothbiz.co.uk/2026/11/news-8…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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News: Peel takes off Haworth from London Stock Exchange rothbiz.co.uk/2026/10/news-8…
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