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Council bosses hope move will attract ‘dominant high street shop’
BARNSLEY Council has served notice on a major retailer in the town centre after plans to convert two units into one broke cover - and bosses hope the move will attract a ‘dominant high street shop’ into the town.
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug, based on Cheapside, were served the notice due to the council’s ambition to widen the pool of retailers they are able to target.
The building once served as a department store...
Pub with historic Barnsley FC link goes up for sale
ONE of Barnsley’s oldest pubs which played a vital role in Barnsley FC’s early years has come under threat - as potential buyers have set their sights on converting the historic site into a shop.
The Dove Inn on Doncaster Road has recently gone up for sale, with owners Old Mill Brewery claiming that it no longer fits with their wider plans as they push for more gastro pub-style establishments.
The sale is being handled...
Redundant staff offered support after ‘devastating’ closure
A LOCAL councillor has offered his support to employees affected by the ‘devastating’ closure of a Barnsley-based company.
Euramax Solutions Ltd, based on Ashroyd’s Way in Platts Common, was founded in 1950 originally under the name Ellbee.
The firm, which manufacture uPVC windows and doors for holiday homes and home improvement markets, operates a mammoth 205,000sq ft facility in the town.
The business was one of many organisations left out of pocket when Knaresborough-base
Local firm backs new youth hub
A FAMILY firm dating back to 1890 has become a financial backer behind a ‘one-of-a-kind’ project to create a multi-million pound youth hub for Barnsley’s youngsters.
Cawthorne-based Naylor Industries, a manufacturer of clay drainage pipes which diversified to grow into a global provider of plastic and concrete products, now employs about 400 people.
Chief executive Edward Naylor has signed up to become a capital supporter of Barnsley Youth Zone, which will be run by OnSide...
Barnsley businessman completes Wakefield Trinity purchase
A BUSINESSMAN has completed the buy-out of a historic rugby league club.
Barnsley-born Matt Ellis, who runs DIY-Kitchens - which was formerly based on Castlereagh Street before its move to South Kirkby - has taken over the ownership reins at Wakefield Trinity.
The club, which was founded in 1873, was recently relegated from the Super League to the Championship.
Matt said: “I am originally from Barnsley but I’ve supported the club since going to watch...
Parkway’s Rob bags award nomination
THE owner of a Barnsley cinema has been shortlisted for an award.
Rob Younger, owner of Parkway Cinema on Eldon Street in the town centre, has been nominated as a UK Cinema Hero in Searchlight Pictures’ competition.
The competition, in partnership with the newly-released film - Empire of Light - is currently being screened at Parkway from 35mm film.
Searchlight decided they would like to find a true cinema hero - someone who goes the...
Businessman lands award nomination
A TOWN centre businessman who has taken hundreds of knives off the street through his amnesty bin has been nominated for a Proud of Barnsley award.
Mitchell Cavill is the owner of Vape Store and Bargains Galore on Regent Street South and for the last three years has had a weapons amnesty bin inside his shop.
A number of people would occasionally drop off knives inside to Mitchell but since the arrival of his new...
Exciting career opportunities available at local company
JOBSEEKERS in Barnsley and the surrounding area are being given the chance to join a leading window and door manufacturer in Hoyland which has 66 jobs available - and they are being urged to book onto one of several assessment days to find out more.
Euramax Solutions, a leading window and door manufacturer, has launched the major recruitment drive and is looking to significantly grow its factory team to cope with increased demand.
The...
Final flats at Gateway Plaza sold
A DEVELOPER who invested heavily in a town centre apartment complex has sold off its final flats to an overseas property fund.
Quest Property, part of the Brook Group which opened the Gateway Plaza development of 188 flats ten years ago, this week sold its final 128 flats to the Australian L1 Property.
It was always the intention, said Quest chief executive Jason Brook, to sell off the residential side of the development while retaining...
Barnsley put on a global map
A NEW online tool published by the Sheffield City Region aims to show investors from around the world what opportunities Barnsley has to offer.
The Locate in SCR website displays everything from demographics and employment statistics to the student population - and what subjects they’re studying - and even lists potential premises or vacant lots that are up for sale or rent in the nine towns and cities that make up the region.
Rachel Clark,...
Long-serving Phil ready to push his firm forward
A BARNSLEY-based businessman has completed the buyout of a leading food service and retail equipment supplier.
Phil Williams, of Cudworth, is the current managing director of Victor Manufacturing, in Bradford, and has been with the company for more than 20 years.
The 57-year-old, who has lived in Barnsley all his life, took the decision to take over the company when the firm was put up for sale by the Mrs J M Mountain Will Trust....
MKB hoping for a hat-trick of awards
A BARNSLEY law firm has been nominated for three awards at an awards ceremony.
MKB Solicitors LLP, based in Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, has been nominated for the small firm of the year award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, while partner and head of employment Ben McFeely, is nominated for the Rising Star award. One of the firm’s solicitors Joanna Longfellow, who works in MKB’s private client department, has been nominated for Private Client award.
The...
New partners will help firm progress further
A FIRM of solicitors has appointed four new partners to its legal team to enable the business to continue to grow.
The new partners at Bury and Walkers, based in Regent Street, are David Mayne, who is taking over the role of head of residential conveyancing across the firm, Amanda Fletcher, who is now in the role of head of private client, wills and probate, Rebecca Jones, who will be developing commercial services across the...
Legal firm returns to town after absence of three decades
A YORKSHIRE law firm has returned to Barnsley after 30 years.
Ison Harrison has opened its 14th Yorkshire-based branch on Regent Street.
The firm previously had offices in both Cudworth and Goldthorpe in the 1980s, but has now opened a new office in the town centre.
It is overseen by clinical negligence solicitor Anne Robertson who lives and now works in Barnsley.
“Naturally I’m delighted that Barnsley has been selected as the latest addition to...
Owners say: be our guests
A DERELICT local farmhouse has been transformed into a luxury holiday home and event venue where a three-night weekend stay costs £6,500.
Spicer Manor, located on Spicer Manor Lane, Ingbirchworth, has undergone a restoration project and is now available to book for special occasions, weddings and retreats.
The manor sleeps up to 34 guests in 15 en-suites and boasts a state of the art cinema, games room and twin hot tubs.
The original Spicer Manor...
McDonald’s staff McMuck-in with litter pick
A GROUP of McDonald’s workers have volunteered to give their local area a spring clean.
The 26 volunteers, from the Upper New Street restaurant, came together with Goldthorpe Primary School, Twiggs and Veolia to litter pick in the town centre, collecting a total of 25 bags of rubbish.
McDonald’s assistant manager David Kelly, who organised the litter pick, said: “McDonald’s has been collecting litter in our communities for over 35 years, and I’m proud of...
Shear hard work for farmer David
A BARNSLEY farmer is preparing for his most mammoth task of the year - shearing almost 500 sheep across nine days.
David Nicholson, 49, is known for being Cannon Hall Farm’s expert lamber and is well versed in delivering hundreds of lambs and goats every year.
But now he’s embarking on his most difficult time of the year - where he has to shear the farm’s flock.
David, whose family run the visitor attraction in...
Friends celebrate two decades at the top
A BARNSLEY business that has traded all over the world is celebrating its 20th year in business.
Subbit Structural Detailing in Barnsley was set up by friends Wayne Thackray and Nick Pepper in 1999 after they both worked at fabrication company, Billington Structures.
Subbit use a detailing package ‘Tekla’ to model steel buildings and then produce fabrication drawings for steel fabricators. They have worked on contracts worldwide including Hong Kong, Australia and Chile.
Wayne, director,..
Housing estate honoured for helping people live independently
AN ESTATE which provides independent living to Barnsley’s elderly population has won a prestigious industry award.
Hanover Court in Worsbrough has won a silver award at the Elderly Accommodation Counsel Awards, beating almost 25,000 other retirement housing developments from around the country.
John Galvin, EAC’s chief executive, said: “Specialist housing for older people plays an enormously significant role in helping them stay independent for longer.
“The security, support and great
‘I no longer need to work at age of 28...’
AN ENTERPRISING 28-year-old ‘no longer needs to work’ after teaching himself how to become a property entrepreneur in just four months by studying YouTube videos.
Nathan Winch is raking in an average of £10,000 a month from property investments and in one morning alone, earned £13,500 from two deals he negotiated.
And aside from legal fees, he has not had to put down any money.
Nathan credits his success to watching videos on the YouTube...
