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Sheffield's oldest shop "strangled" by delayed scheme
Massively reduced footfall caused by the delayed Sevenstone regeneration project "strangled" Sheffield's oldest shop Pollards Tea & Coffee and led to the business' closure. That's according to owner Simon Bower, who told Insider compulsory purchase orders associated with the Hammerson-led development left Pollards in an area "where there are no other shops".
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Deals
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Indian acquisitions on the rise - Grant Thornton
There was a sharp increase in Indian takeovers in the UK last year, according to merger and acquisition statistics from accountancy firm Grant Thornton. Indian companies announced 24 deals targeting UK assets valued at £571m last year.
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Property
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Sky unveils Sheffield plans
Sky is to base its Sheffield customer service centre at Ventana House - part of the Sheffield Digital Campus. The media organisation will occupy 23,577 sq ft at Ventana House and expects to create 500 jobs at the centre.
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Doncaster hotel put on market
A 62-bedroom budget hotel in Doncaster has been placed on the market for sale. Restover Lodge is being marketed by Colliers International for £550,000 for the long leasehold interest.
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Business
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Northern Hub is ‘top priority’ – Higgins
Network Rail’s newly appointed chief executive David Higgins has told the House of Commons' Transport Committee that the £530m Northern Hub proposals are the company’s “top priority”. Higgins, who took over at Network Rail last month, said the plans were “absolutely essential” to economic growth in the North of England.
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Business Link reports increased demand
Business Link Yorkshire has said it is experiencing increased demand for its service, despite being scheduled for closure later in the year.
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Disappointment over gender ruling
Insurance industry leaders have reacted with disappointment to a European ruling meaning insurers cannot charge different premiums to customers based on their gender. The European Court of Justice's ruling, which requires unisex insurance premiums and benefits, will come into effect in December 2012.
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ITM appoints German agent
Sheffield-based clean fuel company ITM Power has appointed Phil Doran as an agent for the German early adoption market for hydrogen technologies.
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Beatson Clark secures more Stokes Sauces work
Rotherham-based glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark is set to increase the number of products it makes for Stokes Sauces after the brand secured a listing at Waitrose.
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The Variety Club Yorkshire Property Awards entries open
Entries are now open for the Yorkshire Property Awards, organised by the Variety Club. The region’s leading property developers, agents, financiers and professionals will come together at a black tie dinner at the Rudding Park Hotel, near Harrogate, on 5 May.
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The new Manufacturing Agenda - Book your tickets now
Insider is to host a manufacturing breakfast debate on 22 March at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham.
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