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Back to the 1940's
Imperial Buildings Mini Arts Hub in Rotherham town centre, will be hosting a 1940s Arts Fair on Saturday 3rd July from 10am with live music from La Follie starting 6pm.
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Rotherham Rocks Hair & Beauty
On Tuesday 6th July from 12pm onwards, All Saints Square will become a live demonstration space for the town centres award winning hairdressers and beauticians to show off their talent and put the sparkle back into every Rotherham shoppers day.
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Rotherham goes Red & White for Promotion Send-off
Over 1,000 people packed All Saints Square in Rotherham to give a massive send off to the Millers, Rotherham United FC, ahead of Sundays Wembley play off that could see the side promoted to League One.
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Newest Fashion Boutique Already Expanding into Second Unit
Trade in Rotherham town centre has proven overwhelmingly successful for Boo, so much so in fact, they have taken a second unit. Now its time to cater for the men.
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A-List at Tryst
If you missed the first Paparazzi event and have been kicking yourself ever since then worry not. With the second Paparazzi night just days away, you too could be in line to win the next £2,000 prize package.
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International Athlete Revolutionises Rotherham Gym
Revolution Gym aims to provide Rotherham town centre with a gym to be proud of and as a result, is now home to Clinton Woods Boxing Revolution, where Clinton and his team use boxing as a means to increase confidence, while achieving fitness targets.
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A-List Style at Bar Tryst
HAVE you got the style of an A list celebrity? Is your look worthy of the red carpet? To celebrate the towns many trend setters, The Rotherham Advertiser has teamed up with Bar Tryst to launch Paparazzi, our very own hunt for the fashionistas. All you need to do is get dressed up to the nines and come down to Bar Tryst from 9pm on Thursday April 29th, where you and your party will be papped on arrival and given a glass of champagne as you strut down the red carpet.
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Minerva Gallery Grand Opening on 1st May
Minerva Gallery, the recently opened latest addition to the arts hub in Imperial Buildings, is celebrating its launch with hospitality and music alongside workshops, events and activities on 1st May.
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Spooky Shenanigans in Rotherham Town Centre!
On Thursday 13th May at 7.30pm prepare to be spooked as you stride out on a ghoulish town centre ghost walk! Starting at Rotherham Minster, the walk will call at a number of locations with a local ghost story or urban legend being told at each stop.
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Rotherham Markets Continues to Thrive
Rotherhams Indoor Market continues to grow from strength to strength with a new card and gift stall just opened on the Indoor Markets, as well as the expansion of a popular clothing stall.
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Dawns Inks Expands
Dawns Ink and Computer Supplies, previously based on Eastwood Lane, has taken steps to become bigger and better!
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Artist Sets to Work And Needs Your Help
Artist Adam Mileusnic is inviting you to help with a large scale public art project for Rotherham town centre. Workshops will be held at the new arts hub within Imperial Buildings on Saturday 3rd April and Tuesday 6th April.
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Face Lift for Primark
Since 22nd February the Primark store in Rotherham town centre has been undergoing a substantial refurbishment with the creation of additional fitting rooms, improved disabled access and facilities. The store will appear more spacious and modern and will hold its official launch on Good Friday.
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Rotherhams High Street Transformation Continues
Improvements to the High Street continue with work about to start on three further buildings - Hamby's, The Little Coffee Shop and Zax Hairdressers.
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Rotherhams Newest Fashion Boutique Now Open in Flagship Renaissance Development
Rotherham town centre has won another vote of confidence, with a new boutique joining the mix. The latest womens fashion boutique, Boo, offers a wide range of high quality fashion clothing but without the boutique price tag, alongside a range of shoes, accessories, handbags and bespoke jewellery.
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Bridal Boutique is Twice as Nice
The innovative grants scheme in Rotherham is continuing to help attract new, specialist independent retailers into the town centre. Lisa Middlemiss has just opened her second town centre bridal boutique, Purely Bridal, in the former Sheffield Star office building on Corporation Street.
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More Businesses Open Up on Rotherham Markets
In a time where people want quality and good value produce accompanied by excellent customer service, Rotherham Markets continues to be a popular choice. The Indoor Markets complex has seen a further three more new businesses open and traders are looking forward to a good new year.
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Radio Link Helps Traders Beat the Villains
The Rotherham Radio Links Scheme, run by RMBCs Town Centre Management Team, in partnership with South Yorkshire Police, is growing as businesses see the exclusive benefits.
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Popular Wellgate Restaurant is Back in Town for Business
Red Pepper has recently re-opened under new management and its back with an added clout providing significant investment following a number of other new businesses welcomed to the town centre.
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Deli Good News, Rotherham Markets thriving
Following the success of Mark Browns Butchers stall, his wife Sarah Brown will shortly be joining him at the Markets selling popular delicacies at the new Sarahs Deli.
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The Shop of Priceless Things
Artists unveiled their masterpiece last Friday forming the next step in putting art in the heart of Rotherham town centre.
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Yella' Brick Road Granted Success
With help from Rotherham Borough Councils vitality grants, Yella Brick Road will be open for business as of Monday 7th December. The independent vintage clothing and accessories boutique will open its doors within the flagship Renaissance residential and retail development in time for Christmas.
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Art Attack on Empty Shops
New steps to make Rotherham town centre even more vibrant are getting under way by putting art at the heart of the town.
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Free Parking on Saturday's in Rotherham Town Centre
Shoppers to Rotherham town centre can now enjoy free weekend parking from November 21st to the end of December, providing a welcome boost for town centre retailers and shoppers.
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Free Town Centre Bus for Rotherham
Travelling around Rotherham Town Centre just got even easier – FreeBee, the new free town centre bus, launches on Monday 26 October.
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Removal of Old River Don Bridge to reduce flood risk
It was the 39th year of Queen Victorias reign. General Custer and his troop were wiped out at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Alexander Graham Bell made his first call on the new fangled telephone, and Grafton Bridge was installed over the River Don in Rotherham. Now that piece of local history, dating back to 1876, has disappeared.
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First Townscape Heritage project started in Rotherham Town Centre
Work on the first project in the Townscape Heritage Initiative has just started, aimed at bringing back to life the empty former Supercigs unit – a crucial first step in the £3.5m restoration scheme to protect and improve key historic buildings.
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Floodlighting Project set to Transform Town Centre Jewel.
The dramatic impact of the historic Rotherham Minster on the town centre is to be highlighted, literally.
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Riverside Living, A Success for Rotherham
Rotherham Borough Council and Liverpool-based developer Iliad are delighted to announce the success of the riverside apartments completed in the centre of Rotherham.
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Calling all Story Tellers
My Story: the search for the greatest real life stories never told!
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Countdown to Festival of Food & Drink begins...
With Rotherham Markets' first festival of food just round the corner, local food producers and restaurants are gearing up to tantalise the taste buds of visitors to Rotherham Town Centre.
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Everyone Has A Story. What's Yours?
My Story is a new BBC project to gather the Nation’s true stories and publish them online. It launches in early September 2009 on The One Show and the BBC wants to hear from everyone. Next year, 15 of the best stories will be made into TV programmes for BBC One.
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All things town centre at Rotherham Show
Looking for ways to beat the recession? You can find out how to save money in Rotherham town centre, or set up or strengthen your own business, all in one place at Rotherham Show this weekend.
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Retailers granted success in Rotherham town centre
The first three businesses that have successfully received their Business Vitality Grant were announced today along with news that they will shortly be opening within the newly restored Imperial Buildings shopping arcade.
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Rotherham receives praise from national retail body
Rotherham welcomed a new report released by the British Retail Consortium on tackling the decline of high streets across the UK.
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Bloomin marvellous!
Central Rotherham was given a boost this week with the introduction of 100 hanging baskets and over a dozen tiered floral displays concentrated on key shopping streets.
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Renaissance mapped out for shoppers
Just in case shoppers and residents in Rotherham can't visit its Renaissance developments for themselves, the Town Centre Management team have mapped it out for them.
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Town Centre Shoppers Car Parking Boost
More good news for shoppers in Rotherham was announced this week with news that two floors of a town centre multi storey car park are to be reserved for short term visitors, making it easier for them to get to shops and offices.
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Rotherhams Woolworths unit taken over by B&M Bargains
A national retail chain is to reopen the former Woolworths store in Rotherham town centre, creating 26 new jobs. Discount retailer B&M Bargains hopes to open its latest store in this prominent location within the next two weeks and it believes it will attract at least 10,000 shoppers a week.
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New Parking Scheme means it's Free after 3pm
A major initiative has been launched on 29th May in Rotherham Town Centre to enable shoppers to park for free after 3pm.
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Evans Rotherham Office Scheme Goes in for Planning
Developer Evans Regeneration Investments Ltd. has put forward an ambitious planning application to develop new council civic accommodation in Rotherham, forming one of the most significant public sector property transactions outside of London in the last year.
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Dig up your tickets for Rotherhams Garden Lovers Fayre
Rotherham Town Centre is set to blossom into a green wonderland as Rotherham Markets host a very special gardening event, with a little help from celebrity gardener Christine Walkden.
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FREE Swimming for 60 & Over and 16 & Under
Rotherham Borough Councill is taking part in a new £140 million fund to boost sport and fitness through free swimming for over 60s and under 16s, from April 2009 to March 2011.
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Major scheme launched to attract new retailers
An innovative new grants scheme is being launched in Rotherham, which aims to help attract new, specialist independent retailers into the town centre.
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Make Your Mark
BUDDING market stall holders from Rotherham are being offered the chance to trade for free as part of a campaign to encourage entrepreneurs into business.
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Europe Minister, Caroline Flint MP visits Rotherham Central Railway Station
Europe Minister and local MP for Don Valley, Caroline Flint, visited Rotherham this week to view proposals for the £7.5 redevelopment of the Central Railway Station.
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Women's Fashion Retailer Selects Rotherham
As high streets across the country continue to experience bad news, Rotherham town centre has something to celebrate this week as the women's fashion retailer, Internacionale, has selected Rotherham as the location for one of its new stores.
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Big Screen Culture returns to Rotherham
Opera and ballet will be returning to All Saints' Square in Rotherham this summer with three unforgettable Big Screen performances.
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All Saints' Building is coming down
Rotherham's regeneration is taking another massive step forward, with yet another site being cleared for development in the £2bn town-centre Renaissance programme. Demolition work has started at the All Saints' Building, between Corporation Street and the Minster, to make way for high-quality offices, shops and more.
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2009 sees a fresh & exciting start for Imperial residents
Following 18 months of restoration work on Rotherham's much-loved Imperial Buildings, 2009 sees it come to life with new residents moving into two of the 19 new luxury apartments.
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Bond Bryan Architects receive planning permission for Rotherham College of Art and Technology
Bond Bryan Architects has received planning permission for its innovative design for Rotherham College of Art and Technology (RCAT).This £70 million, 21,000m2 town centre development will provide a new distinct identity for the college and aims to provide first class facilities for education and training locally.
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New Central Railway Station for Rotherham gains planning approval
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) has gained planning approval from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for radical proposals for a striking new £7.5m Central Railway Station.
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Rotherham Renaissance - students' plans are the business!
Students had a taste today of what it's like in the world of business - and the winning team turned their business plan for Rotherham town centre's Renaissance scheme into a tidy profit.
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Iliad's Rotherham All Saints' Regeneration Scheme gains Planning Approval
Liverpool based developer Iliad has successfully gained planning approval for All Saints' building - the next project in the ambitious multi-million pound Renaissance plan to regenerate the heart of Rotherham town centre.
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Plans Steam Ahead
In stark contrast to the economic gloom, developers and partners behind a South Yorkshire town centre's £2bn regeneration programme have a positive take on the future of their projects.
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Rotherham Spreads the Word
Thousands of people across the borough have a chance over the next few months to air their views and learn more about Rotherham's changing landscape at a series of Renaissance Roadshows running right through until February 2009.
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Rotherham's illuminations get the X Factor
Rotherham town centre is set to be illuminated in style this month as the colour, excitement, lights and sounds of the annual Christmas lights switch-on returns to an expectant All Saints' Square.
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A Wonderland of Christmas Events in Rotherham
A series of festive events will be taking place in Rotherham town centre during December which are sure to bring everybody's Christmas dreams to life.
