Archive News items

On these pages you can access archived news items from the beginning of 2008. 

Airport business park opens its doors

The first development at Robin Hood Airport’s new 62-acre business park has been completed, and the park is now ready to welcome occupiers on-site.

Airport Rail Station on Track

Green light given for a new rail station which could bring improved access to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield.

Business Showcase - a big success

A business and networking event to showcase new Doncaster businesses has been declared a resounding success.

Hotel Receives Premier Status

The four star Best Western Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster is pleased to announce its addition to the groups ‘Premier’ portfolio. With only two hotels achieving this status outside of London, the hotel now proudly holds the title as Yorkshire’s only ‘Premier’ hotel.

IED Event visits Robin Hood Airport

The Yorkshire and Humber Branch of IED visited Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster on 20th November to see progress at the UK’s newest civil facility and hear about plans for the future.

Logistics Link North - Back in Doncaster

Logistics Link North takes place on the 14th and 15th of October at the Doncaster Racecourse

Official Opening incorporates future airport plans

On 15th May 2008 120 business leaders from across Doncaster and South Yorkshire gathered at Robin Hood Airport to hear plans for the future of the airport. The event took place at the official opening of Building 21, the first state of the art office block to be completed on the adjacent 62 acre business park dedicated to Aviation related uses.

Quay opens more offices at Lakeside

GMI Property Company has completed construction of another Grade A office building at South Quay office development, Doncaster Lakeside, and the new occupier has moved in.

TLB gets flexible

With flexibility said to be the key in doing deals in the downturn, Doncaster-based TLB Properties is marketing serviced offices.

Activity Increase on Wheatley Hall Road

Three new arrivals have made Crompton Road Business Park on Wheatley Hall Road their home after a flurry of market activity.

£20m Expansion for Kirk Sandall

TLB Properties unveil plans for a £20 million expansion of its flagship Centrix Business Park at Kirk Sandall.

Best year yet for Doncaster investment

A massive £344 million was invested in a variety of Doncaster projects during 2007, making it the best year on record.

Firstpoint update

Hot on the heels of recent developments, including one of the UK’s biggest speculative funding deals at over £50 million, Catesby Property Group has yet more plans for Firstpoint Business Park.

Marshall Aerospace lands in Doncaster

Doncaster’s Integrated National Aviation Training Academy has been officially launched by Caroline Flint, the Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber.

New £4.5m office development launched

The launch of a new £4.5 million office development is set to create up to 150 jobs in Doncaster.

New Hotel for Doncaster

Doncaster is set for a jobs boost after it was announced a new £17.5million hotel at the borough's racecourse will create up to 120 jobs.

Thorne gets big job boost

One of the biggest warehouses in the country was recently taken by furniture retailer MFI and has now opened for business in Doncaster, creating over 300 jobs.

Unique ‘clean coal’ power generator set for Doncaster

The world’s first commercial-scale coal fired power generator with carbon capture is set to become a reality in Doncaster, as part of Powerfuel’s £1.3 billion Hatfield Power Park project.