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Skanska wins further contract for HS2 project in UK
30th Jun 2022

Skanska wins further contract for HS2 project in UK

The latest contract value of £78m will be included by the company in its order bookings for Europe in Q2 2022.

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Dual Inventive and Plasser & Theurer join forces to increase railway uptime
29th Jun 2022

Dual Inventive and Plasser & Theurer join forces to increase railway uptime

At the International Exhibition on Track Technology (first week of June), Dual Inventive and Plasser & Theurer announced a cooperation agreement to help increase railway uptime and improve the safety of track workers.

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£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century
29th Jun 2022

£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century

New funding for a more reliable and sustainable rail network.

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Heras appoints new head of its UK business to drive growth
29th Jun 2022

Heras appoints new head of its UK business to drive growth

Heras has appointed David Owen as its Country Manager for the UK as the company – which is Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions – looks to deliver a strong plan for growth after coming through a period of transition.

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Cabinet members approve delivery of further 125 new council homes!
23rd Jun 2022

Cabinet members approve delivery of further 125 new council homes!

Cabinet members at Doncaster Council have today approved plans to build an additional 125 new homes across seven existing sites.

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Doncaster Hydrogen Hub – Stakeholder Briefing
23rd Jun 2022

Doncaster Hydrogen Hub – Stakeholder Briefing

Doncaster has the opportunity to be a leading UK borough in the zero emission transport revolution by spearheading the use of hydrogen to power heavier vehicles, such as HGVs, refuse collection vehicles, buses and warehouse vehicles.

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Eco-airship contract to launch 1,800 jobs in South Yorkshire
15th Jun 2022

Eco-airship contract to launch 1,800 jobs in South Yorkshire

Spanish carrier orders 10 helium-filled Airlander 10 aircraft in boost for UK green tech and maker HAV

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Brand new American sweet shop opens in Doncaster's Frenchgate Centre
14th Jun 2022

Brand new American sweet shop opens in Doncaster's Frenchgate Centre

An all-new American sweet shop has opened in Doncaster’s Frenchgate shopping centre.

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Communities across the UK can bid for Levelling Up funds to save pubs, clubs and historic buildings
14th Jun 2022

Communities across the UK can bid for Levelling Up funds to save pubs, clubs and historic buildings

Groups will be able to bid for a share of the government’s £150 million Community Ownership Fund to rescue cultural buildings in their area that could otherwise be lost forever.

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Topping out milestone celebrated at £7.5m retirement living scheme
14th Jun 2022

Topping out milestone celebrated at £7.5m retirement living scheme

Senior representatives visited the site to see the progress on the 60-home Askern Vale Court development in Highfield Road.

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Want to make money doing what you love?
13th Jun 2022

Want to make money doing what you love?

The Rebel Business School has partnered with Doncaster Council to offer a free live online course

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Doncaster engineering company sends new tool to China
13th Jun 2022

Doncaster engineering company sends new tool to China

Doncaster-based precision engineering company Agemaspark has delivered an innovative new tool to a Chinese partner to be used in the development of directional drilling projects.

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