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Lindsay Hoyle must apologise for opening Betfred HQ, gambling reform campaigners say

Decision brings Commons speaker’s role into disrepute, says Will Prochaska

The Guardian - UK

Betfred's profits jump as UK gamblers wage over £8.8bn

Betfred was founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967 and opened its first betting shop in Ordsall, Salford

Birmingham Post

Gary Neville on why St Michael's development doesn't include affordable housing - and why the huge project is the biggest risk he's ever taken

The St Michael's scheme is expected bring £120m investment to the city and create more than 3,000 jobs

Manchester Evening News

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Newcastle United fan who won £5.4m from £1.40 Betfred bet gets married at St James' Park

Michael Clark, from Walker, married Sherelle Pooley after becoming a multi-millionaire from an online slot game

Chronicle Live

Bookie-owned broadcaster Sports Information Services pulls up before £200 million sale finish line

Ladbrokes , William Hill, the Tote and Betfred founder Fred Done all own stakes in SIS

Evening Standard

Harold Riley - a child and man of Salford who dedicated his life's work to the city

"He was a creative genius who loved his vocation."

Manchester Evening News

The Derby lands on gambling sponsor after blue-chip name search fails

The Derby at Epsom, Britain’s most historic and prestigious Classic, will be sponsored by a gambling company for the first time

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City fan cashes in again as Blues notch up second 4-1 win in a row

After his first win he bought his wife a cordless lawnmower

Manchester Evening News

Brewery's cheeky dig at Fred Done's controversial 'Shudehill Shard' skyscraper which towers over historic city centre pub

The tower in the Northern Quarter stands right next to the 280-year-old Lower Turks Head

Manchester Evening News

Thousands of Salford youngsters set for huge new youth centre for just 50p a visit

'It is a much-needed facility in our city'

Manchester Evening News

Dad-of-three on minimum wage bags life-changing £5.4m jackpot from £1.40 bet

Michael Clark secured Betfred's biggest ever payout with the King Kong slot game and is now able to buy a 'forever home' and marry his fiancée of seven years.

Daily Record

Dad wins £5.4million jackpot from £1.40 Betfred bet - and reveals big shopping list

Michael Clark and fiancée Sherelle Pooley "are rich beyond our dreams" after scooping Betfred’s biggest ever payout and are now compiling a list of what to do with the win

Daily Mirror

Boddingtons Brewery site sale to kick start near £200m transformation

Developer Salboy is also working with Gary Neville on his St Michael's scheme

Manchester Evening News

Salford bookie Fred Done has bought his first ever horse - and it's for a very special reason

“We have been in unprecedented times in the last couple of years and the NHS has been at the forefront of it. I thought this was an ideal opportunity to give something back"

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Liverpool Echo

Betfred creates hundreds of jobs despite profits slumping by almost £200m

Fred Done stepped down as Betfred's CEO in 2021, but he remains chairman

Manchester Evening News

Lockdowns cut Betfred profits by nearly £200m but internet betting rise saves sales and helps create 500 jobs

Betfred was founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967 and opened its first betting shop in Ordsall, Salford

Birmingham Post

Betfred's profits slashed by almost £200m as internet betting surge saves group from sales slump

The amount wagered with Betfred increased from £6.4bn to just under £7bn

Manchester Evening News

Gary Neville makes major announcement about Manchester's newest five-star hotel

The 40-storey tower is expected to create 1,800 jobs

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Birmingham Post

Gary Neville partners with Betfred founder's firm to build 40-storey city centre tower

Relentless Group said the project will see the creation of 1,800 jobs

Manchester Evening News

Sunday Times Rich List reveals top 10 people in North West - including a couple of lads from Salford

The Done brothers are jointly worth £1.5bn, according to Sunday Times Rich List

Birmingham Post

Fred Done’s Salboy unveils £100m Newquay plans for hotel, cinema and homes

The developer has said the scheme could create and support hundreds of jobs and provide a multi-million pound boost for the Cornish tourism hotspot

Birmingham Post

Fred Done's Salboy to host public consultation on £100m Newquay 'landmark' development plans

The property development firm is proposing to transform the site of the Hotel Bristol in Narrowcliff

Birmingham Post

Billionaire Peter Done to hand staff almost £4m bonus after demand surge

Peter Done co-founded Bedfred with his brother Fred

Birmingham Post

Businesses vent frustration at work to build city centre glass tower for billionaire Betfred owner Fred Done

Construction is due to finish at the start of next year

Liverpool Echo

BetFred facing £750,000 embarrassment after Liverpool decision

BetFred owner Fred Done could well be regretting his decision to pay out on Manchester City becoming Premier League champions

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