Monthly Archives: March 2012

Airbus star aircraft head for South America

March 9, 2012
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Airbus is showcasing its biggest stars together at the FIDAE Air Show (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile. Both the iconic A380 and the new generation airlifter A400M will be in static display and conduct flight demonstrations at Latin America’s most important air show. The...

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Sales stay healthy but profits get squeezed at Yeo Valley

March 9, 2012
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Annual turnover at family-owned yoghurt and dairy manufacturer Yeo Valley has topped £200m for the first time – although profits fell by nearly £4m. Latest accounts – for the year to May 29, 2011 – show that turnover up year-on-year from £176.6m to £201.7m but pre-tax profits collapse from...

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Rovers unveil plans for new stadium at UWE

March 9, 2012
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    From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Bristol Rovers have today unveiled detailed plans for their new stadium at the University of the West of England. The club could be playing home matches at ‘The UWE’ at the start of the 2014/15 season if plans to build a new 21,700...

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Brighter outlook for West manufacturers with more jobs and higher orders

March 9, 2012
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West manufacturers have beaten the downturn by reporting a significant increase in orders and employment during the first three months of this year. And the positive trend looks set to continue with more manufacturers predicting a rise in output, higher orders and – vitally for the area’s economy –...

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Bristol 100 meet to mark International Women’s Day

March 9, 2012
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One hundred businesswomen from across Bristol met yesterday to celebrate their contribution to the life and wealth of the city. The gathering at the the Avon Gorge Hotel, Clifton, was one of a number of similar events staged across the globe as part of International Women’s Day. All the...

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Fairtrade Business Awards to be presented today

March 9, 2012
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The UK’s first Fairtrade business awards are being presented today in Bristol to firms and organisations from the West that incorporate Fairtrade into their business. The awards, sponsored by The Co-Operative and supported by Bristol Business News, are being be hosted by BBC newsreader and long-time Fairtrade supporter George...

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Green Investment Bank: We’re disappointed not to have brought it here

March 8, 2012
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The team behind Bristol’s bid for the Green Investment Bank (GIB) has pledged to build a strong relationship with the institution to ensure the region gains maximum benefit from its creation. Bristol’s hopes of attracting the bank to the city were dashed today when Business Secretary announced it is...

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Alderley banking on further growth as order book gets stronger

March 8, 2012
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Alderley Group, the Wickwar-based designer and manufacturer of liquid and gas metering and produced water treatment packages, racked up orders worth more than £20m in the first seven weeks of 2012 for projects in the North Sea, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The group, which has more...

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Breaking news: Bristol fails to get Green Investment Bank

March 8, 2012
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Bristol has failed in its bid to attract the Government's Green Investment Bank, losing out to Edinburgh and London. Business Secretary Vince Cable said the headquarters will be in Edinburgh, with the main transaction team in London. Bristol was seen as being among the favourites to attract the bank....

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Govt attacked over ‘barbaric’ Remploy closure and loss of 40 Bristol jobs

March 8, 2012
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From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Around 40 jobs are set to go at Bristol’s Remploy factory after the Government announced plans to shut more than half the factories, which employing mainly disabled workers. The decision was described as “barbaric” by a union leader last night, as it emerged more than...

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Administrators put historic home of failed prep school up for sale

March 7, 2012
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The Bristol office of property adviser GVA has been instructed by administrators Grant Thornton to market the former prep school Tawstock Court near Barnstaple. Offers are being invited for the freehold sale of the Grade II-listed property in 32 acres. The main house, which is built around an enclosed...

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International Women’s Day gathering to showcase Bristol’s female entrepreneurs

March 7, 2012
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One hundred businesswomen from across Bristol are meeting this morning to celebrate their contribution to the life and wealth of the city. The gathering at the the Avon Gorge Hotel, Clifton, is one of a number of similar events staged across the globe as part of International Women’s Day....

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Prime defence contracts in South West snapped up by Integral

March 7, 2012
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Bristol-based Integral, one of the UK's largest independent providers of property maintenance services, has paid administrators an undisclosed sum for the South Western and Eastern prime defence contracts of collapsed building services specialist MJN Colston. The deal will save nearly 50 jobs in Bristol and Bury St Edmunds following the...

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