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Expansion at Bristol Airport for Ryanair as it announces two new summer routes

October 27, 2016
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Expansion at Bristol Airport for Ryanair as it announces two new summer routes

Budget airline Ryanair has announced its biggest ever summer schedule from Bristol Airport, adding two new routes and increasing flights to Warsaw. The airline’s expansion means it is expecting to fly more than 1.7m passengers via Bristol next year – a 5% growth in traffic. The two new summer routes are...

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Bristol Media legal supplier role for Foot Anstey

October 26, 2016
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Bristol Media legal supplier role for Foot Anstey

South West law firm Foot Anstey has become one of the preferred legal suppliers to Bristol Media, the 500-plus, member-led industry organisation. The collaboration will help media businesses in and around Bristol obtain legal insight, support and training at all stages of their growth while ushering in new opportunities for...

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Building surveyor joins Knight Frank in Bristol as it takes on more projects across the region

October 26, 2016
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Building surveyor joins Knight Frank in Bristol as it takes on more projects across the region

Commercial property adviser Knight Frank’s Bristol team has expanded again with the appointment of Alex Cary as a graduate building surveyor. Alex, pictured, joins the building consultancy department where he will be involved in both professional and project work on a range of commercial properties across the South West....

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Government urged not to overlook potential of Bristol Airport as it backs third Heathrow runway

October 25, 2016
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Government urged not to overlook potential of Bristol Airport as it backs third Heathrow runway

Bristol Airport’s chief executive this week called on the government not to overlook the role played by regional airports in growing the UK’s economy following its long-delayed decision to support a third runway at Heathrow. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said the “truly momentous” decision would trigger a £61bn boost for...

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Lawyer joins board of Bristol and West of England China Bureau as China affairs director

October 25, 2016
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Lawyer joins board of Bristol and West of England China Bureau as China affairs director

Bristol and West of England China Bureau has appointed Lingxi Wang as director of China affairs and initiatives. Lingxi, pictured, is an associate in the Bristol office of South West law firm Foot Anstey and a member of its real estate team. He has expertise in acquisition and disposal...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 24, 2016
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Monday 24 October Trading statements: McBride, Petra Diamonds AGM: McBride EGMs: Phoenix, Shanks Economics: CBI trends – total orders, selling prices, business optimism Tuesday 25 September Interims: Braemar Shipping Services, Whitbread Trading statements: Anglo American, Carpetright, GKN, National Express, Pentair, St James’s Place AGMs: Empiric Student Property, Mattioli Woods ...

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The LAST WORD: Ed Wood, founder and chief hot yoga guru, Yogafurie

October 21, 2016
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The LAST WORD: Ed Wood, founder and chief hot yoga guru, Yogafurie

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Ed Wood, founder and chief hot yoga guru at Yogafurie, answers our 10 questions: What was the LAST:  Film you watched? The Secret Life of Pets. My...

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City centre office market brushes off Brexit fears to head for strong end to year

October 21, 2016
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City centre office market brushes off Brexit fears to head for strong end to year

Demand for office space in Bristol city centre has been so strong this year that take-up has already exceeded the total for the whole of 2015, new figures show. And with a number of large inquiries in market, the total for this year is expected to easily beat the...

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Turnover set to double at waste management firm as it cleans up with new client wins

October 21, 2016
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Turnover set to double at waste management firm as it cleans up with new client wins

Bristol-based waste management broker Waste Source is celebrating its best trading figures since it launched six years ago following a record number of new client wins. The firm, set up by Bristol accountant-turned-entrepreneur Chris Holland, pictured, with just £200, is on course for a near 100% increase in turnover...

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Poor infrastructure is holding Bristol back, business leaders tell Transport Secretary on visit to city

October 21, 2016
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Poor infrastructure is holding Bristol back, business leaders tell Transport Secretary on visit to city

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has been warned that unless “very significant improvement and investment” goes into Bristol’s infrastructure the city will not achieve its growth ambitions.  Mr Grayling, pictured, met business leaders yesterday on a tour of the region, during which he announced £750,000 towards improvement work on the...

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Temple Bright team handles linen firm acquisition for Nisbets

October 21, 2016
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Temple Bright team handles linen firm acquisition for Nisbets

Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has completed another high-profile corporate deal – an acquisition for leading catering equipment supplier Nisbets – as the firm continues to expand in both locations. The firm advised Avonmouth-headquartered Nisbets on its takeover of Mitre Linen, a manufacturer of linens and soft...

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Bristol Law Society annual awards: Winners photo gallery

October 21, 2016
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Bristol Law Society annual awards: Winners photo gallery

South West law firm Foot Anstey has been named Law Firm of the Year at the Bristol Law Society annual awards for the second time in three years. The award – for a firm with more than 15 partners – was in recognition of the firm’s client-centric approach and...

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Fairtrade fundraising gala proves just the ticket to help African gold miners

October 21, 2016
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Fairtrade fundraising gala proves just the ticket to help African gold miners

Nearly £4,000 was raised by just 100 people last night at Bristol’s Golden Ticket Gala to fund life-changing equipment for Ugandan gold miners. The event heard from Fairtrade gold pioneer Greg Valerio MBE, pictured, who spoke passionately about how small-scale gold mining is one of the most dangerous and...

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