Regional law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has appointed six of its trainees as solicitors in line with its plans for sustained organic growth and an ongoing investment in its staff. The six, who have recently completed their two-year training contracts, will now work in the...
Bristol’s innovation centre for scientific enterprise opened today – allowing the city to effectively compete for the first time against cities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Unit DX, pictured, will encourage cutting-edge science and tech start-ups with the kind of high-end laboratory space and support facilities common in the US and...
Alice Nunn, an in-house planner in the Bristol office of planning, design and regeneration consultancy Nash Partnership, has been elected as a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Her election increases the Bath-based practice’s complement of chartered town planners to four. To gain membership, Alice, pictured, had...
Opportunities to export education and training services to China will be highlighted at a meeting next month. There is a growing demand in the country for these services and the next Bristol and West of England China Partnership Pow Wow will explore how local universities, colleges and training providers...
National property agency Savills has promoted director Paddy Hales to become head of its Bristol office. Paddy, pictured, takes over the role from Peter Clayton, who has been at the helm for the past three years. Peter will continue to lead Bristol’s retail team. Paddy joined Savills in 2005...
Monday 13 March Finals: Clarkson, Computacenter, H&T, Raven Russia, Telit Communications AGM: SSP EGM: Purplebricks Tuesday 14 March Interims: Blanco Technology, Close Brothers, Eagle Eye Solutions, Kalibrate Technologies Finals: Advanced Medical Solutions, Antofagasta, Applegreen, Bango, Brady, Burford Capital, Crossrider, French Connection, Gym, Midwich, Prudential, SIG, Stadium, TP ICAP, Zotefoams...
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 Kevin Stokes, co-founder and financial director of Hyde & Co Leisure and Old City Trading Group, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you...
An innovative Bristol business that allows sportspeople to capture replays of their exploits at the press of a button, has been acquired by the world’s largest digital platform for cricket. My Action Replay, based in Bristol’s SETsquared incubator, has developed a system that provides clubs, players, coaches, and fans...
A commitment to ethical practices that involves all its employees today earned Bristol law firm Lyons Davidson the title of the South West’s Best Fairtrade Business. The firm scooped the top prize at the South West Fairtrade Business Awards, which were staged in Bristol Cathedral. The awards showcase organisations...
The new Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding OBE, has vowed to celebrate the “enterprise, innovation and creativity” of the city’s business community. Ms Golding, pictured, became the first black woman in the UK to become a Lord Lieutenant when she was appointed by the Queen to the historic role earlier this...
Bristol-based Chinese takeaway and delivery brand Hotcha is set to open a new headquarters and production hub in the city as it continues to grow. The company has taken a 19,000 sq ft industrial unit at Airfield House in Hengrove for food preparation and distribution, as well as providing...
Holly Mieville-Hawkins, a specialist lawyer in regional law firm Foot Anstey’s Bristol, has helped draw up crucial new guidance for solicitors advising on issues regarding the wills of individuals who have lost mental capacity. The guidance is intended to speed up simple and straightforward requests to access a client’s...
A string of flagship deals in Bristol helped regional property consultancy Alder King retain its title as the South West’s most active agent for an unprecedented 16th year in succession. As well as winning the overall title, the Bristol-based firm, which also has office across the region, was ranked...
