Paradigm Norton, the Bristol-based financial planning firm, has taken over one of its appointed representative businesses as it continues its strategy of growth through acquisition. Direction Financial Planning, founded by Jane Wheeler, teamed up with Paradigm Norton in June to sell its products and services to her clients. Now...
Major South West transport company Gregory Distribution has relocated its Bristol warehouse operations to a recently-refurbished industrial unit on the Patchway Trading Estate, north Bristol. In a move seen as further proof of market confidence, Devon-based Gregory has taken the 41,470 sq ft building – One Highwood Road –...
Some of the South West’s most illustrious chefs cooked together to produce a Michelin star-studded celebration in recognition of a successful second year for industry charity Hospitality Action. The six culinary superstars, all members of the Chef’s Forum, came together to conjure up the six-course lunch to showcase the...
Monday 28 October Interim: Volex Trading statement: Aggreko EGM: Evocutis Economics: Hometrack housing survey, CBI reported sales, Nationwide house prices Tuesday 29 October Interims: Braemar Shipping Services Trading statements: BP, Dragon Oil, Glanbia, Lloyds Banking Group, National Express, Playtech, Standard Chartered, Wolfson Microelectronics AGMs: Clinigen, Ideagen, In-deed Online, ViaLogy...
Two of Bristol’s most respected private client lawyers have quit city legal heavyweight Osborne Clarke to join smaller rival Bond Dickinson, taking their teams with them. The surprise departure of high-profile private client and charity law partner Mark Woodward and property partner Robert Drewett – plus their associated teams...
Fairness in the workplace and its role in strengthening the economy will form the basis of a presentation by TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady when she visits Bristol next week. Ms O’Grady, pictured, will argue that Britain is at a crossroads and, despite tentative signs of improvement, the economy...
Bishop Fleming Independent Financial Advisers, part of fast-growing West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, has appointed Darren Steadman as a financial planning consultant to serve clients across Bristol and Bath. Mr Steadman, who was educated in Bristol, spent 20 years with AXA Sun Life in the city, rising to implementation...
Sixteen students from the recently-opened Bristol Technology and Engineering (BTE) Academy gained a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the world of hi-tech aircraft design and manufacturing when they visited GKN Aerospace’s Severnside plant. The students were taking part in the See Inside Manufacturing initiative aimed at encouraging young people to...
Accountants Grant Thornton’s automotive advisory team has recruited former General Motors UK chairman Bill Parfitt as a consultant. Mr Parfitt, pictured, one of the UK car industry’s most respected figures, is now working with team members including director and automotive manufacturing specialist Neil Barrell, who is based in the...
Archery GB, the sport’s national governing body, has appointed McCann Bristol’s PR team to raise its profile ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. McCann will specifically promote the performance and development aspects of Archery GB across the UK with the main aim for its athletes to reach...
Synergy Creative, the Bristol-based design and marketing communications agency, has further expanded its creative team with the appointment of Zoe Grimes as creative manager and James Jenson as senior designer. Zoe, who has more than 10 years’ experience in branding, product launches and advertising, joins as creative manager from...
Young entrepreneurs are to benefit from a new support and advice service launched yesterday as a partnership between Virgin and Business West, the organisation that runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Virgin StartUp will offer financial support, mentoring and business advice to thousands of young people across the country who...
Further evidence of a marked improvement in Bristol’s commercial property market emerged today with a report showing that 2013 is on course to far exceed the city’s five-year average annual take up of office space. The research from leading property agent Jones Lang LaSalle shows that, so far this...
