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Brrrr-istol braced for more snow and freezing temperatures this evening

January 22, 2013
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Brrrr-istol braced for more snow and freezing temperatures this evening

From Bristol24-7 www.bristol247.com More snow is expected to fall on Bristol this evening, the Met Office has forecast. Light snow is set to appear at around 6pm and due to last, and get heavier, throughout the following 12 to 18 hours. Some 2-5cm (1-2in) is likely in places in...

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New construction partner appointed by law firm TLT

January 21, 2013
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New construction partner appointed by law firm TLT

TLT, the national law firm with its headquarters in Bristol, has strengthened its construction team by appointing specialist lawyer Lawrence Bruce as a partner. Lawrence,, has extensive expertise advising funders, developers, contractors, consortium and joint venture partners on developments and projects throughout the UK and overseas in a wide...

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Snow chaos: Region returns to work – but faces delays

January 21, 2013
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Snow chaos: Region returns to work – but faces delays

The West was getting to work as usual this morning despite freezing overnight conditions and icy roads and pavements. But weather forecasters are predicting more snow tomorrow – piling on the pressure for businesses getting back to normal after the disruption caused by Friday’s snowfall. Most public transport was...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 20, 2013
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Monday January 21 INTERIMS City of London Investment Group EGMS Alpha Bank GDR (Reg S) USD AGMS Cambria Automobiles, IPSO Ventures, John Lewis of Hungerford, Lowland Investment Co TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Afren UK ECONOMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Rightmove house price survey Tuesday January 22 INTERIMS Ideagen Q4 Nord Gold NV GDR (Reg...

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Snow Chaos: Airport re-opens but disruption continues across region

January 18, 2013
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Snow Chaos: Airport re-opens but disruption continues across region

Businesses across Bristol and the West were disrupted today as heavy snow brought chaos to the roads and public transport. Bristol Airport reopened this afternoon after being closed during morning as staff fought to clear snow-clogged runways. All flights were grounded until around 2pm. Several inches of snow had...

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Snow chaos: Tips and legal advice for employers

January 18, 2013
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Snow chaos: Tips and legal advice for employers

With many workers forced to stay at home today because of snow, workplace experts Acas look at the legal issues and offers tips for employers Adverse weather Heavy snowfall can lead to a rise in staff absence as workers struggle to make it in to work.   Employees are...

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Prestigious West Business of the Year Awards are launched

January 18, 2013
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Prestigious West Business of the Year Awards are launched

The most coveted business accolades in the region, the West of England Business of the Year Awards, have been launched this week by accountants PwC. Now in their 25th year, the prestigious awards have gained a reputation built firmly on the thoroughness of the judging panel, which is made...

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Tale of two markets for Bristol office lettings in 2012, says report

January 18, 2013
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Tale of two markets for Bristol office lettings in 2012, says report

Take up of office space in Bristol city centre fell slightly last year while out-of-town lettings rose, according to latest figures. Some 409,225 sq ft of space was let in the city centre, down on 2011’s figure and below the national average, the report by property advisers CBRE Bristol...

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Veale Wasbrough Vizards merger talks end

January 18, 2013
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Veale Wasbrough Vizards merger talks end

Bristol law firm Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV) and Hewitsons have called off their merger plans. In a joint statement issued this afternoon they confirmed discussions have now ended after more than six months. VWV and Hewitsons, which has offices in Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Northampton, confirmed the talks last...

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Law trainees select charities for their 2013 fundraising activities

January 18, 2013
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Law trainees select charities for their 2013 fundraising activities

Trainee lawyers at West law firm Foot Anstey have chosen The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and Age UK as the charities they will support this year. The 12 trainees are required to play a lead role in the firm’s busy calendar of corporate social responsibility activities as part of...

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Fast-growing restaurant chain Mezze prepares to launch two new venues

January 18, 2013
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Fast-growing restaurant chain Mezze prepares to launch two new venues

Family-owned Bristol restaurant chain Mezze is to open two new outlets over the next five months, taking its chain of redeveloped and converted pubs to five. The group is spending £400,000 redeveloping The Warwick Arms in Clutton, near Midsomer Norton, which will be the fast-growing group’s fourth restaurant when...

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Product design boost for small manufacturers

January 18, 2013
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Product design boost for small manufacturers

Small and medium-sized manufacturers in the West can tap into new product development expertise through a project launched this week by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service. Businesses will be able to receive grants to support up to 40% of the external costs associated with product development. The project...

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Grant Thornton’s Bristol tax team boosted with new director appointment

January 18, 2013
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Grant Thornton’s Bristol tax team boosted with new director appointment

Business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton has appointed Allister Weir as a director in its Bristol-based South West tax team. Allister, pictured, will lead the firm’s corporate tax advisory and compliance practice across the region. A history graduate from the University of Birmingham, Allister has 12 years’ corporate...

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