Take-up of large industrial units in the South West has soared this year to its highest level since the recession, with a number of huge distribution schemes around Bristol putting the city in the driving seat. The total take-up reached 2.4m sq ft during the first six months of...
Confidence among West of England firms has dropped significantly following the vote to leave the European Union, according to one of the first regional surveys conducted since the historic referendum result. A third of businesses expect sales to flatline over the next 12 months while more than half plan...
Cidermaker Thatchers has continued to build its brands among West of England sports fans by stepping up its sponsorship in the blue half of Bristol. The North Terrace at Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium has been renamed The Thatchers End. Ironically, the stand was once named after Blackthorn cider –...
Work to convert a landmark building on the former Cadbury’s factory site in Keynsham into modern workspace is underway and on schedule for completion next summer. The 100,000 sq ft of high-quality employment space in what will be branded as The Chocolate Factory is being viewed as key to...
Specialist personal injury law firm Novum, which has an office in Bristol, has continued its expansion by appointing five new solicitors, two of them from Bristol-based practices. It is the firm’s highest number of new solicitor appointments since 2014 and reflects growing demand for its expert legal services. Joining...
Shares in SciSys, the specialist IT group with a base in Bristol, soared this week after it said its half-year financial results are likely to be “significantly” better than expected. The group, which sells complex software systems to the space, defence, media and government sectors, said a favourable trading...
Monday 15 August Interims: Bovis Homes, Clarkson, Ithaca Energy Final: Nakama Group Economics: Rightmove house prices Tuesday 16 August Interims: Antofagasta, Cairn Energy, H&T Group, John Menzies, John Wood Group, Marshall Motor Holdings, Mears Group, Polypipe, TORM Finals: BHP Billiton Trading statements: Marketing Group AGMs: Acorn Minerals, Castings EGMs: Plant Health Care Economics: Consumer price index, Retail price...
Bristol’s vibrant food scene took a major leap forward today when the first occupiers of its innovative CARGO scheme started fitting out their units The Harbourside hub at Wapping Wharf is the first retail development in the city to be built using converted shipping containers. CARGO 1 includes 18...
All of Bristol’s waste services will be brought together under one operator following a decision by the city council’s cabinet to award a 10-year contract to Bristol Waste Company (BWC). BWC will be responsible for the entire waste process including collection and disposal. Waste collection and disposal were previously...
