Property development expert Richard Clarke has been appointed as head of land and planning at Bristol-based independent housebuilder Autograph Homes as it looks to increase its presence as a niche player in the local market. Richard, pictured, is an experienced chairman, director, trustee and non-executive director with consultancy and...
Monday January 22 Interims: UBM, Halliburton, Netflix Trading updates: Computacenter, Essentra, Lamprell Tuesday January 23 Interims: EasyJet, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Verizon Trading updates: Dixons Carphone, N Brown, Pets at Home, Fevertree, Cairn Energy Wednesday January 24 Final: Crest Nicholson Interims: Antofagasta, Fresnillo, Polymetal, General Electric, Ford...
Bristol’s SETsquared tech incubator has recorded its most successful year since launching in 2002, with its 80-plus member businesses collectively creating 1,300 jobs and raising more than £130m in funding. The centre, regularly recognised as among the best in the world, has more than 80 active members – many...
The chefs, front-of-house staff and unsung heroes helping shape the future of Bristol’s hotel sector will be recognised next week when the first ‘Night of the Stars’ awards take place. The inaugural awards staged by the Bristol Hoteliers Association will celebrate and recognise the efforts of all those who...
Bristol independent commercial vehicle dealership Vans 365 is revving up for success after buying and moving to new freehold premises. Vans 365, a RAC-approved dealership specialising in new and used vans set up in 2012, has relocated to the two-acre former haulage site at Whitchurch, which will provide much-needed space...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has continued to develop its focus on construction projects in the education sector, advising a Cambridgeshire academy on a programme of renewal funded through the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The roof works at the Longsands Academy in...
Bristol-based specialist start-up Flexys has launched an innovative product designed to help lenders and borrowers collaborate to avoid mounting debt. The debt management software company, based at UWE Bristol’s Future Space tech and science innovation hub, has created a research and innovation team Flexys Labs, which is working on...
Airline easyJet has signalled a quiet revolution in its operations in the West of England by showcasing one of its new-generation Airbus aircraft at Bristol Airport. The airline, the airport’s largest operator, has taken delivery of the first batch of its A320neo (new engine option) planes from Airbus. While...
Outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs from Bristol are being urged to enter the region’s top awards recognising excellence in the boardroom. Launched this week, the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards 2018 showcase the wealth of executive talent and leadership across the region. New categories...
The Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson has appointed Rebecca Tregarthen as senior business development manager. Rebecca, pictured, has more than 20 years’ experience working with a variety of companies, predominantly in marketing and business development teams in the real estate sector, and...
The jobs of nearly 80 staff working for failed Bristol law firm Burroughs Day have been saved following its sale out of administration to city rival Metcalfes Solicitors. The sale, which also protects all client interests, took place immediately after Burroughs Day – which can trace its roots back...
Bristol-based specialist legal and business services provider Jordans has continued its growth by appointing Mark Craig as associate director. Mark, pictured, is heading the firm’s recently formed company secretarial centre of excellence. The move follows Jordans’ acquisition just over a year ago by global corporate services provider Vistra and...
Regional law firm Michelmores has elected Tim Richards, the head of its commercial dispute resolution team, as its next managing partner. Tim, pictured, who also chairs the firm’s executive board, will succeed Malcolm Dickinson for an initial three-year term starting in May. Malcolm has been in the role since...
