Aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce’s Bristol plant looks set to gain from a major review of the group’s defence work which is resulting in the loss of nearly 400 jobs at a sister site in the Midlands. A relocation of work on military planes, helicopters and ships over the next few...
From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Simon and Garfunkel may have sung about happily chatting to New York street furniture back in the 1960s, but this summer Bristol will get its chance to feel groovy on the city streets. Lamp posts, as well as bus stops and pillar boxes, will soon...
Specialist apprenticeship provider Damar Training has appointed assessor Kerry Leahy to support its growing work with the legal sector across the South West. Bristol-based Kerry will be working with law firms in the region supporting their legal apprentices. She joins Damar after seven years as a litigation executive specialising...
Leading international urban planners and Bristol Mayor George Ferguson will this evening explore options for the city centre’s last remaining regeneration area in a debate looking at the future of Redcliffe. The often-overlooked part of the city centre boasts some impressive architecture, historic streetscapes and great vistas – but...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
