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Bristol animation studio draws on its tie-up with French group to start work on major new kids’ series

October 20, 2022
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Bristol animation studio draws on its tie-up with French group to start work on major new kids’ series

A Productions, the Bristol-based animation firm, and its French majority owner Cyber Group Studios have started production of their first new series since the two announced their tie-up in January. Digital Girl, described as an adventure-comedy superhero series, has been Commissioned by the BBC and pre-sold to Super RTL in Germany and Discovery Kids in Latin...

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New Shaw & Co executive bolsters its mergers and acquisitions capability

October 20, 2022
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New Shaw & Co executive bolsters its mergers and acquisitions capability

Bristol-based specialist corporate finance advisory firm Shaw & Co has appointed Marcus Harrison as an executive in its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) division. Marcus, pictured, joins from Saffery Champness, one of the UK’s oldest accountancy firms, where he was an auditor responsible for SME audits across a range of industries, business valuations,...

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Further expansion for LCP’s Bristol office as it makes two key appointments

October 19, 2022
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LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, has expanded its Bristol office with two strategic appointments following a year in which it has doubled in size. Gemma Aldridge and Alec Turner join the team as the firm’s asset management portfolio in the South West and South Wales continues...

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Bristol corporate lawyer to be next UK managing partner of Osborne Clarke

October 19, 2022
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Bristol corporate lawyer to be next UK managing partner of Osborne Clarke

International legal firm Osborne Clarke has appointed a Bristol-based senior lawyer as its next UK managing partner. Conrad Davies, pictured, currently a corporate partner and the international head of the urban dynamics group, will succeed Ray Berg when he takes up the role on 1 January.  Conrad joined Osborne...

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Senior associate joins Barcan+Kirby to help develop its corporate and commercial team

October 18, 2022
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Senior associate joins Barcan+Kirby to help develop its corporate and commercial team

Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has continued to strengthen its commercial division with the appointment of senior associate Premila Patel. Premila, pictured, joins the firm’s corporate and commercial team to support its growth and help develop the firm’s network of key clients and contacts within Bristol.  She previously worked as...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 16, 2022
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Monday October 17 Finals: Seraphim Space Investment Trust, Ensilica Tuesday October 18 Finals: Bellway, Revolution Bars Group, Essensys, Aptamer Group Interims: F D Technologies, B P Marsh & Partners Trading announcements: IntegraFin Holdings, Rio Tinto, Bellway, Sosandar, 888 Holdings Economic announcements: Unemployment rate, Claimant count rate Wednesday October 19 Interim management statement: Hargreaves Lansdown Q3...

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Bristol marketing agency scores huge PR coup with auction of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball

October 14, 2022
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Bristol marketing agency scores huge PR coup with auction of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball

A Bristol outsourced marketing agency is over the moon after landing a heaven-sent PR opportunity from one of its clients – the auction of the notorious ‘hand-of-God’ ball from the 1986 England v Argentina World Cup quarter final. Yours Sincerely handles PR for Graham Budd Auctions, which is selling...

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The LAST WORD: Kate Sikora, managing director, Noble Performs

October 14, 2022
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The LAST WORD: Kate Sikora, managing director, Noble Performs

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Kate Sikora, managing director of digital marketing agency Noble Performs, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:  Film you watched? My husband and I watched Elvis a couple...

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Sage snaps up pioneering Bristol firm on a mission to help small businesses tackle climate change

October 14, 2022
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Sage snaps up pioneering Bristol firm on a mission to help small businesses tackle climate change

Spherics, the Bristol start-up whose innovative platform helps small firms measure, mitigate and manage their environmental impact, has been acquired by accounting tech giant Sage. Launched just two years ago, Spherics secured grant funding through Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund in the same year, when it was also recognised...

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Work-from-home habit boosts Loungers as more people eat and drink locally when they clock off

October 14, 2022
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Work-from-home habit boosts Loungers as more people eat and drink locally when they clock off

Bristol-based café-bar chain Loungers has shrugged off the cost of living crisis and predictions of meltdown in the hospitality sector by chalking up a 17% increase in sales. The group, which operates its outlets under the Lounge and Cosy Club brands, said it was benefiting from the work-from-home trend...

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City’s legal firms prepare to go head-to-head as shortlist for coveted BLS Awards is revealed

October 14, 2022
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City’s legal firms prepare to go head-to-head as shortlist for coveted BLS Awards is revealed

Bristol’s top legal firms and some of their most talented lawyers and support staff will battle it out next month at one of the city’s top awards ceremonies. The prestigious Bristol Law Society (BLS) Awards recognise excellence in the legal profession in the Bristol area, celebrating outstanding work carried...

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Neighbourly’s 100m free meals landmark ‘stark reminder of the scale of the cost of living crisis’

October 14, 2022
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Neighbourly’s 100m free meals landmark ‘stark reminder of the scale of the cost of living crisis’

Bristol’s pioneering community engagement and investment platform Neighbourly is warning of a huge growth in demand for the free food distribution services it supports as families struggle with soaring costs this winter. The firm, which has just passed the milestone of supplying 100m meals to local communities, said the...

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Outreach charity launched with a mission to spark interest in science among Bristol’s schoolkids

October 14, 2022
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Outreach charity launched with a mission to spark interest in science among Bristol’s schoolkids

A charity to encourage more young people to explore careers in science has been launched by Bristol deep-tech ecosystem organisation Science Creates. Called Science Creates Outreach, it will include a purpose-built ‘Learning Lab’ in the organisation’s Old Market hub that will put school students at the heart of a...

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