A seven-strong team from Bristol were in Brussels this morning to urge a panel of Euro officials to give the city the title of European Green Capital in 2014 – supported by Bristol screen heroes Wallace & Gromit, David Attenborough, Deputy PM Nick Clegg and more than 3,500 businesses,...
Eastern Airways, which operates domestic flights from Bristol Airport, has taken delivery of a second Embraer 145 regional aircraft increasing the number in its fleet to four. The move takes the UK’s second largest regional airline’s fleet to 30 aircraft consisting of a mix of jet and turbo-prop aircraft...
From Bristol 24-7 Bristol’s Watershed celebrated its 30th birthday yesterday with a free open day including 30 hours of the highlights in film, television and creative work directed, produced, or filmed in the city. The iconic media centre, in the Grade-II* listed building at the entrance to Bristol’s Harbourside,...
West manufacturers are continuing to take advantage of growth opportunities in emerging markets and the strength of the aerospace and automotive industries, according to the latest sector survey released today. However, the continuing problems in the eurozone and a lack of domestic demand are leading to a mixed forecast...
From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott has called for an urgent investigation into the treatment of unpaid jobseekers, many bussed in from Bristol, who were used as stewards at this weekend's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London. He said it was “totally unacceptable” that benefit claimants...
Wednesday June 06 FINALS Allanfield Group, Nature Group, Printing.com AGMS Afren, Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd., Duet Real Estate Finance Ltd, Exillon Energy, Mears Group, OAO OMZ (Uralmash-Izhora Group) ADR (Level 1) , Patagonia Gold, Ruspetro UK ECONOMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS BoE Interest Rate Decision (12:00) BRC Shop Price Index...
A team from Lloyds Bank Wholesale Banking & Markets in Bristol has secured a £170m refinance package for Britain’s biggest egg producer Noble Foods to support its continuing growth of the business. Lloyds provided overdraft and ancillary facilities and a bespoke invoice discounting package from the bank’s commercial finance...
Bristol contemporary men’s hairdresser RSR has teamed up with casting and talent agency room3Agency to style models for photo shoots and portfolio shots. room3agency represents talent in the entertainment industry, including models, actors, voice-overs, presenters, extras and supporting artists, in London, Bristol and Cardiff. Last year RSR, based in...
Law firm Irwin Mitchell has expanded its Bristol office’s services by opening a public law department spearheaded by award-winning solicitor Polly Sweeney. Polly, pictured, won the Assistant/Associate Solicitor of the Year category in the recent 2012 Birmingham Law Society Awards for her work in public law at Irwin Mitchell’s...
Winning the title of European Green Capital 2014 would give Bristol’s innovative and creative sectors a major boost, according to leading figures from the city’s business community. With just a week to go before Bristol makes its case before the Green Capital judging panel, businesses are throwing their weight...
Bristol’s successful Graze bar and brasserie concept, which puts meat at the heart of its menu, is to be taken into the Cotswolds for its second outlet. Graze Cirencester will offer the same mix of a stylish bar and eaterie with a sophisticated city feel as the Queen Square...
From Bristol 24-7 Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (GCCC) is to stay in Bristol after councillors last night backed plans to redevelop the County Ground, despite fierce opposition from local residents. The approval also means Bristol should be able to host one-day international cricket in the future, as the ageing...
A social enterprise run by students at the University of Bristol has won a top award for its efforts to provide free meals for the community from food which would otherwise be thrown away. FoodCycle Bristol, an initiative which helps to alleviate food poverty in the city, was named...
