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Bristol media hub could open in 2014
A media hub that would house BBC Bristol could become a reality within the city by 2014. That's according to Paul Appleby, who is chairman of Bristol Media and part of a task group working to create a media site. He told Insider that “over the next three years there’s going to be some interesting changes”.
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Deals
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Wessex Exploration announces AIM flotation plan
Bristol-based Wessex Exploration, a hydrocarbon exploration company, has announced its intention to list on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Rowan Dartington acquisition completes
Bristol-based stockbroking firm Rowan Dartington has confirmed that its acquisition by staff and external investors has formally completed.
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Property
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Controversial Calne housing scheme set for green light
A proposal to build 285 houses in Calne is expected to receive planning permission today. The development is being recommended for approval by planning officers, despite 11 objections to the scheme.
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£35m Co-op site gets go-ahead
A £35m distribution centre is to be built in Avonmouth after Bristol City Council gave Gallan Group and Stoford the go-ahead to construct a 435,750 sq ft site for the Manchester-headquartered Co-operative Group. The building is scheduled to be completed in early 2012.
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Plymouth’s marine building takes shape
Construction work is underway on a £19m marine building at the University of Plymouth. The marine research facility is due to open in spring 2012.
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Kings Orchard development gets new tenants
Two new lettings have been completed at Kings Orchard, an office block located in Bristol city centre. Investment house Arjent is moving into the development – with its first Bristol office – and financial services company Arista Insurance has also taken space.
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Business
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Bath law firm is first to get quality mark
Bath-based Mogers has become the first legal practice in the South West to secure the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation – a mark of excellence for the home buying process.
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Grant Thornton beefs up corporate finance team
Accountancy firm and business adviser Grant Thornton has made three additions to its corporate finance team in the South West.
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Insider panel to debate Exeter's prospects
Insider is bringing together senior figures from the public and private sectors at a panel event to discuss Exeter's economy, redevelopment and future prospects.
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