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Final Plymouth City Airport decision expected in July
The final decision on the future of Plymouth City Airport is expected next month, it was revealed this morning. Airport owner Sutton Group Holdings said the final decision would be "informed" by Plymouth City Council's viability study into the airport. It comes as the business reported a £4.3m drop in its yearly pre-tax profit.

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Deals
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Orchestra Bristol bought out of administration
Marketing services provider Communisis has bought Orchestra Bristol (OB) out of administration in a deal worth £2.25m.

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Argyle bidder details delayed again
The mystery consortium that is planning to buy Plymouth Argyle will not be revealed until 30 June, Insider has learnt.

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£10m green energy bond launches
Bristol-based Wind Prospect Group has launched a corporate retail bond onto the UK market with the aim of raising £10m.

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Fahy expects more AIM listings
There is a healthy market of smaller and growing companies that is looking to access equity capital through an AIM flotation, according to the London Stock Exchange's Mark Fahy. He told Insider the market's anticipated resurgence was starting to come to fruition.

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Insider Dealmakers - Corporate Law Firm of the Year
In the run up to next week’s South West Dealmakers Awards 2011, which takes place on Wednesday 22 June at the Grand by Thistle in Bristol, Insider is revealing the shortlists for each of the eight awards categories. Today we unveil the shortlist for Corporate Law Firm of the Year.

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Property
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Gloucester street sells for £2.2m
An area of Northgate Street and St Aldgate Street in central Gloucester has been sold for £2.2m.

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Short-term let works for Watson Fuels
Heating oil and fuel distributor Watson Fuels is building an extension and refurbishing its headquarters at Brinkworth, near Malmesbury.

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Business
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MEPs to learn about Bristol entrepreneurship programme
Outset Bristol, a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and council-funded project to support would-be entrepreneurs, is hosting a delegation of seven MEPs tomorrow in Bristol.

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Classic Cottages launches green scheme
A new green grading scheme has been launched by Helston-based holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

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Come along to our South Bristol debate
Next week Insider's economic forum roadshow lands in South Bristol to take stock of the progress that's being made in transforming the southern side of the region's leading city. Our panel for this important event includes the leader of Bristol City Council, Barbara Janke.

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