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Brent questions Plymouth Argyle deal
James Brent, who was in the race to buy Plymouth Argyle Football Club before administrators chose its preferred bidder, has questioned if the deal will complete. Brent told Insider: "I think the big question is – will the preferred bidder complete? There's obviously been a lot of speculation over that." Brent also said he could be available to help the club should a deal break down.
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Deals
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Somerset's £90,000 creative fund launches
Grants of up to £15,000 are being offered to creative businesses in Somerset, after Somerset County Council pledged £90,000 to support the sector.
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Watershed PR gets leadership training grant
Bridport-based Watershed PR has been awarded government funding to develop its human resources programme.
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Insider Dealmakers – Venture Capitalist/Private Equity House 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.
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Turnaround investors splash £1bn, says KPMG
A group of turnaround investors has invested nearly £1bn in distressed companies in the UK in the last 12 months, according to research by KPMG.
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Property
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Decision due on Ashton Vale
Councillors are expected to decide if land at Ashton Vale in Bristol can be called a town green today. If this happens then Bristol City's new 30,000-seater Aston Vale stadium plan could be thrown into jeopardy.
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Costa Coffee to open 'drive-thru' branch in Swindon
Costa Coffee, owned by listed hospitality giant Whitbread, is opening a 'drive-thru' coffee shop in Swindon tomorrow (17 June) at Lydiard Fields in the town.
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Travelport makes Kembrey Business Park move
Travelport has let 6,000 sq ft of space at its Kembrey Business Park in Swindon.
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£2.9m Torbay craft centre opens
The Torbay-based Cockington Court craft centre has opened following a £2.9m renovation project.
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Business
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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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