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Bristol-Portishead rail line bid plan unveiled
A bid to fund a rail connection between Portishead and Bristol by rail is being worked on by North Somerset Council, Insider has learnt.
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Deals
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Somerset Caravans bought by County
County Caravans has acquired the assets of Somerset Caravans – which was placed into administration in March.
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Property
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SuperGroup to open flagship Superdry store
Cheltenham-based SuperGroup, which owns the Superdry brand, is set to open a flagship store on London's Regent Street.
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Double deal at Bristol industrial estate
There has been a double letting at the Cala Trading Estate in Bristol. The estate is now fully let.
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Millbay marina work expected to start later this year
Sutton Harbour Group has been appointed by the English Cities Fund (ECf) to build and operate the Millbay marina development in Plymouth. The business, which is looking to sell the city's airport, is expected to start on the project the end of the year.
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Excalibur expands into Stonehill Green
Telecommunications company Excalibur Communications has expanded into new premises. It said the move is to accommodate growth.
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Business
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Fewer holidaying in West Country - survey
More than a third of hotels and tourism businesses in region have experienced a drop in bookings, according to a survey by the tourism and leisure team at accountancy firm Bishop Fleming. That's despite predictions of a 'staycation' boom in visitors to the West Country.
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Takeover success leads to opticians expansion
Bristol-based Hanham Eyecare, which was bought by Sheldon and Faye Tessler in November 2010, is expanding after a successful takeover.
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Malmesbury Syrups sees green benefit of heat-free disinfection
Malmesbury Syrups, a Wiltshire-based specialist food producer, has invested in disinfection technology to make its products safe for consumers without using heat.
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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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