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RGF panel will be Scrooge-like – Wrigglesworth
Sir Ian Wrigglesworth has told Insider the Regional Growth Fund will have a "considerable impact on the north/south divide" over time. However, Wrigglesworth, who is deputy chair of the independent advisory panel that will consider funding bids, said: "A lot of people think we’re Father Christmas, but it will be more like Scrooge." He spoke ahead of the deadline for South West fund bids, which is midnight tonight.
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Deals
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Finance deal leads to Spar expansion
Royal Bank of Scotland has provided the owner of a chain of Spar stores in the South West with a finance package. Gilletts (Callington) is now set to open its 57th store in Wimborne.
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Business
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Overseas expansion for That Games Company
Tewkesbury-based board games designer That Games Company has expanded into overseas markets following support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). Its educational games will be available in Australia, India and Sri Lanka.
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Sustain selected for carbon project
Bristol-based Sustain has been selected as one of five consultancies in the UK to work with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The scheme encourages organisations to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Cinnamon marks Bristol for expansion
Gateshead property law firm Cinnamon has earmarked Bristol as an expansion destination. The growth plans were formed after the firm secured a £90,000 investment from Finance for Business North East Growth Fund.
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Property
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Newquay hotel chain makes £4m investment
Newquay-based hotel and bar chain Faronpark has unveiled plans for £4m-worth of investment in Cornwall.
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South West rents fail to fall
The South West bucked the national trend with rents increasing across the region in December 2010, according to research from LSL Property Services. Average rents were £637 for the month - 1.7 per cent up on November. Rents were 2.3 per cent higher than at the same time during the previous year.
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Travelodge plans Portishead and Bristol openings
Travelodge, the budget hotel chain, has unveiled plans to open two new hotels in the Bristol area before the end of the year.
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Events
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Renewable energy expo comes to Exeter
A major event on renewable energy is being held on 22 March at Westpoint, Exeter. The Renewable Energy Marketplace is a Regen SW-backed exhibition.
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People
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Change at the top for Swallowfield
Two new non-executive directors have been appointed at Wellington-based Swallowfield. Patrick Gaynor has also stepped down from the same role.
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