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Friday 14 May 2021

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Contract awarded on £28m rockfall shelter project

A contractor has been appointed on a £28m project to construct an extension of the existing rockfall shelter over the railway line between Dawlish and Holcombe in Devon.
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Business Matters: Future of work - Tech trends in 2021

Nicola Saner, MD at Chorus, discusses the top technology trends that she expects to see organisations embracing post-Covid and beyond.
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Deals

Acquisition of TasteConnection wins Deal of the Month

The acquisition of TasteConnection, a Gloucestershire-based manufacturer of specialist seasonings, glazes and marinades, by Nactarome Group has been named as Deal of the Month for April.
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Porter Dodson works on MBO of Royal Warrant holder

A developer and provider of horticultural services and products, which holds a Royal Warrant, has undergone a management buyout (MBO). South West-based Porter Dodson advised Ashridge Capital on funding the deal.
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TravelSupermarket to join forces with holiday price comparison firm

A holiday price comparison provider is set to be combined with Moneysupermarket's TravelSupermarket business.
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Ideagen secures funding package of up to £100m

Listed software company Ideagen has been supported with a funding package worth up to £100m from Santander UK and NatWest.
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Ask the expert: How similar is your business today to what it was 12 months ago?

If it’s anything like my business, I’m sure it's changed significantly. So why wouldn’t your insurance programme change too? Lee Davey from Partners& offers his advice.
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Business

Opening nears for public access biomethane refuelling station for HGVs

CNG Fuels is set to open a major public access biomethane refuelling station for HGVs by the end of the year near Bristol.
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The arts set to drive recovery in urban centre – CBSO chief

It could take the creative sector two to three years to recover from the impact of the pandemic, according to the chief executive of one of the country’s top arts organisations.
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Trio of new partners among Royds Withy King promotions

Law firm Royds Withy King, which has its head office in Bath, has announced 22 promotions – including three new partners.
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Wildanet makes board-level appointments

Cornwall-based broadband provider Wildanet has made a series of appointments as it accelerates its £50m gigabit rollout to rural communities.
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Dixons Carphone to become Currys plc

Dixons Carphone has outlined its intention to rebrand as Currys plc.
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Business Matters: Shedding light on funding your interiors project – while keeping precious capital intact

In an era of economic uncertainty, capital investment is being closely examined by business leaders keen to conserve cash. James Pomphrey, founder and managing director of 299 Lighting Ltd., explains how companies can benefit from financing and leasing solutions to fulfil their vision and cleverly fund their interiors and lighting projects.
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Property

Mercedes-Benz South West to expand Plymouth centre

Mercedes-Benz South West is set to expand its light commercial vehicle centre in Plymouth.
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Atkins’ transport division takes space at Plymouth Science Park

The transport division of design and engineering consultancy Atkins has agreed a deal for space at Plymouth Science Park.
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Construction contract value reaches £9.1bn - report

The value of construction contracts awarded across the UK reached £9.1bn last month.
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Ask the expert: What’s next for the Institute of Technology?

Claire Arbery, director at West of England Institute of Technology, says over the past few months, I have written about the challenges and the future opportunities for the Institute of Technology. In this piece I look forward as to what could be on the horizon for the Institute of Technology and what we hope to achieve over the next couple of years.
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Loganair launches new routes as part of winter programme

Regional airline Loganair launched its biggest ever winter programme.
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Country house hotel and serviced offices brought to market

An 18th century country house hotel and serviced offices in Monkton Combe has been placed on the market.
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