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More than 70 years of greyhound racing at Abbey Stadium in Swindon set to end later this year 🐶⏰ Gaming International, the owners of the Abbey Stadium in Swindon, have announced the intended closure of greyhound racing at the venue. For the remainder of the year, greyhound racing will continue at the stadium, before closing following the last scheduled meeting on 30 December 2025. It will mark the end of 73 years of greyhound racing promotion for the company. The decision to make an early announcement of the intended closure was said to provide time for discussions with staff, work with greyhound trainers to support their livelihoods and supporting the welfare of greyhounds who will be retiring from racing. Since the Covid pandemic, there have been virtually no members of the public attending Abbey Stadium. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/euUd8uve Redditch Borough Council, Rubicon Leisure Ltd #racing #events #entertainment #dogs #announcement #transformation #wiltsnews #wiltshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Game-Changing News for the South West Business Scene! 👀🎉 We’re thrilled to share that The Business Magazine has officially joined forces with Insider Media, bringing an exciting new chapter in business journalism to the South West! The first combined issue will be landing with our subscribers next week! ⛓ https://lnkd.in/dHUgkRq What does this mean for you? 📈 Expanded Reach – With a larger circulation and enhanced online presence, you’ll gain access to even more valuable business insights and stories that matter to you. 📰 Enhanced Expertise – Our united editorial team is now stronger than ever, offering you deeper analysis, in-depth features, and exclusive content to keep you ahead in the business world. 🌍 Stronger Connections – This merger allows us to strengthen our network, connect decision-makers, highlight local businesses, and support regional growth across the South West. As we grow, so do your opportunities to stay informed, engaged, and connected with the dynamic South West business community. Stay tuned for more updates! #print #deals #growth #businessgrowth #strategy #announcement #southeast #ukbusiness #businessnews #businessintelligence

Bristol’s 19,500 capacity arena which has been hit by years of delays “to open in 2028” 🏢🗓 YTL Arena Bristol, the city's long-awaited entertainment complex, was initially announced in 2018, with developer YTL Developments (UK) Limited saying it could be open by 2022. In 2023, YTL then announced it had been delayed to "late 2025 to early 2026" but with a larger capacity from 17,000 to 19,500. However chief executive Colin Skellet has now told the BBC it "will open in 2028" and is "ready to go", after "lots of pricing, lots of detail". It is planned to be at the centre of the Brabazon development in Filton, which will also include 6,500 homes. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/ejYQaMPB #property #construction #events #entertainment #announcement #housebuilder #bristolnews #bristolhour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Construction materials manufacturer opens €200m plasterboard manufacturing facility in Bristol ⚙🏢 The move marks Etex's largest production investment ever and a commitment to UK manufacturing as the industry grows. The firm's manager for UK and Ireland spoke to Insider about the investment. The expansion, which produces plasterboard for the Siniat brand, was said to be the company’s most efficient plasterboard production line in Europe when considering its line size, speed and complexity. The capacity installed allows Etex to produce more than 98 per cent of its portfolio of boards for the UK and Ireland in the new facility. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e55cfGdB #construction #property #finance #investing #manufacturing #engineering #bristolnews #bristolhour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Burges Salmon LLP reveals role on Yeo Valley Production Ltd acquisition of The Collective UK | B Corp™ dairy brand 🤝🥛 A Bristol-based team at law firm Burges Salmon has advised dairy company Yeo Valley on its acquisition of gourmet yoghurt producer The Collective dairy brand. Last week, it was confirmed that Yeo Valley Production Ltd had reached an agreement to acquire private equity-backed New Zealand-based EPICUREAN DAIRY (UK) LIMITED and The Collective brand in the UK. A multi-disciplinary team from Burges Salmon led, on the Corporate and M&A side, by partner Nick Graves, senior associate Oli Gingell and solicitors Harriet Lucas and Ceren Ghanem, advised on the acquisition. Conditional on approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, the deal required... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/gk7rGQ5U #deals #acquisitions #dairy #finance #law #investing #bristolnews #bristolhour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Detailed plans for up to 130 homes in Dorset town set to advance 🏘👀 Detailed plans to construct up to 130 homes in a Dorset town look set to be approved at a meeting today (18 March). Land at Station Road in Stalbridge has been earmarked by applicant HAMPSHIRE HOMES GROUP LTD for the development. The application is seeking the approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping. Outline planning permission has already been secured for the construction of up to 130 dwelling houses. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eXAHuSHB Dorset Council UK #property #construction #housing #residentialproperty #growth #planning #dorsetnews #dorsethour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Former Dorchester brewery building constructed in 1879 lined up for flats conversion 🍺🏗 Brewery Square Ltd Development Company Ltd and Halo De is behind the application for the grade II-listed former Maltings. It is situated to the south-east of the former brewhouse of the Eldridge Pope brewery which has been converted to 29 flats. The Maltings building was constructed in 1879 to the designs of George R. Crickmay, who also designed the remaining brewery buildings, constructed between then and 1881. Currently The Maltings is vacant, with plans for it to be converted into an arts and dance centre having been scrapped in 2020 due to financial reasons. The Eldridge Pope brewery closed in July 2003 following... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/evvmPTXY #brewery #property #construction #housing #residentialproperty #history #dorsetnews #dorsethour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Profits rise at battery maker despite fall in turnover - expects to maintain profits for the “foreseeable future” 🔋📈 Wiltshire-based battery maker GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd has reported a rise in pre-tax profit in its latest financial results, although turnover fell slightly. The company, which has its UK sales facility in Swindon, is the European arm of Japanese battery maker GS Yuasa which manufactures and sells automotive and industrial batteries. According to the latest accounts for GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, pre-tax profit rose to £7.1m in the 12 months to 31 March 2024 from £18,000 the year before. But turnover dropped to £333.5m from £336.2m in 2023. The results include manufacturing and procurement company GS Yuasa Battery Manufacturing UK Ltd, as well as sales operations in based in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The group said all the sales were profitable in the year. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eqjg44vP #manufacturing #engineering #finance #investing #batterymaker #wiltsnews #wiltshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Bristol climate tech business provided with £250k funding boost - ten jobs set to be created 🌍💰 A Bristol climate tech business has received a £250,000 loan boost from SWIG Finance in a bid to take its environmental mission global. Map Impact develops Earth Observation products to meet the ever-increasing worldwide demand for statutory and regulatory environmental compliance reporting. The company was launched in 2023 by four industry colleagues - CEO Rich Flemmings, COO Chris Burnett, CCO Steve Keohane and CFO Paul Ryder. This was in response to legislation which since February 2024 has mandated the monitoring of biodiversity on new housing developments over a 30-year period. Map Impact's off-the-peg services also enable companies to... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/ep246Qfb #finance #investing #technology #innovation #funding #sustainability #bristolnews #bristolhour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Bristol sensor technology start-up closes £4m pre-Series A investment ⚙️🪙 Zero Point Motion is backed by investors SCVC (the official funding arm of Science Creates) Foresight Group and Verve Ventures, with seed round investor u-blox AG remaining a key strategic partner and customer. The investment was said to fuel the company's rapid scale-up and team expansion as the company emerges from stealth mode. This investment fuels the company’s rapid scale-up and team expansion as the company emerges from stealth mode. They have been working on a scalable, volume-manufacturable process for Zero Point Motion’s next-generation positioning and navigation sensors. Dr Lia Li, founder and CEO of Zero Point Motion, said... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/ezJd8_iX #technology #innovation #finance #investing #startup #growth #bristolnews #bristolhour #businessnews #businessintelligence