tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338182011-11-23T23:08:16.551ZThis feed contains news releases issued by the clients of <a href="http://www.bellpottingernorth.co.uk">Bell Pottinger North</a>press officenoreply@blogger.comBlogger3701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-49684316577655659652007-08-14T13:43:00.001+01:002007-08-14T13:43:30.018+01:00

Over the next six weeks, all students booking gap year holidays with leading student and youth travel company STA Travel will be offered a free best seller from Sell Student Books.com.   Sell Student Books.com, launched earlier this year, helps to tackle the problem of rising student debt by enabling students and graduates to buy or sell unwanted academic books online.   The company’s

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-4555645755228354962007-07-27T11:20:00.000+01:002007-07-27T11:22:46.949+01:00

Following on from its recent sales success, conversion specialist PJ Livesey is giving the market what it wants and launching four more show apartments at its flagship Manchester development, The Cottonworks in Bolton. The one- and two-bedroom, spacious apartments are expected to uphold the design trend demonstrated so far at this elegant development and provide a show of cutting edge interior

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Following on from its recent sales success, conversion specialist PJ Livesey is giving the market what it wants and launching four more show apartments at its flagship Manchester development, The Cottonworks in Bolton. The one and two-bedroom, spacious apartments are expected to uphold the design trend demonstrated so far at this elegant development and provide a show of cutting edge interior

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-79207928389139139352007-07-26T12:26:00.001+01:002007-07-26T12:26:54.181+01:00

Leading mechanical and electrical expert EIC continues to build its portfolio of projects in the commercial sector with work due to start on a two-storey office block in Coventry. The design and build contract, worth approximately £1.1 million is a mechanical and electrical contract, won at competitive tender.The mechanical and electrical installation work on the new build, which will be used as

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Gary Taylor, the entrepreneur from Lymm who turned down £200,000 from the millionaires in the Dragons' Den, is working with commercial law firm Beachcroft to help meet ambitious growth plans for his truck wash company.Since Gary appeared on the television show last year, Warrington-based Alpine Cleaning has gone from strength to strength. The company installs 'wash stations' at motorway services

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Following on from the completion of work on the foyers and back of house areas of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Courtyard Theatre, winner of a RIBA national award, last year, EIC is now on course to handover work on the Company's offices at the end of July.The 12-week, fast-track project involves the installation of mechanical and electrical services to the Union Club - the RSC's old social

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-79306388818655460852007-07-16T15:31:00.001+01:002007-07-16T15:31:14.776+01:00

Underlining its commitment to sustainable building solutions, Terca hasformed a specialist team responsible for strengthening the company'sgreen credentials and meeting customers' future environmentalobjectives.The new 'sustainability group' will develop a range of initiatives aimedat further minimising Terca's impact on the environment and increasingenergy efficiency. One of the team's key

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Despite being one of the UK's largest financial centres, Bristol has been poorly served historically by venture capital funding, with the notable exception of the Regional Development Agency. Now, however, a UK listed investment bank with US$2.6 billion in funds under management is focusing its attention on the South West, seeking to guide the local business community through the whys and

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-73539438852576840162007-07-11T11:33:00.001+01:002007-07-11T11:33:08.538+01:00

PJ Livesey has opened three show apartments at its exclusive Frodsham development on the edge of Delamere Forest, Kingsley Park. Having sold the first phase of apartments without a formal launch, the conversion specialist is now offering all interested parties the opportunity to view some of the fruits of its team's extensive and painstaking labour.The two-bedroom show apartments demonstrate that

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-23386819167288734942007-07-10T11:27:00.001+01:002007-07-10T11:27:05.232+01:00

Terca is showing its support for the Guild of Bricklayers by supplying36,000 bricks for the organisation's annual bricklaying competition.Aimed at maintaining the highest standards of brickwork craftsmanship,the competition attracts over 1,500 college students from across the UK."As a registered charity, we rely on support from companies such asTerca to ensure we can continue to promote and

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-44100844013634296782007-07-10T11:02:00.001+01:002007-07-10T11:02:13.702+01:00

Lynn Norris a commercial property lawyer at Beachcroft in Leeds hashelped to raise vital funds for charity after completing a mammoth 48.1mile walk along the coastline of Jersey in just one day. Lynn and husband David - who is originally from Jersey - joined 1200people in the annual challenge which began at the harbour's ElizabethTerminal and ended in Jardins de la Mer. The couple

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-88119620405724497952007-07-10T10:39:00.001+01:002007-07-10T10:39:45.045+01:00

Arley Homes has announced that just six apartments are left at its attractive Tivoli House development located adjacent to Goose Green in the heart of fashionable Altrincham. Within walking distance of the town centre, the luxury one- and two- bedroom apartments are ideal for professionals looking for a viable alternative to Manchester city centre.Each property features large French windows that

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Professor John McClure, consultant histopathologist at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt (RJAH) Orthopaedic hospital and former British Red Cross chairman, has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.  The professor has been appointed OBE for services to vulnerable people.  Professor McClure, who joined the department of musculoskeletal histopathology at Oswestry's RJAH in February 2004,

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press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-54414705394167702442007-07-09T16:14:00.001+01:002007-07-09T16:14:53.652+01:00

The Devonshire Centre for neuro-rehabilitation is over £1300 better off following a donation from a former patient.   Tony Hatton from Stockport spent a few months at the centre following a stroke.  He was so delighted with the results of his treatment that he has been on a fundraising campaign ever since.  Tony and his friend Jim Cunningham, presented the Centre with a cheque for over £1300

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-39855554542792028872007-07-09T16:13:00.001+01:002007-07-09T16:13:56.271+01:00

Stepping Hill hospital has been awarded Associated Teaching Hospital Status for its commitment to providing top level tuition to undergraduate medical students in the North West.   Associated teaching hospital status means that Stepping Hill has been recognised as providing a high level of education to medical students who come to learn about specific areas of medicine including surgery,

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-95561476944214382007-07-03T09:51:00.001+01:002007-07-03T09:51:16.349+01:00

Koramic - the clay roof tile brand owned by Wienerberger - is showingits commitment to the UK market with the arrival of three custom-madedelivery vehicles. Branded with the Koramic logo, the fleet features thelatest technology to ensure that clay roof tiles are delivered quicklyand efficiently.Two of the vehicles feature radio-controlled hydraulic forks to ensurethat pallets of roof tiles are

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-56984983857647919122007-07-02T16:16:00.001+01:002007-07-02T16:16:34.184+01:00

Following an increase in demand for health and safety legal adviceacross the region, Beachcroft has appointed two new solicitors to itsspecialist safety, health and environment (SHE) practice in Leeds. The 32-strong team - which is one of the largest in Leeds - managesinjury claims ranging from minor to catastrophic, including relatedissues such as policy coverage, HSE and police investigations

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press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-62385037340208387832007-06-27T11:01:00.001+01:002007-06-27T11:01:16.189+01:00

PJ Livesey has now released the long-awaited waterside properties at its Parkwood Mills development on the outskirts of Huddersfield. Each of the exclusive one- and two-bedroom apartments in the stand alone block has a private balcony which instantly increases the premium of these attractive new build homes.There are just 16 apartments in the block, which has aptly been named Waterside Mill, and

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-71301844966847093132007-06-19T11:16:00.001+01:002007-06-19T11:16:39.029+01:00

ISG Dean+Bowes has strengthened its service offering, along with its senior management team, with the appointments of new retail divisional managing director, Andy West and contracts director, Peter Knowles.Both candidates have a strong retail background which reflects the national fit-out and refurbishment specialist's strong presence and growing market share in the retail sector. These

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Manchester-based Web site Sell Student Books.com today announced its collaboration with students’ charity UNIAID.  Both organisations aim to help students manage the financial challenges of higher education.   Sell Student Books.com and UNIAID are working together to give users of the charity’s Student Survivor game (www.studentsurvivor.org.uk) the opportunity to win one of six impressive

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-33834407157447550762007-06-08T15:30:00.000+01:002007-06-08T15:41:59.272+01:00

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PJ Livesey has announced the purchase of Needham Hall of Residence in Didsbury from Manchester Metropolitan University. The national conversion specialist initially inherited an outline planning consent for a new build development of 42 apartments and 6 townhouses, with the existing building estimated as providing a further 11 units, but has since submitted a revised application for just 46 units

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-8669274871258723072007-06-06T15:06:00.001+01:002007-06-06T15:06:50.043+01:00

Following a meeting of the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society (RLAS) Council last week, a decision to move to a temporary showground in 2008 within the proposed Duke of Lancaster Park site was unanimously approved. The Duchy of Lancaster is moving forward with its master-plan for redevelopment of a 220-acre site at which forms part of the Duchy's Myerscough Estate. Final proposals for the new

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-58706548204901345572007-06-05T11:55:00.001+01:002007-06-05T11:55:43.956+01:00

Bell Pottinger North, the regional arm of the UK's leading publicrelations group, has been highly commended for its work in the legalmarketing sector. Short-listed for its campaign in support of national commercial lawfirm, Beachcroft LLP, the consultancy was runner-up in the PR Agency ofthe Year Award at the prestigious Legal Marketing Awards in London.Hosted by Legal Week and presided over by

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-48358147609686404822007-06-05T10:35:00.001+01:002007-06-05T10:35:31.224+01:00

Detached properties are selling quickly at PJ Livesey's showcase development, Kingsley Park in Frodsham, with half of the link-detached, three-bedroom homes selling off-plan thanks to breathtaking, natural, wooded gardens, some of which border Delamere Forest.The generous woodland gardens - between one fifth of an acre and two acres - are a refreshing alternative to other new build developments

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-62688040097379870682007-06-04T11:31:00.001+01:002007-06-04T11:31:16.194+01:00

Following a strong financial year which has seen turnover increase by over 18%, Leeds-based commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, is celebrating the re-appointment of Glenn Miller as regional senior partner and a number of new promotions. Following an election involving the 172 members of staff at Beachcroft's Leeds office, Miller will continue to lead the firm and drive future growth. This is the

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-17860186405712568312007-06-01T10:12:00.001+01:002007-06-01T10:12:09.189+01:00

PJ Livesey has noted a recent surge in already healthy sales at its Parkwood Mills development on the outskirts of Huddersfield. The specialist developer believes that its continued success is due to a sales strategy which has kept some apartments below the £100,000 mark, whilst ensuring that all properties display a generous abundance of space.Prices from £99,950 have meant that the properties

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-64272241491888200342007-06-01T09:39:00.000+01:002007-06-01T09:41:15.859+01:00

EIC is on course to complete work on the new phase at Malvern Hill Science Park, near Worcester. The national mechanical and electrical specialist started the £1.5 million mechanical and electrical installation last July and is expecting to finish by mid-June 2007.The contract has called upon EIC's commercial and education expertise as the industrial and research Park, which is dedicated to

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-35284061510803767872007-05-29T12:21:00.001+01:002007-05-29T12:21:50.984+01:00

Arley Homes has released a further three luxury apartments at its exclusive St. George's Park development in Mossley. Set in a semi-rural idyll offering excellent transport and communications links, this development is proving particularly popular with professionals looking for country living within easy reach of the city.Bordered by the river Tame and the recently restored Huddersfield Narrow

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-32456460404351486962007-05-24T12:40:00.000+01:002007-05-24T12:41:02.503+01:00

Following his leading role in a number of high-value deals over the last year, Jocelyn Ormond, an associate in Beachcroft's corporate finance team in Bristol, has been made a partner. Since joining the firm in spring 2006, Jocelyn has played a key role in establishing the firm's corporate finance offering in Bristol, including advising Fabian Romania Property Fund on its €40 million AIM

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National conversion specialist, PJ Livesey is marking a period ofsignificant growth with the announcement of a series of key strategicstaff promotions. John Williamson, previously managing director for PJLivesey in the North, has been promoted to group construction directorand will now be responsible for all of the company's constructionactivities across the UK.To cope with an increase in sites -

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-82827415662057190322007-05-18T16:58:00.001+01:002007-05-18T16:58:21.956+01:00

Warrington-based Arley Homes has appointed Alison Holton as sales and marketing director. With 13-years' experience in the property sector, including senior roles at Morris Homes, Muller Properties, and Macbryde Homes, Alison will manage a 11-strong team and play a key role in boosting sales activity at the housebuilder's new and future developments across the North West.  Speaking about her new

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Jan Levinson, a leading sports litigation lawyer at Beachcroft LLP, is acting for ex-Manchester United footballer Ben Collett, against footballer Gary Smith and Premiership football club Middlesbrough FC in a case which is expected to result in substantial damages.The case follows a challenge by Smith on Collett in May 2003, which resulted in a double fracture of his leg. After successfully

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Commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, has appointed a new senior partnerfor its Manchester office. Robert Moss, 47, has been at the firm forover 20 years and specialises in commercial property litigation. He hasbeen a partner since 1990. As regional senior partner, Robert will be responsible for leading andgrowing the Manchester team, which currently includes 18 partners and185 staff. He will also

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Leading mechanical and electrical services provider, EIC has raised thestakes in its IT infrastructure service by expanding its serviceoffering and launching it as an independent division, bringing in asignificant new recruit, Craig Mobbs to provide critical support to theteam and help drive the new division forward.Craig joins EIC from international communications specialist, Ascom. Hisnew brief

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Peter Lee, a partner at Leeds-based commercial law firm Beachcroft LLP, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). Achieving fellowship is based on a number of criteria, including the person's successful role and achievements within their own organisation."My nomination and election came as a bit of a surprise, but I welcome the opportunity and am delighted to be involved,"

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Carol Prowse to the board as a non-executive director. Carol, who is currently a director and company secretary at the Buxton Opera House, has a strong background in public services and local government, having spent five years as a non-executive director at the High Peak and Dales Primary Care Trust.  Carol comments: "I have enjoyed working closely

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Lord Hunt, Chairman of the Financial Services Division of national commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, will call on the Government to increase support for rehabilitation in the UK when he delivers the welcome address at this year's annual conference of the Case Management Society of the UK (CMSUK), in Bristol, on 8-9 May 2007. In his address, Lord Hunt, who is president of CMSUK, as well as a

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ISG Dean+Bowes has won one of the UK's most prestigious health and safety awards, with a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This is the second consecutive year in which the company has received a Gold Award for Occupational Health & Safety, clearly demonstrating its commitment to achieving the highest possible health and safety standards across all areas

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PJ Livesey has sold the first phase of luxury apartments at its exclusive Frodsham development, Kingsley Park, before the properties have been formally launched. The conversion specialist, who is planning an official launch soon, has been inundated with enquiries and has secured a high percentage of sales from interested parties who were familiar with the local landmark building and who were

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-5148273541252681182007-04-26T13:08:00.001+01:002007-04-26T13:08:08.832+01:00

It was space, but not as you know it, for homebuyers in Bolton last weekend at the official launch of PJ Livesey's The Cottonworks. The conversion specialist, who is fast growing a reputation for providing purchasers with an abundance of space, has not disappointed on its latest north Manchester development by designing apartments, including one-bedroom properties, with lots of square footage.

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Fit out and refurbishment specialist ISG Dean+Bowes officially unveiled the ultimate in ecolearning at the topping out ceremony for the new studio extension to Cambridge University's School of Architecture, the highly respected centre for architectural learning and research. Providing a unique and inspiring environment to architectural students, the new timber-framed studio is a monument to

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An innovative Burnley-based business has been boosted thanks to funding secured through TEChINVEST, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)'s business angel network. The £182,000 investment, raised from a combination of sources, including private investors, Michelin development funding, Enterprise Ventures and HSBC Bank, will ensure Process Instruments can manufacture and market new

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Beachcroft's Bristol-based injury risk team has been boosted with the re-location of partner, Paul Parke, from its Winchester office. Paul is a nationally acknowledged expert in the field of catastrophic injury and has been involved in the sector since 1986. "Paul will be a great asset to our already excellent injury risk team, with 20 years' experience of handling high profile catastrophic

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To meet the demands of the largest plain tile market in the UK, Koramic - the clay roof tile brand owned by Wienerberger - has opened its newest and largest distribution centre in Sittingbourne, Kent. To ensure customers benefit from a faster and more efficient service, the full range of Koramic clay roof tiles will be available at the new facility, including all standard fittings. A

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Law student, Larissa Pye, has beaten over 45 of her peers to win the 'Hunt Cup' final at Bristol University. The annual 16-week debating competition was founded over 40 years' ago by Lord Hunt of Wirral - Chairman of the Financial Services division at law firm Beachcroft LLP and a Bristol University graduate. Lord Hunt gave the University the cup after he won the British Debating Championship

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Anyone interested in learning more about a career as a health care assistant (HCA), can visit Stepping Hill's open day, on Monday 30 April. HCAs work within a hospital or community setting, supporting healthcare professionals with the day-to-day duties surrounding patient care. Stockport's HCA team are keen to inform the public about this valued and rewarding role and HCAs will be on hand during

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Specialist developer PJ Livesey has already sold half of the apartments at Quarry Bank Mill, the first phase of its Parkwood Mills development on the outskirts of Huddersfield, within months of the first site board being erected. With a postcode ranking the highest in the UK for desirability and potential return on investment by The Royal Bank of Scotland's First-Time Buyer (FTB) Property Index,

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ISG Dean and Bowes has recruited Audra Francis as business development manager to be based at its Cambridgeshire head office. Audra will utilise her extensive retail experience support the company's strategic development plans and to continue to grow the national fit-out and refurbishment specialist's retail market share. Audra joins ISG Dean and Bowes from Kinnersley Kent Design where she

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Stockport-based entrepreneur David Kaitiff has invested a six-figure sum in Sell Student Books.com, the new Web site that enables students to reduce their debts by buying and selling used textbooks. Kaitiff, who founded textiles firm Friedman's and sold it to Signature Fabrics for £1.7m, made the investment because he sees huge potential in the business and the 'green' vision of the company's

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A mix of first-time buyers, investors and local residents descended on PJ Livesey's Quarry Bank Mill last weekend for the launch of the specialist developer's latest one-bedroom show apartment. A high percentage of visitors were those who had seen plans and were keen to see the balcony which stretches across both the lounge and the bedroom allowing a generous amount of outdoor space. This is the

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After over 20 years using contract cleaners, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has decided to bring the cleaning, portering and security services back in-house, in a bid to ensure that these vital services are an integral part of the Trust workforce. The Trust's Board of Directors, which reviewed four competitive tenders for the contract, considered four factors in reaching their decision: cost,

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Wienerberger has appointed Bert Jan Koekoek as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of its UK business. Also CEO of the company's Dutch operation, Koekoek will use his experience to further strengthen Wienerberger's UK market position. His role will include overall responsibility for developing the Terca brand of clay facing bricks and the Koramic brand of clay roof tiles. "I've

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1174997642377199772007-03-27T14:14:00.000+01:002007-03-27T14:14:02.560+01:00

Coventry-based Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems is getting behind a West Midlands Police crime prevention initiative that will take place on Wednesday to encourage local children to become proactively engaged in sport. Organised by PC Eddie Massey at Stoney Stanton Road police station and sponsored by Positive Activities and the Youth Offending Service, the initiative will see teams of 10 and 11-

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With just weeks to go until the April launch of The Cottonworks, P J Livesey has announced that it has sold out of its first phase of stylish one- and two-bedroom apartments on the popular Bolton development and will be bringing forward the second phase to accommodate demand. The conversion specialist is expecting a huge turn out at the official launch, planned for 14th and 15th April, with

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Commercial law firm Beachcroft LLP is launching a unique service to help South West organisations investigate their corporate history, assess ongoing liability and protect themselves against potential claims. The Bristol-based firm is using the expertise of specialist partners to research and develop 'corporate family trees' for organisations, including the history of any acquisitions, mergers

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ISG Dean and Bowes enters its 14th year of relations with Argos with the completion of two fast-track projects for the leading, multi-channel retailer. The national refurbishment and fit-out specialist has just completed a four-week minor works contract involving the fitting of a conveyor into a trading store and also a nine-night sales area refurbishment project maintaining trading throughout.

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Graduates and students are being offered 'instant' cash in return for their unwanted academic books. Sell Student Books.com, the new Web site that enables students and graduates to buy and sell used text books, launched Books for Cash after a recent survey from UNITE revealed student debt has soared nine per cent in the last year. Books for Cash will help students to reduce their debt by

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1174042257696702732007-03-16T11:50:00.000Z2007-03-16T11:50:59.223Z

Manchester-based commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, today launches a new guide to outsourcing in response to increasing concerns from UK business regarding the outsourcing process. The guide is aimed at business leaders who may be considering outsourcing IT or business processes and is designed to improve understanding of the complex commercial issues associated with outsourcing. Pauline

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VLM Airlines today (Wednesday 14th March) celebrated a significant milestone by clocking up the 500,000th passenger on its burgeoning Manchester-London City service. The half-million milestone comes following a recent increase in the frequency of services on the route to nine return flights each weekday, together with the introduction of new routes from Manchester to Antwerp and last month to

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Commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, is showing its support for Yorkshire's young entrepreneurs by developing a partnership with The Prince's Trust. The initiative will see the partners, solicitors and staff from the firm's Leeds office volunteer to guide and encourage young people who are looking to start their own business. "We strongly believe that businesses have a duty to support the

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1173371226730446942007-03-08T16:27:00.000Z2007-03-08T16:27:06.876Z

The UK's favourite retailer is Waitrose - and it's official, according to the BBC's news website today. In a survey of 6,000 shoppers asked to rate a range of stores on their range of products, convenience, quality, price, service, ambience, facilities and layout, Waitrose came top of the shops, beating sister company John Lewis into second place. Here in the North West, Waitrose is planning to

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PJ Livesey welcomed year five and six pupils from Norley Primary School to its exclusive Frodsham development, Kingsley Park, earlier this month to demonstrate the range of habitat improvements the company has undertaken to protect local wildlife. The children were invited to view the grounds and buildings and engage in further activities designed to improve and protect the environment. The

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Nantwich continues to prove a popular choice for homebuyers, with Arley Homes announcing that just one townhouse is left at its exclusive Mansion Gardens development on London Road. "With its excellent transport links and unique mix of historical buildings and lively restaurants and bars, Nantwich continues to attract homebuyers of all ages," says Alison Holton, sales and marketing director at

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Members of Huddersfield YMCA Junior Football Club under-10's teams visited PJ Livesey's showcase development, Quarry Bank Mill in Huddersfield with team manager John Pettinger to thank staff of the specialist developer for their financial support. PJ Livesey is sponsoring the two junior teams, which have both been placed at the top of their division, and has so far paid for shower tops for each

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Adsteam UK has had a positive impact on the half-yearly results released by parent company Adsteam Marine today, with a 7 per cent growth in its business and EBITDA up by a record 31 per cent over the same period l2 months ago.The 7 per cent increase in the number of jobs won in the first half of the year reflects growth in the majority of ports, with Liverpool and Felixstowe being the star

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Homebuyers looking for a 'city centre' lifestyle in the heart of fashionable Altrincham have snapped up all but ten of the apartments currently being built at Arley Homes' stunning Tivoli House development adjacent to Goose Green. Following the unveiling of a stunning new Show Apartment at the end of last month, visitors responded positively to the high quality design, specification and value for

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With prices having risen by approximately 130 per cent in the last five years, Bolton is fast becoming one of north Manchester's prime residential locations - a fact which has been borne out at PJ Livesey's current Bolton development, The Cottonworks. The 1926 mill, which was the last mill to be built in the area, has been partially released by the conversion specialist and the sales team has

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1170863414676224172007-02-07T15:50:00.000Z2007-02-07T15:50:14.810Z

Leeds-based commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, is warning that forthcoming changes to legislation will affect any Yorkshire business that provides company cars to staff. Harmajinder Hayre, an employment partner at Beachcroft in Leeds comments: "From 27th February 2007, the Road Safety Act will introduce tougher new penalties for using mobile phones when driving. In addition, by July 2007 it

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Following on from recent media reports that have identified Huddersfield as a hotspot in terms of affordability and return on investment for first-time buyers, specialist developer PJ Livesey has announced that over 90% of buyers at its striking development on the outskirts of Huddersfield are those who are taking their first step on the property ladder. Situated in a unique valley location,

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1170328984490349792007-02-01T11:23:00.000Z2007-02-01T11:23:04.513Z

National fit-out and refurbishment specialist ISG Dean and Bowes has recruited Caroline Page as marketing manager to be based at its Cambridgeshire head office. The appointment is in line with the company's strategic development plans following its acquisition by ISG plc in 2006 and has been made to strengthen support surrounding its overall commercial growth. A former Cosmopolitan Woman Of The

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Many of Birmingham's young professionals are turning their backs on the glut of City Centre new-build apartments and are looking for something more unique on the outskirts of town, according to conversion specialist PJ Livesey. Having assessed sales on its development, Highcroft Hall, situated four miles from Birmingham's City Centre in Erdington, PJ Livesey has discovered that all sales so far

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PJ Livesey has announced a record result of 75 per cent sales success within a fortnight of launching the first phase of homes to be released at its exclusive Frodsham development, Kingsley Park. Situated on the edge of Delamere Forest, hidden from the road, with its grand sweeping drive and lush, green, overhanging surrounds, Kingsley Park is gradually being transformed into the pride of the

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1170082351421675802007-01-29T14:52:00.000Z2007-01-29T14:52:31.626Z

Manchester students will appreciate the value of recycling next week when they are able to swap a course book they no longer need for entry into a top party and a voucher for a free beer. The first Books4Beer event is taking place in association with Flirt, the UK's number one student night, held at Manchester Metropolitan University's (MMU) Student Union from 10:30pm on

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1169468220934121042007-01-22T12:17:00.000Z2007-01-22T12:17:04.300Z

The Square in Hale Barns is likely to suffer further decline over the coming years unless the current redevelopment proposals are approved, according to a survey of shopping centre users.The survey, carried out by NEMS market research on behalf of Citybranch - the owner of the centre - showed how little the centre is used: * More than half of all visitors stayed for fewer than 15 minutes. * More

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Graduates are leaving university with an average debt of £13,252, but now students are to benefit from a new Web site that enables them to reduce their debt by buying and selling used academic books. Developed by Sell Student books.com, the site enables graduates to make money by selling their used books to hard-up students, who, in turn, benefit from substantial savings when buying the books.

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EIC has completed mechanical and electrical installation work at the Royal Wolverhampton School. Work on the contract started at the beginning of May last year and was finished by the end of November. The leading mechanical and electrical services provider was working alongside main contractor Moss Construction, part of the Kier Group, on a new build swimming pool complete with changing areas,

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EIC is establishing the post of associate director within the company to create a new level of directors who will support the current Board of Directors. This is a key strategic move by the mechanical and electrical specialist which has been taken to introduce additional opportunities at a senior level for talented individuals who have delivered outstanding results and who have demonstrated the

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1168250038575594882007-01-08T09:53:00.000Z2007-01-08T09:53:58.790Z

Commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP, is strengthening its position in the corporate finance sector with the Bristol-based team handling deals worth in excess of £300 million over the last nine months. Led by partner John Williams, the team has completed top-level transactions for a range of different companies in both the public and private sector. Recent successes include, managing a £60 million

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PJ Livesey is once again breathing life into the nation's past, with its sympathetic conversion of a former hospital on the outskirts of Delamere Forest. The noble, but abandoned husks of these historic hospital buildings have been saved from falling into further disrepair by a visionary development plan, which seeks to create a brand new community in one of the region's most sought-after beauty

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With 78% of respondents to a YouGov survey for the Council of Mortgage Lenders believing that something should be done to make it easier for first-time buyers, PJ Livesey is doing just that, at its fashionable Quarry Bank Mill development on the outskirts of Huddersfield. The specialist developer has deliberately included a number of reasonably priced one-bedroom apartments in this fabulous mill

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Holden Mill, the last mill to be built in Bolton, is now in the early stages of a major renovation project at the hands of the country's leading listed building developer and renovation specialist. PJ Livesey Group is preparing to re-launch the 1926 mill, now known as The Cottonworks, at the start of the New Year as an elegant development of 284 luxury apartments. The Grade II listed building was

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Potton, a leader in self-build, has selected Terca to supply the clay facing bricks for its innovative new showhouse at Buildstore's permanent exhibition centre in Swindon. Opening in 2007, the 67,000 sq ft exhibition centre will feature the four-bedroom house as its centrepiece. Working in partnership with Potton, Terca is playing a key role in the design of the showhouse by selecting the most

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A dedicated Romanian property fund which has just floated on the AIM market is being advised by Bristol-based commercial law firm, Beachcroft LLP. Ahead of the country's accession to the EU on 1 January, Jersey-based Fabian Romania Property Fund plans to capitalise on increased interest in the Romanian property market. The Fund, which has raised approximately EUR40 million of new capital

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1166047362706790742006-12-13T22:02:00.000Z2006-12-13T22:02:43.110Z

EIC has been awarded a £2.5 million contract to carry out mechanical and electrical installation work at the new civic centre in Runnymede, Surrey. The new build offices, which are to be constructed by main contractor, Willmott Dixon, will house council chambers and offices and a police station. The design of the building is set to be completely open plan with the contractors working towards an

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Leading national mechanical and electrical specialist EIC is soon to complete electrical installation work at Tesco's first "eco" store in Wick, in the north of Scotland. The design and installation contract which began in September is EIC's Scottish region's eighth project for Tesco this year and is on course for completion in November. The 50,000 sq ft store, which is being constructed using a

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The innovative use of Terca bricks in both commercial and residential properties has been recognised at this year's BDA Brick Awards, with two top accolades. One Piccadilly Gardens, a specialist retail development made from Terca's Warnham Terracotta brick, achieved the award for 'best commercial building'. Designed by architects Allies and Morrison, One Piccadilly Gardens was praised by the

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In response to increasing client demand, five solicitors from Manchester-based Beachcroft LLP are to start an in-house advocacy course. The specialist training will lead to a qualification that enables the solicitors to appear before all Courts in the same way as barristers. Solicitors Lindsay Bowskill, Alexandra Puddy, David Fildes, Paul Roberts and Kelly Heath are hoping to achieve the Higher

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Two North West-based quoted companies are significantly underrated by the UK stock market as their share price does not reflect their impressive cash flow growth, according to the annual '2006 Hidden Gems Index' (HGI) from leading firm of accountants and business advisers, RSM Robson Rhodes.This year's index of the top 50 hidden gems highlights that Speedy Hire (25th) and Topps Tiles (47th) have

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Manchester-based Glaisyers Solicitors has been named as the first law firm to provide training to RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).The announcement comes following an intensive nine-month period of preparation by Glaisyers following RIBA's initial invitation to undergo the training assessment in early 2006.Glaisyers are now accredited by RIBA to train architects in the following three

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The Debt Advisor and The Business Debt Advisor (part of Compass Finance Group plc. one of the fastest growing providers of tailored and innovative debt solutions) are forging ahead with their plans to become one of the region's leading providers of tailored and innovative debt solutions having almost doubled their staff in the last quarter.The Group has recruited a number of highly experienced

press officenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11233818.post-1164195225718177892006-11-22T11:33:00.000Z2006-11-22T11:33:45.816Z

Commercial law firm Beachcroft LLP is launching a unique service to help North West organisations investigate their corporate history, assess ongoing liability and protect themselves against potential claims. The Manchester-based firm is using the expertise of specialist partners to research and develop 'corporate family trees' for organisations, including the history of any acquisitions, mergers

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