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Butler Sherborn rolling in money

2:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

The number of cash buyers registering with Cotswolds property specialist Butler Sherborn has risen by 51 per cent during the period January to June 2009 compared to the same period in 2007, before the market took a downturn.

Manufacturers back industrial bank

1:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

Manufacturers in the south west are urging the reinstatement of an industrial bank to support future growth across the region.

British Retail Consortium backs consumer advocate

11:28am Thursday 2nd July 2009

The creation of a ‘Consumer Advocate’ is welcome if the post is genuinely intended to improve customers’ understanding of their rights.

Businesswomen are brought together

9:06am Thursday 2nd July 2009

Last year Claire Marshall bought a franchise to set up Women in Business Network in the south west with a view to promoting her accounts and tax management business in a non-competitive environment with like-minded businesswomen.

CBI: Staff and employers are working together

5:00pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

The recession has dramatically altered the workplace landscape as employers and staff work to protect businesses and jobs by increasing flexible working and freezing pay and recruitment, according to research by the CBI.

Mark is elected president of valuers

Mark is elected president of valuers

3:00pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

Mark Webb, a partner in WebbPaton based at Wootton Bassett, has been elected president of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

Alder King celebrates shop leasing successes

1:00pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

The Swindon office of Alder King, the South West’s leading commercial property advisors, has leased nine shops already this year. Lettings have taken place in Old Town, Swindon, Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Highworth.

US bank signs deal for town offices

US bank signs deal for town offices

11:00am Wednesday 1st July 2009

The Bank of New York Mellon, a global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has signed a five-year lease for 2,105 sq m (22,661 sq ft) at Signal Point, Station Road, Swindon.

Old Schoolhouse has price tag of £500k

The Old Schoolhouse in Cricklade

10:00am Wednesday 1st July 2009

Whitmarsh Lockhart has been instructed to dispose of the Old Schoolhouse, Cricklade, on behalf of private clients, The property comprises an attractive detached grade II listed former school building set in its own grounds, with ample self contained parking. The premises have been sympathetically converted to provide good quality offices, together with stores area.

A digital solution

9:22am Tuesday 30th June 2009

Times are tough for many businesses, but Laurie Peters has bucked the trend by opening an enterprising new business in Marlborough.


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