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May 11, 2012 SH (Editor)

Rolls-Royce plant to benefit from MOD’s jet fighter U-turn

The Rolls-Royce plant in Patchway is set to benefit from a Government U-turn on a major defence project. The Ministry of Defence has changed it mind over the type of fighter planes it is ordering for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, saying it wants to revert to its original plan of deploying the F35-B jump jet version of the

March 23, 2012 SH (Editor)

MP visits DHL Service Centre at Cribbs Causeway

Local MP Jack Lopesti visited the DHL Express Service Centre at Cribbs Causeway recently to hear about DHL’s work, the challenges and opportunities they face and their plans for the future. DHL opened the Bristol Service Centre over ten years ago, and have seen their operations grow to the point where they now employ 50 people and make over 1,700

February 12, 2012 SH (Editor)

Record profits for Rolls-Royce in 2011

Rolls-Royce, which makes military aero engines and marine gas turbines at its plant in Patchway, has announced record annual profits of more than £1 billion for 2011. The company’s order book was at peak levels at 31st December 2011, showing £62.2 billion of forward orders, a rise of 5% on its 2010 year-end. John Rishton, Chief Executive, said: “Rolls-Royce performed

January 16, 2012 SH (Editor)

New HSS Hire depot at Aztec West creates 30 jobs

HSS Hire, the national supplier of tool and equipment and outsourcing services, has opened a new Regional Distribution Centre on the Aztec West Bristol Park. The 30,000 sq ft facility at 1550 Park Avenue [map] will become a key regional distribution hub for the group’s activities in the South West and Wales – providing extensive and more accessible hire services

August 8, 2011 SH (Editor)

Office available for rent at new community centre

The recently renovated Coniston Community Centre in Coniston Road, Patchway, has a brand new office available to rent. The rent for the office is £5,500 per annum, and all rates, insurance, a daily cleaner and bills (excluding phone and internet) are included. The centre is open between 7am and 10pm during the week; weekend opening is also a possibility. The