Round up of the latest local news-in-brief...

Developer starts on largest-ever speculative logistics build

St. Modwen has started work on the second phase of speculative development at its flagship St. Modwen Park Tamworth site after securing planning permission for almost 480,000 sq ft of space from North Warwickshire Borough Council

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2027782-developer-starts-on-largest-ever-speculative-logistics-build

Production starts on limited edition Aston Martin range

The first images of a limited edition Aston Martin range have been released as production started at its Warwickshire headquarters.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/production-starts-on-limited-edition-aston-martin-range

Bravissimo reaps benefits of investment

Revenues have edged towards the £60m at lingerie retailer Bravissimo, with profits also growing, as the brand begins to reap the benefits of investment in its estate, staff and marketing.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/bravissimo-reaps-benefits-of-investment

Construction of new food and drink scheme completed

Construction work has been completed on a new development of food and drink units in Bedford.MCS Group was instructed by Bedfordia Property to develop the new McDonald's and Starbucks drive-thrus, and a Domino's takeaway, at Elms Parc on Godlington Way.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/central-and-east/construction-of-new-food-and-drink-scheme-completed

Town centre’s transformation given £1.5m boost

A plan to transform Nuneaton town centre has been given a £1.5m boost. Warwickshire County Council has agreed in principle to contribute the funds to support the purchase by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (NBBC) of the town centre's Co-operative building, as part of the Transforming Nuneaton (TN) programme.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/town-centres-transformation-given-1.5m-boost

Consultancy targeting growth after merger                                                             

A commercial property consultancy business in Leamington Spa is targeting growth across the West Midlands after bringing all its staff under one roof.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/consultancy-targeting-growth-after-merger

New base for expanding business                                                                                

A project, engineering and environmental services business has moved to a new base in Warwick. Wood, which was formed by the merger of Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler Group in 2017, has moved from Leamington Spa to 7,854 sq ft offices in Nicholls House, Homer Close, Tachbrook Park, Warwick.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/new-base-for-expanding-business

Multi Million-pound stadium plans drawn up                                                      

Multi Million-pound plans are being drawn up for a new community stadium in Warwick which could include a health centre and hotel as well as a local store and car showroom

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/multimillion-pound-stadium-plans-drawn-up

Third phase of multi million-pound business park underway                            

The third phase of a multimillion-pound business park in Warwickshire has begun. Stoford Developments is building four units at the site in Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/third-phase-of-multimillion-pound-business-park-underway

Go Ape to swing into action                                                                                      

A new Go Ape attraction is set to open at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire this weekend.The venue will open on Saturday 6 April after work began on the new site at the start of March    

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/go-ape-to-swing-into-action

Successful first year on AIM for video game developer                              

Revenue has surged at one of the oldest names in Britain's video games industry during the first year of it trading on AIM

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/successful-first-year-on-aim-for-video-game-developer

Job-creating centre created by HORIBA MIRA                                                 

Horiba Mira has established a new Vehicle Resilience Technology Centre at its Nuneaton headquarters, creating new jobs https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/job-creating-centre-created-by-horiba-mira

New lease of life planned for trampoline centre                                                       

A trampoline centre which was destroyed by fire towards the end of 2018 could be set to bounce back into action as part of a major new development near Nuneaton

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/midlands/new-lease-of-life-planned-for-trampoline-centre

Food manufacturer buys £8m Warwickshire warehouse                                      

Indian snack food manufacturer Cofresh has invested £8.1m in acquiring a site in Warwickshire. The 130,508 sq ft building at Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton had previously been vacant.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2028186-nuneaton-site-sold-in-8.1m-deal