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Boost for seaside towns
The Government's inquiry into the plight of the UK's seaside towns will be launched this week. Five towns have initially been targeted for increased support: Blackpool, Great Yarmouth, Scarborough, Minehead and Newquay. - The Observer, 30 July.
Parisa in talks to buy Pacific Oriental
Off-license and café-bar chain Parisa is believed to be in preliminary talks with Oriental Restaurant Group to buy its Pacific Oriental restaurant in the City of London for £1.25m. - Sunday Business, 30 July.
Champneys plans listing
Upmarket health club group Champneys is considering a listing on the Aim stock market to raise money for expansion. - Sunday Telegraph, 30 July.
Freud prepares Groucho's bid
Public relations guru Matthew Freud is preparing a takeover bid for London's Groucho Club, the private members' club frequented by people working in the media and the arts. - Sunday Business, 30 July.
Rank theme park joins Savoy
The Times, 29 July.
Cadbury Café opening
Cadbury's is the latest food manufacturer to turn its hand to retailing with the planned opening of the first Cadbury Café in Bath which will sell the full range of products produced by parent company Cadbury Schweppes. - Mail on Sunday, 30 July.
