Business, civic and academic leaders from Bath today joined the nation in mourning the death yesterday afternoon of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, paying tribute to her life and selfless service. The Union flag is flying half-mast at Bath Guildhall, where a book of condolence will be opened tomorrow. Floral tributes are also being...
Games media group Network N’s new flagship office in Bath, which was created by city-based workplace design-and-build company Interaction, is in the running to win a prestigious global award. The fast-growing business is a finalist in The Society of British & International Interior Design’s (SBID) International Design Awards for its workplace in Circus Mews,...
A University of Bath spin-out business is to commercialise its world-beating 100% needle-free blood sugar monitor in a move that could have huge applications for chronic diseases such as diabetes. Transdermal Diagnostics, which was launched in March, has raised £1.1m in a pre-seed round investment to further develop and bring to market its pioneering...
Thomas Sheppard, the former managing partner of law firm Thrings, has been appointed the Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset in recognition of his long service to the county. Thomas, pictured, is a familiar face in the county, having spent decades combining his day job as an experienced solicitor in Thrings’ Bath office with a host of...
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Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance has continued to strength its key asset finance division with the appointment of a new broker manager. Lauren Sharples is the latest in a series of appointments aimed at taking forward the group’s growth strategy. Time Finance, which also offers invoice, property and vehicle finance along with commercial loans,...
Bath’s young creatives are being invited to take part in a weekend studio experience aimed at giving them a valuable insight into working in an agency. Werkhouse was co-founded in 2017 by Bob Mytton, creative director of Bath-based brand and design agency Mytton Williams, as a deep dive into the creative and interpersonal skills...
The Roman Baths & Pump Room have been voted as the UK’s third best historic attraction by readers of consumer magazine Which? The historic site, which is owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council, scored an impressive five stars – out of five – for its engagement and entertainment value, with a number...
Bath Spa University and international volunteering charity Project Trust have formed a partnership to provide work experience opportunities for students from the university’s School of Education. Project Trust has more than 50 years’ experience in providing ethical, international volunteering placements for young people. Earlier this year it helped BA (Hons) Education Studies student Jasmine...
Bath Rugby’s support staff have been recognised for their tireless behind-the-scenes work with a special award presented by national law firm Stone King, which has its headquarters in the city. The Stone King Award championed the backroom staff for going the extra mile in making sure things run as smoothly as possible for the...
