Glastonbury Festival has been named among England’s greatest achievements in a list based on votes by the public. The world-famous festival, first staged at Michael Eavis’ Worthy Farm near Pilton in 1970, stars in a Hall of Fame showcasing England’s finest alongside an eclectic mix of individuals, objects, places and events which range from...
Bath law firm Stone King has welcomed the establishment of a new Family Court as part of sweeping reforms to the family justice system announced today, particularly a much bigger emphasis on mediation. John Brownrigg, pictured, who heads the firm’s family law and mediation team – which comprises five mediators – said the changes...
Commercial law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, has recruited three specialist solicitors to advise its fast-growing portfolio of commercial property clients. Partner Edward Jackman, associate Iain Mason and solicitor Natalia Sokolov join the firm to further strengthen its commercial property and construction offering. Edward arrives from Oxfordshire-based commercial law firm Brookstreet...
BGF, the independent company established to help Britain’s growing businesses, has promoted two members of its West-based investment team. Ned Dorbin has been promoted to investment director and Edwin Davies to investment manager. The BGF investment team in Bristol, which covers the South West of England and South Wales and is led by regional director...
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Around 300 businesses attended events across the South West last week to learn about international business opportunities and the support available to reach new customers around the world. A series of nine UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) events were held across the region as part of Export Week. Building on previous events, Export...
Two projects by Bath-based built environment planning and design practice Nash Partnership have been shortlisted for the national Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence. The St Paul’s scheme in Cheltenham, pictured right, a consultation-led masterplan for Cheltenham Borough Homes, is a finalist in the ‘Exemplary Planning to Deliver Housing’ category. The...
Clive Wray, the director of public sector contracts at lobbying and advice group Business West, this week received his OBE for services to small businesses and international trade from the Queen at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Clive, pictured, has supported small and medium-sized business development in the region for the past 20 years...
Bath PR firm DWP Public Relations is celebrating helping client Clifton Asset Management win a prestigious industry award. DWP handled the recent national PR launch of the ground-breaking business funding portal alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk – the brainchild of Bristol-based Clifton’s chairman Adam Tavener. Clifton was presented with the Business Moneyfacts Best Alternative Funding Provider 2014 award...
Historic Bath pub The Boater is to re-open next week following a multi-million pound refurbishment by owners, London brewery Fuller, Smith & Turner. The 200-year-old Argyle Street pub is undergoing a complete interior transformation to create four unique bars and three distinctive dining areas. It will also feature specially- commissioned artwork by renowned Bristol-based...
