Somerset entrepreneur Roger Saul has a track record for creating brands and building businesses from scratch. Here the founder of iconic fashion company Mulberry talks to Anne Gorringe about his passions including a scheme to regenerate Shepton Mallet’s historic Kilver Court, and his ever-supportive family… IT’S strange how life can turn on a twist...
Upmarket clothes store Aubin and Wills this week opened a shop offering cut-price designer clothes to South West customers within former Mulberry boss Roger Saul’s Kilver Court complex in Shepton Mallet The shop is the first independent company to move into the historic centre, housed in a former mill, and on the same site...
Bath Business News travel editor ANNE GORRINGE finds trekking in the Italian Alps an unforgettable experience… I didn’t expect to sleep with three guys on my birthday…and get a medal for it. But, what can I say? I was naive. It was a tough – but unforgettable – day. One that had taken...
Find yourself with time to spare on a business trip? Innsbruck is a fabulous, medieval city with a stunning mountain backdrop and plenty to do and see. Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE has the lowdown on what to see and do on a budget – including free trips and how to explore this picturesque...
Love being active and have a few days holiday going spare? Grab that sports kit and prepare to snap up a fabulous last-minute bargain! Travel editor ANNE GORRINGE reveals the latest offers at a top sailing destination… A beautiful sandy bay, turquoise seas and a beachful of boats, rigged up and ready for...
As more than 9,000 runners prepare for Bristol’s Half Marathon this Sunday, high in the Italian Alps Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE is hiking across a mountain pass to watch the start of the WORLD’s LONGEST ENDURANCE ULTRA-TRAIL…. Anyone about to take part in Bristol’s 23rd event should spare a thought for the 500 competitors currently making...
In the winter, Britain’s Royal family flock to Klosters while nearby Davos plays host to the world leaders at the Economic Forum. Intrigued, Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE follows in their footsteps to discover the delights of this eastern area of the Swiss Alp before the ski season starts…. It’s where Wills and Kate...
For those longing to combine an activity holiday with culture, Innsbruck offers a city break with a difference. It also proves a sporting paradise for Bath Business News Travel Editor Anne Gorringe who tries canyoning for the first time. As I dangled from a bridge, clutching onto Tom's hand felt as it it was...
