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Curo harnesses latest digital tech to give homebuyers glimpse of new developments before they are built

April 19, 2023
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Curo harnesses latest digital tech to give homebuyers glimpse of new developments before they are built

An innovative digital tool that gives previews of yet-to-be-built residential schemes to prospective homebuyers has been launched by Bath-headquartered housing association and developer Curo. The state-of-the-art digital kiosks, pictured, installed in Curo’s Combe Down marketing suite, utilise the latest digital technology to create stunning life-like 3D renders of planned developments.  Curo, best known in...

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Old Mill’s charitable fund raises £50,000 – and helps 4,000 people – in just over three years

April 19, 2023
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Old Mill’s charitable fund raises £50,000 – and helps 4,000 people – in just over three years

A charitable giving fund set up by South West accountancy and finance group Old Mill has reached the milestone of awarding £50,000 in grants to grassroots good causes since being launched just over three years ago. The firm, which has offices in Chippenham, Wells, Yeovil and Exeter, has a strong history of giving back...

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Wessex Water specialist team taps into history of Grade I-listed Bath almhouses to cut leaks

April 18, 2023
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Wessex Water specialist team taps into history of Grade I-listed Bath almhouses to cut leaks

Bath’s historic Partis College almshouses are significantly reducing their water use, thanks to a visit from experts at city-based Wessex Water. The Grade I-listed building, pictured, on Newbridge Hill is now saving an estimated 1,700 litres of water a day after leaks were repaired and water-saving devices, such as eco showerheads and tap aerators,...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 17, 2023
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Monday April 17 Finals: Diaceutics, Schroder UK Public Private, Surface Transforms, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, Access Intelligence Q1 result: Bankmuscat  Trading announcements: Ashmore Group, Sirius Real Estate, PageGroup, Cordel Group, Renold, Cerillion, Quiz, Intercede Group, Supreme, Omega Diagnostics Group, Sysgroup, Qinetiq Tuesday April 18 Finals: Property Franchise, Billington Holdings, Thg, Xeros Technology Group, City Pub Group Trading announcements: Liontrust...

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Breaking news: Revised plans for The Rec’s long-awaited regeneration to go on display

April 14, 2023
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Breaking news: Revised plans for The Rec’s long-awaited regeneration to go on display

Bath Rugby is to reveal its revised plans for The Rec next month – with fans being the first to see the latest ideas for the long-delayed redevelopment. The proposals, which the club is still keeping under wraps, will go on display at The Rec ahead of Bath’s last home game of the season against...

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Firms more optimistic about the economy, survey shows – but staff shortages are now a big problem

April 14, 2023
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Firms more optimistic about the economy, survey shows – but staff shortages are now a big problem

Confidence among West of England firms has recovered sharply from its slump last year, according to the latest research by the region’s largest business organisation – but continued staff shortages are now adding to their problems. The quarterly survey by Business West, which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce, shows firms’ confidence in both the...

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Boost for Bath’s tourism sector as region gets new visitor economy status to attract more investment

April 14, 2023
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Boost for Bath’s tourism sector as region gets new visitor economy status to attract more investment

Bath’s hard-hit visitor economy could attract investment worth millions of pounds under a new scheme to position the West of England at the forefront of the UK tourism industry. The region has been chosen as one of 12 hotspots for a new national approach to drive up visitor numbers and create jobs as the...

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Digital skills gap in city’s tech and creative industries to be addressed by Bath Spa Uni’s new short course

April 14, 2023
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Digital skills gap in city’s tech and creative industries to be addressed by Bath Spa Uni’s new short course

A scheme has been launched by Bath Spa University to help tackle the city’s digital skills gap with fully funded courses over the next 18 months.  The university has partnered with the Institute of Coding (IoC) – a national consortium of industry, educators and outreach providers led by the University of Bath - London-based not-for-profit social...

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Ecology and biodiversity central to Grant Associates’ work on major new housing scheme

April 14, 2023
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Ecology and biodiversity central to Grant Associates’ work on major new housing scheme

Bath-based specialist architecture practice Grant Associates is to design what it is calling a “beautiful and resilient” landscape for a major housing development north of London. The firm, which has worked on major projects in the Far East, Australia as well as the UK, is part of the team behind Gilston Park Estate, a development...

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Recruitment firm hopes its four-day week trial is just the job to boost productivity and staff wellbeing

April 13, 2023
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Recruitment firm hopes its four-day week trial is just the job to boost productivity and staff wellbeing

Employees at an independent recruitment firm will soon be working four-day weeks with no reduction in salary – thanks to a bold trial. Chippenham-based 24-7 Staffing is bringing in the six-month experiment as a way of boosting employee engagement and productivity as well as attracting new recruits.  Julian Thompson, managing director of 24-7 Staffing...

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