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The Bridgerton effect: Bath’s pulling power as top film location to be used to attract more tourists

September 27, 2024
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The Bridgerton effect: Bath’s pulling power as top film location to be used to attract more tourists

Iconic Bath filming locations used in series such as Bridgerton and McDonald & Dodds have been showcased to international media representatives as part of a campaign to attract more tourists to Britain. Journalists from countries including Germany, Canada, India and China were in Bath this week to explore the kind of film and TV-related...

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Success in latest guide gives the University of Bath Top 10 clean sweep in all influential HE rankings

September 26, 2024
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Success in latest guide gives the University of Bath Top 10 clean sweep in all influential HE rankings

The University of Bath has again been ranked as one of the UK’s top universities in an annual UK higher education publication, as well as being named the best in the South West. The university’s success in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 – widely seen as one of the most authoritative of its...

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Growth for Goughs’ commercial and residential property teams as firm welcomes four new joiners

September 26, 2024
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Growth for Goughs’ commercial and residential property teams as firm welcomes four new joiners

Law firm Goughs Solicitors has continued to grow its thriving commercial and residential property departments with four new arrivals. Gemma Millard has joined as the long-established firm’s new head of commercial property following on from Helen Gate’s recent arrival as an associate in the same department.  Goughs has also welcomed two new recruits to...

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‘Shared ambition to drive digital transformation’ leads Bath consultancy to join global group

September 26, 2024
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‘Shared ambition to drive digital transformation’ leads Bath consultancy to join global group

Bath-headquartered change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has joined an international consulting group specialising in innovation and transformation by technology. Talan has been advising and partnering with some of the world’s leading companies, administrations and tech partners for more than 20 years.  By joining the Paris-headquartered organisation, Nine Feet Tall will complement the capabilities...

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Hydrogen’s potential to power a green industry and transport revolution explored in new reports

September 26, 2024
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Hydrogen’s potential to power a green industry and transport revolution explored in new reports

Thousands of commercial vehicles using Bath’s roads could be running on clean hydrogen by 2030 while the city’s gas pipes could be used to distribute what is widely seen as the fuel of the future, according to new studies. Findings of a report produced commissioned by Hydrogen South West – which brings together 10...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

September 22, 2024
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Monday September 23 Final: Transense Technologies Interims: Real Estate Investors, Oxford Biomedica, Alphawave IP Group, Spaceandpeople, Dianomi, B90 Holdings, Mirriad Advertising, Pennant International Group, Eden Research Tuesday September 24 Finals: Origin Enterprises, Close Bros Group, Smiths Group, City of London Investment Group, Petra Diamonds Interims: Animalcare Group, Mortgage Advice Bureau, Biopharm Credit, Raspberry Pi Holdings, Corero Network Security,...

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£100m fund to position the West of England as a leader in renewable energy and green technology

September 20, 2024
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£100m fund to position the West of England as a leader in renewable energy and green technology

An investment fund worth £100m is to be set up to help finance the West of England’s drive towards a green economy, including supplying up to 36,000 homes with renewable energy. The fund was approved by the West of England Combined Authority, which has committed £10m of new investment. According to Metro Mayor Dan...

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Venture fund on a mission to help positive impact firms backs female-led enterprise in inaugural deal

September 20, 2024
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Venture fund on a mission to help positive impact firms backs female-led enterprise in inaugural deal

An impact-driven venture fund based near Bath has completed its first deal, investing £235,000 into a start-up aiming to end disadvantage for women in the workplace. Aer Venture Studios has been launched by Aer Studios, a creative technology firm headquartered in Corsham. It plans to work with founders and their teams by providing the creative...

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Bath’s Interaction helps Runway East take off in the West Midlands with their 10th co-working project

September 16, 2024
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Bath’s Interaction helps Runway East take off in the West Midlands with their 10th co-working project

Interaction, the Bath-based workplace design firm, has completed its 10th major project for co-working space provider Runway East following its expansion into the Midlands. The scheme, pictured, in Birmingham’s landmark Arca building includes a large breakout area, three refreshment points – each with a distinct identity – and a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city.  The flexible...

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The Welcome Party is breaking barriers, challenging perceptions and driving change. Here’s how Bath’s businesses can get involved

September 16, 2024
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The Welcome Party is breaking barriers, challenging perceptions and driving change. Here’s how Bath’s businesses can get involved

In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities. This new event, which takes place in Bristol on 7 November to celebrate the talents and stories of...

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