Two new spa suites have been launched at a hotel near Bath to capitalise on the rise of wellness tourism. The lodges at Homewood Hotel & Spa at Freshford, pictured, include private hot tubs, barrel saunas and plunge pools, while the rustic-style interiors features a combination of natural tones, stone walls and mirrors. Alongside...
Bath Spa University kicks off its first season as a sponsor of Bath City FC women’s teams this weekend following its historic partnership with the club as official sponsor of its Twerton Park ground. The university’s logo will appear on the back of the women’s first team’s shirts for the first time when they...
Sales at Bath-headquartered eco home products firm Bower Collective have risen by nearly 240% as more households look to cut plastic waste. Launched three years ago, the firm is looking to transform the way we buy home and personal care products and reduce plastic waste while also fighting against the ‘greenwashing’ that characterises the way...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC clarifies rules on basis period tax reporting Basis period reform introduced in April 2023. Click here for more information Record amount of tax relief paid out to creative industry TV relief overtakes film tax relief. Find out more here...
Law firm Thrings has continued to boost its expertise in property litigation by recruiting a new legal director in its Bath office. Simon McIlroy, pictured, left, with new property litigation partner Jonathan Bouchta, will work across the firm’s seven offices, representing clients nationwide in resolving complex disputes in a changing landscape owing to ground-breaking policy changes through legislation...
A former cabinet minister, a human rights activist and a psychotherapist are among the nine speakers lined up for this year’s TEDxBath. Taking place on Saturday 14 October, the event will also include three live acts and engaging exhibitions under the theme of ‘Unlimited’. Organisers promise an “uplifting and energetic day packed with ideas worth sharing” for...
Monday August 28 Bank holiday: Nothing listed Tuesday August 29 Interims: Dalata Hotel Group, Faron Pharmaceuticals, Bunzl, Globaltrans Investment, PureTech Health, Argo Blockchain Economic announcement: BRC shop price index Wednesday August 30 Interim: Flowtech Fluidpower Economic announcements: M4 money supply, Consumer credit, Mortgage approvals, Thursday August 31 Finals: Revolution Beauty Group, Oxford Cannabinoid Tech Holdings Interims: PPHE Hotel Group, Grafton Group,...
The University of Bath has received a gift of £2m from a former student to encourage innovation in its recently launched Department of Life Sciences. Prof Raymond F. Schinazi, pictured, who studied at the university in the late 1960s, went on to develop effective drugs that turned the tide against HIV, hepatitis B and...
Cleveland Pools, Bath’s much-loved Georgian lido that was saved for future generations following a 20-year campaign, is to reopen to the public next month. To celebrate the milestone – and to mark Heritage Open Day – swimming will be free on the first day, Sunday 10 September. Spaces will need to be booked in advance....
A Bath cinema has been put on the market after the group that owns it went into administration. The Tivoli in SouthGate, which remains open, is part of the Empire Cinemas chain. The group, formed in 2005 following the mergers of Odeon and UCI, and Cineworld and UGC, operated 12 venues under the Empire brand...
