Bath-based charity Rainforest Concern, which has helped to protect more than 5m acres of rainforest around the world, is marking its 30th anniversary with a special event in the city. Staged in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, the event at the Holburne Museum is next Thursday, 21 March – which is UN International...
A not-for-profit organisation that has recycled and redistributed thousands of laptops and other devices to the community free of charge is set to make an even bigger impact following the appointment of a new CEO. Wiltshire Digital Drive was set up during the 2020 lockdown to help combat the negative effect of school closures...
The Western Gateway, the pan-regional partnership that stretches from Swindon to Swansea via Bath, has appointed a new chair as it focuses its efforts on net zero and creating jobs and economic growth. Sarah Williams-Gardener, former CEO of FinTech Wales, takes over from Bristol-based Katherine Bennett CBE, who was the partnership’s first chair, having...
The drive by European countries to secure their energy supplies in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has benefited Bath-based manufacturer Rotork as oil and gas producers invest in new equipment. The firm, which designs and makes high-quality pipeline flow control equipment, also overcame the supply chain issues which had held new orders...
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris, pictured, said “hard-pressed” West of England residents and businesses were still struggling with 70-year high levels of tax under the Conservatives, “despite today’s desperate attempts from the Chancellor to pretend otherwise”. The Labour leader of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which covers Bath, added: “Instead of...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Spring Budget. The main points were: The Chancellor said growth had been higher in the UK since 2010 than every other European economy. But future growth would not come from mass immigration. He promised a Budget for future growth. Inflation had been halved to 4%. It was 11% when...
Bath’s world-class heritage sites, including the Roman Baths, have bounced back from the devastating impact of the pandemic as international tourists return to the city in large numbers. According to Bath & North East Somerset Council, its sites – which also include the Victoria Art Gallery and the Fashion Museum – will make a...
A £41.8m recycling hub described as state of the art and boasting the latest sustainability measures has been officially opened. The Bath & North East Somerset Council site in Keynsham has consolidated the council’s operational facilities from three sites across the district. It has become the central depot for more than 100 recycling and...
An awards scheme that champions the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses is back – with some of the region’s biggest firms promising to create some extra buzz around it. The first Bee Bold Awards were held last year to champion the region’s pollinator champions. Among the winners were Bath digital technology agency Storm, city-based...
Thousands of UK businesses have already switched to solar PV to reduce their carbon emissions and cut costs – are you missing out? For the third webinar in its Power to Your Business series, Solarsense will next week bring together a panel of industry leaders and sustainability experts to answer all your questions on solar –...
