The prestigious property awards staged by regional law firm Michelmores are returning early in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the South West’s best property, development and construction projects. The awards – regarded as among the most coveted in the region – will also include a new category showcasing the best regeneration projects. Having...
Leisure and hospitality businesses from across the Bath area were among the victors at the region’s top tourism awards, with a city hotel and its restaurant claiming the coveted ‘winner of winners’ title. The Queensberry Hotel and the Olive Tree Restaurant, pictured, on Russel Street claimed the prestigious accolade at the end of the...
The team creating some of the UK’s most spectacular drone light show have spoken of their plans to get even bigger and bolder events off the ground in the future. Frome-based Creative company Celestial has teamed up with Yuup, the Bristol-based local experiences company, to bring its new show, called Evolution, to the Bristol over three evenings...
ReBalance Bath, the wellbeing festival that aims to strengthen Bath’s status as the UK’s number one spa city, is to return next year following the success of the inaugural event this February. The festival was launched to help position Bath as a ‘fun’ city with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and health built on...
Bath’s Christmas market, acclaimed in recent years as one of the UK’s best, is also one of its cheapest for revellers, according to new research. The iconic market, pictured, which opened for business nearly two weeks ago, offers the best value mulled wine while the cost of a pint of beer is the second...
A community interest company on a mission to enhance Bath's vibrant arts and events scene with a more collaborative approach has been launched. Bath Arts Collective (BAC) has been founded by Kate Hall, Kate Abbey and Jasmine Barker – three highly experienced city-based arts professionals who between them have an award-winning track record of...
Bath’s hospitality and leisure sectors are getting into the festive spirit this weekend following the opening of the city’s iconic Christmas Market last night. With many retail, food and drink businesses still being affected by the cost of living crisis, Bath’s pubs, cafés and shops are looking to the Christmas trading period for a...
Businesses and individuals from the Bath area are being urged to support the launch of a nature-focused initiative for adults with a learning disability – with only four weeks to raise the funds to make it reality. Community interest organisation (CIO) and registered charity See Me Be has secured land on an organic beef farm...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, voiced its disappointment that, once again, the West of England had been overlooked when it came to major government spending commitments. Its director of policy Matt Griffith, pictured, pointed out the region had failed to be selected as one of the government’s investment zones – “the second time...
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris attacked Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement for failing to tackle key, long-standing issues for the region The Labour mayor, pictured, who leads the West of England Combined Authority, said: “After 13 years of Conservative Government, the question West of England residents will be asking at the next...
