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...
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...
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...
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...
Bath-based specialist digital publisher SelectScience has commemorated its 25-year anniversary by highlighting its global legacy of innovation in science communication. Founders Arif and Louise Butt launched the firm with a vision to introduce peer-to-peer and digital marketing services to the scientific industry. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, employing more than...
Bath-based international landscape architecture practice Grant Associates has promoted three of its people to associate director, paving the way for them to play key roles in its management and future direction. Danny Nagle, Chin-Jung Chen and Ibrahim Diaz Vera, pictured, were previously senior associates at the firm, which employs more than 70 people from nearly...
Iconic Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry has appointed the boss of an international upmarket drinks brand as a non-executive director. Leslie Serrero will join the board of the group, best known for its high-end designer bags, following its AGM on 7 September and will also sit on its audit committee. Ms Serroro has extensive experience...
Thousands of festival-goers at one of the region’s best-loved summer gatherings stayed connected despite its location in a notorious data no-go area – thanks to the efforts of Bath-based full-fibre broadband provider Truespeed. The firm provided the network and wi-fi connectivity for Valley Fest, the three-day celebration of music, food and relaxation in the...
A Grade-II listed former country house near Bath has been put on the market with a £8m price tag more than three years after the business that turned it into a one-time thriving serviced office complex went into receivership. Hartham Park Estate near Corsham is currently used by a number of small firms, having...
