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Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

September 15, 2023
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Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

Bath Business Conference returns later this month after last year’s success, with organisers Bath BID expanding it into a day-long event with inspiring workshops and networking opportunities. 2022’s conference was attended by nearly 200 local businesses, who came together to raise pressing issues facing their operations. Taking place on 29 September at the Apex...

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Coveted Stirling Prize shortlisting for Bath architecture practice’s university arts building

September 14, 2023
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Coveted Stirling Prize shortlisting for Bath architecture practice’s university arts building

Bath architectural practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has been shortlisted in UK architecture’s most prestigious awards for a third time. The firm’s design for the University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts Building has been selected as one of the six projects shortlisted for the 2023 Stirling Prize for Building of the Year. The coveted...

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Leading light in British video art for more than 50 years to stage major exhibition at Bath gallery

September 6, 2023
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Leading light in British video art for more than 50 years to stage major exhibition at Bath gallery

Bath’s newest exhibition space, Roseberry Road Studios, is to host a major retrospective next month of one of the UK’s foremost video artists. A winner of major international awards, Terry Flaxton, pictured, has been a leading light in British video art for almost two decades and has assembled an impressive body of work combining...

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‘Grandfather of modern skyscraper’ celebrated in Bath architects’ £28m transformation project

September 1, 2023
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‘Grandfather of modern skyscraper’ celebrated in Bath architects’ £28m transformation project

Bath architecture practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has completed the multi-million pound renovation of a building regarded as the forerunner of the modern skyscraper. The firm’s £28m repair and upgrade project at Flaxmill Maltings in Shrewsbury, pictured, has transformed the building into a low-carbon, mixed-use development, and a catalyst for economic regeneration of the area....

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UK’s top tourist chief praises efforts to promote sector vital to Bath’s economy on visit to city

September 1, 2023
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UK’s top tourist chief praises efforts to promote sector vital to Bath’s economy on visit to city

The boss of Britain’s national tourism agency has visited Bath to see for herself how the Roman Baths will have a significant impact on the city’s visitor economy over the next five years.   VisitBritain/VisitEngland CEO Patricia Yates toured the attraction – voted the best in the UK last year by Tripadvisor reviewers – during...

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Boutique hotel near Bath embraces wellness tourism trend by opening new spa lodges

September 1, 2023
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Boutique hotel near Bath embraces wellness tourism trend by opening new spa lodges

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...

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Sales soar at firm tipped by Davina McCall on a mission to slash plastic waste from consumer products

August 31, 2023
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Sales soar at firm tipped by Davina McCall on a mission to slash plastic waste from consumer products

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...

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From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

August 31, 2023
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From tech to politics and social justice to cycling: Diverse line-up of speakers announced for TEDxBath

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...

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Ready to make a splash. Iconic Cleveland Pools to welcome the public for first time in 39 years

August 25, 2023
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Ready to make a splash. Iconic Cleveland Pools to welcome the public for first time in 39 years

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....

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Luxury Bath cinema up for sale after parent group collapses into administration

August 25, 2023
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Luxury Bath cinema up for sale after parent group collapses into administration

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...

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