Hundreds of creative freelancers from across Bath and the West of England will get support under a new £1m scheme that will also give young people work opportunities in the sector alongside access to cultural experiences. Bath Spa University and the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) have secured funding for Culture West, a...
Tourism chiefs in Bath are hoping the city’s appearance in new movie Wonka will bring another Bridgerton-style boost to its leisure and hospitality sectors. A number of scenes in the fantasy musical were shot in Bath, with the Abbey, Parade Gardens, pictured, and Walcot Steps among the locations providing backdrops in the critically acclaimed...
As 2023 draws to a close, many employers are looking for ways to reward their teams’ hard work. But how can you do that in a tax-efficient way that benefits both you and your employees? Thankfully, showing your appreciation doesn’t need to cost the earth, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. In most cases,...
A Bath landscape and garden design business has become one of the first to benefit from a new £200m regional investment fund. Viridis Landscapes, which launched in 2020 by experienced landscaper Jemma Smallman, pictured, has received £26,000 from the South West Investment Fund to fund a full time project manager. The deal is one...
ZapMap, the fast-growing electric vehicle mapping service owned by Good Energy, has expanded its charge point location service into mainland Europe. UK electric car owners driving across Europe can now use the ZapMap app and desktop map to find thousands of charge points in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The move is...
National law firm Stone King’s Bath head office was a riot of colour as staff donned their best Christmas jumpers for a festive charity fundraiser. Anyone pulling on their best Xmas pullover made a donation to Save the Children – with staff going all out with Noël-inspired knitwear and seasonally sequined sweaters. The Bath...
