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Bath Spa University vice-chancellor to take over as chair of historic Bristol music venue

March 27, 2024
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Bath Spa University vice-chancellor to take over as chair of historic Bristol music venue

Prof Sue Rigby, vice-chancellor of Bath Spa University, has been appointed as the new chair of iconic Bristol concert venue St George’s. Sue, pictured, who has been the university’s vice-chancellor since 2018, will take over from Bristol-based tech entrepreneur Ben Heald, who steps down after six years in the role this summer. She previously held senior posts at the...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 24, 2024
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Monday March 25 Finals: Kingfisher, RTC Group, Gamma Communications, Boot (Henry), Tandem Group, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure, Central Asia Metals, Impact Healthcare REIT, Ocean Harvest Technology Grouo, US Solar Fund Interim: Virgin Wines UK Trading announcement: Pennon Group Tuesday March 26 Finals: W.A.G Payment Solutions, Cab Payments Holdings, Wood Group (John), Michelmersh Brick Holdings, Regional REIT, Luceco, Flutter Entertainment,...

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Roman Baths visitor numbers hit 1m milestone four years on from devastating impact of pandemic

March 22, 2024
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Roman Baths visitor numbers hit 1m milestone four years on from devastating impact of pandemic

More than a million people visited the Roman Baths & Pump Room last year, the first time the key figure has been reached since before the pandemic. The figures, from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) show visitor numbers at the historic site, pictured, grew by 25% last year against 2022 to just...

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New government research shows success of Bath’s Clean Air Zone in driving down air pollution levels

March 22, 2024
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New government research shows success of Bath’s Clean Air Zone in driving down air pollution levels

Bath’s Clean Air Zone has been recognised for improving the city’s air quality in the latest government inspection of the scheme, which had its third anniversary last week. Bath and North East Somerset Council, which brought in what was then the first charging zone of its kind outside of London, hailed the research, saying...

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Bright sparks of Bath’s tech cluster invited to enter sector’s most-coveted awards

March 22, 2024
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Bright sparks of Bath’s tech cluster invited to enter sector’s most-coveted awards

Nominations have opened for this year’s SPARKies, the pioneering awards that shine a light on the best individuals, products and firms that make up the West of England’s tech sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the best-respected tech accolades in the region, attracting hundreds of entries from across the...

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Busiest-ever Easter getaway for Bristol Airport as its post-pandemic passenger numbers continue to soar

March 22, 2024
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Busiest-ever Easter getaway for Bristol Airport as its post-pandemic passenger numbers continue to soar

Bristol Airport is poised for its busiest-ever Easter, with more than 420,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal over the next two weeks. One of the busiest days will fall on Easter Sunday, when around 30,000 passengers plan to use the airport – continuing last year’s strong recovery. Bristol Airport has bounced back...

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Legaltech to go under the spotlight at ‘unique’ conference as sector is poised for rapid expansion

March 21, 2024
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Legaltech to go under the spotlight at ‘unique’ conference as sector is poised for rapid expansion

The impact and implications of legaltech for the law, legal sector and wider society and economy will be highlighted at a conference next month. Staged by Bristol+Bath LegalTech, the event will look at how the dramatic developments ushered in by technology will drive change across all aspects of the legal world.    WE R...

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Tech and net zero will help drive new sustainable growth blueprint for Western ‘super-region’

March 21, 2024
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Tech and net zero will help drive new sustainable growth blueprint for Western ‘super-region’

Harnessing the potential of the West of England in areas such as cyber, tech and net zero will underpin a new pan-regional plan for sustainable growth to be launched this summer. The economic blueprint will form the basis of a conference led by the Western Gateway, the partnership covering an area stretching from Swindon...

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Pearson May financial round up

March 21, 2024
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Pearson May financial round up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC reverses helpline changes Criticism prompts a U-turn in under 24 hours.   Click here to find out more Record 6.7m people in financial difficulty Requests for debt help are increasing. For more details, click here  

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Organisation providing support for bereaved Armed Forces children becomes Goughs’ charity of the year

March 21, 2024
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Organisation providing support for bereaved Armed Forces children becomes Goughs’ charity of the year

Regional law firm Goughs Solicitors has selected Scotty’s Little Soldiers as its charity of the year. Scotty’s Little Soldiers supports children and young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.  It aims to provide long-term support to the child and work to maintain their connection...

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