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Bath exhibition will showcase the artists behind the Ladybird series of iconic children’s books

January 5, 2024
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Bath exhibition will showcase the artists behind the Ladybird series of iconic children’s books

From magical fairy tales and inspiring adventures to informative guides on everything from historical figures to arithmetic, the iconic Ladybird children’s books defined a generation. Now the golden years of the imprint – from 1940 to 1975 – is to be celebrated with a special exhibition at Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery. The Wonderful World...

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Epic result for Interaction after it employs highly flexible approach for latest office design

January 3, 2024
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Epic result for Interaction after it employs highly flexible approach for latest office design

Bath-based workplace design-and-build company Interaction has unveiled its latest project – an ultra-flexible, occupier-ready office scheme in one of Bristol’s landmark commercial buildings. The firm was commissioned by real estate investment firm EPIC to turn the top floor of Linear Park at Temple Quay into a modern workspace for new tenants. As a result,...

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West of England needs to ‘act like powerhouse before it is recognised as one’, says Business West MD

January 2, 2024
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West of England needs to ‘act like powerhouse before it is recognised as one’, says Business West MD

The West of England needs to come up with some “big, bold ideas” this year if it wants the government to treat it as a regional powerhouse similar to the North and Midlands, the leader of the region’s largest business group has said. In his New Year message, Phil Smith, managing director of Business...

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Major boost for city’s creatives as Bath Spa University-backed £1m Culture West programme launched

December 15, 2023
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Major boost for city’s creatives as Bath Spa University-backed £1m Culture West programme launched

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...

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Bath tourism poised to benefit from ‘set-jetter’ visits after city’s starring role in new Wonka movie

December 15, 2023
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Bath tourism poised to benefit from ‘set-jetter’ visits after city’s starring role in new Wonka movie

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...

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Call goes out for submissions to South West’s most prestigious property awards

December 6, 2023
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Call goes out for submissions to South West’s most prestigious property awards

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...

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Venues shine in top tourism awards – with Bath hotel and restaurant named ‘winner of winners’

December 4, 2023
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Venues shine in top tourism awards – with Bath hotel and restaurant named ‘winner of winners’

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...

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The sky’s the limit for our creativity, says ambitious firm behind major drone light shows

December 4, 2023
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The sky’s the limit for our creativity, says ambitious firm behind major drone light shows

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...

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Back in the balance. Wellbeing festival to return next year after putting Bath on map as a ‘fun’ city

November 30, 2023
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Back in the balance. Wellbeing festival to return next year after putting Bath on map as a ‘fun’ city

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...

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Bath tastes success in survey showing UK Christmas markets with cheapest mulled wine and beer

November 30, 2023
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Bath tastes success in survey showing UK Christmas markets with cheapest mulled wine and beer

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...

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