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Rebranded regional convention bureau hoping to do the double in national industry awards

August 12, 2021
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Rebranded regional convention bureau hoping to do the double in national industry awards

The Meet Bristol & Bath Convention Bureau, part of the regional destination marketing organisation Visit West, has been named as a finalist in two prestigious event industry award schemes. The bureau team is shortlisted for ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’ at the M&IT Awards, the event industry’s biggest awards programme, where it will be competing against...

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Survey shows most firms are heeding climate change warnings – but one-in-five have done nothing

August 10, 2021
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Survey shows most firms are heeding climate change warnings – but one-in-five have done nothing

Nearly 70% of South West firms see climate change as a core business factor for them, according to a landmark survey of companies’ attitudes to the key issue – but, alarmingly, 21% have so far taken no action despite mounting concern over its impact. Just under half (46%) of the businesses that consider climate...

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Former Sofa.com marketing boss takes up senior role at Cox & Cox

August 6, 2021
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Former Sofa.com marketing boss takes up senior role at Cox & Cox

Luxury homeware brand Cox & Cox has appointed Paul Strudwick to its senior leadership team as marketing director. Paul, pictured, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Frome-based firm, which sells a range of lighting, rugs, textiles and indoor and outdoor furniture and recently announced a 75% increase in year-on-year sales.  He has more...

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Share And Repair expands into bigger premises as its ‘mend it, don’t end it’ message gains traction

August 6, 2021
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Share And Repair expands into bigger premises as its ‘mend it, don’t end it’ message gains traction

Bath’s innovative Share And Repair Shop has relocated to a larger site in the city centre – a move that will enable it to expand its services. Share and Repair aims to improve the environment for everyone by changing behaviours. At the same time it is seeking to build a community that offers opportunities...

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Bath ad agency overcomes launch in lockdown to celebrate its first 18 months in business

August 6, 2021
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Bath ad agency overcomes launch in lockdown to celebrate its first 18 months in business

A Bath-headquartered specialist advertising agency that launched last year just as the UK was plunged into lockdown is marking its first 18 months of trading by opening satellite offices in Bristol and Belfast.  Fueld Media’s client base and staffing levels have exceeded founders Oliver Brightman and Russell Gregory’s expectations since it started trading in...

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First birthday gives Second Mountain chance to strengthen its commitment to ethical business

August 5, 2021
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First birthday gives Second Mountain chance to strengthen its commitment to ethical business

Bath boutique comms agency Second Mountain Communications has marked its first birthday by becoming a gold member of the Business against Poverty movement and pledging funds to sink a borewell in India. The consultancy, which was established during the first national lockdown and launched last August, specialises in helping purpose-driven companies and ethically-focused businesses with...

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Fraud soared as criminals used pandemic to target vulnerable firms and individuals, research shows

August 5, 2021
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Fraud soared as criminals used pandemic to target vulnerable firms and individuals, research shows

Professional criminals took advantage of the unprecedented conditions caused by the pandemic to con businesses and individuals across the South West out of millions of pounds, new figures show. According to accountancy group KPMG latest Fraud Barometer, cases reaching the region’s courts in the first half of this year soared by more than three...

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Gem of a chance to find out how some of Bath’s top beers are brewed

August 5, 2021
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Gem of a chance to find out how some of Bath’s top beers are brewed

Beer lovers are to get the chance to go behind the scenes at the area’s largest brewery to see how their favourite tipple is made. Bath Ales is to launch a series of ‘Meet the Brewer’ open days tomorrow, Saturday August 7, at its state-of-the-art Hare Brewery between Bath and Bristol at Warmley.  The...

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Green light for sustainable conversion of The Min into luxury hotel and spa

August 5, 2021
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Green light for sustainable conversion of The Min into luxury hotel and spa

Work on transforming Bath’s former Royal Mineral Water Hospital into a luxury hotel with spa facilities is to start soon following council approval of revised plans for the high-profile site. Singapore-based hotel investor Fragrance UK, which acquired the Grade II* listed building in 2018 for £21.5m, said its 160-bedroom scheme would support biodiversity on...

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Council calls on traders to make this year’s Bath Christmas Market a real cracker

August 5, 2021
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Council calls on traders to make this year’s Bath Christmas Market a real cracker

Artisan makers and independent caterers from across the South West are being invited to apply for pitches at Bath’s iconic Christmas Market – which for the first time in its 20-year history will run for 25 days. Pitches with options on 11, 14 and 25-day trading are available while the market’s organisers are also offering...

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