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Funding for trio of Bath businesses as region’s world-leading creative sector gets new investment boost

January 24, 2025
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Funding for trio of Bath businesses as region’s world-leading creative sector gets new investment boost

Three Bath firms are to develop new ideas and products after being selected for funding under a new regional creative industries scheme.  Stormjar, which describes itself as an immersive horror studio, has received £26,921 to help create the next generation of immersive, location-based and digital hybrid horror experiences. It was founded by experienced designers...

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Developers receive £50m from Paragon Bank to complete housing schemes across the South West

January 24, 2025
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Developers receive £50m from Paragon Bank to complete housing schemes across the South West

More than £50m was lent by the development finance arm of Paragon Bank last year to support much-needed residential development schemes across the South West. The specialist division, part of the Midlands-based Paragon Banking Group, lent to developers and housebuilders behind 18 projects in the region in the year to 30 September, including schemes...

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Bristol Airport bosses say passing 10m annual passenger figure backs their case for further expansion

January 23, 2025
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Bristol Airport bosses say passing 10m annual passenger figure backs their case for further expansion

Annual passenger numbers at Bristol Airport soared past the 10m mark for the first time last year as its airlines continued to introduce new destinations. The record figure was reached as the airport continued with its £400m, five-year upgrade – including a new £60m public transport interchange, pictured below, currently under construction – which will...

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New grant is enabling Bath museum to encourage more schoolkids to reach for the stars

January 23, 2025
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New grant is enabling Bath museum to encourage more schoolkids to reach for the stars

Bath’s Herschel Museum of Astronomy has received £18,500 to fund a permanent planetarium that will be used to motivate to a new generation of the city’s schoolchildren to learn about science. The grant, made through The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, will pay for a dome and projection system to take to local...

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‘Mould-breaking’ co-working office designed by Interaction is latest contender for flexible space race

January 22, 2025
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‘Mould-breaking’ co-working office designed by Interaction is latest contender for flexible space race

Bath-based office design company Interaction has helped co-working operator BLOCK launch its first hub in Bristol as the trend for flexible city centre workspace shows no sign of slowing. BLOCK, which already has sites in Taunton and Plymouth, has opened the new 8,300 sq ft base, pictured, on the 12 floor of The Fairfax, the...

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Bath’s hotel property market expected to be active this year as city’s tourism continues to recovery

January 21, 2025
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Bath’s hotel property market expected to be active this year as city’s tourism continues to recovery

The South West’s hotel property market is poised for another busy year after investment deals soared by an estimated 89% in 2024. Total investment reached £133.1m last year, according to international real estate advisor Savills, a major player in the regional market – with a significant proportion of this attributed to portfolio sales.  Sales...

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South West property awards that champion the sector’s sustainability and innovation return for 22nd year

January 17, 2025
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South West property awards that champion the sector’s sustainability and innovation return for 22nd year

Law firm Michelmores has launched its prestigious 2025 Property Awards, marking 22 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects across the South West. The awards have long-championed sustainability and innovation by placing social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of the judging criteria.  Bath has featured strongly in the...

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Bath Business News sponsored content: Leadership challenges of 2025 – free event

January 17, 2025
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Bath Business News sponsored content: Leadership challenges of 2025 – free event

Mark the date for Bath Unlimited’s free upcoming leadership event next Tuesday, 21 January. Those attending will be getting into conversation around the major leadership challenges that lie ahead in 2025. Sarah Williment from Farleigh Performance will be joined by Alison Sturgess-Durden, director at Bath-based business Mayden, to explore how, as leaders, we can navigate...

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Co-working space race heats up in Bath as expanding operator Runway East prepares to open hub

January 15, 2025
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Co-working space race heats up in Bath as expanding operator Runway East prepares to open hub

Flexible workspace operator Runway East is to open its first Bath hub in a Grade II listed building in the city centre. The 23,000sq ft workspace, pictured, in Kings Court on Parsonage Lane is the fast-growing firm’s third in the South West and 13th across the UK.  Launched in London in 2014 and describing...

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Experienced business agent joins Christie & Co’s regional office to strengthen its dental team

January 15, 2025
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Experienced business agent joins Christie & Co’s regional office to strengthen its dental team

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has further bolstered its regional dental team with the appointment of Luke Chidgey as a business agent. Luke will focus on managing dental practice transactions across the South West and South Wales as demand in the market remains buoyant, particularly among independent practices.  He brings more than seven...

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