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Room at the top for staff wellbeing created by Bath design firm in flagship Bristol office development

March 5, 2024
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Room at the top for staff wellbeing created by Bath design firm in flagship Bristol office development

Bath-headquartered workplace design and build company Interaction has creatred a rooftop terrace and clubroom for tenants of a new landmark office scheme in the latest example of developers and occupiers prioritising staff wellness. The feature at Assembly Building C in Bristol city centre offers a place for tenants to “come together in a relaxed and informal setting...

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Wincanton’s board switches sides in takeover battle as US group looks to defeat French rival with higher offer

March 1, 2024
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Wincanton’s board switches sides in takeover battle as US group looks to defeat French rival with higher offer

Directors of takeover target Wincanton, the UK logistics group, have performed a dramatic u-turn by ditching their previous support for one bid for the business and throwing their weight behind a rival offer. The unusual manoeuvre means shareholders of the Chippenham-headquartered group are being recommended to accept the 605p-a-share offer made by US-owned global...

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Return of overseas tourists brings highly profitable post-pandemic recovery for Bath’s heritage sites

March 1, 2024
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Return of overseas tourists brings highly profitable post-pandemic recovery for Bath’s heritage sites

Bath’s world-class heritage sites, including the Roman Baths, have bounced back from the devastating impact of the pandemic as international tourists return to the city in large numbers. According to Bath & North East Somerset Council, its sites – which also include the Victoria Art Gallery and the Fashion Museum – will make a...

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Transport firm arrives at refurbed office building as it continues to be magnet for global tech companies

March 1, 2024
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Transport firm arrives at refurbed office building as it continues to be magnet for global tech companies

Growing UK transport technology specialist TEG has opened an office in Chippenham in a move that boosts the town’s reputation as a centre for the hi-tech sector. TEG, which has its headquarters in London, is occupying a floor of office block Bewley House, pictured, where it is alongside German industrial giant Siemens and two...

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State-of-the-art hub opens to put Bath in the forefront of recycling while also reducing waste

February 29, 2024
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State-of-the-art hub opens to put Bath in the forefront of recycling while also reducing waste

A £41.8m recycling hub described as state of the art and boasting the latest sustainability measures has been officially opened. The Bath & North East Somerset Council site in Keynsham has consolidated the council’s operational facilities from three sites across the district.  It has become the central depot for more than 100 recycling and...

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Crime reduction system to be introduced in Bath city centre in bid to tackle shoplifting

February 29, 2024
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Crime reduction system to be introduced in Bath city centre in bid to tackle shoplifting

An app that enables businesses to communicate with each other about crimes such as shoplifting is to be launched in Bath city centre following a successful trial period.   The DISC system, pictured, allows firms to submit live reports on incidents happening in their premises.  After being trialled by Bath Business Improvement District (Bath...

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Awards launched to showcase businesses that are the bee’s knees at caring for region’s pollinators

February 29, 2024
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Awards launched to showcase businesses that are the bee’s knees at caring for region’s pollinators

An awards scheme that champions the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses is back – with some of the region’s biggest firms promising to create some extra buzz around it. The first Bee Bold Awards were held last year to champion the region’s pollinator champions. Among the winners were Bath digital technology agency Storm, city-based...

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New Women in Property South West chair vows to ‘foster a culture of positive change and growth’

February 29, 2024
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New Women in Property South West chair vows to ‘foster a culture of positive change and growth’

Women in Property, the influencing and networking organisation for the property and construction industry, has appointed Rachel Holmes as the new chair of its South West region. Rachel, pictured, is a business development manager in the Bristol office of Colliers, joined Women in Property (WiP) in 2020 and has since hosted some of its largest...

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Live webinar: Power to Your Business – Solar from Start to Finish

February 28, 2024
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Live webinar: Power to Your Business – Solar from Start to Finish

Thousands of UK businesses have already switched to solar PV to reduce their carbon emissions and cut costs – are you missing out? For the third webinar in its Power to Your Business series, Solarsense will next week bring together a panel of industry leaders and sustainability experts to answer all your questions on solar –...

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Conveyancer joins Goughs as senior associate to strengthen its residential property offering

February 28, 2024
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Conveyancer joins Goughs as senior associate to strengthen its residential property offering

Regional law firm Goughs Solicitors has boosted its residential property team with the appointment of Elmira Moore as a senior associate. Elmira, pictured, has joined Goughs’ Chippenham office from South Wales law firm Twomlows Solicitors and Advocates, where she has spent the past year as its head of conveyancing. Prior to that she worked...

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