New-look advisory board for city centre BID as it aims to improve Bristol as a cultural destination

June 27, 2024
New-look advisory board for city centre BID as it aims to improve Bristol as a cultural destination

Four new members have been appointed to the advisory board of Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), along with a new chair. The new members will represent the night-time economy, hospitality, retail and leisure sectors and are drawn from city centre businesses, including The Bristol Hotel, No 1...

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17th-century hotel and restaurant first venture into ownership for former Bristol hotel manager

June 27, 2024
17th-century hotel and restaurant first venture into ownership for former Bristol hotel manager

A long-serving Bristol hotel manager and hospitality industry representative has taken his first step into ownership by snapping up an historic hotel and restaurant in Somerset. Imran Ali, pictured, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, has acquired the 17th century Well Inn on the...

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Thrings outperforms legal sector as appointment takes its partnership gender balance to 50:50

June 27, 2024
Thrings outperforms legal sector as appointment takes its partnership gender balance to 50:50

Law firm Thrings has reached gender parity at partner level following the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Salma Maqsood. Salma’s arrival means the firm’s 52 partners are now evenly split between men and women.  This reflects a 20% shift over the past six years in a move the...

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‘Happy home’ for growing Bristol software developer designed to reflect its focus on staff wellbeing

June 26, 2024
‘Happy home’ for growing Bristol software developer designed to reflect its focus on staff wellbeing

A Bristol software development firm named as one of the best places to work in the UK has expanded into new offices designed to promote staff wellbeing. Ghyston, which was founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Emily and Ric Hill, is seeking to build a happy workplace community with...

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Reusable ‘bins’ for needles could be prescription for major carbon reduction in NHS, says Grundon

June 26, 2024
Reusable ‘bins’ for needles could be prescription for major carbon reduction in NHS, says Grundon

Waste management firm Grundon hopes to help the NHS drastically cut its carbon emissions following the trial of a pioneering disposal service for the millions of needles, scalpels and scissors it throws away every year. The pilot scheme across two ICU units in one major London hospital saved 1.26...

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Ashfords looking to further develop its technology strategy after appointing its first CIO

June 26, 2024
Ashfords looking to further develop its technology strategy after appointing its first CIO

National law firm Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, has recruited its first CIO. Mike Nolan is responsible for developing the firm’s technology strategy and delivering successful IT infrastructure investments. His arrival at the firm, which has a 500-plus strong workforce, comes as it continues to invest in...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

June 23, 2024
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Monday June 24 Final: Fireangel Safety Technology Group Interim: Patria Private Equity Trust Tuesday June 25 Finals: Warehouse REIT, IG Design Group, Augmentum Fintech Wednesday June 26 Finals: AO World, Liontrust Asset Management, Volex, Marks Electrical Group, Sequoia Economic Infrastructure, Revolution Beauty Group Economic announcement: BRC shop price index...

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Drinkers snap up Bristol brewery’s beer after it uses city’s crocodile tale in April Fool media campaign

June 21, 2024
Drinkers snap up Bristol brewery’s beer after it uses city’s crocodile tale in April Fool media campaign

Bristol craft brewer Butcombe has credited a media campaign built around the city’s legendary crocodile – said to be lurking in the River Avon at Hotwells – for nearly doubling the sales of one of its beers. Aptly named Tall Tales, the pale ale was promoted earlier this year...

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Praise for ‘film-friendly’ Bristol as city acts as location for productions from Bollywood to Blyton

June 21, 2024
Praise for ‘film-friendly’ Bristol as city acts as location for productions from Bollywood to Blyton

Bristol’s role as a leading location for film and TV shows has again been praised by the makers of two very different new productions. Jatt & Juliet 3, the latest movie in Punjabi cinema’s biggest franchise, will premiere next week after filming extensively across Bristol last year, while Malory...

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