Attracting big-name TV and film production such Doctor Who and Sex Education to Bristol added an estimated £20.1m to the city’s economy in the 2022-23 financial year, new figures show. Some 220 recorded productions were hosted in Bristol, with 838 filming days taking place on location assisted by the city council’s...
Bristol Technology Festival, the UK’s largest and most connected regional tech event, returns next week with five days of showcases, workshops, panel discussions and events. Throughout the week, some of the South West’s finest tech companies will showcase their progress, innovations and leadership – with each day of the...
Much-needed rail improvements in and around Bristol should be fast tracked by the government following its decision to scrap the northern extension of HS2, regional business leaders and politicians have said. They urged the Department of Transport to fund schemes such as the electrification of the line between Bristol...
The company behind some of the world’s most spectacular drone light shows is to collaborate with a Bristol business on a major Christmas event that will bring its innovation and creativity to the city. Bristol-based local experiences company Yuup has teamed up with Celestial on Evolution, an epic drone light show...
A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy and...
Early-stage Bristol businesses spanning the healthtech, food and digital experience sectors have been supported by a £1m seed fund aimed at creating a healthier and more resilient city economy. The BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) fund is aimed at impact ventures that can often find it challenging to...
Anya, the pioneering Bristol-based breastfeeding and parenting support app business, has been selected for a prestigious healthtech programme run by Google that could ‘turbocharge’ its entry into other areas such as conception and menopause. Anya was founded by Dr Chen Mao Davies after she experienced significant physical and emotional health...
The corporate group at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised energy transition company Pulse Clean Energy on its acquisition of a battery energy storage system. The acquisition of the 99MW system in Hampshire will help advance London-based Pulse Clean Energy’s pipeline of battery energy storage system projects...
A hospitality supplies business that has recovered from a 90% fall in its turnover during the pandemic has taken a major step towards a sustainable future with an energy saving solar installation. Yate Supplies will now produce half the energy used at its warehouses via renewables, thanks to the...
