Business
By Business Correspondent Ten young entrepreneurs with brilliant business ideas from software development to gutter cleaning have been accepted onto an exciting programme to help them bring their plans to life. The young people, aged between 14 and 21 from across West Cumbria, have been chosen to take part in
Business
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is raising the bar in window design with its premium Plantation shutters, offering homeowners a high-quality, UK-manufactured alternative to long-lead imported options. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company specialises in locally made shutters with an impressive turnaround time of just
Events
By Events Correspondent A leading brain expert claims Blue Monday doesn’t have to be the most miserable day of the year — and he’s bringing music, science and an iconic seaside venue to prove it. Blue Monday, falling on the third Monday in January, has become shorthand for winter
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s best-known names in blinds and shutters, has launched a brand-new product designed to make updating your windows easier than ever: Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. The new shutter system offers a simple, affordable alternative to traditional shutters and doesn’t require
Business
By Business Editor Tamburino — the award-winning Italian restaurant — will close its doors on New Year’s Eve after proudly serving the Yeovil community in Somerset, England for over 20 years. The team is now preparing to launch Atrium, a new Italian restaurant and bar opening in February next to its
Charities
By Charities Correspondent The Ascot Group in Somerset is helping deliver Christmas gifts to children across Weston-super-Mare this week, supporting a local charity dedicated to ensuring no child goes without at Christmas. This week, Ascot Group team members Ross, Grace, and Matt have been visiting local schools across Weston-super-Mare, delivering
Business
By Jill Dando News The Mayor and Mayoress of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset officially switched on the first-ever Christmas lights extravaganza at Il Michelangelo on the seafront. Weston-super-Mare Mayor Cllr Williams and Mayoress Brenda Charles marked the start of the festive season by illuminating the venue’s Christmas outside display. Children,
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By Charities Correspondent Family business F.H.Brundle has played a key role in helping transform the facilities of a Cheshire-based children’s cancer charity, after donating over £3,500 worth of materials to the BBC Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build for The Joshua Tree. The project, a
Business
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is making a strong impact in the window treatment industry with its high-quality plantation shutters, offering homeowners a locally manufactured alternative to long-lead-time imported products. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company has built a reputation for supplying UK-made shutters with
Business
By Business Correspondent The Mayor of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset is set to officially switch on the first-ever Christmas lights extravaganza at Il Michelangelo on the seafront. Weston-super-Mare Mayor, Cllr Williams, will officially switch on the Christmas lights this Sunday, 30th November, at 6pm. This marks the beginning of the festive
Business
By Business Editor A leading Weston-based neurologist and brain expert, Dr Andrew Curran, is embarking on a nationwide tour that aims to help professionals and business leaders unlock happiness and success — using the science of the brain, the power of emotional intelligence, and even live music. Dr Curran, 67, who
Business
By Business Editor Weston-super-Mare entrepreneur, mentor, and community champion Andrew Scott will deliver his first-ever TED Talk on 8th November at We The Curious in Bristol. His talk — which will be broadcast globally on the official TED platform next March — promises to be one of the most powerful of his
Mental Health
By Business Editor A groundbreaking new UK tour from neurologist and brain expert Dr Andrew Curran is set to help professionals and business leaders unlock peak performance — by combining cutting-edge neuroscience, live music, and the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ). According to a recent article from Harvard Business School
Business
By Community Correspondent The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year. More than 1,425,000 Kwh of energy has been generated from the Airport's solar
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the
Business
By Business Editor The award-winning JW Vending started as a small family venture 25 years ago with one coffee machine at the inspirational Bristol Royal Infirmary Children’s Hospital. Since then, it has grown into one of the South West’s fastest-growing suppliers. Founded by John Worgan after he took