Business
By Business Editor Yeovil’s newest hospitality venue, Atrium, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Tony Lock, followed by a busy evening of dining and live music. Located on Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street in Somerset, the new Italian restaurant welcomed a capacity
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
Charities
By Community Correspondent Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting people and families affected by amputation or limb difference, is offering temporary workspace at its Paisley charity hub to businesses displaced by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow. The fire, which broke out on Sunday 8 March
Business
By Business Correspondent Small communities of just seven people, shared meals, and garden living are helping older adults in Devon rediscover independence, friendship — and even something like family. Across the world, so-called “Blue Zones” — regions where people routinely live into their 90s and beyond — have long fascinated scientists. Their secret
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Two dedicated firefighters now have a brand new 70kg “training buddy” to help them prepare for one of the toughest competitions in the emergency services world. Lauren Addis and Lisa Norgate-Barnes, both serving on-call firefighters, are gearing up for the 2026 British Firefighter Challenge — a brutal international event that tests
Business
By Business Correspondent Five women working across the aviation industry shared their stories and career advice with hundreds of young people during a special live recording of Manchester Airport’s official podcast. The episode of “Manchester: Your Airport, MAN” was recorded in front of a live audience at the airport’
Education
By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport has donated a Mercedes 'bendy bus' to City of Bristol College’s Parkway Centre, to help students to learn hands-on industry skills. The articulated bus may have reached the end of its service life at the airport, but the wheels on the bus
Business
By Business Editor Blinds by Mark, a trusted name in premium window and shading solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses make the most of their outdoor spaces with its range of stylish retractable awnings. Known for their craftsmanship and excellent customer service, Blinds by Mark has earned a strong reputation
Business
By Business Editor Two Somerset filmmakers are celebrating a milestone year in business by launching a new networking venue in Worle Co-founders of River Axe Media, Xander Wild and Ryan Whitehead are celebrating their first year in business and are now bringing business owners together to encourage the local business
Charities
By Charities Correspondent An eye-catching Gromit sculpture has made its new home at Bristol Airport taking pride of place inside the Public Transport Interchange (PTI) - with millions of people being able to enjoy seeing him as they pass through. The sculpture will not only be a hit with locals
Business
By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport - one of the region’s largest private sector employers - is hosting a careers fair next month with more than 150 jobs of offer. The event on Thursday 5 March, which coincides with National Careers Week, will have representatives from the Airport and 14
Business
By Business Editor Stunning new images reveal a dramatic two-storey dining space with a theatre-style kitchen, central bar and double-height atrium. Fresh architectural images have been unveiled showing the striking new Atrium restaurant, set to open after significant investment, in Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street early next month.
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