Business
By Jill Dando News Easy Jet has launched a new campaign to recruit more veterans and encourage them to bring their highly transferable, valuable skills gained in the forces to join ex-service people already working across the airline. As part of the recruitment drive, easyJet has joined forces with SAS
Business
By Callun Purnell, Solar Energy Specialist As British households hit a record £31 million in solar panel earnings, South West homeowners are being urged to join the "rooftop revolution" that's transforming Britain's energy landscape. "This unprecedented milestone proves that solar isn't
People
By Jill Dando News * New lifestyle range designed by a fine art student is the must-have choice for presents with a purpose this Christmas * The launch builds on John Lewis Partnership’s Building Happier Futures programme, which has generated over £2m for charity. * Available online from 23rd October and and
Charity
By Charities Editor THE CEO of a leading UK firm based in Worle, Somerset near Bristol has joined the trustee board of a charity that runs a homeless centre. Somewhere To Go, based in Weston-Super Mare, Somerset announced that Andrew Scott, CEO of The Ascot Group, is now part of
Business
By Business Editor Purplex, a UK-leading marketing company based next to Worle Train Station in Somerset, has been nominated for a prestigious regional award. The high-performing firm, which was founded 20 years ago this year, has been shortlisted in the ‘Investment’ category of the South West Business Awards 2024. The
Fairtrade
By Jill Dando News Fairtrade Fortnight – two weeks of events and awareness-raising about Fairtrade in the UK – has concluded, with thousands of committed Fairtrade supporters turning out to support its ‘Be the Change’ Campaign. * The Fairtrade Foundation reports a significant increase (up 11%) in awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight following its
Business
In a remarkable twist of fate, a once-dilapidated BMW that symbolised rock bottom for entrepreneur Andrew Scott now serves as a beacon of hope for struggling and aspiring business owners. Parked proudly outside his thriving company headquarters, this restored vehicle is more than just a success story on wheels -
Business
Why You Should Hire a Professional for Cleaning Your Solar Panels, by UK solar expert and Google 5-star rated Callun Purnell “With the UK solar industry anticipates significant growth with the recent Labour government victory, maintaining your solar panels has never been more critical. Solar Energy UK predicts that Labour&
Charity
By Jill Dando News Specsavers in Weston-super-Mare High Street, Somerset are working with the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project, to fundraise for a defibrillator to be made publicly accessible outside the store to support the local community. Professor Graham Stuart, a former Consultant Cardiologist at Bristol Royal Hospital For Children
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Science
By Jill Dando News A new independent economic study has concluded that the Met Office will deliver benefits worth £56 billion to the UK economy over the next ten years, equivalent to a return of almost £19 for every £1 of public money spent. This underscores the significant economic benefits
Business
By Jill Dando News As part of its growing portfolio of digital tools to help companies better understand how they can work to make sustainable supply chains a reality, Fairtrade International has built a new Living Income Reference Price tool. The tool, which is also accessible from Fairtrade International website,
Business
By Jill Dando News Five members of the Bristol Airport team and four construction workers from Farrans Construction and Alun Griffiths braved the wet and windy weather and spent a day litter picking on the land adjacent to the main Airport roundabout. The rubbish was separated into recyclables and non-recyclables
People
By Jill Dando News There was a tangible buzz about Clevedon School in Somerset near Bristol, UK as former student Colin Bennett returned to his school launchpad after a meteoric career with Virgin Galactic. Colin, who is now Head of Astronaut Training at Virgin Galactic following time as the Lead
Business
By Jill Dando News The Ascot Group hosted a delightful Afternoon Tea event raising an impressive £440 for the charity Breast Cancer Now. The charity fundraiser, held at the company's offices, saw employees and community come together to support the amazing charity. People enjoyed a spread of delicious
Business
By Jill Dando News Every book shop has a section heaving with recipe books, most of them written by celebrity chefs. This one is different, in a heart-warming way. The Kinder Cookbook came about when a regional building society launched a campaign to tackle food poverty on its patch. The