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Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores
Beauty brand Avon has announced it will open a small number of physical stores for the first time in its 137-year history.
Scientists gather in Hong Kong
Scientists from throughout the world, including the West Country, gathered in Hong Kong for the first ever week-long forum organised by the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum and sponsored by the Lee Shuu Kee Foundation three plenary sessions, six breakout sessions, two trending topic discussions, two science seminars and over 20 sessions of visits and cultural events.
Four feathered friends visit Yeovil care home
Residents at Yeovil’s newest care home, Chestnut Lodge, had a hoot hosting a visit from four feathered friends, who were taken into the home to meet them by Sharandys Birds of Prey.
'Being Care Experienced’ becomes a protected characteristic in Dorset
Young people in Dorset leaving care will face less of a disadvantage, following approval by Dorset Council to make being care experienced a protected characteristic.
New trees for memorial woodland
The next phase in the creation of a 100-acre memorial woodland near Alveston, Bristol will take shape during the winter months.
Carrie-Anne is shortlisted for Great British Care Awards
Staff and residents at a specialist dementia care home in Plymouth are celebrating the success of healthcare assistant Carrie-Anne Dalton, who has just been shortlisted for an award in the category of Care Newcomer in the Great British Care Awards.
Showhome opens at Milborne Port
The opening of the showhome at Gascoigne Park, the new development by Redcliffe Homes at Milborne Port in Dorset, has created quite a stir among potential home-buyers.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Proposed reforms to benefit homeowners in England and Wales
A new bill to reform the housing market was announced in the King’s Speech.
Hoteliers predict a very starry night in Bristol
Preparations are already well under way for what promises to be a very starry night in Bristol as the city celebrates and honours its hospitality heroes.
Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Palladian on £120m MBO of Intelli-Park
Lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Palladian Investment Partners LLP, an independent financial sponsor, on the £120 million Management Buy Out of Intelli-Park, a leading UK provider of parking technology and management services.
Dorset Council: New round of community grants open
The latest round of Community and Culture Project grants is now open for applications.
Evelyn Partners continues expansion of Bristol financial planning team with three experienced hires
Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, has bolstered its Bristol financial planning team by making three experienced appointments.
Experience Newquay invites grant funding bids for cultural activities
Experience Newquay, which aims to promote year-round tourism in the town, is inviting grant funding bids to deliver cultural events, workshops and activities, as well as create permanent installations across the town centre.
Further expansion in Clarke Willmott's Taunton Real Estate Team
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has recruited another senior lawyer to its Taunton real estate team - cementing its position as the largest commercial property practice in the area.
University of Exeter unveils creative space for next generation of entrepreneurs
A new creative space designed to inspire the next generation of world-class entrepreneurs has been officially opened at the University of Exeter.
What tax measures could be expected under a Labour government
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her tax priorities at the recent Labour Party conference.
Appeal to find first IVF babies conceived and born in Bristol
An unusual appeal is being launched in the West Country: to find the first people conceived and born in Bristol as the result of IVF so they can be included in celebrations to mark 40 years since the first IVF baby was born in the city back in 1984.
Company insolvencies continue to climb
New data published today by The Insolvency Service shows that in Q3 of 2023 there were 6,208 (seasonally adjusted) registered company insolvencies.
World Fertility Day to Shine a Spotlight on Fertility Challenges and Solutions
World Fertility Day 2023 has the theme of “Fertility for All” focussing on equal access to fertility treatment for people around the world.