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Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has appointed a new senior associate to its contentious construction team.
The China Bureau was among the key participants at a high-level online gathering which discussed doing in business in China.
The window for claiming the second grant under the self-employed income support scheme opened on 17th August and closes on 19th October. Traders do not have to have claimed the first grant in order to qualify for the second, but their business must have been adversely affected by Covid-19 on or after 14th July 2020 to qualify.
A renowned hospitality consultant has welcomed one hotel group’s efforts to promote staycations and encourage people to book UK breaks – after getting the seal of approval from his son, Leo.
A Bristol-based bathroom business says the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted such an increased demand for its services it has had to expand its team.
Pupils at a North Somerset Independent School are celebrating its 85th birthday this week with a special service and an original song composed by music teacher Miss Clara Jeffrey.
Nationwide attention attracted by the toppling of Bristol slave trader Edward Colston’s statue has sparked the creation of a brand new resource for schools – an online workshop called ‘A Tale of Two Statues’ which contrasts the lives of Colston and John Wesley, prominent 18th century anti-slavery campaigner and founder of the Methodist movement.
Lockdown knitters in Somerset have been clicking their needles to create an aquarium with a difference for residents at a care home in Wellington.
Bristol cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has announced a proposed restructure in an effort to protect front-line services in response to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and income generation.
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School has been named the best day nursery in Torquay by a leading national guide.
Young people will be asked to wear face coverings, unless they are exempt.
Hoteliers in Bristol say more Government support is urgently needed to protect the long-term future of their businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two new virtual events have been planned by bereavement experts to help members of the public and healthcare professionals better understand and deal with issues around death and dying.
The community choir run in the New Room in Bristol, also known as John Wesley’s Chapel, has resumed its normal Wednesday lunchtime slot, meeting online in order to achieve the safest possible operation.
Hospitality businesses could be hit for six if they fall foul of the latest government pandemic legislation.
Aspiring artists, school children, retired people and creative folk of all ages in the South West are being given a chance to have their names etched in history.
A Taunton day nursery had cause for double celebrations this week as it marked the start of the September term and its 10th anniversary.
Businesses in Bristol are set to enjoy free electric vehicle loans thanks to a £3m grant secured by Bristol City Council.
The Chancellor's Summer Statement saw the introduction of a number of measures aimed at supercharging the UK ailing economy - and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget. Giving careful consideration to certain areas, before taxes start to rise, could bring real benefits to business owners in the long-term.
Surfing England has announced that the majority of the remaining divisions of the 2020 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships will run on 10th – 11th October 2020 at Watergate Bay, Cornwall.
