South West law firm Foot Anstey has been named Law Firm of the Year at the Bristol Law Society annual awards for the second time in three years. The award – for a firm with more than 15 partners – was in recognition of the firm’s client-centric approach and...
Nearly £4,000 was raised by just 100 people last night at Bristol’s Golden Ticket Gala to fund life-changing equipment for Ugandan gold miners. The event heard from Fairtrade gold pioneer Greg Valerio MBE, pictured, who spoke passionately about how small-scale gold mining is one of the most dangerous and...
Firms can find out more about growing their business by accessing long-term equity capital in the latest finance event to be staged at Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub. Claire Dorrian and Marcus Stuttard from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be at the Engine Shed on Wednesday November 9,...
The Bristol office of Rothmans Recovery has been appointed to handle the administration of one of the top hotels on the Isle of Wight. The upmarket Priory Bay Hotel at Seaview, pictured, which boasts a private beach and helipad, remains open and trading while a buyer is sought. Rupert Mullins...
The Bristol area is a strong national hub for leading design – with many iconic examples ranging from the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Wallace and Gromit – according to a new report. Research conducted by the Bristol and Bath by Design (BBxD) project reveals that the area’s design prowess...
Two tech pioneers at UWE have triumphed at a prestigious awards scheme that brings together brilliant women from across different industries. Assistive technologies researcher Dr Praminda Caleb-Solly and technology entrepreneur Samantha Payne were among the winners at the Red Women of the Year Awards 2016, organised by women’s lifestyle...
Some of Britain’s most influential female entrepreneurs, inspirational business leaders and brightest start-ups are in Bristol today for the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs. Taking place at the At-Bristol science centre in Millennium Square, the day-long event promises to give delegates powerful insights for starting and scaling their businesses. Bristol Business...
Former Lloyds Banking Group director Clive Hetherington has been appointed as an enterprise ambassador by accountancy group KPMG for its privately owned business offering. It is the second new role for Clive, pictured, who retired last month after 33 years with Lloyds Banking Group in Bristol. Last week regional...
Cubex, the Bristol-based commercial and residential property developer behind the city’s Finzels Reach regeneration scheme, has appointed Laura Hamer-West as its new development project manager. Laura, pictured, will work closely with Cubex director Gavin Bridge to complete the regeneration of the 4.7-acre former brewery site on the historic Floating...
