Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has its largest office in Bristol, has continued to support a major regional tech awards scheme by returning as its headline sponsor. The firm has been involved with the annual Tech South West Awards since their interception in 2019. Now the awards, which showcase...
Monday May 16 Interim: Diploma Tuesday May 17 Finals: Vodafone, DCC, Land Securities Interims: Britvic, Renew Holdings Trading announcement: TI Fluid Systems Wednesday May 18 Finals: Experian, Burberry, British Land, Ninety One, Brown Group Interim: Marstons Thursday May 19 Finals: Investec, National Grid, Qinetiq Group, Royal Mail Friday May 20 Nothing listed
‘Smart socks’ developed by a Bristol PhD student could be used to improve the lives of millions of people with dementia, non-verbal autism and other conditions that affect communication. Inventor Dr Zeke Steer quit his job to study at Bristol Robotics Laboratory so he could find a way to...
A housing association is aiming to combat loneliness and help with mental health issues among its residents by giving them Bristol-built robots. Service Robotics has signed a 12-month contract with Cornwall Housing to provide 10 of its specially designed GenieConnect support robots, pictured, to help people live independently in...
Bristol medical devices firm FluoretiQ has launched a new initiative in the fight against AMR (antimicrobial resistance) infections, which are estimated to cause 700,000 deaths a year globally. According to research, that figure could rise to 10m – alongside a cumulative cost of $1trillion – by 2050 if no...
The Bristol office of independent building and project consultancy Paragon is to close and its 11 staff transferred to property agents Colliers following the completion this week of a strategic partnership between the businesses. The deal, under which Colliers has acquired a majority interest in Paragon, brings Colliers’ combined...
Rapidly expanding Bristol business-to-business tech consultancy 101 Data Solutions has been shortlisted in a major national awards scheme. The firm is one of six selected in the Reseller of the Year category of the Network Computing Awards, which showcase top performers in information technology. 101 Data Solutions specialises in...
Three lawyers based in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office have been given new roles as part of the national law firm’s 2022 promotions list. Sam Neagle, a private capital solicitor, has been promoted from senior associate to partner while Georgia Collier, who also works in private capital, and commercial property...
It is an unfortunate truth that within our working lives, many of us will experience stress at work. The pandemic has amplified what was already a problem and mental health problems are now one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK. In 2020/2021 the Health and...
Corporate support and enthusiastic fundraising efforts by its staff have enabled Bristol engineering business Avon Group to donate a staggering £100,000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) over the past six years. The fast-growing company, which makes specialist rubber, plastic moulded and foam parts for a range of industries, has sponsored...
Bristol-based outsourcing giant Mitie has extended its relationship with Bristol Airport for a further three years with a new £3m baggage screening services contract. The deal, worth £1m a year and with an option to extend it for a further two years, builds on Mitie’s 20-year partnership with the...
Bristol bespoke software firm Sennen has appointed a new head of marketing as it continues with its expansion plans. James Palmer, pictured, will manage and coordinate marketing efforts across the team, with a particular focus on building the brand among B2B audiences, strategic communications and innovative campaigns. Sennen develops...
Three new trustees have been appointed to the board of Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity, the official charity partner for University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The charity, formed last year through the merger of Above & Beyond and Weston Area Charitable Trust, was keen to add...
