Bristol’s reputation as a world-leading film industry centre has been recognised by UNESCO, which has named it as a City of Film. The announcement was made this week by the Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). Bristol, home to world leaders such as...
Chartered surveyor and property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has further strengthened its presence in the Bristol market with the appointment of Jo Williams as partner. Jo, pictured, will also head Sanderson Weatherall’s building consultancy offering in Bristol and the South West. She has more than 22 years’ experience as a...
BRAVE Enterprise, the not-for-profit business advice organisation in Bristol, is holding a series of training workshops during November for those who are looking to promote, protect or start a business. All courses are held at The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN, and include: Starting in...
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Collaboration between Bristol’s tech sector, council and academia has helped it overtake London as the UK’s leading smart city, according to a new index. Navigant Consulting, which was commissioned by Huawei UK to produce the second UK Smart Cities Index, said Bristol’s success was a direct result of it...
The managing partners of the two law firms that won the top awards at Bristol Law Society’s annual dinner have praised their staff’s achievements. Veale Wasbrough Vizards (VWV) landed the large law firm of the year title while Barcan+Kirby’s Fiona Dabell won the coveted Junior Lawyer of the Year...
TravelLocal, the Bristol-based firm that connects travellers with local experts in more than 45 destinations, has teamed up with a microfund organisation to lend to low-income entrepreneurs in some of the world’s poorest countries. For very booking made on its site, TravelLocal is contributing $25 (£19) towards a loan...
Bristol-based sensory technology firm Fusion Processing has moved to larger premises to continue its growth after winning three major new contracts in the past two months. The firm, which specialises in developing sensors and control systems for driverless cars and detectors for vehicle safety systems, is part of a UK...
Lawyers at Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, have secured victory in a landmark High Court case that has left world-leading architects Foster + Partners facing a £3.6m bill over an unbuilt hotel. The court ruled that the renowned architecture practice must pay the amount to Riva Properties...
Specialist legal and business services provider Jordans has relocated its Bristol head office to prepare for expansion nearly a year after being taken over. The firm has moved from its base in St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, to prestigious new offices in 10, Templeback, one of Bristol city centre’s prime...
Shoemaster International, the world-leading developer of 3D CAD/CAM for the global footwear manufacturing industry, has relocated from Somerset to Bristol to help it forge partnerships with the city’s burgeoning tech sector. Originally the CAD/CAM division of shoe giant Clarks International in Street, the standalone firm has developed software that...
Green energy group Ecotricity is to open a tech hub in Bristol to encourage start-ups and digital teams to help it develop next-generation products for the renewables sector. Stroud-based Ecotricity, which was founded in 1995 by hippy-turned-eco-entrepreneur Dale Vince with just one windmill, said it was finalising discussions with...
Bristol and the West of England have a great opportunity to overcome any looming economic challenges so long as its civic leaders work together, according to the region’s largest business group. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees and West of England Metro Mayor Tim Bowles need to ensure that the...
