From Bristol 24/7 www.bristol247.com Kris Donaldson, the head of the company behind Bristol’s year as European Green Capital, has been axed from his £100,000-a-year role amid claims that the organisation was in “chaos” and failed to work with the city's green groups. With less than 100 days to go...
Innovative law firm Temple Bright has advised Jordan-based Shamsuna Power Company (Shamsuna) on the closing of its round one solar project in Jordan. The project comprises a 10MW solar PV power plant located in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, including construction of a 6km 33kV transmission line connecting to a...
HAB Housing, the innovative housing developer set up by Kevin McCloud, is to move its headquarters to Bristol as the first stage of what it believes will be a long-term partnership with the city. HAB, which now has its head office in Radstock, is acknowledged as one of the...
Some of Bristol’s best brains will be buzzing this evening as the city’s research is showcased to the public. Bristol Bright Night, part of a pan-Europe event taking place in 300 cities across 24 countries, brings together UWE Bristol, Bristol Natural History Consortium and the University of Bristol to...
Bristol’s world-leading tech innovation in areas as diverse as app development, gaming and microchips will take centre stage next week when the San Francisco-inspired OpenCo festival is staged in the city. The free event will showcase the area’s leading technology businesses and organisations, placing Bristol, along with Bath, at...
More than 100 leading software engineers and academics will gather in Bristol later this month to attend a major conference giving the latest insights into the increasingly vital area of safe and secure software. With highly-integrated and sophisticated IT and mobile systems impacting evermore on everyday life – from...
World-leading primate expert Dr Gráinne McCabe has been appointed as the new head of conservation science of the Bristol Zoological Society. Dr McCabe, pictured, will head the conservation science and research team at the Bristol Zoological Society – which operates Bristol Zoo Gardens and the recently-opened Wild Place Project...
Small and medium-sized businesses in Bristol are being encouraged to apply for Government grants worth up to £3,000 to get faster broadband speeds and better connectivity. Under the scheme, which runs until next March, businesses can apply for a voucher which they can use towards installing faster and better...
BYEP, the Bristol-based social enterprise dedicated to mentoring, enterprise training and inspiring young people, is calling on businesses to support it as it embarks on an ambitious five-year plan to support young people from the inner city. The plan sets out key targets to support those who might find...
Bristol Business News has teamed up with the region’s biggest business exhibition, Business Showcase South West, as it prepares to return for a second year. Business Showcase South West 2015 (BSSW 2015) will build on the success of the inaugural event in Bristol earlier this year which attracted nearly...
The real cost of food, energy, society and finance will come under the spotlight at Bristol-based ethical bank Triodos’ annual meeting in the city tomorrow. Among the panel of high-profile speaker is Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh, director of the Sustainable Food Trust, Patrick Holden, Solarcentury’s chairman Jeremy Leggett....
Bristol has been named as one of the UK’s top five cities for growth outside of London, underpinning its reputation as a centre for innovation, technology and creativity. The city ranks fourth for economic and demographic expansion over the past eight years, according to a new report analysing the...
Bristol’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading hi-tech centres has been recognised by its inclusion in a national innovation festival. Some of the city’s most innovative businesses will open their doors to executives, entrepreneurs, investors, potential employees and the public as part of the OpenCo event, which...
