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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s best-known names in blinds and shutters, has launched a brand-new product designed to make updating your windows easier than ever: Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. The new shutter system offers a simple, affordable alternative to traditional shutters and doesn’t require
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By Community Correspondent Bristol walkers have been discovering an unusual and uplifting sight over the past few weeks: small glass bottles tied to trees and benches, each containing a handwritten, positive message. The bottles have appeared in well-known city spots including Brandon Hill, College Green, and Queen Square, and are
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By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is making a strong impact in the window treatment industry with its high-quality plantation shutters, offering homeowners a locally manufactured alternative to long-lead-time imported products. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company has built a reputation for supplying UK-made shutters with
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By Schools Correspondent One of the most successful teams in the world of American football were in Bristol this week to launch a new West Country flag football league – and CLF schoolchildren played a key role. Community engagement representatives of the Kansas City Chiefs team invited students from four CLF
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By Business Editor Weston-super-Mare entrepreneur, mentor, and community champion Andrew Scott will deliver his first-ever TED Talk on 8th November at We The Curious in Bristol. His talk — which will be broadcast globally on the official TED platform next March — promises to be one of the most powerful of his
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By Community Correspondent Cooking is proving to be a catalyst for confidence, wellbeing and connection as local charity CRuNCH teaches young people to cook, eat and think differently about food. A Bristol charity is transforming the way young people think about food by equipping them with the skills and knowledge
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By Education Correspondent Two members of staff and two students from Bristol Metropolitan Academy visited Beacon Rise Primary School in Kingswood this week to help mark Black History Month. Richard Dixon and John Price took Year nine students, Eva Morne Edwards and Luchia Avery, to deliver a special assembly to
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By Schools Correspondent Year 10 and 11 students from Bristol Brunel Academy had the exciting opportunity to attend a dynamic careers fair, which brought together representatives from a wide range of businesses, universities, and colleges. The event provided an invaluable platform for students to engage with industry professionals, explore potential
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By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is making waves in the window treatment industry with its exceptional Plantation shutters, offering a locally-manufactured alternative to long-lead-time imported products. The company, led by Mark and his dedicated team, has distinguished itself by providing UK-manufactured shutters with a remarkably quick turnaround of
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the
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By Business Editor Pigeon Solar Panels, led by owner Callun Purnell, recently undertook a significant project for JOJU Solar, one of the UK's leading solar installation companies. The task involved cleaning 1,276 solar panels at a client site, a job that was completed in just one day
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By Education Correspondent Two of Bristol’s most successful education bodies are teaming up in a new partnership designed to give the city’s young people new pathways into careers, sport and the arts. The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) – which runs 35 schools across the South West – is joining forces
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By Jill Dando News A new sensory garden for people with disabilities and their carers has been created at Bristol’s Hartcliffe Millennium Green. The calming and welcoming space will enable visitors to experience the wellbeing benefits of time in nature and enjoy the sight, sound, fragrance and texture of
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By Jill Dando News Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is asking the people of Bristol to help make the city a safer place in three easy steps. Thanks to generous funding from Bristol City Council and more funding now available from the Sam Polledri Foundation, GWAAC is looking for
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By Joel ,16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Keynsham Town WFC is helping all ages to get involved in football, thanks to funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. The Bristol-based club in the UK recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its men’s walking football
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By Jill Dando News Matt Hill has accomplished an extraordinary 12.5-hour tyre-flip challenge, raising £1,632.25 for Variety, a local children’s charity. The money raised will go towards funding a new Sunshine Coach minibus, which will make a significant difference to the lives of the disabled and