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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is celebrating two major milestones:, official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader and over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the UK’
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By Business Correspondent Sixteen students from Weston College, in Weston-super Mare, North Somerset, have secured jobs at Bristol Airport after completing their Travel and Tourism studies. The students, who studied the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course at the college, have gone on to roles with airlines and airport services
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By Lifestyle Correspondent FIAT is putting happiness and colour at the centre of its brand identity after unveiling a new “Smiles Per Hour” driving metric while continuing its headline-making decision to stop producing grey cars. The Italian manufacturer says the new science-backed SPH system is designed to measure genuine driving
Health
By Business Correspondent Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to launch a ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range, responding to rising demand for simpler ingredients and cleaner labels. The new products join the retailer’s existing nitrite-free bacon lines, which have already seen strong growth. Sales of its unsmoked back
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By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is raising the bar in window design with its premium Plantation shutters, offering homeowners a high-quality, UK-manufactured alternative to long-lead imported options. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company specialises in locally made shutters with an impressive turnaround time of just
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By Business Editor A new half-day workshop in North Somerset aims to help local organisations cut through the noise and tell their stories more effectively — without the need for expensive agencies or complex marketing strategies. The session, titled “Your Story. Shape It. Get Seen.”, will take place at the Campus
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By Community Correspondent UK retail bank TSB Bank has received the inaugural Everyone’s Business Platinum Award, recognising long-term leadership in addressing domestic abuse within the workplace and across society. The award, presented by Hestia in partnership with the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse, highlights organisations setting a national benchmark
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By Education Correspondent Graduates are increasingly using the skills gained at university to launch new business ventures, often in high-productivity and innovation-led sectors. At University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), this is being supported through its University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), which provides innovative tech start-ups and growing businesses
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By Business Editor Yeovil’s newest hospitality venue, Atrium, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Tony Lock, followed by a busy evening of dining and live music. Located on Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street in Somerset, the new Italian restaurant welcomed a capacity
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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
Charities
By Community Correspondent Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting people and families affected by amputation or limb difference, is offering temporary workspace at its Paisley charity hub to businesses displaced by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow. The fire, which broke out on Sunday 8 March
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By Business Correspondent Small communities of just seven people, shared meals, and garden living are helping older adults in Devon rediscover independence, friendship — and even something like family. Across the world, so-called “Blue Zones” — regions where people routinely live into their 90s and beyond — have long fascinated scientists. Their secret
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Two dedicated firefighters now have a brand new 70kg “training buddy” to help them prepare for one of the toughest competitions in the emergency services world. Lauren Addis and Lisa Norgate-Barnes, both serving on-call firefighters, are gearing up for the 2026 British Firefighter Challenge — a brutal international event that tests
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By Business Correspondent Five women working across the aviation industry shared their stories and career advice with hundreds of young people during a special live recording of Manchester Airport’s official podcast. The episode of “Manchester: Your Airport, MAN” was recorded in front of a live audience at the airport’
Education
By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport has donated a Mercedes 'bendy bus' to City of Bristol College’s Parkway Centre, to help students to learn hands-on industry skills. The articulated bus may have reached the end of its service life at the airport, but the wheels on the bus
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By Business Editor Blinds by Mark, a trusted name in premium window and shading solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses make the most of their outdoor spaces with its range of stylish retractable awnings. Known for their craftsmanship and excellent customer service, Blinds by Mark has earned a strong reputation