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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a leading Bristol-based business, is revolutionising window treatments by combining expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge smart home technology. The company is now offering Somfy smart home electric blinds, bringing a new level of comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency to homeowners. These state-of-the-art blinds automatically adjust
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By Jill Dando News Co-op announces further backing for British farmers with a new £820K fund to support sustainable farming efforts, building on the retailer’s long-term investment in UK agriculture. This significant investment by the convenience retailer will see farmers directly rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions
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By Jill Dando News Birmingham Airport has officially announced Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity as its nominated partner for the next three years. This charity partnership is as part of the airport’s ongoing responsible neighbour commitment that sees the airport provide support to a local charity by investing
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By Jill Dando News Former Rugby Pros Jake and Josh Caulfield Trade Tackles for Tools in Launch of Evolution Developments When you think of professional rugby players, grit, discipline, and teamwork come to mind—qualities that Jake and Josh Caulfield are now channeling into their ambitious new venture. The dynamic
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By Jill Dando News It’s been a record year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and the new Diamond Fund with 61 individual local projects benefiting from both funds. In total, £118,000 was granted to support local community projects, with grants ranging from £400 to £8,000
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By Jill Dando News Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset proudly unveiled a life-saving defibrillator, made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Weston-super-Mare Chamber of Commerce. The defibrillator, now installed at Westcotts’ premises, was funded through the Chamber’s fundraising efforts and installed by local
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By Business Editor Andrew Scott, CEO of the Ascot Group, has been appointed to the prestigious Forbes Business Council. As a vetted professional organisation that allows only a select few to become members, this is an incredible achievement for Andrew who, for the last 30 years, has demonstrated an unwavering
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By Business Editor, Jill Dando News Pigeon Solar Panels, one of the South West's most successful solar panel maintenance companies, has expanded its operations to Manchester and surrounding areas. The Google 5-star rated company, known for its exceptional solar panel cleaning, bird-proofing solutions and advice on all things
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By Jill Dando News It’s good news as the UK’s fastest supercomputer Isambard-AI will play a major role in advancing the nation’s AI capabilities. The UK Government announced that Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK to deliver national renewal. With a rich history of pioneering
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Amid a world overwhelmed by stress, negativity, and relentless news cycles, Shane Dean, an award-winning journalist and founder of Purple Sheep PR is offering an antidote—The Good News Post. Launched to promote mental wellness, his online newspaper is packed with inspiring stories of kindness, resilience, and success. Shane, also
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By Jill Dando News How to eat a Creme Egg has long sparked lively debate amongst its fans, and now, thanks to a new survey*, we finally know the nation’s favourite methods for consuming this iconic Easter treat. A poll of 1,500 adults who have ever tried the
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By Jill Dando News For the first time ever the A1 bus service to Bristol Airport carried more than 1 million passengers. Combined with the Weston-super-Mare A3, this saw 1.3 million Flyer journeys in 2024, ensuring customers could travel to reconnect with family and friends and take holidays and
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By Jill Dando News Callun Purnell, a Google five-star rated, rapidly emerging expert in the UK’s solar energy sector, is celebrating his most successful year to date as demand for his services continues to soar across the South West and beyond. Driven by the UK’s booming adoption of
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By Jill Dando News The Departure Lounge at Bristol Airport is currently home to a piano for the festive season. The installation of the piano is the latest element to the Airport’s Christmas festivities and to bring some joy to passengers departing from the Airport this December. The piano
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By Jill Dando News Marks & Spencer has committed to train and support a further almost 2,000 hard to reach young people through its Marks & Start programme over the next three years as part of an ambitious multi-year strategy with The King’s Trust. M&S is
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By Jill Dando News This year Bristol Airport teamed up with Jet2.com to sprinkle some Christmas cheer for some very deserving children and their families in the South West. The hugely popular charity Santa flight returned to Bristol Airport for the first time since Covid, taking to the sky