Hadi Brooks from Swindon, Wiltshire has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.
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Cornish geothermal rum a spirited winner in Government’s Green Distillery Competition
A 100% sustainable scheme in Cornwall to geothermally mature and distill rum using heat generated by the UK’s first geothermal power plant has won one of the biggest research and development grants awarded in the Government’s Green Distillery Competition.
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Popular Bristol pub Victoria Park up for sale to experienced publican
Ei Publican Partnerships is looking for an “experienced publican” to take on the lease of the acclaimed pub with award winning roast dinners, Victoria Park in Bristol.
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Michelin-starred Pony & Trap closes but will reopen as a Community Interest Company
Acclaimed Michelin-starred gastropub The Pony & Trap in Chew Magna, Somerset has closed but owner Josh Eggleton has big plans for it plus two other new venues in 2021.
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Hotels offer to become vaccination centres
The implementation of the third lockdown means many hotels have once again had to close their doors – some are still open to accommodate key workers – amid concerns about their long-term viability.
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Meudon Country House Hotel and Bream House snapped up
International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of private clients, has completed the sale of Meudon Country House Hotel and Bream House in Cornwall, to Kingfisher Resorts Meudon Limited, off a guide price of £3.5 million.
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Dart Fresh offers fast and free home delivery to customers as supermarkets report huge online queues
Dart Fresh are delighted to offer a fast and free home delivery service for customers aimed at minimising the spread of Coronavirus.
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Bristol Beer Factory produces its first alcohol free beer and will raise awareness of men’s mental health
Bristol Beer Factory is set to launch its first alcohol free beer in collaboration with Talk Club, a male mental fitness charity.
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South West staycation boom predicted for 2021
Even with the promise of mass vaccination offering protection from Covid-19 by spring, people are still planning to stay in the UK for their holidays this year.
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Work starts on huge 250-bed hotel for Bristol city centre
A new four-star hotel is being built in Bristol city centre and plans to open in 2022.
The 250-bed hotel will be part of the Clayton chain and feature a restaurant, bar, gym and conference facilities, and will transform the former site of Edward Everard’s printing works.
Disused Bristol car repair shop to be converted into 11-bedroom hostel
A disused warehouse in south Bristol is set to be transformed into a quirky 11-bedroom hostel, opening in the autumn.
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Indulgence rather than denial is the key to success this Dry January
Alcohol-free drinks company Sea Arch is encouraging those embarking on Dry January to do it in style this year, focusing on indulgence rather than denial.
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South West trade show organiser accesses Funding Circle CBILS support.
Hale Events, one of the leading event organisers in the South West, has accessed a £250k CBILS loan from Funding Circle.
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Fabulous Farm Shops support the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
By actively encouraging farm shops to add live links to their listing on their directory and by donating these proceeds to RABI, Fabulous Farm Shops have, to date, raised and donated £665.00.
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Hospitality and laundry industry names support Christmas plea to government
UK hospitality laundries have wished the government Merry Christmas – and begged politicians not to forget just how desperate the industry’s plight is.
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