A new warehouse opening in June will introduce employment and volunteer opportunities for local people.
The Hospice Business Hub – on Weston Industrial Estate – will support Weston Hospicecare’s network of shops, creating close to 70 new roles for local people in warehousing, distribution and online trading.
The Hospice Business Hub introduces the perfect opportunity for anyone who has, or…
A host of well-known figures were present for the opening of the revived Anchor Inn, in Ham Green.
Mezze Restaurants took over the reins of The Anchor Inn to offer the pub a stable future and bring some much needed jobs to the local area.
It officially opened its doors on May 4, following a series of pre-launch nights for…
Senior business figures gathered at one of North Somerset’s key development sites to celebrate a soon to be completed office complex.
With the construction of Knightstone Housing’s new headquarters at Weston Gateway Business Park (WGBP) almost complete, Midas – who built the new office – and Dowlas UK Ltd, the enabling developers for the business park, came together to celebrate…
Graham Turner, Chief Executive Officer of North Somerset Council, has announced his intention to retire in November 2013.
He has spent over 24 years at the council and has been Chief Executive Officer for over 12 years.
Graham comments: “This has been a very difficult decision for me as I love North Somerset and feel that I have been incredibly…
Weston Hospital could be bought out by a private company or face a takeover by a Bristol-based NHS Trust under plans being considered by NHS chiefs.
Cllr Mike Bell, who is the leader of the opposition Liberal Democrat group on North Somerset Council has reacted to the plans, saying a private sector takeover would put the future of the hospital…
A Backwell based bistro has launched a new apprentice scheme and undergone a revamp.
Managers Jayne Grocock and Caroline Sutherland have ploughed cash into 21 West Café Bistro, as part of its growth strategy.
They have upgraded the facilities with a £1500 makeover, with new external canopies and signs.
Jayne comments: “We want people to see that we are growing…
A Weston-super-Mare based company has announced major expansion plans.
The Ascot Group will create 15 new jobs in the next 12 months.
The Group includes Purplex Marketing, one of the South West’s leading PR, marketing and web design agencies, and Insight Data – an award winning data and telemarketing company.
The Group has a list of blue-chip clients across…
A new business has opened in Banwell, North Somerset.
Time Out Coffee Shop is now open for business on West Street, replacing what was the old library.
It is a family run business and is owned by Kerri Holliday.
Kerri comments: “Our focus is on providing great quality coffee, delicious food and a warm friendly atmosphere.
“Food is sourced locally,…
A Weston College former apprentice is celebrating after winning a sought after national award.
Emma Rogers, 20, was also the College’s Apprentice of the Year in 2010.
She comments: “I was so shocked and happy when I was told I’d won National Apprentice of the Year; it’s the best award yet.
“Every time I win something it’s a great surprise…
The developer of a web portal that lets West of England businesses find local support and events has won two new contracts to redevelop the platform for other communities.
Business Navigator is a free online service for businesses that has been developed in collaboration with the support of the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership.
The better-connected business community it…
