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New Sloane Robinson Building brings major new events venue to Bristol

The University of Bristol’s new Sloane Robinson Building has opened at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, marking a major new chapter for the University and creating a distinctive new destination for conferences, meetings and events. The 38,000-square-metre building sits alongside Bristol Temple…

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World-first clean power pilot showcased at FORWARDS this weekend

This weekend, tens of thousands of fans will watch artists such as Lorde, Little Simz, Tems & Goldie perform at FORWARDS on Clifton Downs, Bristol. While the ground beneath them may be dry and parched following a summer of droughts and heatwaves, the air they breathe will be significantly cleaner and…

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Sustainability Case Study: Wake The Tiger

Wake The Tiger is a trailblazing attraction in Bristol, the UK's first Amazement Park, and has always put sustainability front and centre of its business. We asked the team to tell us more about their ethos and the steps they've taken to become a more sustainable organisation. Do you hold any…

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Sustainability Case Study: Sparks Bristol

Sparks Bristol is a shop, community hub and exhibition space, supporting over 150 local makers and artists. Learn more in our latest Sustainability Case Study. We asked them to tell us more about their ethos and the steps they've taken to become a more sustainable organisation. How important is…

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Love Saves The Day's main stage goes fossil fuel-free

Grid Faeries x Ecotricity are the official sponsors of the Main Stage at this year’s Love Saves The Day festival, taking place at Ashton Court, Bristol, on 23–24 May. In a major step towards decarbonising live events, the Main Stage will be powered using battery technology charged with 100% green…

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Daily direct services between Bristol and Oxford return

Direct services between Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon and Oxford will run every two hours from Monday, providing daily links between the three destinations for the first time in more than 20 years. The new services will run Monday to Saturday, calling at Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, Chippenham…

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Sustainability Case Study: De Vere Tortworth Court

This grand country house hotel has taken meaningful steps to reduce its environmental impact and care for the building, historic grounds and people. We asked the team to tell us more about their ethos and the steps they've taken to become a more sustainable organisation. De Vere Tortworth Court…

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