Press release How Team GB turned data into gold with real time performance technology A UK-based sports technology company founded by biomechanical expert Dr Dario Cazzola and Roy Shubhabrata has played an important role in the record-breaking success of TeamGB’s bobsleigh and skeleton team and their record-breaking gold medal run at the recent Winter Olympics. Dario is using computer vision technology and AI to transform how elite athletes and teams analyse and improve performance using video which is analysed in a matter of minutes so that actions and improvements can be taken By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Leanier founders selected for national fundraising accelerator programme Entrepreneurs Michelle Leong and Debbie Gilbert, co-founders of the Leanier app, have been selected to join the Female Founders Rise Fundraising Accelerator Programme, a national initiative supporting women-led businesses to become fundraising-ready and investment-confident. They have joined a cohort of 70 female founders from across the UK taking part in the programme, which is delivered by Female Founders Rise and supported by partners including Barclays Eagle Labs. The accelerator offers ex By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Westspring IT CEO invited to speak at International Women's Day event in Bristol Bristol based IT firm, WestSpring IT, will be represented at a major regional International Women’s Day event next month, with CEO Emma Carter invited to join a select panel of speakers. International Women’s Day itself takes place on Sunday March 8 and this year marks 115 years since the global movement began in 1911. The 2026 theme calls on us to imagine a gender equal world, one free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination, where difference is valued and celebrated. It is a day to recognis By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Bath business invited to pilot new technology which makes customer communication instantly interactive Bath based businesses and organisations are being invited to take part in an innovative new project to make their offers and information instantly accessible and interactive for customers. The ConnectedBath Project, led by Minfo and supported by Innovate UK, is focused on helping local retail, hospitality, tourism, service businesses and not-for-profit organisations remove friction between customer interest and customer action. Whether it’s a restaurant menu, event booking, special offer, dona By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Kids travelling by train can now enjoy allergen-free snacks thanks to Creative Nature Award-winning free-from food brand Creative Nature has partnered with Eurostar to include its children’s Mango & Carrot Kids Snack Bar in the Eurostar Kids Bag, helping to make family travel safer and more inclusive for children with food allergies. The partnership has been delivered in collaboration with MileOne, which identified Creative Nature as the right fit for Eurostar’s children’s offering after several months of working closely with the brand. The Mango & Carrot Kids Snack Bar, which By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Online fitness community for over 55s expands classes with new Zumba sessions Jim’s Gym, the Cotswolds-based online fitness community for people aged 55 and over, is expanding its timetable in March with the launch of a new Zumba class, after strong interest from members keen to add even more variety to their weekly sessions. The new class will be led by experienced instructor Rowena Wakefield, who began teaching during the Covid lockdowns and has since built a strong local following through classes across Cirencester, Cricklade and surrounding village halls. The session By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Premium Pet Sitting Team Expands to Meet Growing Demand A fast-growing premium pet sitting service based in North Wiltshire has strengthened its team with the appointment of 21-year-old Mia Baulch as demand continues to rise across the county and surrounding areas. Birddog Catwalk, founded in Malmesbury, has welcomed Bristol-based Mia as a dog walker, pet sitter and administrator as it expands its reach across Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol and the Cotswolds. Mia brings several years of hands-on experience working with animals to the role. Before joining By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Generational communication podcast marks first year with 30 episodes and cross-generational guests Generational communication expert, author and President of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland, Alastair Greener, is celebrating the first anniversary of his Generationally Speaking podcast, which has now reached 30 episodes and continues to explore how people of different ages see the world. Alastair said he launched the podcast to create more honest conversations across age groups and to challenge assumptions about how different generations think. “I wanted to create a space w By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Victoria Parker celebrates her first year as chief operating officer at Westspring IT Technology company WestSpring IT is celebrating the first anniversary of Victoria Parker joining the business, reflecting on a year that has combined operational change, team development and continued investment in systems to support rapid growth. Victoria joined WestSpring as Chief Operating Officer following a 20-year career in specialist technology recruitment, where she rose to director level. Headhunted to support WestSpring through a period of expansion, she moved into a new industry with By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Health and safety business to raise thousands for child bereavement charity The team at South West health and safety consultancy, Secure Safety Solutions have announced their ambitious plan to raise impressive funds for local charity in 2026. Andrew Wilkinson started Secure Safety Solutions in 2019, followed by his wife, Kim, joining the business in 2020. The health and safety business offers risk assessments, safety audits, and fire risk assessments. The pair head the team and are setting out their plan to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts. For 2026, they By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release London finance director creates space for honest business conversations through podcast Running a business can be isolating. Especially once it starts to grow, the decisions get heavier and there’s less space to talk openly about what’s really going on. That feeling is what led London-based finance director Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam to co-host Strive & Thrive, a podcast built around honest conversations with founders and business leaders about the realities of running a business. The podcast began in October 2024 as a series of informal LinkedIn Live discussions. There was no big l By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Crystals for love – the woo way Louise Muir-Sage, the owner of Something Kind of Woo, the independent crystal and wellbeing shop in Wiltshire, is offering some tips on crystals which help with love and relationships in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. She has brought together five crystals commonly associated with love in its many forms, from self-worth and emotional recovery to trust and vulnerability. The collection reflects a growing interest in using crystals as tools for reflection, reassurance and personal development rat By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
