Fiona Scott


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

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

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

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

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
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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

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
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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
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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

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
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Leicester digital and brand agency becomes employee owned

Established digital and brand agency Cite DMS, based in Leicestershire, has become an employee-owned trust (EOT), marking a new chapter focused on long-term stability, shared ownership and protecting the culture of the business. Founded in 2000 as a digital-first agency, Cite DMS has evolved into a full-service agency delivering brand, strategy, creative and digital services to clients across a range of sectors. The move to employee ownership was recently completed and gives every member of the
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Allergy packs chosen for UK School Breakfast Club roll out

Educational packs developed by allergy sufferer and campaigner Julianne Ponan MBE and the Benedict Blythe Foundation have been selected by the Department for Education as a supporting tool for the UK’s national Breakfast Clubs programme, due to roll out in April. The inclusion of the ‘ABC’ packs (Allergy Breakfast Club) marks a significant step towards ensuring the Breakfast Club scheme is safe and accessible for children with food or drink allergies. To date well over 280,000 children at scho
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