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Law firm enters administration

A regional law firm with offices across the West of England, including one on Orchard Street in Bristol, entered administration at midday today (30th of April 2026). BLB Solicitors, which operated six offices across Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, has published a notice on its website confirming that the business will cease

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South West business confidence falls sharply as firms face global uncertainty

Business confidence in the South West fell sharply in April, making it one of only two UK regions and nations sitting below the long-term average, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. The monthly survey found that confidence among South West firms dropped by 24 percentage points to 24%

Law firm certified as a Great Place To Work®

Law firm certified as a Great Place To Work®

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has been certified as a Great Place To Work in the UK, recognising its work to build a high-trust and high-performance workplace culture. The certification is based entirely on employee feedback, combining an employee survey with a culture audit. Organisations only receive the

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African animation studio Triggerfish chooses Bristol for UK base

Award-winning African animation studio Triggerfish has opened a new UK base in Bristol, expanding its international footprint and strengthening the city’s position as a major centre for animation and creative media. The studio, known for productions including Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Supa Team 4 and Star Wars Visions:

Rolls-Royce selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Rolls-Royce selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners

The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royce's certified two-phase durability enhancement program. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade that increases cooling air flow by 40%, offering more than double the time-on-wing of its predecessor. The combination of

Barbara Hamilton-Bruce

Law firm appoints new chief operating officer as firm strengthens leadership team

UK top 50 law firm Birketts has appointed Barbara Hamilton-Bruce as its new chief operating officer. The appointment comes as the firm continues a period of year-on-year growth and investment, with Hamilton-Bruce joining the senior leadership team as Birketts enters its next phase of development. In

Items seized in East Bristol. Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Thousands of cigarettes, vapes and tobacco seized in Bristol shops

Tens of thousands of cigarettes, stolen tobacco and other items have been seized from convenience stores following a multi-agency operation in East Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police officers, Bristol City Council’s Trading Standards officials, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Home Office were involved in