Milan Perera

Bristol

Business Reporter at Bristol24/7| Winner of Bristol SU:50 Most Influential Award| Former Deputy Editor at Epigram| Triple SPA National Awards nominee

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Former bank given new life as 120-seater pizzeria

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A former Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branch has been given a new lease of life as the Bristol hub of a popular Manchester-born pizza group. Rudy’s which started its food and drink journey back in 2015 in Ancoats in Manchester with its Neapolitan pizza offerings has quickly built up a following and now boasts over 30 branches around the country. In line with its national expansion, the group has dropped its flag at the former RBS branch on Baldwin street which has been vacant since 2021.
Cider maker takes summer vibes to new heights with aerial DJ set

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Radio X took one of its shows to new heights with a DJ set broadcast from a hot air balloon, accompanied with generous lashings of cider on board. The unique stunt was a collaboration between Thatchers Cider and Radio X over the bank holiday weekend, as the station launched its drivetime show, The 4 til 7 Thang, on Friday May 23.
£4m allocated to spruce up city centre and 'enhance welcome'

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A proposed funding package worth £18m sets out plans to enhance Bristol’s “cleanliness, accessibility and overall sense of welcome”. The investment aims to build on the success of the city’s three existing Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead by uniting them into a single, city-wide initiative to streamline and strengthen efforts.
Bristol headquartered bank named ‘Best Ethical Financial Provider’

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

An ethical banking group with its UK headquarters in Bristol has scooped a major industry accolade. Triodos Bank, based on Deanery Road near College Green, has been named ‘Best Ethical Financial Provider’ for the fourth consecutive year at this year’s British Bank Awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK banking sector.
Impact investor wins national award for tackling homelessness

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A Bristol-based impact investment firm has won a major national award for its efforts to tackle homelessness. Resonance, founded in 2002, has received a Better Society Award in the category of ‘Partnership with a Local Charity’, recognising its collaboration with Developing Health & Independence (DHI), a social inclusion charity based in Bath.
Museum upgrade marks completion

1 week ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has completed a major refurbishment in line with heritage requirements. Hartnell Taylor Cook, a leading commercial property consultancy, undertook the project which took just under two years to complete. Commissioned by Bristol City Council, the works aimed to improve the Grade II listed building’s sustainability credentials and enhance the care of its extensive collection of artefacts.
Thai-Cambodian culinary collab returns for a pop-up

2 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Following a successful pop-up at The Scrandit in January, Chicago-based chef Chanita Chayaluk is returning to Bristol for another special culinary collaboration with Barang. The two-day Thai-Cambodian fusion event will take place at Tomo No Ramen on West Street in Old Market from May 25–26, bringing bold flavours and vibrant dishes to the heart of the city. “I am delighted that Chanita is returning to Bristol for yet another exciting pop-up collaboration with Barang,” said Barang’s founder Tom.
All-female social enterprise receives royal recognition for contributions to education

2 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

An all-female social enterprise founded in Bristol was recently invited to a prestigious celebration hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Women’s Work Lab, established in 2017 by Camilla Rigby and Rachel Mostyn, received the invitation to attend the Education and Skills Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, a distinguished event recognising the contributions of educators and professionals in the UK’s education sector.
Creativity meets 'real-world' experience at university degree show

2 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

UWE Bristol’s much-anticipated annual degree show, celebrating student creativity and innovation across the College of Arts, Technology and Environment, returns this June with vibrant offerings of emerging talent. Running from 5 to 11 June, the event will be held across several venues, including Bower Ashton, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Frenchay Campus.
Bristol charity chief to lead national design charter

2 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Anna Rutherford, chief executive of Bristol-based placemaking charity Design West, will be leading a new national initiative aimed at improving the design quality of homes, streets and public spaces across England. The National Design Review Charter, launched by The Design Network – a collaboration of six regional design organisations – sets out a consistent framework for providing independent design advice to developers, local authorities and site promoters.