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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Bristol-born leisurewear brand marks milestone with new summer range

2 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A Bristol-founded leisurewear brand specialising in men’s printed shirts has marked its first anniversary with the launch of its summer range, just as the evenings lengthen and the mercury begins to rise. Ronni Clothing, which was founded in 2024 by Anna Chilton and El Green, has been challenging the aesthetics and ethics of men’s leisurewear, often questioning the sustainability credentials and the product value of major high street retailers.
Rugby aces’ business venture recognised at national awards

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Two Bristol Bears aces who co-founded a wellness venture have received national recognition at the sport’s annual awards night. Harry Thacker and Jake Woolmore, who launched Sivo Wellness back in 2023 while juggling the demands of training schedules and match day commitments, bagged the Vodafone Business Gain Line Award at the recent Rugby Players Association (RPA) Awards held in London.
If I Knew Then: Adam Griffiths

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Adam Griffiths is the managing director of Unitary Engineering Services (UES), a company set up by his father Roger in 1986. UES is a growing building services and renewables specialist, operating across the south of England and south Wales. The firm employs 20 staff from its base near St George, Bristol. In 2024, the Easton-based engineering firm received B-Corp status in recognition of its long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability and community impact. How did you start your career?
Multi-million pound cultural investment to drive footfall in city centre

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A fresh multi-million pound package that highlights and enhances Bristol’s cultural offerings is expected to boost footfall in the city centre. The £5.7m package will be earmarked for investment in culture, events and destination marketing under the patronage of Bristol Business Improvement District (BID). The proposed unified BID aims to transform the city centre with this fresh injection of investments.
Multi-million pound cultural investment aims to drive business footfall

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

A fresh multi-million pound package that highlights and enhances Bristol’s cultural offerings is expected to boost footfall in the city centre. The £5.7m package will be earmarked for investment in culture, events and destination marketing under the patronage of Bristol Business Improvement District (BID). The proposed unified BID aims to transform the city centre with this fresh injection of investments.
Personal story inspires uni student to develop bionic glove to boost stroke recovery

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

Some 1,200 final-year students from 40 disciplines at UWE Bristol are set for the annual Degree Show that celebrates the innovation and creativity of the next generation of movers and shakers. Among them is Kieran Gulliford from Iron Acton in Gloucestershire. Kieran, a 22-year-old Product Design Technology student, will present Neuro Grip, a prototype bionic glove aimed at aiding stroke rehabilitation, at UWE Bristol’s annual Showcase.
Revamp recognised for sustainability and social impact

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

The refurbishment of Temple Quay House has earned a national award, recognising its strong environmental and social merits. Originally constructed between 1999 and 2001, Temple Quay House is known for its distinctive triangular layout and a fan-shaped atrium. Since completion, it has housed the Department for Communities and Local Government under a long-term lease. In 2019, it was acquired by Alpha Real Capital for a whopping £73.3m, with the lease extended to 2037.
UWE named among top UK universities for maintenance investment

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

UWE Bristol has emerged as one of the UK’s top-performing universities for building maintenance, further strengthening its sustainability credentials. It is reported that UWE Bristol has completed nearly 37,500 repair and remediation projects in 2023 alone. The university outperformed several prestigious institutions in the sustainability index, demonstrating a strong commitment to campus upkeep.
UWE Bristol named among top UK universities for maintenance investment

3 weeks ago | bristol247.com | Milan Perera

UWE Bristol has emerged as one of the UK’s top-performing universities for building maintenance, further strengthening its sustainability credentials. It is reported that UWE Bristol has completed nearly 37,500 repair and remediation projects in 2023 alone. The university outperformed several prestigious institutions in the sustainability index, demonstrating a strong commitment to campus upkeep.
Former bank given new life as 120-seater pizzeria

1 month 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.