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Umbraco Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Open-source NET CMS platform vendor, Umbraco, has announced that it has achieved ISO 27001/IEC:2022 certification.

American fitness brand opens UK’s largest dedicated strength equipment showroom in Gloucester
Gloucestershire-based site designed to support long-term growth and local employment American leader in home gym and fitness centre equipment REP Fitness has officially opened its…

Rugby legend joins booming IT company ahead of South Wales expansion
Emerge Digital has announced a significant expansion into South Wales, strengthening its footprint in the region and appointing former Wales and British & Irish Lions…

Umbraco Opens Melbourne Office and Appoints Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC – Former Technical Director of Luminary Joins Umbraco HQ to Build Sales, Technical, and Support Team in Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific region
Open-source NET CMS platform vendor, Umbraco, has opened an office in Melbourne and appointed Emmanuel Tissera as head of Umbraco APAC region.

JMG Group expands risk management portfolio with acquisition of SafeSchool
Yorkshire head-quartered insurance broking and risk management business JMG Group has acquired specialist education-focused health and safety consultancy SafeSchool, strengthening its Risk Support Services (RSS)…

Resonance launches £10m evergreen fund to support disadvantaged communities
Resonance has launched a £10 million evergreen fund designed for professional investors seeking to combine social and financial returns.

‘Lost in the Reads’ brings books, brownies, and calm to Kingswood
A new independent bookshop and local hub is opening its doors – designed as a sanctuary for readers and dreamers alike.

Bristol Salon Launches ‘Care with Hair’ Campaign, Giving 100 Free Haircuts to People in Need This Winter
Award-winning Bristol salon NOCO Hair has announced the launch of its Care with Hair campaign for 2026.

Umbraco 17 provides future-proof foundation for creating extendable enterprise digital experiences – Long-term supported release of open-source CMS platform launched today
Open-source web platform provider, Umbraco, has announced the general availability of Umbraco 17, the long-term supported (LTS) release of its core CMS platform built on…

Handmade Sellers Build Their Own Marketplace As “Better Than Etsy” Prepares For Launch
After years of rising fees, sudden shop suspensions and a decline in seller support on Etsy, two UK business owners have decided to take matters…

Dr ChatGPT: One in four UK patients turning to AI for health information amid shift in how they seek answers
New research report reveals almost a quarter (24%) turning to AI for guidance, with Gen Z patients most likely to ask ChatGPT before their GP…

Local Experts to Host Free Event to Help Wiltshire Businesses Navigate Budget Fallout
On 26th November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce the 2025 Autumn Budget.

Barber Kayleigh Gives Her Career a ‘Clean Cut’ With Launch of Ovenu Burnham-on-Sea
Having spent 15 years behind the barber’s chair, Burnham-on-Sea’s Kayleigh Harding has given her career a fresh trim by launching professional oven valeting service Ovenu…

95% of UK financial firms want more budget for innovation over “keeping the lights on”
Nearly 9 in 10 finance organisations report Microsoft Windows technical debt, while 60% admit a “large number” of out-of-date servers – a growing concern as…

Bristol community arts buildings go green with £127,000 solar investment from Resonance
Social impact investor Resonance has invested £127,000 in a Bristol arts charity to fund its green energy efforts.

Finance leaders face a software squeeze: 93% want to switch, but struggle to find the middle ground
AccountsIQ research reveals mid-market firms want better functionality without the cost and disruption of oversized systems AccountsIQ’s latest CFO Mindset Report has revealed that almost every…

Finalto selects eflow Global to strengthen trade surveillance and best execution monitoring
Global financial services leader, Finalto, selected eflow after evaluating multiple providers, choosing its integrated regulatory technology to enhance operational efficiency and oversight across its trading…

Skin Cancer Clinic Reopens in Bristol with Expanded Offering
The MOLE Clinic, the only UK private clinic group dedicated to skin cancer screening, has announced the relaunch of its Bristol clinic following a major…

Solicitors Not to Blame for “Broken” Home Buying System, Says London Law Firm.
London property law firm RSL LAW has hit back at claims that solicitors are responsible for Britain’s “broken” home buying process, arguing lenders are the…

Surveying specialist has a clear picture of growth ahead after working with creative agency Milk & Tweed
Digital surveying specialist Surveybase says a new look and feel to its brand and website will reflect the company’s rapid growth.

Umbraco opens Bristol office to support digital agencies’ enterprise expansion
Odense, Denmark, 9th September 2025, Umbraco has announced the establishment of a UK office in Bristol, to support its growing network of UK partners and…

£600,000 investment secures iconic Plymouth building for the community
Work is underway on a project to breathe new life into an iconic Plymouth building, thanks to collaboration between three organisations.

Ex-Warminster School Pupil Launches Children’s Adventure Book to Help Support Local Families
Former Warminster School pupil and school governor, Beverley Sunderland, has published a children’s fantasy adventure book, The History Gate Adventures: Giants and Dragons, to support…

£822,000 cash boost from Resonance provides lifeline for The Wilderness Centre
An £822,000 boost from social impact investor Resonance has helped secure the future of an outdoor learning centre in Gloucestershire.