A unique garden of robots which is the latest brainchild of Bristol-based “Air Giants” is about to set off on tour around the U.K. It’s been made possible thanks to a cash injection from the West of England Combined Authority led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris who will get a sneak peek of the exhibitContinue reading “March of the inflatable robotic plants: thanks to Metro Mayor grant”
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Metro Mayor joins planting as Keynsham high street works finally near completion
As planned works to Keynsham High Street reach the final phase, West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris will help plant some shrubs at the Bath Hill junction. Mr Norris said it was a privilege to mark this important moment and play a part in creating a green legacy for future generations. The improvements toContinue reading “Metro Mayor joins planting as Keynsham high street works finally near completion”
Red hot mayor has cool plan
As the West of England swelters, Metro Mayor Dan Norris has called for a maximum workplace temperature of 30C to be set by employers. He also wants local companies to put measures in place for workers who are at home, without access to things like air conditioning. When temperatures plunge, workers have a right toContinue reading “Red hot mayor has cool plan”
We don’t like to be beside the seaside
As the West of England swelters in the hot summer many residents minds might be turning to a trip to the beach. However those wishing to travel from Bristol to Weston Super Mare by train may be disappointed. Great Western Railways are making reductions to the regional train service, cutting the rail link to theContinue reading “We don’t like to be beside the seaside”
Super Mario’s a cut above the rest
It is shear delight for a Hengrove barber who has been crowned the best in the UK in a nationwide competition. Metro Mayor Dan Norris popped in for a trim and to offer his congratulations. Mario Marotta has won the best barber competition run by the Barber Magazine and King C. Gillette and voted forContinue reading “Super Mario’s a cut above the rest”