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Care staff from Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater recently hosted a Halloween bingo and raffle night at Blake Hall, to raise money for much-needed amenities for residents. The team raised £930 which will help pay for regular visits from a local hairdresser, and furnishings, lighting, and objects for their much-loved sensory room.
Some wild and wicked weather failed to dampen the spirits of hardy hospitality staff who braved the elements for the annual Walk for Wellbeing in Bristol.
Mr Healey has extended the 3.7p-per-litre cut in red diesel duty until July 2027 and cut tariffs on kerosene and fertiliser which he said would help farmers.
South West coach firm, Bakers Dolphin welcomed Dan Aldridge MP for Weston-super-Mare to its headquarters to discuss challenges facing the coach industry.
Corporate lawyer Antonia Power has joined national law firm Clarke Willmott as a partner in its Taunton office.
A new webpage has been launched to encourage people to consider careers in Bristol’s vibrant hotel sector and give businesses an opportunity to highlight their vacancies.
Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth received a special commendation as runner-up in the ‘dementia care’ award at the South West Care Awards. The multi award-winning nursing home has been recognised for supporting individuals living with dementia through compassionate, innovative, and person-centred approaches.
Residents are being encouraged to visit their local library this October and join a national campaign promoting climate awareness.
Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil has recruited a new senior team member. Gema Uncles has joined the team as Deputy Manager and will work to ensure that the home meets CQC standards, residents receive excellent care and staff are fully supported.
Ayesha Kalaji, Chef Patron of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Glastonbury restaurant Queen of Cups, has been named Chef of the Year at the 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards
A care home in Holsworthy is planning a month of music-themed activities for their dementia residents. Deer Park Nursing Home has organised for bands and singers to perform for residents throughout October, in addition to their regular ‘sing along’ and ‘reminiscing sessions’, where residents choose a favourite song from their childhood to listen to.
The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP achieved top-tier rankings once again in the 2027 edition of the Chambers and Partners UK Guide.
Bristol Water’s Senior Water Resources Manager, Paul Merchant, explains how short spells of rain are not enough to fill up our reservoirs after a dry, hot summer.
Residents are being urged to join the fight against fly-tipping as Cornwall Council steps up efforts to catch offenders.
