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Loop South West
New report finds increased optimism amongst SME Manufacturers in the South West
Jul 29

Jul 29 New report finds increased optimism amongst SME Manufacturers in the South West

Loop South West
Business, News, Manufacturing

The latest Manufacturing Barometer from SWMAS reveals a more upbeat picture as the sector emerges from lockdown, but there is still a long way to go

Local artist donates works to dementia care home
Jul 28

Jul 28 Local artist donates works to dementia care home

Loop South West
Care, News

A local dementia care home is the latest recipient of works by a local artist looking to spread some happiness via his images despite the current restrictions on normal living.

Jul 26
Jul 26 Bristol business launches UK-China online training initiative

Loop South West
Business, News

Bristol and London-based training consultancy Hewlett Rand has teamed up with a Chinese counterpart to launch an online programme for businesses navigating their way through “the new normal.”

Jul 25
Jul 25 Classroom robots in line for top award

Loop South West
Education, News

Somerset County Council’s trail-blazing use of robot technology, to help poorly children learn, is in line for a top award – and has been commended nationally.

New partner with big four background joins Smith & Williamson in Bristol
Jul 24

Jul 24 New partner with big four background joins Smith & Williamson in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, News

Business turnaround specialist Tim Sloggett has joined financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson as a partner in its Bristol-based restructuring and recovery services (RRS) team.

Joe swaps pots and pans for paintbrush at Mama Bears
Jul 23

Jul 23 Joe swaps pots and pans for paintbrush at Mama Bears

Loop South West
Business, Care, News

A cook at a Bristol-based day nursery group has put down his pots and pans and swapped them for a paint brush as he embarks on a new career in the maintenance division.

South West COVID-19 Memorial Garden Design Unveiled
Jul 22

Jul 22 South West COVID-19 Memorial Garden Design Unveiled

Loop South West
Covid, Environment, News

An artists’ impression shows how memorial gardens at several crematoria in the South West to remember people who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic will look.

Borrow a bike for free scheme launched online in Bristol
Jul 21

Jul 21 Borrow a bike for free scheme launched online in Bristol

Loop South West
Environment, News, Local Authority

Budding cyclists can now borrow a bike for free through a revamped website designed to help people in the Bristol area get pedalling.

Bristol Bridge to close to general traffic
Jul 20

Jul 20 Bristol Bridge to close to general traffic

Loop South West
Development, News, Local Authority

Bristol Bridge will close to general traffic next month as part of work to improve air quality and make it easier for people to catch the bus, walk and cycle in the city centre.

Bakers Dolphin join drive to save coach industry
Jul 20

Jul 20 Bakers Dolphin join drive to save coach industry

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Covid, News

A Bakers Dolphin coach from Weston-super-Mare will join a convoy converging on London today (Mon) as part of a campaign to get the Government to offer more support for the struggling industry, which has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raft of promotions at Smith & Williamson in Bristol
Jul 17

Jul 17 Raft of promotions at Smith & Williamson in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News

Financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson has announced another round of promotions in its Bristol office.

Somerset County Council webinar to support local businesses
Jul 17

Jul 17 Somerset County Council webinar to support local businesses

Loop South West
Business, Covid, News

Somerset County Council will present online the work that they are doing with partners to help local businesses stay safe, recover and grow as the county eases further out of lockdown.

Joint initiative boost for King Street
Jul 16

Jul 16 Joint initiative boost for King Street

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Covid, Environment, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Local Authority, News

A project instigated by businesses and venues on one of Bristol’s most well-known streets and the city council is being hailed as an early success story in the drive to help the city’s hospitality sector recover from the Covid-19 lockdown.

IVF and me
Jul 15

Jul 15 IVF and me

Loop South West
Care, Covid, Fertility, News, Science & Nature

As the date nears for the birth of her second IVF baby after treatment at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Karen Marks says despite the anxieties of the lockdown she’s enjoying every step of the journey.

Award nomination for Bristol PR agency
Jul 14

Jul 14 Award nomination for Bristol PR agency

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News

One of Bristol’s longest-established public relations agencies has been nominated for an industry award for a campaign to raise awareness of the mis-selling of pensions to Port Talbot Steel workers.

Joyful reunion for Great Grandma Jean
Jul 13

Jul 13 Joyful reunion for Great Grandma Jean

Loop South West
Care, Covid, News

After three months in lockdown a 95-year-old care home resident from Somerset has been reunited with her loving family.

Silverhill School announces closure
Jul 10

Jul 10 Silverhill School announces closure

Loop South West
Business, Education, News

Silverhill School in Winterbourne has announced that it will be not be reopening for the start of the next academic year in September.

IVF Babble announce world’s first virtual fertility expo
Jul 9

Jul 9 IVF Babble announce world’s first virtual fertility expo

Loop South West
Fertility, Events, Education, Attractions, News, Science & Nature

The world’s first free global virtual fertility expo has been launched to help couples seeking help and support with fertility treatment and trying for a baby.

Hoteliers say VAT cut is a welcome boost
Jul 8

Jul 8 Hoteliers say VAT cut is a welcome boost

Loop South West
Business, Covid, News, Travel, Hospitality

Hoteliers in Bristol have welcomed a temporary cut in VAT for the hospitality sector, saying it’s lower than they expected.

Expert Clarke Willmott lawyer supports consultation to tackle dairy sector supply chains
Jul 4

Jul 4 Expert Clarke Willmott lawyer supports consultation to tackle dairy sector supply chains

Loop South West
Business, Food & Drink, Legal, News

A consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector has been praised by a leading lawyer who works closely with farmers.

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Loop South West is a news site keeping you in the loop about things that are happening in Bristol & the South West.

send your news to loop_sw@icloud.com