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Bristol: New Covid business grant applications live
Nov 12

Nov 12 Bristol: New Covid business grant applications live

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Finance, Local Authority, News, Politics

Thousands of Bristol’s small businesses could be eligible for the first of the new Covid business grants, announced by the Chancellor last week.

DEATH CAFÉ RETURNS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Nov 11

Nov 11 DEATH CAFÉ RETURNS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

Loop South West
Care, Education, Events, News

A workshop designed to support people to open up about issues around death and dying is being held in Bristol on November 28.

Recycle your ‘zombie batteries’ safely
Nov 10

Nov 10 Recycle your ‘zombie batteries’ safely

Loop South West
Environment, News, Local Authority

Residents in Cornwall are being urged to safely recycle ‘zombie batteries’ following multiple fires at waste and recycling sites in recent years.

Bristol residents warned to ignore and report coronavirus scam leaflets
Nov 9

Nov 9 Bristol residents warned to ignore and report coronavirus scam leaflets

Loop South West
Covid, News, Local Authority

People living in Bristol are being warned by the council's Trading Standards team to not engage with a company that have posted a leaflet containing false and misleading information relating to COVID-19 that has been circulated to homes recently.

Smith & Williamson advises on the sale of Concert Consulting
Nov 7

Nov 7 Smith & Williamson advises on the sale of Concert Consulting

Loop South West
News, Business

The corporate finance team at Smith & Williamson has advised the owners of Bristol-based pensions and employee benefits communications firm Concert Consulting on its disposal to Buck, the integrated HR and benefits consulting, technology and administration services firm.

New environmental intelligence tool will help protect Cornwall’s wildlife and landscape
Nov 6

Nov 6 New environmental intelligence tool will help protect Cornwall’s wildlife and landscape

Loop South West
Science & Nature, News, Education

A new environmental intelligence tool for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will help protect the region’s precious wildlife and landscape.

Clarke Willmott renews business partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Nov 6

Nov 6 Clarke Willmott renews business partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Loop South West
Business, News, Legal

Leading Taunton law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has renewed its business partnership with the Somerset Chamber of Commerce following a successful first year.

Weddings beat lockdown to achieve a Dorset record
Nov 5

Nov 5 Weddings beat lockdown to achieve a Dorset record

Loop South West
Covid, Events, News, Local Authority, Legal

Dorset Council’s registration services have conducted 46 marriages and civil partnerships in the three days running up to lockdown. A Dorset record!

Stalking victims face new digital threat
Nov 5

Nov 5 Stalking victims face new digital threat

Loop South West
News, Legal

The recent case of a stalking victim whose harasser took control of her online life has sparked expert lawyers to warn of new dangers and call for more robust legislation.

Bristol hoteliers say furlough isn’t enough for second lockdown
Nov 4

Nov 4 Bristol hoteliers say furlough isn’t enough for second lockdown

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Finance, News, Politics, Hospitality

Hoteliers in Bristol say the Government should do more to support them during the forthcoming second lockdown to help cover their essential running costs.

Have your say on a new shopper’s parking permit for Dorset
Nov 3

Nov 3 Have your say on a new shopper’s parking permit for Dorset

Loop South West
News, Travel, Local Authority

Dorset residents are being asked for their views on a new parking permit.

Smith & Williamson cyclists help raise over £6k for FareShare South West
Oct 31

Oct 31 Smith & Williamson cyclists help raise over £6k for FareShare South West

Loop South West
Business, Charity, News, Finance

Staff at financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson got on their bikes around Bristol to raise money for a charity that works to combat hunger and food waste.

South West law firm ranked top for several practice areas  In new chambers guide
Oct 30

Oct 30 South West law firm ranked top for several practice areas In new chambers guide

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News

The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP are celebrating after achieving top rankings in the prestigious Chambers UK 2021 Directory.

Visitors to Cornwall urged to stay safe and stick to the rules this half-term
Oct 29

Oct 29 Visitors to Cornwall urged to stay safe and stick to the rules this half-term

Loop South West
Attractions, Travel, News, Local Authority, Covid

Visitors to Cornwall are being asked to stay safe and follow the rules this half-term – especially if they develop symptoms while on holiday.

Planning a Memorial Woodland resting place
Oct 29

Oct 29 Planning a Memorial Woodland resting place

Loop South West
Care, News, Science & Nature

An increasing number of people are buying burial plots in the South West so that they know where they will rest after death and be assured that their demise will not damage the environment.

New evaluation of Bristol and the slave trade
Oct 28

Oct 28 New evaluation of Bristol and the slave trade

Loop South West
Books, Politics, News

The perfect Christmas stocking-filler for those inspired by the emergence in 2020 of Black Lives Matter, might be the compelling new account of Bristol’s controversial role in the slave trade in a lavishly-illustrated new book, Slavery And Bristol, by acclaimed local historian Gary M Best.

New partnership provides inspiring venue for media training
Oct 27

Oct 27 New partnership provides inspiring venue for media training

Loop South West
News, Business, Care

One of the South West’s longest-running and best-known PR agencies, Empica, has teamed up with a hidden treasure of a venue to provide the perfect learning environment for its media training.

Bakers Dolphin re-open their shops
Oct 25

Oct 25 Bakers Dolphin re-open their shops

Loop South West
Business, News, Travel

A leading travel firm is making final preparations to re-open its two shops in the South West to help people plan their holidays for 2021.

Chance for parents to view new Bridgwater nursery
Oct 24

Oct 24 Chance for parents to view new Bridgwater nursery

Loop South West
Care, News

A new Bridgwater nursery which opened in August is holding a special open day, giving local parents the chance to look around and meet staff.

Taunton MP invited to take remote tour of £60 million plastic recycling plant
Oct 23

Oct 23 Taunton MP invited to take remote tour of £60 million plastic recycling plant

Loop South West
Business, Environment, News

Government Ministers, including Taunton-based DEFRA Minister Rebecca Pow, have been invited to take remote and virtual tours of two new major recycling facilities that will inject £60 million into the UK economy.

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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