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Loop South West
Restrictions on landlords extended as the Government moves to provide further protection to struggling business tenants
Dec 17

Dec 17 Restrictions on landlords extended as the Government moves to provide further protection to struggling business tenants

Loop South West
Business, Property, Legal, Covid

Expert lawyers say relationships between landlords and tenants are now more important than ever following the announcement that the Government is to further extend the restrictions on landlord action for non-payment of rent by business tenants.

Virtual carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal
Dec 16

Dec 16 Virtual carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal

Loop South West
News, Events, Local Authority, Charity

A virtual Christmas carol concert being held at 6.30pm on Friday (18 December), is hoping to raise money to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal.

Pulling pints in memory of Barbara Windsor
Dec 16

Dec 16 Pulling pints in memory of Barbara Windsor

Loop South West
Care, News

Residents at a Wellington care home have voted to name their new pub bar The Windsor Arms in memory of actress Barbara Windsor who died last week.

Clarke Willmott advises on sale of South West Care Home
Dec 15

Dec 15 Clarke Willmott advises on sale of South West Care Home

Loop South West
Business, Care, Legal, News

Lawyers at national firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised family-owned Quality Care Homes Ltd on its sale of Whitelodge Care Home in Fishponds, Bristol.

 Chance for babies to join popular Hanham Hall Nursery
Dec 13

Dec 13 Chance for babies to join popular Hanham Hall Nursery

Loop South West
Care, News

Spaces for babies at a sought-after Hanham day nursery have been made available for parents thinking about childcare options for the new year.

Property developers warned to act on cladding before time runs out
Dec 12

Dec 12 Property developers warned to act on cladding before time runs out

Loop South West
Development, Property, Legal, News

Expert property lawyers are advising developers to act on cladding issues now to avoid the risk of paying out millions of pounds.

 British invention putting smiles on West Country faces
Dec 11

Dec 11 British invention putting smiles on West Country faces

Loop South West
Technology, News

A British invention that enables people to train their facial muscles to give them a non-invasive facelift is putting smiles back on faces after a do-it-yourself version gained popularity as a result of the pandemic.

Parents delighted as pre-schools receive facelift and implement new policies
Dec 11

Dec 11 Parents delighted as pre-schools receive facelift and implement new policies

Loop South West
Care, Business, News

Two pre-schools in Downend and Stoke Lodge have received praise from parents after a new management team implemented improved policies and invested in refurbishment for each setting.

National Trust shed light on the ‘Dark Ages’ after finding Britain’s first known 5th Century mosaic in the Cotswolds
Dec 10

Dec 10 National Trust shed light on the ‘Dark Ages’ after finding Britain’s first known 5th Century mosaic in the Cotswolds

Loop South West
News, History, Attractions

National Trust archaeologists working at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire have received unexpected results following the radiocarbon dating of material uncovered during an excavation.

Window cleaner plants trees on every street he works
Dec 10

Dec 10 Window cleaner plants trees on every street he works

Loop South West
Science & Nature, News, Local Authority, Environment

A window cleaner with a passion for nature has planted trees on almost every street he’s worked over the last 30 years.

Boost for cycle and walking improvements in Falmouth, Penzance and Truro
Dec 10

Dec 10 Boost for cycle and walking improvements in Falmouth, Penzance and Truro

Loop South West
Health, Local Authority, News, Science & Nature, Travel

Falmouth, Penzance and Truro are set to make changes to their local road networks to help improve the health of their communities and combat climate change.

University of Exeter responds to climate crisis
Dec 9

Dec 9 University of Exeter responds to climate crisis

Loop South West
News, Science & Nature, Environment

The University of Exeter has created a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions and improve the environment on its campuses and beyond.

Use or lose Cornwall’s leisure centres
Dec 6

Dec 6 Use or lose Cornwall’s leisure centres

Loop South West
Covid, Local Authority, News

Communities across Cornwall are being urged to support their local leisure centres and help protect them from permanent closure.

The Christmas Bubble – More Toil and Trouble for Separated Parents?
Dec 5

Dec 5 The Christmas Bubble – More Toil and Trouble for Separated Parents?

Loop South West
Care, Covid, Events, Culture, Health, Legal, News

Laura Bond, an associate and family law expert at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at the rules around Christmas bubbles and what they mean for separated parents.

Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre launches a Crowdfunder to ‘Light the Night’
Dec 4

Dec 4 Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre launches a Crowdfunder to ‘Light the Night’

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Covid, Culture, Events, News, History

Staff from the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre have launched a Crowdfunding campaign to illuminate the bridge with a special light show as part of the Museums Association’s #SupportOurMuseums campaign, a new UK-wide initiative to support museums as they face the huge challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Somerset care home among the first to have new rapid C-19 test kit
Dec 4

Dec 4 Somerset care home among the first to have new rapid C-19 test kit

Loop South West
Covid, News, Science & Nature, Technology

With millions of the new rapid Covid-19 test kits due to be rolled out across the UK before Christmas, Wellington care home Camelot House and Lodge is among the first to receive its supply and today resumed close-to-normal meetings between residents and loved ones for the first time in months.

David Olusoga’s ‘House Through Time’ inspires lockdown escape to the past
Dec 2

Dec 2 David Olusoga’s ‘House Through Time’ inspires lockdown escape to the past

Loop South West
History, Books, News

There’s a new passion, in the Covid era, for researching past residents of your own home. It’s been generated by the popular TV history programme ‘A House Through Time’. Peter Cullimore and his wife Sue are among fans of the BBC2 series, presented by David Olusoga, who’ve been inspired to become amateur house historians themselves.

Covid-19 Christmas travel checklist for separated parents
Dec 1

Dec 1 Covid-19 Christmas travel checklist for separated parents

Loop South West
News, Legal, Care

The latest set of Coronavirus restrictions have been announced including the much-anticipated guidelines for the Christmas period, meaning families can now plan their festive breaks.

Bristol Zoological Society unveils plan to close Clifton site
Nov 27

Nov 27 Bristol Zoological Society unveils plan to close Clifton site

Loop South West
Attractions, News

Bristol Zoological Society has unveiled plans to relocate Bristol Zoo to its Wild Place Project site to create a world-class zoo and to safeguard the future of the organisation.

Bristol hoteliers heartbroken at Tier 3 decision
Nov 27

Nov 27 Bristol hoteliers heartbroken at Tier 3 decision

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Hospitality, Local Authority, News, Politics, Travel

Hoteliers in Bristol say they are heartbroken at news that the city is being placed in Tier 3 at the end of the current Coronavirus lockdown.

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