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Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm
Jan 13

Jan 13 Busting the over-budget and over-time paradigm

Loop South West
Business, Development, News, Politics

When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw, explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone .

Plans for a new renewable power energy centre at Langarth Garden Village are given the go-ahead
Jan 13

Jan 13 Plans for a new renewable power energy centre at Langarth Garden Village are given the go-ahead

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

The decision of the Council’s Strategic Planning Committee to grant permission for a new renewable power energy centre to provide low-cost green power for residents is a significant milestone for the Cornwall Council-led Langarth Garden Village scheme.

	 Soaring Covid-19 cases in Newquay are now comparable to areas of London
Jan 12

Jan 12 Soaring Covid-19 cases in Newquay are now comparable to areas of London

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

People in Newquay are being asked to take extra care as figures reveal Covid-19 case numbers in the area are comparable with some areas of London.

Stephen Fry announced as special guest for Exeter’s online ‘Creative Dialogues’ event
Jan 12

Jan 12 Stephen Fry announced as special guest for Exeter’s online ‘Creative Dialogues’ event

Loop South West
Events, News, Education

Stephen Fry, one of the UK’s best loved and most prodigious talents of the small and big screen, will give a fascinating insight into his influential and innovative work, during a special event at the University of Exeter.

Bristol backing for GenomeKey
Jan 12

Jan 12 Bristol backing for GenomeKey

Loop South West
Business, Science & Nature, News, Technology, Finance

A group of successful Bristol-based entrepreneurs has invested £192,500 into a research and development project in the city that is searching for faster diagnosis and treatment of Sepsis, which is the number one cause of death worldwide.

Time is running out – Last chance for Dorset residents to have their say on climate strategy
Jan 11

Jan 11 Time is running out – Last chance for Dorset residents to have their say on climate strategy

Loop South West
News, Environment, Local Authority

Dorset Council is reminding residents that they have until Wednesday 20 January to tell them what they think about plans to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.

New business thrives feeding Bristol builders
Jan 11

Jan 11 New business thrives feeding Bristol builders

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

A new business, set up from home by a woman in Greenbank, Bristol, is thriving after providing food for workers on a city regeneration site.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist to appear at Smith & Williamson webinar
Jan 9

Jan 9 Entrepreneur and philanthropist to appear at Smith & Williamson webinar

Loop South West
Business, Events, News

Entrepreneur turned philanthropist Marcelle Speller OBE will be talking about her career at a webinar next week being hosted by financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson.

Bristol-based travel expert shares his London walks
Jan 8

Jan 8 Bristol-based travel expert shares his London walks

Loop South West
Travel

A Bristol-based former travel agency boss is helping people in London find interesting places to take their exercise walk in lockdown.

South West hotels offer to become vaccination centres
Jan 7

Jan 7 South West hotels offer to become vaccination centres

Loop South West
Business, Care, Health, Politics, News

The implementation of the third lockdown means many hotels have once again had to close their doors – some are still open to accommodate key workers – amid concerns about their long-term viability.

Did someone just mention sex?
Jan 7

Jan 7 Did someone just mention sex?

Loop South West
Business, News

Martin Powell, founder of South-West based Empica PR, looks at how every business can get themselves noticed.

Expansion for Somerset caravan business
Jan 6

Jan 6 Expansion for Somerset caravan business

Loop South West
Business, Travel

A West Country business is expanding to cope with a growing demand for camper vans, motor homes and surf buses as holiday options for 2021 are restricted due to coronavirus.

Spotlight on China's Greater Bay Area
Jan 5

Jan 5 Spotlight on China's Greater Bay Area

Loop South West
Events

China’s booming Greater Bay Area (GBA) will come under the spotlight at a webinar being hosted by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau next week.

The Quiet Green Revolution
Dec 29

Dec 29 The Quiet Green Revolution

Loop South West
Business, Environment, Science & Nature, News, Legal

Dale Edwards, a Strategic Consultant specialising in Green Energy at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the Government 10-point green plan.

Sweet Construct makes first funding awards through scheme at The Chocolate Factory
Dec 28

Dec 28 Sweet Construct makes first funding awards through scheme at The Chocolate Factory

Loop South West
Business, Development, Property, News

£1,000 has been donated to two community organisations in Greenbank, Bristol through the first funding awards of 'Sweet Support'; a £5,000 community investment pot made available as part of work on the £28m residential development of The Chocolate Factory.

Grants available for Dorset businesses
Dec 23

Dec 23 Grants available for Dorset businesses

Loop South West
Business, News, Local Authority, Finance

Business owners in the Dorset Council area are being reminded they can apply for financial support if they are affected by the current Tier 2 restrictions or by the previous national lockdowns.

Young entrepreneur clinches award
Dec 23

Dec 23 Young entrepreneur clinches award

Loop South West
Travel, News

A Somerset business, run by a 24-year-old entrepreneur, has been named as the best small firm to work in by Somerset Education Business Partnership.

Hive Beach rockfall still unstable
Dec 22

Dec 22 Hive Beach rockfall still unstable

Loop South West
Science & Nature, News, Local Authority

Dorset Council rangers have been checking on last week’s rockfall at Hive Beach.

Where can you find the 44 new electric vehicle chargepoints coming to Dorset?
Dec 22

Dec 22 Where can you find the 44 new electric vehicle chargepoints coming to Dorset?

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

Electric vehicle owners will have more places to charge their cars or vans from early next year

Bird flu outbreak in poultry near Gillingham
Dec 21

Dec 21 Bird flu outbreak in poultry near Gillingham

Loop South West
Science & Nature, Environment

An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry near Gillingham, North Dorset.

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