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Call for research into how working your jaw muscles may extend life
Jan 28

Jan 28 Call for research into how working your jaw muscles may extend life

Loop South West
Lifestyle, Health, News

The way we use our jaw muscles could hold the key to surviving Covid-19, living longer and looking younger, according to a former dentist.

Fur Richer Fur Paw-Rer: Divorce lawyers report increase in pet disputes
Jan 27

Jan 27 Fur Richer Fur Paw-Rer: Divorce lawyers report increase in pet disputes

Loop South West
News, Lifestyle, Legal

Specialist divorce lawyers have reported an increase in issues relating to pet ownership and relationship breakdowns, with some clients opting for a so-called ‘pet-nup’ to avoid disputes should they separate.

 First homes go on sale at The Chocolate Factory
Jan 26

Jan 26 First homes go on sale at The Chocolate Factory

Loop South West
Development, Property, News

The much-anticipated first new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol have been released for sale with families expected to be moving in this Spring.

Keeping people with dementia informed
Jan 26

Jan 26 Keeping people with dementia informed

Loop South West
Business, Care, Covid, News

An activities co-ordinator with South-West base dementia care provider Camelot Care has been using his previous experience of working with people with autism to highlight the importance of communicating even more carefully than usual with residents during lockdown.

Early years experts urge parents to consider children's socialisation
Jan 25

Jan 25 Early years experts urge parents to consider children's socialisation

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Education, Lifestyle, News, Covid

Experts in Early Years education are urging parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers not to let their children miss out on vital socialisation during lockdown.

Getting match-fit and battle-ready for 2021
Jan 24

Jan 24 Getting match-fit and battle-ready for 2021

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News

Claire Burden and Tim Sloggett, business turnaround and rescue experts at Smith & Williamson, share some of their top tips about what business owners should be doing to adapt and thrive

Westerleigh donation kicks-off new partnership with Robins Foundation
Jan 23

Jan 23 Westerleigh donation kicks-off new partnership with Robins Foundation

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Sport, News

The Westerleigh Group has made a £3,000 donation to kick off its new partnership with the Bristol City Football Club Robins Foundation.

Sweet success: Contractor wins city centre residential project
Jan 22

Jan 22 Sweet success: Contractor wins city centre residential project

Loop South West
Business, Development, News, Property

Bristol-based construction firm Sweet Construct have been appointed by developer Acorn Property Group to deliver the regeneration of Alliance House, an exciting residential development in Bristol’s city centre.

Low-carbon projects in Cornwall get funding from new scheme
Jan 21

Jan 21 Low-carbon projects in Cornwall get funding from new scheme

Loop South West
News, Local Authority, Environment, Travel

A total of 14 projects aiming to boost greener living around Cornwall have been given funding from a new Cornwall Council scheme.

Sedgemoor Crematorium supports local charities
Jan 21

Jan 21 Sedgemoor Crematorium supports local charities

Loop South West
Business, Care, Charity, News

Three local charities and organisations have been given donations totalling more than £7,500 by Sedgemoor Crematorium, which it raised as part of its metal recycling scheme.

Virtual workshop to explore loss, grief and bereavement
Jan 20

Jan 20 Virtual workshop to explore loss, grief and bereavement

Loop South West
Events, Culture, News

A virtual workshop exploring themes of grief, loss and bereavement is being held on Tuesday 16 March to help people deal with issues surrounding death.

Clarke Willmott advises on sale of WPL Limited
Jan 19

Jan 19 Clarke Willmott advises on sale of WPL Limited

Loop South West
Business, News, Legal

Wastewater treatment business WPL Limited has been acquired by Marlowe plc in a deal representing an enterprise value of £10 million.

Fish bar staff make no bones about tricky orders
Jan 18

Jan 18 Fish bar staff make no bones about tricky orders

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

The staff of a Wellington fish and chip shop have won praise for their helpful attitude from a local dementia care home for ‘making no bones’ about taking long and complicated orders and never complaining if the order has to be changed.

Lawyers help secure £37 million loan for housing association
Jan 17

Jan 17 Lawyers help secure £37 million loan for housing association

Loop South West
Business, News, Finance, Legal

Lawyers at Cardiff firm Clarke Willmott LLP have helped secure a £37 million loan for Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA).

Holiday rush has started in the South West
Jan 16

Jan 16 Holiday rush has started in the South West

Loop South West
Business, Hospitality, News, Travel

Retired people in the South West have been booking holidays for later in the year in large numbers after receiving their vaccinations, according to the region’s leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin.

Former school site will remain an asset for Dorset
Jan 15

Jan 15 Former school site will remain an asset for Dorset

Loop South West
Local Authority, News

Dorset Council has bought the former St Mary’s School site near Shaftesbury for £10.05m excluding taxes and fees.

‘Prevention is better than cure’ says Cornwall Council as more than 22,500 potholes repaired in 2020
Jan 15

Jan 15 ‘Prevention is better than cure’ says Cornwall Council as more than 22,500 potholes repaired in 2020

Loop South West
News, Local Authority, Travel

Cornwall Council has called for better funding for Cornwall’s roads in order to put an end to the blight of potholes, after the latest figures show that highways crews repaired around 62 a day in 2020.

Clarke Willmott supports Ingersoll Rand to win Hinkley Point C contract
Jan 15

Jan 15 Clarke Willmott supports Ingersoll Rand to win Hinkley Point C contract

Loop South West
Business, News, Legal, Manufacturing

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has supported client Ingersoll Rand to win a major Hinkley Point C contract.

Penzance to receive £10.4 million to help revitalise the town
Jan 14

Jan 14 Penzance to receive £10.4 million to help revitalise the town

Loop South West
News, Local Authority

Penzance is to benefit from a £10.4 million investment following a successful Cornwall Council bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund.

Bills management business receives £115k from Bristol Private Equity Club
Jan 14

Jan 14 Bills management business receives £115k from Bristol Private Equity Club

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News

A Bristol-based technology business which manages household bills for students has received vital early-stage investment from Bristol Private Equity Club (BPEC).

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