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Dorset Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Feb 20

Feb 20 Dorset Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options

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

Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and to investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.

Bristol people invited to discover the ‘soul of the city’
Feb 20

Feb 20 Bristol people invited to discover the ‘soul of the city’

Loop South West
Books, Events, History, News

People interested in the ‘hidden history’ of Bristol can now pre-order the first volume of an indispensable treasure trove of fascinating discoveries from the city’s rich and diverse past.

LAW FIRM PARTNERS WITH NFU FOR GREEN ENERGY WEBINAR
Feb 19

Feb 19 LAW FIRM PARTNERS WITH NFU FOR GREEN ENERGY WEBINAR

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

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted the first in a series of energy-focussed webinars, partnering with NFU Energy to look at green energy projects in the agricultural sector.

Anger at ‘first to close, last to open’ policy
Feb 19

Feb 19 Anger at ‘first to close, last to open’ policy

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

Hoteliers in Bristol are angry about reports suggesting Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends for hospitality businesses to be among the last to open when lockdown restrictions ease.

SETsquared Bristol contributes 10% of total investment raised in South West for third consecutive year
Feb 18

Feb 18 SETsquared Bristol contributes 10% of total investment raised in South West for third consecutive year

Loop South West
Business, News, Finance, Technology, Health

SETsquared Bristol has announced that its members raised a combined £40.2 million in 2020, contributing to over 10% of the total investment raised by the South West region for the third consecutive year in a row.

Sweethearts and cream tea for care home residents on Valentines
Feb 17

Feb 17 Sweethearts and cream tea for care home residents on Valentines

Loop South West
Business, Care, Covid, Culture, News

Some good old-fashioned romance was in the air for residents of a Wellington dementia care home, thanks to a generous afternoon tea donation courtesy of a local pub which, in normal times, is famed for its warm welcome.

Budget wishlist from Bristol hoteliers
Feb 16

Feb 16 Budget wishlist from Bristol hoteliers

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

Hoteliers are hoping for a ‘hospitable’ helping hand from Chancellor Rishi Sunak when he delivers his second budget on 3 March.

Bristol welcomes Chinese year of the Ox
Feb 15

Feb 15 Bristol welcomes Chinese year of the Ox

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Events, News

Bristol’s Chinese New Year celebrations have moved online this year because of lockdown.

Osborne Clarke advises Western Global on £90m transaction backed by MML
Feb 15

Feb 15 Osborne Clarke advises Western Global on £90m transaction backed by MML

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders and management team of Yate-based Western Global, the leading provider of industrial liquid storage and dispensing products, on an investment from MML Capital.

Hampshire crematoria support local hospital unit
Feb 14

Feb 14 Hampshire crematoria support local hospital unit

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Health, News

Two Hampshire crematoria have donated a total of £10,000 to Southampton Hospitals Charity in support of the Respiratory Care Fund at University Hospital Southampton which conducts vital research into sarcoidosis.

Satisfied customers result in an award win for Bristol hotel
Feb 13

Feb 13 Satisfied customers result in an award win for Bristol hotel

Loop South West
Travel, News, Hospitality, Business

The efforts of a Bristol hotel to provide a safe and welcoming environment have been rewarded with a prestigious award.

New Local Plan for North Somerset moves forward
Feb 12

Feb 12 New Local Plan for North Somerset moves forward

Loop South West
News, Local Authority

Plans for the future of development in North Somerset have taken an important step forward with the publication of the council’s response to the latest round of consultation.

Pledge to make a will in 2021: New campaign aims to tackle shocking statistic
Feb 12

Feb 12 Pledge to make a will in 2021: New campaign aims to tackle shocking statistic

Loop South West
Culture, Finance, News, Lifestyle

A national firm of solicitors has launched a new campaign to encourage people to pledge that they will make a will this year.

Roman mosaic of international importance saved for the Nation
Feb 11

Feb 11 Roman mosaic of international importance saved for the Nation

Loop South West
Attractions, Charity, Culture, News

Dorset County Museum has been successful in its appeal to raise £150,000 pounds to save and display the The 1,600-year-old Dewlish mosaic.

Cornwall Council's ID scanning service helps EU citizens to apply for Settled Status
Feb 11

Feb 11 Cornwall Council's ID scanning service helps EU citizens to apply for Settled Status

Loop South West
Local Authority, News, Politics, Travel, Lifestyle

Cornwall Council is making sure that EU citizens living in Cornwall get the support they need to complete the Home Office EU settlement scheme process.

Cheryl celebrates 20 years with Mama Bears
Feb 11

Feb 11 Cheryl celebrates 20 years with Mama Bears

Loop South West
Care, News

A mum from St Budeaux is celebrating 20 years service as a nursery practitioner with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Bath based brewery crafts a 250% sales increase and scoops Award
Feb 10

Feb 10 Bath based brewery crafts a 250% sales increase and scoops Award

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

Electric Bear Brewing has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service after crafting and distributing 120,000 cans and increasing online sales by 250% during the most challenging trading conditions.

North Somerset Headmistress looks ahead to school return
Feb 10

Feb 10 North Somerset Headmistress looks ahead to school return

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Culture, Education, Health, Lifestyle, News

The Headmistress at a local independent primary school has said she is optimistic about some children returning to school in March but that any return should be carefully managed to ensure the safety of staff and pupils.

New round of support grants for Bristol businesses to open this week
Feb 9

Feb 9 New round of support grants for Bristol businesses to open this week

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Local Authority, News

A new round of discretionary business grants will go live at midday on Wednesday 10 February. The discretionary grants are specifically for Bristol’s businesses who have been severely financially impacted by COVID-19 restrictions across Tier 2, Tier 3 and national lockdowns.

Action needed to tackle Brexit's growing crisis in fishing industry
Feb 9

Feb 9 Action needed to tackle Brexit's growing crisis in fishing industry

Loop South West
Business, News, Local Authority, Food & Drink, Culture, Exporting

Cornwall Council has joined fishing industry leaders in calling on government to address a growing crisis in the sector due to complicated new export rules, a lack of clarity about fishing quotas, and an increase in red tape.

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