Probate case highlights importance of comprehensive planning
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New Sedgemoor Crematorium manager has found her true vocation
The new site manager of Sedgemoor Crematorium, near Bridgwater, said she believes she has found her true vocation.
A Budget designed to support growth and investment for entrepreneurs
The Government is seeking to lay the foundations for a recovery driven by the private sector and, for entrepreneurs, the announcements focused on recovery, growth & support rather than increasing taxes.
Exciting times ahead for Mama Bear's as new MD is announced
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School group has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the business.
Roadmap out of lockdown 3 - Considerations for employers
The Prime Minister's four-step roadmap will "cautiously" ease lockdown restrictions in England.
What goes on behind the scenes in a fertility clinic?
Healthcare Science Week 2021 - an annual celebration of the many aspects of healthcare science, 5-14 March this year - includes local input from Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) with an invitation for members of the public to find out about the fascinating work done by the fertility specialists who help create viable embryos to be used in IVF.
Singing to raise the spirits at Somerset Nursing Home
With most group singing sessions still unavailable to most of the population, residents in a Bridgwater care home are among the lucky few who are able to enjoy a communal sing-song and all the feel-good benefits associated with it.
Newquay project gets £65,000 boost from green fund
A community project in Newquay is being given a boost through a grant delivered by Cornwall Council.
Pub fined for breaking lockdown rules
A pub in Cornwall has been fined £1,000 after people were found drinking alcohol inside the premises during lockdown.
Bristol hotel is ‘Hybrid Ready’
A Bristol hotel has become part of a global network officially approved by the Hilton group as being able to accommodate the new way people meet and celebrate.
Stamp Duty boost for Bristol home buyers
People buying new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol will be the first in the country to benefit from the Chancellor’s decision to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday by three months and introduce a new mortgage guarantee scheme.
Bristol hoteliers say budget measures help – but challenging times lie ahead
Hoteliers in Bristol have cautiously welcomed the support for their sector which was outlined in the 2021 budget.
Wife awarded compensation for housework in divorce settlement
Specialist family lawyer Laura Bond from national firm Clarke Willmott LLP examines the recent case of a housewife awarded compensation for the domestic chores she undertook during her marriage in China and looks at how the law compares in England and Wales.
Cornwall Council launches new initiative to help local builders develop new homes
Cornwall Council has succeeded in bidding to take part in a new initiative that will help smaller local building companies develop new affordable homes for local people.
Westerleigh Group supports animal rescue centre
A Bristol-based charity which helps, heals and homes thousands of vulnerable animals every year has received a welcome cash gift from the Westerleigh Group.
Online ticketing holds key to control in pandemic
A 90-acre country park and adventure centre in Devon has introduced on-line ticketing technology to support its re-opening plans as it gears up for a rush of visitors when lockdown ends.
Care Home staff and families support Plymouth foodbank
Staff and families of residents at dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, have been coming together to collect items for Plymouth Foodbank.
Lawyers warn of lasting consequences of DIY wills
Specialist private client solicitors at a national law firm are warning people about the lasting consequences of making a DIY will rather than enlisting the help of a professional adviser.
Lockdown start-up netiro provides innovative new professional services platform
Two successful Bristol entrepreneurs have joined forces to launch netiro – a flexible new professional services platform that allows partners to be their own boss and manage their lifestyle.
What Brexit changes mean for business
Specialist commercial lawyer Amy Peacey looks at some of the implications of Brexit since the transition period ended, particularly on businesses importing and exporting goods.