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National award for coach drivers who supported the ambulance service during lockdown
Weston-super-Mare coach operators Bakers Dolphin whose drivers volunteered to help the ambulance service when lockdown struck in 2020, have been recognised with a top industry award.
Osborne Clarke advises on acquisition of 50MW solar farm site
Bristol-based lawyers at Osborne Clarke have advised specialist asset manager Gresham House on its acquisition of a 50MW solar farm from Anesco as part of a £100 million partnership.
First new homes for sale at Rowden Brook
The first of the new homes by Redcliffe Homes at Chippenham's new 1000-home Rowden Park development have now been released for sale, with three of the properties reserved by eager purchasers as soon as they became available.
Return of Bow the therapy dog
After an absence of over a year due to COVID, residents at a Wellington dementia care home have been delighted by the return of Bow the therapy dog, a firm favourite at Camelot House and Lodge where people have greatly missed his fortnightly visits.
New football season brings increased fears of domestic violence
Expert family lawyers are warning that victims of domestic violence could face increased danger as the new football season is due to start soon.
South West paramedics fear for their safety after threats
Almost two-thirds (63%) of South West-based paramedics who took part in a major UK-wide survey by their professional body, the College of Paramedics, said they had feared for their safety or felt threatened while carrying out their duties.
Summer 2021 sees home sales boom
Summer 2021 is shaping up to be a bumper house moving season in North Somerset thanks to a combination of pent-up demand due to Covid-19 restrictions and an increasing interest in the area from buyers.
Local housebuilder aids completion of youth counselling project in Thornbury
Local youth workers have thanked independent housebuilders, Redcliffe Homes, for their support in helping complete the new hub project at Thornbury Skate Park that gives local youngsters access to face-to-face listening and mentoring and has been recognised as being so worthwhile it has even continued through lockdown.
Thats's PAWsome! Mama Bear's one of top 20 nursery groups in UK
A South-West nursery group is celebrating the incredible achievement of being named one of the top 20 nursery groups in the UK by parents.
High net worth guide ranking for Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office
The Bristol office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has once again been recognised in the recently released Chambers and Partners High Net Worth rankings.
Residents move in to The Chocolate Factory
The first residents are now settling into their new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol as the redevelopment of the former Elizabeth Shaw site takes shape.
Covid-19 Memorial opens at Westerleigh Crematorium
A Covid-19 Memorial at Westerleigh cemetery and crematorium, near Bristol is now available for the public to visit.
New school textbook available on the history of slavery in Bristol
Secondary school pupils in Bristol will be soon able to learn more about Bristol’s involvement in the transatlantic traffic in enslaved Africans thanks to a new textbook.
Scientists literally create new human life
On the anniversary of the birth of the world’s first IVF baby, World Embryologist Day - 25 July - senior scientists in Bristol are aiming to raise awareness of advances in fertility medicine by revealing a glimpse of their daily behind-the-scenes activities.
Environmentalists opt for burial
Care for the environment is leading to a growing number of people in the South West choosing to be buried rather than cremated.
Clarke Willmott and Smith & Williamson seek clarity over recovery of Covid-19 business loans
Taxpayers may be forced to “pick up the tab” for billions of pounds of support for businesses as the UK finally emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to two leading professional advisers.
Osborne Clarke advises on £11m equity fundraising round at THIS
Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised BGF and CPT Capital on an £11 million equity fundraising round for THIS, a plant-based, meat alternative brand.
‘Outstanding contributor’ joins BCRM scientific team
A high-profile new appointment at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) sees the post of consultant clinical embryologist going to a specialist with the highest industry accolade possible in the UK - Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists.