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Loop South West
STEM students step behind the hoardings
Nov 17

Nov 17 STEM students step behind the hoardings

Loop South West
Business, News, Development, Education, Technology

Bath-based industry specialist Dan Grimshaw says construction firms should be doing more to woo young people who are taking STEM subjects at school to help meet the huge skills shortage facing the sector over the next five years.

Green and Sustainable Finance – Here to Stay?
Nov 16

Nov 16 Green and Sustainable Finance – Here to Stay?

Loop South West
Business, News, Politics, Professional Services, Science & Nature, Legal, Finance, Environment

Bethan Evans, Banking & Finance Partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares her thoughts on whether green finance is here to stay.

Bristol ceremony for White Ensign
Nov 15

Nov 15 Bristol ceremony for White Ensign

Loop South West
Attractions, Culture, History, News, Local Authority, Travel

A flag from one of the biggest ships in the Royal Navy is to hang permanently in Bristol Cathedral. A special ceremony is to be held to mark the links between the aircraft carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES and the maritime city of Bristol.

Bristol’s ‘bitesize’ history book is perfect for Christmas
Nov 12

Nov 12 Bristol’s ‘bitesize’ history book is perfect for Christmas

Loop South West
Books, Culture, Education, History, Lifestyle, News, Travel

A book that gives fascinating facts and bitesize background into Bristol’s history is proving the ideal Christmas gift for Bristolians this year.

Dream home for Colin and Sue
Nov 11

Nov 11 Dream home for Colin and Sue

Loop South West
Lifestyle, News, Property

After marrying in 2018 retirees Colin and Sue Sowden recognised the “the fulfilment of their dreams” when they saw their home-to-be in Upavon, Wiltshire, and now they are settling down to a new life after downsizing from a three-bed house in Camberley, Surrey.

Lawyer welcomes amendment to The Environment Bill
Nov 11

Nov 11 Lawyer welcomes amendment to The Environment Bill

Loop South West

Peter McHugh, a partner and specialist in construction, property and engineering, particularly in the green energy sector, at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at how polluted our water is and what we can do to combat it.

Bristol Memorial Woodlands offers outdoor play opportunities to local schools and childrens groups
Nov 10

Nov 10 Bristol Memorial Woodlands offers outdoor play opportunities to local schools and childrens groups

Loop South West
Attractions, Education, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

A beautiful woodland location in Alveston, near Thornbury, is being offered up to schools and other play groups as a setting for outdoor exploration, forest schools and nature play sessions.

Bridgwater dementia care home wins national award for outstanding palliative and end of life care
Nov 9

Nov 9 Bridgwater dementia care home wins national award for outstanding palliative and end of life care

Loop South West
Business, Care, News

Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for its delivery of end of life care during the pandemic with an impressive score of 56 out of a possible 57.

Clarke Willmott announces results of later living survey
Nov 9

Nov 9 Clarke Willmott announces results of later living survey

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

An expert team of lawyers who specialise in supporting clients in the Later Living sector have announced the results of a survey looking at the perceptions and attitudes of consumers to retirement living.

New nursery opening soon in Charlton Hayes
Nov 8

Nov 8 New nursery opening soon in Charlton Hayes

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment

A brand new purpose-built nursery is coming soon to Charlton Hayes, providing a much-needed childcare setting for the local community.

Westerleigh Group aims to become industry-leaders in memorialisations
Nov 7

Nov 7 Westerleigh Group aims to become industry-leaders in memorialisations

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Lifestyle, News

Westerleigh Group’s first Head of Memorialisation, Matthew Brook, says he wants the business to become the industry-leader when it comes to providing uniquely personal memorials.

Budget offers cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers
Nov 6

Nov 6 Budget offers cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers

Loop South West
Business, Covid, Events, Finance, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

As the dust settles in the wake of Rishi Sunak’s third budget, hoteliers in Bristol say the Chancellor has given them nothing but cold comfort for the winter.

Tilney Smith & Williamson appoints Bristol Director to help bring continued growth to risk advisory business
Nov 5

Nov 5 Tilney Smith & Williamson appoints Bristol Director to help bring continued growth to risk advisory business

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Professional Services, News

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has appointed Amanda Smith as a Director in its Bristol office to add to its fast-growing risk advisory practice.

Solar and green initiatives now boost home values
Nov 4

Nov 4 Solar and green initiatives now boost home values

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

Installing solar panels and other energy saving initiatives is set to enhance the value of homes across the South West, according to property specialists in the region.

Scientists hail breakthrough new test to help people improve their fertility
Nov 3

Nov 3 Scientists hail breakthrough new test to help people improve their fertility

Loop South West
Business, Care, Fertility, News, Lifestyle, Technology, Science & Nature

A ground-breaking new at-home test has been developed by UK scientists to help couples struggling to conceive to improve their chances of having a baby.

Elvis party with Halloween twist boosted by awards for care team
Nov 2

Nov 2 Elvis party with Halloween twist boosted by awards for care team

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

Grabbing every excuse for a celebration, residents and staff at a Somerset care home came together at the weekend for an alternative Halloween party styled around Elvis Presley that inspired lots of laughter and dancing.

Weekend of events marks Bristol’s link with HMS Prince Of Wales
Nov 1

Nov 1 Weekend of events marks Bristol’s link with HMS Prince Of Wales

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Events, News

Officers and crew members from HMS PRINCE OF WALES will be visiting Bristol in December to mark the ship’s affiliation with the city.

Kelpi lands seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed
Oct 29

Oct 29 Kelpi lands seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Food & Drink, News, Science & Nature, Environment

Regional Angel Investment Accelerator delivers private investment and grant funding to Bath-based start-up

Inclusion is the real winner at annual South West Property Awards
Oct 28

Oct 28 Inclusion is the real winner at annual South West Property Awards

Loop South West
Business, Property, News, Legal

A Bristol commercial property lawyer behind a drive for more inclusion and diversity in the South West property market has been recognised for his achievements at an industry award ceremony.

Further strong results for Clarke Willmott's Bristol & Taunton office
Oct 26

Oct 26 Further strong results for Clarke Willmott's Bristol & Taunton office

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News

South West law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has received top rankings in the recently released 2022 Chambers and Partners legal directory.

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