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Loop South West
Playing cupid for the day at Avalon
Feb 18

Feb 18 Playing cupid for the day at Avalon

Loop South West
Care, Health, Lifestyle, News

An activities co-ordinator with a romantic streak created a magical transformation at a specialist dementia care home Bridgwater on Valentine’s day, offering residents a ‘private dining’ experience so they could enjoy an intimate lunch with their loved ones.

How to manage distress in UK construction supply chains
Feb 17

Feb 17 How to manage distress in UK construction supply chains

Loop South West
Legal, News, Business, Development, Professional Services, Travel
Cornish town's siren song for a GP in face of predicted UK doctor mass exodus
Feb 16

Feb 16 Cornish town's siren song for a GP in face of predicted UK doctor mass exodus

Loop South West
Arts, Care, Culture, Health, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment

With the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) warning that general practice faces a 'mass exodus' of doctors over the next five years, with almost 19,000 out of 45,000 GPs and trainees set to quit, a Cornish community has taken recruitment matters into its own hands - and voices.

Clarke Willmott wins NFU award for excellent legal support
Feb 16

Feb 16 Clarke Willmott wins NFU award for excellent legal support

Loop South West
News, Food & Drink, Farming, Professional Services, Business, Legal, Agriculture

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has won a prestigious award from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) for its outstanding work supporting members in the South West.

Devon-based dairy drinks business expands product range at Aldi
Feb 15

Feb 15 Devon-based dairy drinks business expands product range at Aldi

Loop South West
News, Lifestyle, Manufacturing, Business, Culture, Food & Drink, Farming, Agriculture

A Devon based dairy drinks supplier is celebrating a successful start to the year after a surge in demand for its protein milkshake range across Aldi stores.

Salvage shopper wins gold award
Feb 15

Feb 15 Salvage shopper wins gold award

Loop South West
Events, News, Business, Awards

The most popular free tote bags at exhibitions and conferences are those with the best design and the best ecological credentials, according to Samedaybags.com who are a major suppliers of printed tote bags.

Iconic Cornish Hedging could be classified as an endangered craft
Feb 14

Feb 14 Iconic Cornish Hedging could be classified as an endangered craft

Loop South West
History, Arts, Local Authority, News, Development, Lifestyle, Agriculture, Culture, Science & Nature, Attractions, Heritage, Environment, Farming

Cornish hedgers are being asked to complete a short online survey which will help determine whether the ancient skill should be classified as an endangered craft.

Osborne Clarke strengthens its Bristol corporate practice with new partner hire
Feb 14

Feb 14 Osborne Clarke strengthens its Bristol corporate practice with new partner hire

Loop South West
Legal, News, Business, Professional Services

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has continued to expand its corporate team in Bristol with the appointment of Louise Grzasko as a partner.

Hoteliers urge Government to relax rules to aid UK recruitment
Feb 13

Feb 13 Hoteliers urge Government to relax rules to aid UK recruitment

Loop South West
Business, News, Recruitment, Hospitality, Food & Drink

Bristol hoteliers are urging the Government to relax some of the post-Brexit rules which have hindered their ability to recruit in recent years.

Residents revel in music and light experience
Feb 12

Feb 12 Residents revel in music and light experience

Loop South West
Care, News

A trip to see the Eden Project’s immersive winter music and light experience has put a twinkle in the eyes of residents living with dementia in a Plymouth care home.

Clarke Willmott named among the UK's best law firms to work for
Feb 11

Feb 11 Clarke Willmott named among the UK's best law firms to work for

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services, Recruitment

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been named the country’s joint third best law firm to work for in a prestigious industry survey.

Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Morrison & Co. on joint venture investment into Spanish Telecoms
Feb 10

Feb 10 Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Morrison & Co. on joint venture investment into Spanish Telecoms

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Finance, Legal

Lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke in Bristol have acted for global infrastructure investment firm, Morrison & Co., on its joint venture with Swiss Life Asset Managers and AXA Investment Management to acquire lyntia Networks.

Feb 9
Feb 9 Bristol welcomes Chinese Year of the Rabbit

Loop South West
Business, Events

The Bristol and West of England China Bureau is holding a major celebration to usher in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit next week. 

British Red Cross Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Feb 7

Feb 7 British Red Cross Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

Loop South West
Science & Nature, News, Health, Food & Drink, Charity

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

BRIDGWATER CARE HOME TEAM WINS REGIONAL DEMENTIA CARER AWARD
Jan 31

Jan 31 BRIDGWATER CARE HOME TEAM WINS REGIONAL DEMENTIA CARER AWARD

Loop South West
Care, Health, Lifestyle, News, Awards

The care team at Bridgwater’s Avalon Nursing Home has been named as Dementia Carer of the Year for the South West, beating off stiff competition from the rest of the region in the sector-leading Great British Care Awards, and will now go forward to the national awards event being held in Birmingham on 17 March.

Clarke Willmott advises on investment  and acquisition in snacks sector
Jan 31

Jan 31 Clarke Willmott advises on investment and acquisition in snacks sector

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Food & Drink

Bristol-based lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Yeo Valley Associates on its recent investment in the challenger brand The Curators.

Cornish language films now available on BBC iPlayer
Jan 30

Jan 30 Cornish language films now available on BBC iPlayer

Loop South West
Arts, Culture, Education, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority

A series of short films featuring Cornish speakers is now available on BBC iPlayer.

Struggling businesses hoping for a reprieve from challenging conditions in 2023 face disappointment, warns Institute for Turnaround
Jan 26

Jan 26 Struggling businesses hoping for a reprieve from challenging conditions in 2023 face disappointment, warns Institute for Turnaround

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services

Inflationary pressures, rising energy prices and labour shortages mean demand for turnaround expertise among distressed businesses will continue to grow in 2023, according to the Institute for Turnaround (IFT).

Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Foresight Group on first close of its Foresight Scotland Fund
Jan 24

Jan 24 Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises Foresight Group on first close of its Foresight Scotland Fund

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Finance

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Foresight Group on the first close at more than £60 million of its new Foresight Scotland Fund.

Warning to voters: Take photo ID next time you vote
Jan 23

Jan 23 Warning to voters: Take photo ID next time you vote

Loop South West
Local Authority, News

Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic identification next time they go to the polling station.  

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