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Loop South West
Couple celebrate Christmas with triplets each born two years apart
Dec 19

Dec 19 Couple celebrate Christmas with triplets each born two years apart

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

Excitement for the coming festive season is building in the home of siblings Cameron, Isabella and Gabriella Marks, a family of IVF triplets each born over a year apart, having been conceived on the same day with two of the embryos frozen and put into storage.

Dec 18
Dec 18 HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail, says Clarke Willmott

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright - albeit different - future on the UK high street, according to a leading retail lawyer.

Change enables prescribing of controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers
Dec 15

Dec 15 Change enables prescribing of controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers

Loop South West
Health, News, Politics

The UK Government has made the regulatory changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to allow paramedic independent prescribers to prescribe and administer, and direct others to administer, the following five controlled drugs: Morphine sulfate, Diazepam, Midazolam, Lorazepam and Codeine phosphate.

New GM at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre
Dec 14

Dec 14 New GM at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

Loop South West
Business, Hospitality, News, Travel

Adam Flint has been named the new General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre, bringing more than 20 years’ experience to the business.

Dec 13
Dec 13 Gear up for greater HMRC scrutiny, Evelyn Partners tells businesses

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Professional Services, News

Businesses across the South West need to prepare themselves for greater levels of HMRC scrutiny over the next two years, according to experts at Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group.

Clarke Willmott acts in cinema acquisition deal
Dec 12

Dec 12 Clarke Willmott acts in cinema acquisition deal

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted in a deal which will see Ireland’s largest cinema company expand into Great Britain.

One chapter closes and another begins for the Experts in Property
Dec 11

Dec 11 One chapter closes and another begins for the Experts in Property

Loop South West
News, Property

This week marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Southwest estate agency network, The Experts in Property, with a change of chairmanship and new directors on the board.

Dec 10
Dec 10 Nutrient Neutrality: What now for developers?

Loop South West
Business, Development, Environment, News, Professional Services, Property, Science & Nature

With developers in a state of limbo after the House of Lords blocked plans to relax nutrient neutrality restrictions on development and with no new legislation outlined in the King’s Speech, Marianne Barker of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP considers the implications for the housebuilding industry.

Solar canopy to reduce energy costs at New County Hall
Dec 9

Dec 9 Solar canopy to reduce energy costs at New County Hall

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Environment, Technology, Local Authority

Work is about to start on a canopy of 543 solar panels that will cover the entire New County Hall visitors’ carpark and significantly reduce running costs for the building. 

Osborne Clarke advises Müller UK & Ireland on sale of doorstep delivery service Milk & More to Freshways Group
Dec 8

Dec 8 Osborne Clarke advises Müller UK & Ireland on sale of doorstep delivery service Milk & More to Freshways Group

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

Bristol-based lawyers at international law firm Osborne Clarke have advised Müller UK & Ireland on its sale of Milk & More, an online artisan grocery and doorstep delivery service, to dairy product supplier Freshways Group.

Residents engage in rural reminiscences
Dec 7

Dec 7 Residents engage in rural reminiscences

Loop South West
Business, Care, News, Lifestyle

Residents at Yeovil’s newest care home have been transported back through the years with a visit from Jan Millward of Rural Reminiscences.

Clarke Willmott appointed to legal panel of shoe giant Clarks
Dec 6

Dec 6 Clarke Willmott appointed to legal panel of shoe giant Clarks

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

Leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been appointed to the panel of legal advisors for footwear manufacturer and retailer, Clarks, to support the management of their national retail portfolio and is one of the two firms dealing with legal matters throughout England and Wales.

Westerleigh Group raises more than £70k for Dementia UK
Dec 5

Dec 5 Westerleigh Group raises more than £70k for Dementia UK

Loop South West
Business, News, Lifestyle, Charity

Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month.

Predictable working pattern request: A right for the future
Dec 4

Dec 4 Predictable working pattern request: A right for the future

Loop South West
News, Professional Services, Politics, Lifestyle, Education

New legislation recently received Royal Assent which permits workers who do not have clear and predictable working patterns to request this from their employers.

Our Dorset launches centralised resource to support Young people in Dorset
Nov 29

Nov 29 Our Dorset launches centralised resource to support Young people in Dorset

Loop South West
Care, Health, News, Local Authority, Lifestyle

Public Health Dorset is pleased to announce the launch of a centralised resource aimed at promoting trusted Mental Health Apps to young people in Dorset.

Local man inspires choir to raise over £700 for Alzheimer's UK
Nov 29

Nov 29 Local man inspires choir to raise over £700 for Alzheimer's UK

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Culture, Events, News

A man who inspired the Taunton Male Voice Choir to stage a fundraising concert in aid of Alzheimer’s UK in Oake on Saturday (25 November) has said he is delighted that over £700 was raised by the event.

Christmas 2023 at Westerleigh Group’s crematoria
Nov 28

Nov 28 Christmas 2023 at Westerleigh Group’s crematoria

Loop South West
Events, News

Westerleigh Group’s crematoria in the South West are opening their doors to their surrounding communities as they host their annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Services.

Maria's sound of music delights care home residents
Nov 27

Nov 27 Maria's sound of music delights care home residents

Loop South West
Business, Care, Health, Lifestyle

Gap year student Maria Jimenez is delighting residents at a dementia care home in Bridgwater by playing her guitar to accompany impromptu karaoke sessions, as well as brightening their day by singing pop classics for them.

THE RIGHT TO ROAM: BALANCING LANDOWNERS’ INTERESTS AND PUBLIC ACCESS
Nov 26

Nov 26 THE RIGHT TO ROAM: BALANCING LANDOWNERS’ INTERESTS AND PUBLIC ACCESS

Loop South West
Agriculture, Business, Environment, Farming, Health, Heritage, History, Legal, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Professional Services, Travel, Science & Nature

The concept of the Right to Roam is deeply rooted in our history.

Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores
Nov 25

Nov 25 Positive sign for the high street as Avon opens stores

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

Beauty brand Avon has announced it will open a small number of physical stores for the first time in its 137-year history.

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