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Loop South West
Hardworking home with a view on show
Apr 22

Apr 22 Hardworking home with a view on show

Loop South West
Business, Development, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Property

A show home designed to appeal to the increasing number of people who want to run their own business without the hassle of the daily commute, is opening to prospective purchasers in Greenbank, Bristol.

New warning signs for Dorset collision hotspots
Apr 20

Apr 20 New warning signs for Dorset collision hotspots

Loop South West
News, Travel, Local Authority

Dorset Council is introducing new warning signs at three high-risk junctions. The signs aim to alert drivers and motorcyclists to take care and adjust their speed as they approach these areas.

Evelyn Partners host business transformation breakfast in Bristol
Apr 19

Apr 19 Evelyn Partners host business transformation breakfast in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services

Business leaders can learn how to optimise their organisations for growth at an interactive event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group.

How Wellington care home resident Nigel is inspiring a marathon run
Apr 19

Apr 19 How Wellington care home resident Nigel is inspiring a marathon run

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Sport

As London braces itself for the TCS London Marathon this weekend, one man's determination shines brightly amid the sea of runners.

Bristol Old Vic announces cast for "A Child of Science" world premiere
Apr 18

Apr 18 Bristol Old Vic announces cast for "A Child of Science" world premiere

Loop South West
Attractions, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News

Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their world premiere production of Gareth Farr’s new play A Child of Science, telling the pioneering story of Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy’s creation of IVF, and the army of women whose bravery helped them achieve the impossible.

Hoteliers urge Government to be more hospitable
Apr 17

Apr 17 Hoteliers urge Government to be more hospitable

Loop South West
Business, Travel, News, Hospitality

Hoteliers in Bristol are pleading with the Government to be more hospitable towards their businesses in the wake of growing financial pressures.

Owls prove a real hit tu-woo with care home residents
Apr 16

Apr 16 Owls prove a real hit tu-woo with care home residents

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Getting up close and personal to three owls in at a nursing home in Glastonbury has sparked ‘priceless’ reactions from residents according to the home’s activities team.

Special offer provides food for thought for Bristol students
Apr 15

Apr 15 Special offer provides food for thought for Bristol students

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Culture, Education, Events, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News

Hundreds of Bristol students have the chance to snap up a fantastic free meal at a new city centre Chinese restaurant.

Rex is top dog at Camelot House and Lodge
Apr 14

Apr 14 Rex is top dog at Camelot House and Lodge

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

When John Cutting’s mother Violet moved into a dementia care home in Wellington he was regularly accompanied on his visits by his 10 year old Alsatian dog, Prince, and this proved to be the start of an ongoing involvement between John, his dogs and the care home.

How to prevent rising Will disputes
Apr 13

Apr 13 How to prevent rising Will disputes

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Lifestyle

With an increase in people disputing Wills every year - over 10,000 and rising in England and Wales – lawyers are urging people to take professional advice early and avoid financial and familial stress later.

Online meetings during covid lead to a new career for Bonnie
Apr 12

Apr 12 Online meetings during covid lead to a new career for Bonnie

Loop South West
Care, Business, News, Recruitment

A professional relationship which started online during Covid via NHS-run adult social care Teams calls, resulted in dementia specialist Bonnie Frear being offered an interesting new career opportunity she couldn’t resist.

Evelyn Partners adds new audit partner to Bristol office
Apr 11

Apr 11 Evelyn Partners adds new audit partner to Bristol office

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Recruitment

Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, has announced the appointment of John Howarth as audit partner in its Bristol office.

Openreach team gives back to the community
Apr 11

Apr 11 Openreach team gives back to the community

Loop South West
News, Lifestyle, Care, Charity

Giving a spring face-lift to the garden of the dementia home in Bridgwater where his father has been living for the past year was the activity of choice for specialist fibre engineer, Andrew Chaplin and 10 of his colleagues for their spring volunteer day.

IVF dad says the reason he was born was to be his baby's father
Apr 10

Apr 10 IVF dad says the reason he was born was to be his baby's father

Loop South West
Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

Although they were united by their desire to have a baby, the mixed Thai/British heritage of would-be parents Jarmmy and John Greenwood gave the couple a broader-than-average perspective when they were researching how to approach their IVF treatment.

Navigating the green horizon
Apr 9

Apr 9 Navigating the green horizon

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

With the retail sector undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, Jamie Swan from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP looks at what practical considerations there are for contracting in the green economy from a construction perspective.

Major award wins for Butterfly Lodge team
Apr 3

Apr 3 Major award wins for Butterfly Lodge team

Loop South West
Business, Care, Awards, News

Staff at Butterfly Lodge Dementia Nursing Home in Plymouth are celebrating a quadruple haul of awards in the 2024 Celebrating Excellence in Care Awards, relaunched this year by Plymouth City Council for the first time since 2019.

Bristol Memorial Woodlands to host workshop oon loss, grief and bereavement
Apr 2

Apr 2 Bristol Memorial Woodlands to host workshop oon loss, grief and bereavement

Loop South West
Events, Education, Lifestyle, News

Local funeral venue Bristol Memorial Woodlands is holding a workshop dedicated to the exploration and understanding of loss, grief, and bereavement, specifically designed for healthcare professionals.

Evelyn Partners hosts employment tax breakfast for Bristol businesses
Mar 28

Mar 28 Evelyn Partners hosts employment tax breakfast for Bristol businesses

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

The key employment tax changes facing employers in the year ahead will be explored at an interactive breakfast event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group.

Bristol lawyers at Osborne Clarke advise Kester Capital on the close of its latest fund at £200 million hard cap
Mar 27

Mar 27 Bristol lawyers at Osborne Clarke advise Kester Capital on the close of its latest fund at £200 million hard cap

Will Powell
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services, Legal

Kester Capital, a leading UK lower mid-market private equity firm, has announced the final close of its latest fund, Kester Capital III ("the Fund").

Avon Group acquires Interflex to increase automotive market share
Mar 26

Mar 26 Avon Group acquires Interflex to increase automotive market share

Loop South West
Business, News, Manufacturing

Avon Group, an £80m turnover manufacturing and engineering group, based in Bristol, has secured a deal to acquire Interflex Ltd, the Nottinghamshire-based specialist automotive component manufacturer. The acquisition, announced this week, will see Avon Group take on the trade, assets and staff of the £8m turnover business.

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