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Loop South West
Couple is so grateful for the miracle of IVF
Sep 19

Sep 19 Couple is so grateful for the miracle of IVF

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

In 2019, when Bristol couple Sarah and Matthew had been trying to conceive for two years without result, they sought fertility advice from their GP and were relieved to be taken seriously, referred for initial blood tests and very pleased to discover they qualified for NHS funding for investigations and possible treatment.

The Great Cornish Seafood Weekend Announced
Sep 19

Sep 19 The Great Cornish Seafood Weekend Announced

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

The first-ever Great Cornish Seafood Weekend is taking place on the 26th and 27th of October at the Great Cornish Food Store in Truro.

Important judgment made for Covid-19 business interruption cases
Sep 19

Sep 19 Important judgment made for Covid-19 business interruption cases

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

A recent Court of Appeal judgment made in the landmark ‘Excel case’ which centres around Covid-19 related business interruption coverage, could have wider implications for other businesses affected by loss during the pandemic.

 New low carbon insulation made by South West farm workers could support rural economies
Sep 18

Sep 18 New low carbon insulation made by South West farm workers could support rural economies

Will Powell
Business, Environment, Farming, Agriculture, News, Manufacturing, Education, Science & Nature

The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could help to support rural economies and tackle labour shortages, experts believe.

160 Plymouth cabs set to become RAPAID first responders
Sep 18

Sep 18 160 Plymouth cabs set to become RAPAID first responders

Loop South West
Health, Lifestyle, News

A campaign to save lives by equipping black cabs with lifesaving bleed kits is to be rolled out to 160 Plymouth cabs, thanks to a £10,000 donation from global defence company Babcock International Group (Babcock) – one of the largest employers in the area, with thousands of workers based at its Devonport facility.

Stoke Gifford factories celebrate 300th Hitachi train delivered for UK passengers
Sep 18

Sep 18 Stoke Gifford factories celebrate 300th Hitachi train delivered for UK passengers

Loop South West
Business, Manufacturing, News, Travel, Technology

This month, Hitachi delivered its 300th train for UK passengers. The delivery of the latest Class 807 for Avanti West Coast represents a milestone in the ongoing transformation of the UK railways, which began with the introduction of the Class 395 Javelin train in June 2009.

A bombshell for beneficiaries
Sep 18

Sep 18 A bombshell for beneficiaries

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

With probate solicitors finding themselves dealing with increased cases involving complex shared appreciation mortgages, specialist financial services litigation lawyer Laura Robinson, of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores the advice clients should be given.

New Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset appointed
Sep 17

Sep 17 New Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset appointed

Loop South West
Local Authority, News

The Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Dooley LVO MMs FRCOG succeeding Angus Campbell CVO, who recently retired after serving 10 years in the role.

Clarke Willmott backs Major Trauma Awareness Week
Sep 17

Sep 17 Clarke Willmott backs Major Trauma Awareness Week

Loop South West
Care, Business, Charity, Health, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is supporting survivors of catastrophic injury during Major Trauma Awareness Week this week.

Let’s Talk SEND online events give Dorset families the chance to speak to professionals
Sep 17

Sep 17 Let’s Talk SEND online events give Dorset families the chance to speak to professionals

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

Families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities are invited to take part in a live online session titled “Let’s Talk SEND.” 

Success of J.Lo divorce will depend on legal preparations says lawyer
Sep 17

Sep 17 Success of J.Lo divorce will depend on legal preparations says lawyer

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

As news outlets continue to cover Jennifer Lopez’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, a specialist lawyer says the success of the upcoming process will all depend on the legal preparations put in place by the couple’s legal team before or during the marriage.

Camelot Care acquires former Deer Park care home in Holsworthy
Sep 16

Sep 16 Camelot Care acquires former Deer Park care home in Holsworthy

Loop South West
Business, Care, News, Property

The former Deer Park Care Home in Holsworthy, which ceased trading at the end of March 2024, has been acquired by specialist dementia care providers Camelot Care.

‘Art for insects’ could help save pollinators
Sep 16

Sep 16 ‘Art for insects’ could help save pollinators

Loop South West
Environment, Lifestyle, Science & Nature

Gardens can become “living artworks” to help prevent the disastrous decline of pollinating insects, according to researchers working on a new project.

Exeter researchers will explore hidden world of tiny ocean animals on five-week voyage
Sep 16

Sep 16 Exeter researchers will explore hidden world of tiny ocean animals on five-week voyage

Loop South West
Culture, Education, Environment, News, Science & Nature, Travel, Technology

Researchers on a five-week voyage will investigate the vital role of tiny animals called zooplankton in ocean ecosystems and carbon storage.

Celebrating opportunity to train next generation of fertility nurses
Sep 16

Sep 16 Celebrating opportunity to train next generation of fertility nurses

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

Fertility nurse consultant, Paula Bot, a recent addition to the specialist fertility team at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), has quoted the opportunity to train the next generation of fertility nurses as one of the highlights of her new role.

New tax partners at Evelyn Partners in Bristol
Sep 15

Sep 15 New tax partners at Evelyn Partners in Bristol

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

Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, has appointed two new tax partners in its Bristol office – Jennifer Tragner and Oliver Morgan-Crosby.

Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises New Commercial Arts on its sale to WPP
Sep 14

Sep 14 Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises New Commercial Arts on its sale to WPP

Loop South West
Business, News, Legal, Professional Services

WPP has acquired New Commercial Arts (NCA), a leading independent creative and customer experience agency. NCA will join the global creative network of Ogilvy, which is owned by WPP, to further accelerate the agency’s momentum in the UK market.

Clarke Willmott acts on healthcare group acquisition deal
Sep 14

Sep 14 Clarke Willmott acts on healthcare group acquisition deal

Loop South West
Business, Professional Services, News, Legal

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted for Asker Healthcare Group on the acquisition of Hugo Technology Ltd.

Blood pressure monitors available to borrow from all libraries in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Sep 13

Sep 13 Blood pressure monitors available to borrow from all libraries in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Loop South West
Books, Health, Lifestyle, News

Blood pressure monitors are now available to borrow free of charge from all libraries across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Westerleigh Group branches out into tree-mapping
Sep 13

Sep 13 Westerleigh Group branches out into tree-mapping

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

Westerleigh Group has taken a significant step towards safeguarding its living memorial and tree collection by using industry-leading software.

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