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Loop South West
New climate-inspired public mural set to be unveiled at FUTURES Festival of Discovery
Sep 23

Sep 23 New climate-inspired public mural set to be unveiled at FUTURES Festival of Discovery

Loop South West
Culture, Environment, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

A new piece of street art inspired by positive climate change action is to be formally unveiled in Exeter city centre this week.

Data protection - Are you compliant?
Sep 22

Sep 22 Data protection - Are you compliant?

Loop South West
Business, Professional Services

The UK data protection regime comprises the UK GDPR (the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation), along with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Acoustic monitoring in Dorset care homes project launched
Sep 22

Sep 22 Acoustic monitoring in Dorset care homes project launched

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

Care homes across the county are being offered up to £10,000 to introduce acoustic monitoring systems – an innovative approach that uses AI, sound and motion-based technology to boost resident safety and well-being.

Exeter celebrates 20 years of Medical Imaging excellence
Sep 21

Sep 21 Exeter celebrates 20 years of Medical Imaging excellence

Loop South West
Education, Health, Lifestyle, Technology, Science & Nature, News

Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter is celebrating 20 years of teaching and research excellence, training much-needed radiographers for the NHS and beyond.

Clarke Willmott completes largest summer vacation scheme to date
Sep 21

Sep 21 Clarke Willmott completes largest summer vacation scheme to date

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

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has completed its largest summer work experience programme to date, providing 22 placements to emerging legal talent.

Water voles return to Cornish Rivers
Sep 20

Sep 20 Water voles return to Cornish Rivers

Loop South West
Environment, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Travel, Attractions

The Duchy of Cornwall and Lost Gardens of Heligan re-introduce water voles for the first time to help restore an historic ecosystem

Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises BGF on multi-million pound investment in Twenty7tec
Sep 20

Sep 20 Osborne Clarke in Bristol advises BGF on multi-million pound investment in Twenty7tec

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised nationwide investor BGF on its £16.5 million investment in leading B2B fintech platform Twenty7tec.

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.

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