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Ham Green’s vital role in Bristol’s health
Oct 18

Oct 18 Ham Green’s vital role in Bristol’s health

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Care, Culture, Health, History, Heritage, Lifestyle, News

An historic mansion near Bristol that has played vital roles in the health of the city for 200 years is now welcoming organisations and businesses that want to use its facilities for retreats, away-days and well-being events.

Samedaybags expands
Oct 16

Oct 16 Samedaybags expands

Loop South West
Business, Manufacturing, News, Recruitment

Promotional bag and clothing supplier Samedaybags has expanded its operation in South Wales with new staff, buildings and equipment. 

Employment Tribunals – Is it the calm before the storm?
Oct 14

Oct 14 Employment Tribunals – Is it the calm before the storm?

Will Powell
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

Clarke Willmott’s expert employment tribunal litigator Kathryn Walters shares her thoughts on the potential impact of the government’s proposed employment law changes.

Scrapping of VAT exemption is another headache for independent schools says Evelyn Partners
Oct 11

Oct 11 Scrapping of VAT exemption is another headache for independent schools says Evelyn Partners

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Legal

The removal of independent schools’ exemption from VAT and business rates relief is just the latest in a series of challenges facing a sector already navigating a raft of financial and demographic problems, according to an expert.

Oct 10
Oct 10 New round of grant funding set to benefit Dorset communities and businesses

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Local Authority, News

Following the success of the first two rounds of Dorset Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants, the final round is now open.

Osborne Clarke retains 86% of its 2024 qualifiers with 16 trainees qualifying in Bristol
Oct 9

Oct 9 Osborne Clarke retains 86% of its 2024 qualifiers with 16 trainees qualifying in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has reported a retention rate of 86 per cent, with 38 out of 44 trainees staying on as newly qualified solicitors in 2024.

Bristol-based Truestart Coffee offers complimentary coffees in National Coffee Week
Oct 8

Oct 8 Bristol-based Truestart Coffee offers complimentary coffees in National Coffee Week

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Lifestyle, News

TrueStart - the Bristol-based, B-Corp coffee brand - has announced it will be powering up Bristolians with over 1000 complimentary coffees on Thursday 17th October during National Coffee Week (14-20th October).

Clarke Willmott's South West offices ranked highly in 2025 Legal 500
Oct 7

Oct 7 Clarke Willmott's South West offices ranked highly in 2025 Legal 500

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have once again ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 guide, with numerous practice areas and individual lawyers being recognised.

University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains
Oct 6

Oct 6 University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains

Loop South West
News, Education

A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the pressure on museum archives that are running out of space is to be established at the University of Exeter.

Osborne Clarke advises Shaw Gibbs on its recent merger with Alliotts
Oct 5

Oct 5 Osborne Clarke advises Shaw Gibbs on its recent merger with Alliotts

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Legal

Lawyers in the Bristol and Reading offices of legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised top 50 UK accountancy practice Shaw Gibbs on its merger with Alliotts LLP, an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, and its acquisition of Sestini & Co, a specialist in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals.

New initiative to restore nature in Dorset gets underway
Oct 4

Oct 4 New initiative to restore nature in Dorset gets underway

Loop South West
Agriculture, Environment, Farming, Heritage, News, Science & Nature

An exciting new initiative aimed at restoring, enhancing and connecting spaces for nature in Dorset has officially launched.

Prompting end-of-life conversations in Bristol
Oct 4

Oct 4 Prompting end-of-life conversations in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Lifestyle, News

A campaign has been launched to help people in the greater Bristol area feel more comfortable about having conversations around death and dying.

£1.4m facility opens at Redruth School to support children with special educational needs and disabilities
Oct 3

Oct 3 £1.4m facility opens at Redruth School to support children with special educational needs and disabilities

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

A new £1.4m facility for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) has officially opened at Redruth School.  

Bristol store crowned favourite charity shop in South West
Oct 3

Oct 3 Bristol store crowned favourite charity shop in South West

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Lifestyle, News

The St Peter's Hospice shop in Westbury Park has been named The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop in the South West by the Charity Retail Association.

All the fun of the Bridgwater Fair
Oct 2

Oct 2 All the fun of the Bridgwater Fair

Loop South West
Lifestyle, Care, News

Residents and staff from Bridgwater’s Avalon Nursing Home were among the crowds enjoying the annual Bridgwater Fair.

 Lawyer's warning following increase in bank of mum and dad home purchases
Oct 1

Oct 1 Lawyer's warning following increase in bank of mum and dad home purchases

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

According to new figures from Savills, the bank of mum and dad funded over £9 billion worth of property purchases in 2023.

Walk to remember your loved ones this October
Sep 30

Sep 30 Walk to remember your loved ones this October

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Events, Lifestyle, News

Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice is holding its annual event ‘Walk to Remember’ once again this October.

Time for government to look again at cohabitation rules, says Clarke Willmott
Sep 30

Sep 30 Time for government to look again at cohabitation rules, says Clarke Willmott

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

A leading family lawyer has called on the Labour government to honour its commitment to reform protections for cohabiting couples who split up.

Sep 28
Sep 28 Submission of Expressions of Interest in devolution by Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils

Loop South West
Politics, News, Local Authority

Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils will submit expressions of interest in devolution, in response to a request from government, seeking to unlock greater powers and resources for the area.

Osborne Clarke advises HSBC on investment in FINBOURNE Technology
Sep 28

Sep 28 Osborne Clarke advises HSBC on investment in FINBOURNE Technology

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised HSBC on its investment in financial data management company FINBOURNE Technology.

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