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Loop South West

Dec 13
Dec 13 What next for VAT exemptions in 2025?

Loop South West
News, Business, Finance, Professional Services

Private healthcare could soon follow private education by becoming subject to VAT as the Government continues to look for new ways to raise revenue, according to a leading VAT advisor.

Fundraising motorbike ride for Bridgwater residents with dementia
Dec 12

Dec 12 Fundraising motorbike ride for Bridgwater residents with dementia

Loop South West
Events, News, Lifestyle, Care

A professional motorcycle trainer whose father is living with dementia has organised a mass motorcycle ride around Bridgwater to raise funds for the sensory garden at the home where his dad now lives.

Hoteliers planning magnificent seventh hospitality awards evening
Dec 11

Dec 11 Hoteliers planning magnificent seventh hospitality awards evening

Loop South West
Hospitality, Recruitment, Events, News, Lifestyle, Culture, Business, Food & Drink, Attractions, Travel

Plans are well under way for what is set to be the magnificent seventh ‘Night of the Stars’ spectacular which will shine a light on Bristol’s hospitality heroes.

Hospice stalwart takes on six European half marathons – ‘dodgy knee’ and all
Dec 10

Dec 10 Hospice stalwart takes on six European half marathons – ‘dodgy knee’ and all

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

A woman who has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to St Peter's Hospice in Bristol is embarking on a remarkable fundraising journey to support the charity’s work.

Common pitfalls in will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Dec 9

Dec 9 Common pitfalls in will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Loop South West
Legal, News, Professional Services

Writing a Will is an important way to protect your assets and ensure that your loved ones are provided for after you’re gone. However, many people attempt to draft their own Will or turn to unregulated Will writing firms, believing it’s a straightforward process.

Dec 8
Dec 8 Landlord and tenant act 1954 - is this the end of security of tenure?

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

The Law Commission has published the first of two Consultation Papers considering how Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 might be reformed and updated for a modern commercial leasehold market.

‘Collaboration is key’ - Cornwall’s Towards Zero Suicide conference hailed a huge success
Dec 7

Dec 7 ‘Collaboration is key’ - Cornwall’s Towards Zero Suicide conference hailed a huge success

Loop South West
Care, Education, Health, Lifestyle, News, Events

A conference on suicide prevention in Cornwall has been hailed a success by the organisations that attended. 

Clarke Willmott enhances ESG strategy with ethical new starter gifts
Dec 6

Dec 6 Clarke Willmott enhances ESG strategy with ethical new starter gifts

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, Legal, News, Recruitment, Science & Nature, Environment

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its alignment with sustainable business practices and responsible corporate values by offering new starters a range of thoughtful, purpose-driven onboarding gifts.

Nothing beats a good hair day
Dec 6

Dec 6 Nothing beats a good hair day

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Care

While most of the elderly people who live at Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil are happy when hairdresser Stefanie Skinner arrives to do their hair, for one resident her visits have an extra special meaning.

Memorial purchases at crematoria help protect the planet
Dec 4

Dec 4 Memorial purchases at crematoria help protect the planet

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Environment

Families who recently bought memorials from Westerleigh Group’s crematoria have not only honoured a memory of their loved one but have also helped protect the planet by triggering a £45,500 donation from the business to World Land Trust (WLT).

Dance music therapy introduced at Glastonbury dementia care home
Dec 3

Dec 3 Dance music therapy introduced at Glastonbury dementia care home

Loop South West
Business, Care, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, News

A woman who trained as a dancer and choreographer is bringing her expertise as a dance music therapist to her new appointment as activities co-ordinator at St Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury.

Osborne Clarke advises Foresight on launch of £50m new fund to support growing companies across the South West
Dec 2

Dec 2 Osborne Clarke advises Foresight on launch of £50m new fund to support growing companies across the South West

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Foresight Group, a leading FTSE 250 listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager, on the launch of an evergreen fund dedicated to investing into growing companies across the South West of England.

Bristol-based crematorium group unveils world’s first experiential funeral venue
Dec 1

Dec 1 Bristol-based crematorium group unveils world’s first experiential funeral venue

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Lifestyle, News, Technology

Westerleigh Group, which has its headquarters in Bristol, has unveiled a world-first which enables families to experience the funerals of the future, today, thanks to state-of-the-art technology.

Investment in West Country  holidays
Nov 30

Nov 30 Investment in West Country holidays

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Culture, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

West Country coach tour operator Bakers Dolphin has invested £1 million in two new luxury gold coaches, enabling them to offer hundreds of extra holidays in 2026.

Delivery of joy to Butterfly Lodge
Nov 29

Nov 29 Delivery of joy to Butterfly Lodge

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

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge have been the happy recipients of Christmas gifts from the public, donated and distributed by Dunelm as part of their national ‘Delivering Joy’ campaign.

Chris Harber joins StudioHIVE Architects
Nov 28

Nov 28 Chris Harber joins StudioHIVE Architects

Loop South West
Business, News, Property, Recruitment

Bristol-based StudioHIVE Architects has announced further expansion with the appointment of Chris Harber as a senior architect.

Care group manager backs national petition against rising cost of social care
Nov 27

Nov 27 Care group manager backs national petition against rising cost of social care

Loop South West
Care, Business, Lifestyle, News, Finance

A West Country care group is supporting calls for urgent action to tackle the financial pressures facing the social care sector following proposed increases to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and the National Living Wage.

New activities co-ordinator credits mum  for inspiring her
Nov 26

Nov 26 New activities co-ordinator credits mum for inspiring her

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment

Care worker Alice Jacobs is relishing her new role as activities co-ordinator at Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington, after 10 years’ experience as a healthcare assistant.

Nov 25
Nov 25 Latest economic challenges to come under the spotlight at Evelyn Partners finance leaders’ event in Bristol

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

The latest developments and challenges in the regional, national and international economy will come under the spotlight at an event being hosted next week by professional services and wealth management group Evelyn Partners.

Manager appointed for new dementia home in Holsworthy
Nov 25

Nov 25 Manager appointed for new dementia home in Holsworthy

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Holsworthy’s former Deer Park Care Home which was acquired in September by Camelot Care is to re-open in early 2025 as Deer Park Nursing Home under the management of Suzanne Evans.

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