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Samedaybags triumphs at industry awards with groundbreaking tote bag 
Jan 4

Jan 4 Samedaybags triumphs at industry awards with groundbreaking tote bag 

Loop South West
Awards, Business, Lifestyle, Manufacturing, News, Technology

Samedaybags has clinched a top industry award for its new Edge2Edge printed tote bag service, which, for the first time, delivers edge-to-edge printing with a three-day turnaround. 

Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?
Jan 2

Jan 2 Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Finance, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services, Legal, Travel

Those in the industry will know that there is an MOT exemption for classic cars if they were first registered over 40 years ago and where there have been no substantial changes made in the last 30 years.

University of Exeter archaeologist awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours List
Jan 1

Jan 1 University of Exeter archaeologist awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours List

Loop South West
Awards, Education, News, Lifestyle

A renowned University of Exeter archaeologist has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for his work over the past 25 years in Bahrain.

Over 100 new trees for memorial woodland
Dec 30

Dec 30 Over 100 new trees for memorial woodland

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

Over 100 new trees are to be planted this winter at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Thornbury.

Dec 29
Dec 29 Leasehold and Commonhold Reform: Is the end in sight for clarification on reform?

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

After a much-anticipated wait, the Government has given an indication of the likely timetable in relation to the remaining provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA).

A fond farewell to chaplain Joanna
Dec 28

Dec 28 A fond farewell to chaplain Joanna

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News

Residents and staff at a dementia care home in Plymouth bid a fond farewell this week to the chaplain who has been supporting them for the past 14 years.

Employers: how to stay ahead of changes to employment law
Dec 27

Dec 27 Employers: how to stay ahead of changes to employment law

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

Employers are being urged to future proof their employment policies ahead of the introduction of new legal obligations which are expected to become law in time to come.

Little donkey heralds Christmas for care home residents
Dec 25

Dec 25 Little donkey heralds Christmas for care home residents

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Delilah the donkey brought smiles and fond memories to the residents of a dementia care home in Yeovil last week.

Community spirit brings Christmas cheer to Glastonbury care home residents
Dec 24

Dec 24 Community spirit brings Christmas cheer to Glastonbury care home residents

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News

Residents of a dementia care home in Glastonbury are making the most of their strong community links in the run-up to Christmas with neighbours young and old.

Fast-tracked business exits, skills shortages and increased complexity trigger business outsourcing boom
Dec 24

Dec 24 Fast-tracked business exits, skills shortages and increased complexity trigger business outsourcing boom

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services

Business owners plan to increase their use of outsourcing services over the next year, according to research* carried out by Evelyn Partners.

Charity resumes face-to-face support for people with cancer
Dec 23

Dec 23 Charity resumes face-to-face support for people with cancer

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News, Health

A local charity which has recently introduced a venue-hire option at its Bristol headquarters says revenue from businesses holding well-being retreats has meant more services for its beneficiaries.

Dec 22
Dec 22 Christmas fun for residents of Taunton care home

Loop South West
Business, Care, News

Residents from The Rectory care home in Taunton have been having a great time in the run up to Christmas with some ‘rediscovered’ games and a proper old-fashioned ‘knees-up’ in their local church hall.

From Bristol to Paris: running for a cause
Dec 22

Dec 22 From Bristol to Paris: running for a cause

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

A Thornbury family is on a heartfelt mission to take part in next year’s Paris Marathon in memory of a late loved one, raising funds for the hospice who cared for him in his final weeks.

Evelyn Partners hosts US trade visit to Bristol
Dec 21

Dec 21 Evelyn Partners hosts US trade visit to Bristol

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

Evelyn Partners’ professional services business hosted a delegation of US business representatives in Bristol who were on a fact-finding visit to explore commercial opportunities in the South West.

Osborne Clarke advises Clara-Pensions on agreement to transfer members from The Wates Pension Fund
Dec 20

Dec 20 Osborne Clarke advises Clara-Pensions on agreement to transfer members from The Wates Pension Fund

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

Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, the Wates Group (Wates) and the Trustee of the Wates Pension Fund, have reached agreement on the UK’s third superfund transaction.

Little angels bring Christmas joy to elderly neighbours
Dec 20

Dec 20 Little angels bring Christmas joy to elderly neighbours

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Lifestyle, News

Pupils from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy made a very welcome visit to Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge, delighting residents with a ‘very polished’ performance of carols and other Christmas songs.

Dec 19
Dec 19 Osborne Clarke advises premium darts equipment brand Nodor Group on an investment from private equity firm Inflexion

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

Nodor Group, a collection of the largest premium darts equipment brands in the world, has agreed a major investment from leading European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion. Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke advised on the deal.

The quiet guardian
Dec 18

Dec 18 The quiet guardian

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Distinct Cremations’ Paddy Clarke says he finds a sense of purpose and satisfaction from providing compassionate care and honouring the deceased

Harry Christmas to new family of four
Dec 17

Dec 17 Harry Christmas to new family of four

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

Three years after the birth of the baby girl created from their last-but-one frozen embryo out of 12, Sky News editor Emily Deeker and husband, BBC Points West’s Will Glennon, are celebrating the arrival of their “last chance” baby, little Harry – the happy ending to their mammoth 12 year fertility journey.

Westerleigh Group’s Christmas gift to Child Bereavement UK
Dec 16

Dec 16 Westerleigh Group’s Christmas gift to Child Bereavement UK

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Lifestyle, News

Westerleigh Group has again given a valuable Christmas gift to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

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