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Loop South West
Samedaybags and Samedayprintwear: the ultimate last-minute solution for event organisers
Feb 24

Feb 24 Samedaybags and Samedayprintwear: the ultimate last-minute solution for event organisers

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

Fast turnaround promotional bag and clothing supplier Samedaybags is set to make its debut appearance at International Confex.

Grandad inspires Jess's fundraiser for Alzheimers
Feb 23

Feb 23 Grandad inspires Jess's fundraiser for Alzheimers

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

A 34-year-old NHS mental health wellbeing practitioner from Shepton Mallet is inviting anyone whose family has been affected by dementia to boost her fundraising effort on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society when she runs the Bath half marathon on Sunday 16 March.

Feb 22
Feb 22 CLarke Willmott joins £50k fundraising effort for World Encephalitis Day

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

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is once again supporting this year’s World Encephalitis Day (WED) on Saturday, 22nd February, to help raise global awareness of the potentially devastating brain condition.

Avanced qualification gives Fertility Consultant the edge
Feb 21

Feb 21 Avanced qualification gives Fertility Consultant the edge

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, Fertility, News, Science & Nature

Bath residents struggling to have a baby are embracing the chance to be under the care of a gynaecology consultant with a specialist professional qualification rarely found in the city.

University of the West of England Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott
Feb 20

Feb 20 University of the West of England Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott

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

The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession.

How can family lawyers assist in mediation proceedings?
Feb 19

Feb 19 How can family lawyers assist in mediation proceedings?

Loop South West
Business, News, Legal

Family Procedure Rules (FPR), which govern procedures used in the family court in England and Wales, were updated last year with all parties now needing to consider non-court-dispute resolution (NCDR) to resolve their disputes before making a court application.

Job satisfaction is key to five star ratings across the board
Feb 18

Feb 18 Job satisfaction is key to five star ratings across the board

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

All three care homes run by White Care Group in Somerset have had their five star food hygiene ratings re-confirmed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) under the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The homes are St Benedict's Nursing Home in Glastonbury, St Cecilia in Shepton Mallet and The Rectory in Taunton.

Study day on reproductive medicine for  local GPs
Feb 17

Feb 17 Study day on reproductive medicine for local GPs

Loop South West
Business, Education, Events, Fertility, Lifestyle, Health, News, Science & Nature

Over 40 local GPs seized the opportunity to attend a recent study day organised by Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) with leading experts in the field offering essential updates on developments women’s health including fertility medicine and procedures.

Mayor and Town Crier visit Yeovil care home
Feb 16

Feb 16 Mayor and Town Crier visit Yeovil care home

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

Residents at Yeovil care home Chestnut Lodge said they felt very honoured to have a visit from the town’s Mayor and Town Crier.

Love is in the air at Taunton Care Home
Feb 15

Feb 15 Love is in the air at Taunton Care Home

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Residents and their partners have been treated to a special Valentine’s dining experience at Taunton dementia care home The Rectory, thanks to a loving initiative dreamed up by their care team.

Cuts to Bristol Archives will damage the city, says charity
Feb 14

Feb 14 Cuts to Bristol Archives will damage the city, says charity

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Charity, Culture, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Politics, History, Heritage, Education, Business

Plans by Bristol City Council to shrink the service offered by Bristol Archives, are “short-sighted” and a “false economy”, says an independent charity.

Probate delays causing undue stress to families
Feb 13

Feb 13 Probate delays causing undue stress to families

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.

Management team now complete for Deer Park Nursing Home
Feb 12

Feb 12 Management team now complete for Deer Park Nursing Home

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

With the staff recruitment drive for Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home now in full swing ahead of the home’s opening later this year, operators Camelot Care have confirmed its management team is now complete with the appointment of both manager and deputy.

St Peter's Hospice Awarded £75,000 thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery
Feb 11

Feb 11 St Peter's Hospice Awarded £75,000 thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery

Loop South West
Charity, Business, Lifestyle, News

St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol has been awarded £75,000, thanks to funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Dorset Council seeks new sites for electric vehicle charge points
Feb 6

Feb 6 Dorset Council seeks new sites for electric vehicle charge points

Loop South West
Environment, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Travel, Technology

Dorset Council is on a mission to expand the county’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and is calling on the public to help decide where to install the next batch of chargers.

In-house benefit for Glastonbury care staff
Feb 5

Feb 5 In-house benefit for Glastonbury care staff

Loop South West
Business, Care, News, Lifestyle

Staff at a dementia care home in Glastonbury have started 2025 on a high with the opening of a new staff lounge where they can relax and socialise during their break periods.

Colourful start to Chinese Year of the Snake
Feb 4

Feb 4 Colourful start to Chinese Year of the Snake

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Lifestyle, News

Youngsters from Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater have been working hard to support elderly neighbours at Avalon Nursing Home to create paper lanterns and snakes for Chinese New Year.

Feb 3
Feb 3 Clarke Willmott urges businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new law

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new legislation introducing a corporate offence of “failing to prevent fraud.”

Evelyn Partners Bristol team advises on sale of Somerset-based Xiel Ltd. to MIS Healthcare
Feb 2

Feb 2 Evelyn Partners Bristol team advises on sale of Somerset-based Xiel Ltd. to MIS Healthcare

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

Leading distributor in medical imaging, MIS Healthcare acquires Xiel in effort to advance healthcare technology in UK and Ireland

Landmark new family court transparency rules come into effect
Jan 29

Jan 29 Landmark new family court transparency rules come into effect

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

Landmark new rules have come into effect across England and Wales which will see greater transparency in family courts.

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