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Sedgemoor Crematorium praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Mar 18

Mar 18 Sedgemoor Crematorium praised for ‘excellent level of service’

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

Sedgemoor Crematorium has been praised by an industry inspector for delivering an “excellent level of service provision.”

StudioHIVE gets the green light for new mixed-use development in North Somerset
Mar 17

Mar 17 StudioHIVE gets the green light for new mixed-use development in North Somerset

Loop South West
Hospitality, History, Local Authority, News, Lifestyle, Property, Business, Attractions, Food & Drink, Politics, Heritage

Ambitious plans to transform a Grade II listed former pub and grounds into new offices, a business centre, serviced accommodation, a community hub and homes have been approved by North Somerset Council.

Hoteliers dish out support for catering students
Mar 16

Mar 16 Hoteliers dish out support for catering students

Loop South West
Hospitality, Technology, Education, News, Lifestyle, Food & Drink

Hoteliers in Bristol have dished out some support for college catering students by making another donation of professional equipment.

Tour de Bristol is back!
Mar 15

Mar 15 Tour de Bristol is back!

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

Bristol’s biggest bike ride, Tour de Bristol, is back and one local family is encouraging others to secure their place for the 11th annual event, which raises money for St Peter’s Hospice.

'Not all doom and gloom’ in the residential land market
Mar 14

Mar 14 'Not all doom and gloom’ in the residential land market

Loop South West
Business, Development, Finance, Legal, News, Politics, Professional Services, Property

With uncertainty in the residential land market over the past few years and a bit of a shaky start to the year so far, it has been a tough playing field for UK housebuilders.

Fascinating insight into life of 18th century shipwrecked mariner found on the Cornish coast
Mar 13

Mar 13 Fascinating insight into life of 18th century shipwrecked mariner found on the Cornish coast

Loop South West
Education, Heritage, History, News

Analysis of human remains found on a Cornish coast path have provided a fascinating insight into the life of a man who lived more than 300 years ago.

 Innovative ancient burial site found to be older than Stonehenge
Mar 12

Mar 12 Innovative ancient burial site found to be older than Stonehenge

Loop South West
Culture, Education, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

New research reveals Flagstones in Dorset dates to 3,200 years BC and sheds new light on the origins of monumental architecture during the Neolithic period

Mar 11
Mar 11 LifeArc pioneering new patient-led approach to rare lung diseases

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

People power is breathing new life into rare respiratory disease research as patients join forces with scientists and clinicians in a groundbreaking collaboration.

Happy anniversary Chestnut Lodge
Mar 10

Mar 10 Happy anniversary Chestnut Lodge

Loop South West
Care, Business, News

The team at Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil is celebrating the second anniversary of the opening of the home with the great news every room is now fully booked and has a waiting list.

How the South West bucked the trend on funeral costs
Mar 10

Mar 10 How the South West bucked the trend on funeral costs

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

The South West region is bucking the national trend when it comes to the cost of funerals with innovative funeral options such as those offered by Bristol Memorial Woodlands helping to keep prices low.

First NHS patients now receiving medicine made from the blood plasma of Bristol donors
Mar 9

Mar 9 First NHS patients now receiving medicine made from the blood plasma of Bristol donors

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

NHS patients around the country are now receiving a lifesaving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Bristol.

Mar 8
Mar 8 Clarke Willmott hosts transition event for Bristol Bears players

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Education, Events, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Sport

Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has hosted an event at its Bristol offices, in partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), to provide Bristol Bears players with an insight into the value of mentorship.

Marathon in a Month: Join the Air Ambulance April Challenge and help to save lives!
Mar 8

Mar 8 Marathon in a Month: Join the Air Ambulance April Challenge and help to save lives!

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

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is thrilled to announce a brand-new challenge which will begin this April called ‘Marathon in a Month.’

Bristol hoteliers concerned over ‘tourist tax’ plans
Mar 7

Mar 7 Bristol hoteliers concerned over ‘tourist tax’ plans

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Politics, Travel

Hoteliers in Bristol say a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses.

March to the match and raise funds for St Peter's Hospice
Mar 6

Mar 6 March to the match and raise funds for St Peter's Hospice

Loop South West
Charity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Sport

St Peter’s Hospice’ popular Rugby March event is back as the charity teams up with Bristol Bears for another exciting day of fundraising.

Bristol welcomes the Year of the Snake
Mar 6

Mar 6 Bristol welcomes the Year of the Snake

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Events, Exporting, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News

Bristol’s Chinese community and local businesses joined together to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special New Year banquet.

10 Downing Street call up for Bristol florist Alla
Mar 5

Mar 5 10 Downing Street call up for Bristol florist Alla

Loop South West
Business, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Politics

A Bristol florist who opened her shop only four short weeks ago, says she was ‘honoured’ to provide floral displays for an important event at 10 Downing Street.

Mar 4
Mar 4 Remembering mothers at Westerleigh Group’s crematoria

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

Westerleigh Group’s crematoria are inviting families to visit them around Mother’s Day to take time to remember and reflect on beloved relatives they have lost.

New deputy manager for St Benedict's Nursing Home
Mar 1

Mar 1 New deputy manager for St Benedict's Nursing Home

Loop South West
Care, Health, Lifestyle, News

The management team at St Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury has been boosted with the appointment as deputy manager of experienced health care professional Peter Hansraj.

Baby joy for testicular cancer survivor
Feb 28

Feb 28 Baby joy for testicular cancer survivor

Loop South West
Health, Fertility, News, Science & Nature, Technology

A Bristol man who has survived testicular cancer says he owes the joys of fatherhood to the miracle of modern medical science which allowed him to freeze his sperm before he had even met the woman who would eventually become the mother of his baby.

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