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Celebrating social care at St Benedicts Nursing Home
Apr 22

Apr 22 Celebrating social care at St Benedicts Nursing Home

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

Residents, families, friends and the team at St Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury have been coming together as part of April’s nationwide Celebrating Social Care campaign to demonstrate their appreciation of the love and effort that staff there put into every working day.

Chimps' Cocktail Party
Apr 22

Apr 22 Chimps' Cocktail Party

Loop South West
Environment, Education, Food & Drink, News, Science & Nature, Hospitality

For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol.

Zara completes 150-mile tribute to her father and St Peter's Hospice
Apr 21

Apr 21 Zara completes 150-mile tribute to her father and St Peter's Hospice

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

A Bristol teacher has completed a 150-mile walk and cycle ride in memory of her late father, bringing to a close a decade-long challenge to raise money for the charity that supported him.

Clarke Willmott makes massive strides in ESG
Apr 19

Apr 19 Clarke Willmott makes massive strides in ESG

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services, Lifestyle, Environment

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has reported significant progress in reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility in 2024/5.

Feathered friends bring joy to care home
Apr 18

Apr 18 Feathered friends bring joy to care home

Loop South West
Care, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Environment

Residents at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater enjoyed a rare encounter with some of nature’s most majestic creatures during a visit by Somerset-based Sharandys Birds of Prey centre.

Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community
Apr 17

Apr 17 Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community

Loop South West
Culture, Education, Heritage, Lifestyle, News

Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community

St Peter’s Hospice staff take on Great Bristol Run
Apr 17

Apr 17 St Peter’s Hospice staff take on Great Bristol Run

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

A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice is taking on the Great Bristol Run in May to raise funds for the organisation so close to their hearts.

New thatched roof enhances Weston-super-Mare’s oldest building
Apr 16

Apr 16 New thatched roof enhances Weston-super-Mare’s oldest building

Loop South West
Culture, Business, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Heritage, History, News

The oldest building in Weston-super-Mare has become an even more prominent seafront landmark thanks to the installation of a brand-new thatched roof.

More challenges for retail, hospitality  and leisure as Trump's tariffs inject fresh uncertainty
Apr 16

Apr 16 More challenges for retail, hospitality and leisure as Trump's tariffs inject fresh uncertainty

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

While President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause has given UK businesses “some welcome breathing space” the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors continue to face prolonged uncertainty and disruption, according to a leading retail expert.

Zara’s promise: 150-mile tribute to her father and St Peter’s Hospice
Apr 15

Apr 15 Zara’s promise: 150-mile tribute to her father and St Peter’s Hospice

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

Teacher Zara Kindred is making good on a promise she made to her late father 10 years ago while he was being cared for at St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol.

Wacky Hair Day raises smiles at Butterfly Lodge ahead of Easter Fair
Apr 14

Apr 14 Wacky Hair Day raises smiles at Butterfly Lodge ahead of Easter Fair

Loop South West
Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

Staff at Butterfly Lodge care home in Plymouth marked the lead-up to Easter with a Wacky Hair Day, donning quirky styles to raise a few smiles and collect raffle prizes.

Clarke Willmott launches new ‘one couple, one lawyer’ divorce service
Apr 13

Apr 13 Clarke Willmott launches new ‘one couple, one lawyer’ divorce service

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

Leading law firm Clarke Willmott is sharing the benefits of its new offering for couples going through divorce or separation.

Westerleigh Group names four new charity partners
Apr 12

Apr 12 Westerleigh Group names four new charity partners

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Lifestyle, News

Westerleigh Group has named four new corporate charity partners and pledged to donate a minimum total of £400,000 over the next two years.

Bakers Dolphin supports life-saving initiative with discounted coach travel to Parliament
Apr 11

Apr 11 Bakers Dolphin supports life-saving initiative with discounted coach travel to Parliament

Loop South West
Charity, Health, Lifestyle, News

South West coach operator Bakers Dolphin has provided much-needed support to local project Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare.

New Chair for Bristol Hoteliers Association
Apr 10

Apr 10 New Chair for Bristol Hoteliers Association

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

Adam Flint has been named as the new Chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA), taking over from Raphael Herzog, who has held the position for six years.

Clarke Willmott announces 2025 promotions
Apr 9

Apr 9 Clarke Willmott announces 2025 promotions

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a raft of internal promotions for 2025.

Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights from Bristol Airport to Istanbul's Asian side
Apr 9

Apr 9 Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights from Bristol Airport to Istanbul's Asian side

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

Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, a major hub airport in Turkey, that is used by millions of passengers to explore countries across Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

Mini carwash inspires residents' memories
Apr 8

Apr 8 Mini carwash inspires residents' memories

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

A caregiver at a Wellington dementia care home who is on a mission to spark conversations and reminiscing among residents has been encouraging them to get their hands dirty with a mini chocolate car-wash.

Osborne Clarke advises Regen Holdings on sale of Axil to Towerbrook
Apr 7

Apr 7 Osborne Clarke advises Regen Holdings on sale of Axil to Towerbrook

Loop South West
Business, Legal, Professional Services, News

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised recycling business Regen Holdings on the sale of its majority stake in sustainable waste management and recycling company Axil to investment firm TowerBrook.

Apr 6
Apr 6 Clarke Willmott's vacation scheme sparks Dona's new career

Loop South West
Business, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment, Professional Services

A leading Bristol law firm has recruited a paralegal to its private client team, after being impressed during a summer work experience placement.

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