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Loop South West
Somerset Cheese Pioneer Goes Back to Its Roots with Ilchester Rebrand
Apr 25

Apr 25 Somerset Cheese Pioneer Goes Back to Its Roots with Ilchester Rebrand

Loop South West
Business, Food & Drink, Heritage, Lifestyle, Retail

Norseland Limited, the blended cheese supplier based in Ilchester, has announced a return to its original name - The Ilchester Cheese Co. - reconnecting with its heritage and reaffirming its commitment to the local community.

The Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know
Apr 25

Apr 25 The Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Loop South West
Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Drink, News, Farming

The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).

Final call for cyclists to take part in Bristol to Paris challenge
Apr 24

Apr 24 Final call for cyclists to take part in Bristol to Paris challenge

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

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice has issued a call for keen cyclists to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime challenge which will see them pedal from the doors of the Hospice in Brentry to the city centre of Paris.

Apr 23
Apr 23 Osborne Clarke advises shareholders on sale of Rockhold Asset Management and Lync Wealth Management

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised shareholders on the sale of Rockhold Asset Management to platform and wealth manager 7IM, and Lync Wealth Management to an affiliate of 7IM.

Osborne Clarke advises on £10m series B funding round at cat food brand Untamed
Apr 23

Apr 23 Osborne Clarke advises on £10m series B funding round at cat food brand Untamed

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised Coefficient Capital on its investment in subscription cat food brand Untamed.

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.

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