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Yeovil care home opens its doors for dementia fundraiser
May 4

May 4 Yeovil care home opens its doors for dementia fundraiser

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

Chestnut Lodge care home in Yeovil is inviting the local community to join residents and staff for some homemade cake and a cuppa – all in support of a cause close to their hearts.

Osborne Clarke advises Capably AI on $4m seed investment
May 3

May 3 Osborne Clarke advises Capably AI on $4m seed investment

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

Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised intelligent automation platform Capably AI on its $4 million seed funding round.

Hoteliers have all the answers to help local charity
May 2

May 2 Hoteliers have all the answers to help local charity

Loop South West
Business, Care, Charity, Events, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

Teams of quizzers from 11 Bristol hotels came up with all the answers to raise £1,265 for the Brain Tumour Support charity.

St Peter's Hospice unveils plan to double reach in five years
May 1

May 1 St Peter's Hospice unveils plan to double reach in five years

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

Ahead of Dying Matters Week (5th – 11th May), St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol has launched a new strategy which aims to double the number of people it supports within the next five years.

Parents to recieve day one right to neonatal care leave and pay
Apr 30

Apr 30 Parents to recieve day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

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

An estimated 60,000 new parents will be entitled to additional time off work under new Government legislation.

Apr 30
Apr 30 Diabetes expert receives European prize for lifetime contribution to research

Loop South West
Awards, News, Science & Nature

A leading Exeter diabetes researcher has been internationally recognised for his work improving care for people living with diabetes.

Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer
Apr 29

Apr 29 Considerations for separated parents when travelling with children this summer

Loop South West
Travel, News, Legal, Lifestyle

With Summer just around the corner, lawyers are reminding separated parents who are planning to spend time abroad, that there may be extra hurdles to overcome to ensure that travel plans with children go smoothly.

Apr 28
Apr 28 Historic four-minute mile female record attempt underpinned by Exeter research 

Loop South West
Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Sport, Education, Science & Nature

Experts at the University of Exeter will work alongside Nike, and elite runner Faith Kipyegon to support her historic bid to become the first female to run a sub-four-minute mile.

Pete keeps Pat's favourite flowers blooming
Apr 27

Apr 27 Pete keeps Pat's favourite flowers blooming

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

Although Pat Dalgarno can no longer tend to her beloved garden, her husband Pete makes sure she always has something beautiful to look out on.

‘Sew’ much fun: Felt toy crafting is a trip down Memory Lane
Apr 26

Apr 26 ‘Sew’ much fun: Felt toy crafting is a trip down Memory Lane

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News

A sewing session sparked stories and smiles among residents at Camelot House and Lodge care home in Wellington.

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.

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