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Loop South West
Community open day at Sedgemoor Crematorium
Jul 2

Jul 2 Community open day at Sedgemoor Crematorium

Loop South West
Business, Events, Lifestyle, News

Sedgemoor Crematorium is looking forward to welcoming visitors to a community open day on Saturday 26 July.

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports
Jul 2

Jul 2 When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Loop South West
Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services, Sport

Chris Longbottom, partner and head of the family and divorce team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at divorce in the world of professional sports.

Bristol's St Peter's Hospice wins prestigious national retail award
Jul 1

Jul 1 Bristol's St Peter's Hospice wins prestigious national retail award

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Care, Awards, Lifestyle, News, Retail

Peter’s Hospice has been named ‘Outstanding Charity Retailer’ at the 2025 Charity Retail Association Awards.

StudioHIVE proposes revised designs for former Aardman “erecting sheds” in Bristol
Jun 30

Jun 30 StudioHIVE proposes revised designs for former Aardman “erecting sheds” in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Development, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Property

Property developer StudioHIVE is seeking feedback from the public before it submits a planning application for a crucial component of a major urban regeneration scheme in Bristol.

Padel power for St Peter's Hospice
Jun 29

Jun 29 Padel power for St Peter's Hospice

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

Bristol business people are being invited to join an exciting charity tournament for one of the UK’s fastest growing sports – padel.

"It’s what she would have wanted": Josh’s ultra marathon challenge in memory of Nan
Jun 28

Jun 28 "It’s what she would have wanted": Josh’s ultra marathon challenge in memory of Nan

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

Whitchurch man Josh Galea is taking on the challenge of a lifetime, aiming to complete a solo ultra marathon in memory of his beloved Nan who helped raise him.

Cornwall’s first electric bus takes to the road
Jun 27

Jun 27 Cornwall’s first electric bus takes to the road

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

Cornwall’s first electric bus has taken to the streets of Falmouth, boosting the town’s shuttle service fleet and helping to cut carbon emissions.

Harry Bessant and Bakers Dolphin Win at Weston College Business Awards
Jun 27

Jun 27 Harry Bessant and Bakers Dolphin Win at Weston College Business Awards

Loop South West
Awards, Business, Events, Lifestyle, News, Travel

Coach tour operators Bakers Dolphin and student Harry Bessant have won the Into Work Partnership Award from Weston College.

Baby dream comes true for 44-year-old helicopter pilot
Jun 26

Jun 26 Baby dream comes true for 44-year-old helicopter pilot

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

A 44-year-old first-time mum has said how grateful she was for the chance to preserve her fertility by freezing her embryos and choose the right time to have a baby without having to worry too much about her biological clock thanks to a Bristol fertility clinic.

New solar panels as University of Exeter continues green transition
Jun 26

Jun 26 New solar panels as University of Exeter continues green transition

Loop South West
Business, News, Education, Technology, Science & Nature

Thousands of solar panels are being installed as the University of Exeter continues its shift to renewable energy.

Air Ambulance Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Event at The Fleet Air Arm Museum
Jun 26

Jun 26 Air Ambulance Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Event at The Fleet Air Arm Museum

Loop South West
Charity, Events, Health, News

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance marked their 25th anniversary with a celebration like no other. Held on Friday the 20th of June at the iconic Fleet Air Arm Museum, the spectacular anniversary event brought together volunteers, former patients, crew members, and supporters to honour 25 years of saving lives across Dorset and Somerset.

Laundry day activities spark laughter and memories
Jun 25

Jun 25 Laundry day activities spark laughter and memories

Loop South West
Care, Health, Lifestyle, News

An imaginative morning’s fun dreamed up by the activities co-ordinator at a Wellington dementia care home has had residents sharing reminiscences about their days as young parents with a lounge-based ‘laundry day.’

‘Dairy Crest’ honours former manager’s dedication to care home garden
Jun 24

Jun 24 ‘Dairy Crest’ honours former manager’s dedication to care home garden

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

The heartwarming story of pensioner Pete Dalgarno's devotion to his wife Pat, 77, a resident at St Cecilia specialist dementia care home in Shepton Mallet, continues to touch hearts.

Inside Cornwall’s Reuse shops where one man’s trash becomes another man’s treasure
Jun 23

Jun 23 Inside Cornwall’s Reuse shops where one man’s trash becomes another man’s treasure

Loop South West
Business, Environment, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority, Retail

A pogo stick, a prosecco party game and a pair of skis - there really is something for everyone at Kernow Reuse.

New world tapas restaurant opening at Bristol Airport
Jun 23

Jun 23 New world tapas restaurant opening at Bristol Airport

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

Alembic, a new dining experience at Bristol Airport, will be officially opening on Thursday 3 July in the departure lounge serving light bites and supporting local suppliers.

Royal revelry at The Rectory
Jun 22

Jun 22 Royal revelry at The Rectory

Loop South West
Care, Business, Culture, Events, Health, Heritage, Lifestyle, News

Residents and staff at The Rectory Care Home in Taunton came together for a jubilant celebration in honour of His Majesty the King’s Birthday.

Injury Awareness Week: lawyer warns of ‘justice gap’ for victims
Jun 21

Jun 21 Injury Awareness Week: lawyer warns of ‘justice gap’ for victims

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

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is calling for urgent action to close the growing “justice gap” as shocking “never events” – incidents that should never happen – continue to occur in hospitals, workplaces and on roads across the UK.

Community open day at North Wiltshire Crematorium
Jun 20

Jun 20 Community open day at North Wiltshire Crematorium

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

North Wiltshire Crematorium is inviting local people to a community open day in August to find out why it is far more than somewhere for saying farewell to loved ones.

 65-year-old reaches Scotland after running 50 marathons along the coast
Jun 19

Jun 19 65-year-old reaches Scotland after running 50 marathons along the coast

Loop South West
Charity, Health, Lifestyle, News, Education, Sport, Travel

A retired banker who is striving to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline of mainland Britain has reached Scotland as he completes his 50th consecutive day of running.

Cornwall MP paired with Exeter academic in research and policy exchange scheme
Jun 18

Jun 18 Cornwall MP paired with Exeter academic in research and policy exchange scheme

Loop South West
Education, Politics

Cornish MP Jayne Kirkham has been paired with a University of Exeter academic to explore how research can inform policy making in the UK.

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