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Artificial Intelligence and employment law
Dec 11

Dec 11 Artificial Intelligence and employment law

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

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the modern workplace, its integration into employment practices raises complex legal questions. AI is infiltrating the workplace from recruitment to performance management and beyond. 

‘Last chance’ baby for couple with secondary infertility
Dec 10

Dec 10 ‘Last chance’ baby for couple with secondary infertility

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

Natalie and Andrew Thompson’s first baby, Oscar was conceived within three months of trying, so when they decided to try for a second baby after their son turned one, they weren’t expecting any problems that time either.

New look for Treswithian Downs Crematorium’s chapel
Dec 9

Dec 9 New look for Treswithian Downs Crematorium’s chapel

Loop South West
News, Lifestyle, Hospitality

The chapel at Treswithian Downs Crematorium has been given a new look following a programme of refurbishment work.

Bristol Christmas float brings festive cheer to support St Peter's Hospice
Dec 8

Dec 8 Bristol Christmas float brings festive cheer to support St Peter's Hospice

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Care, Events, Culture, Charity, Lifestyle, News

A carnival-style Christmas float is set to begin its tour of Bristol neighbourhoods, with St Peter’s Hospice among the charities benefiting this year. 

Elf day fundraising for Alzheimers Research at Plymouth Care Home
Dec 7

Dec 7 Elf day fundraising for Alzheimers Research at Plymouth Care Home

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

Staff and residents at a dementia care home in Plymouth have been dressing up as elves in support of Elf Day, the annual pre-Christmas fundraiser organised by Alzheimer’s Society.

St Peter's Hospice celebrates double award win
Dec 6

Dec 6 St Peter's Hospice celebrates double award win

Loop South West
Charity, Awards, News, Care

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice is celebrating a double award win with accolades for its collaborative clinical work and its outstanding garden.

Christmas invitation from North Wiltshire Crematorium
Dec 4

Dec 4 Christmas invitation from North Wiltshire Crematorium

Loop South West
Business, Events, Lifestyle, News

Anyone missing a loved one during the festive season is invited to join North Wiltshire Crematorium’s Christmas carol and memorial service for some comfort and company.

Marking 100 Years: Family Honours Special Birthday with Trebah Garden’s Historic Redwood
Dec 3

Dec 3 Marking 100 Years: Family Honours Special Birthday with Trebah Garden’s Historic Redwood

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

Family marks centenary by adopting a redwood that has stood for more than a century itself.

Dec 3
Dec 3 University of Exeter to lead national modern languages campaign in the region

Loop South West
Education, Lifestyle, News, Politics

A new campaign tackling the decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level is being launched in the South West.

St Peter's Hospice celebrates double award win
Dec 2

Dec 2 St Peter's Hospice celebrates double award win

Loop South West
Arts, Culture, Awards, Care, Charity, Health, Lifestyle, News

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice is celebrating a double award win with accolades for its collaborative clinical work and its outstanding garden.

The Booksellers Association Welcomes Lost in the Reads Opening in Kingswood
Dec 1

Dec 1 The Booksellers Association Welcomes Lost in the Reads Opening in Kingswood

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Books, Business, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News

The Booksellers Association has welcomed Lost in the Reads, a new independent bookshop and community space opening in the Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood, Bristol.

New Postcodes added to St Peter's Hospice Christmas tree collection service
Dec 1

Dec 1 New Postcodes added to St Peter's Hospice Christmas tree collection service

Loop South West
Business, Care, Charity, Environment, Lifestyle, News

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice has announced that its popular Christmas tree collection service will return for another year this festive season, with even more households now able to benefit.

Tribute paid to Tolpuddle Martyr James Hammett
Nov 30

Nov 30 Tribute paid to Tolpuddle Martyr James Hammett

Loop South West
Lifestyle, News, Local Authority, Politics, History, Heritage

A visit to the grave of James Hammett, the first Tolpuddle Labourer and the only Martyr buried in the county, took place on the anniversary of his death, 21 November.

An Exhibition in time for Christmas!
Nov 30

Nov 30 An Exhibition in time for Christmas!

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News

Until Sunday 7th December, Durlston Country Park’s Fine Foundation Gallery will be showcasing the latest engravings by the South-west Guild of Glass Engravers in their exhibition ‘Contemporary Engraved Glass’.

Nov 29
Nov 29 More than one million kilometres clocked up by Cornwall’s eBike share community

Loop South West
Travel, Local Authority, Lifestyle, News

Cornwall’s community of Beryl eBike users have pedalled their way to more than one million kilometres since the scheme was introduced three years ago. 

Judo Jo wins Silver in Paris
Nov 28

Nov 28 Judo Jo wins Silver in Paris

Loop South West
Business, Care, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Awards, Sport

A Yeovil-based nurse who has just been awarded a silver medal at the Veterans’ World Judo Championships in Paris has credited her coach, her best friend and “wonderfully supportive colleagues” for enabling her to achieve her success. 

Minister launches Critical Minerals Strategy on visit to University of Exeter, Cornwall
Nov 27

Nov 27 Minister launches Critical Minerals Strategy on visit to University of Exeter, Cornwall

Loop South West
Business, Education, News, Politics

The government has launched its refreshed UK Critical Minerals Strategy during a ministerial visit to the University of Exeter, Cornwall and its world-renowned Camborne School of Mines (CSM).

Budget provides cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers
Nov 27

Nov 27 Budget provides cold comfort for Bristol hoteliers

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

Hopes of Bristol hoteliers that the Autumn budget wouldn’t adversely affect a promising end to 2025 have been dashed by a higher-than-expected wage increase for the under-21s.

Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott
Nov 26

Nov 26 Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott

Loop South West
News, Lifestyle, Legal, Finance

“The clock is ticking” on Government plans to reform the legal treatment of cohabiting couples, according to a leading family lawyer. 

Bristol's biggest charity bike ride returns for 2026
Nov 25

Nov 25 Bristol's biggest charity bike ride returns for 2026

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

Bristol’s biggest charity bike ride, Tour de Bristol, is back with a new date set for April 2026.

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