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Cobden v Cobden represents a turning point for the British countryside, says Clarke Willmott
Dorset Council and Heidelberg Materials work together to make a difference across the county and in local communities.
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott have advised Bristol-based financial planning firm Brooks Wealth Management on its acquisition by Integrity365 Ltd.
Residents of a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, were among more than 30 groups to exhibit a decorated tree at the annual Christmas Tree Festival hosted by St Mary the Virgin Church in West Buckland.
Staff at Bristol fertility clinic BCRM have received a timely thank-you from a Portishead couple who on Christmas Day will mark the first anniversary of the start of their IVF journey and are “over the moon” to be sharing this year’s festivities with their 14-week-old IVF “miracle baby” Noah.
Residents at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater were delighted to witness a very twinkly sleigh with Santa Claus on board pulling into their car park - complete with smoke, lights and music - courtesy of Vagabonds Carnival Club.
The Government’s decision to increase the inheritance tax (IHT) relief threshold for farmers from £1 million to £2.5 million marks a significant and necessary shift in policy, particularly after months of concern and protest from across the agricultural sector.
Local charity Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust has announced the latest details of an informative workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to be hosted at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green.
Langstone Vale Crematorium will become the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales, enabling bereaved families to experience immeasurable personalisation to their loved ones’ services.
Christmas magic has well and truly arrived at The Rectory Care Home in Taunton with residents, local families, and children enjoying a special visit from Santa.
Newly arrived residents at a recently-opened dementia care home in Holsworthy have enjoyed meeting local primary school pupils who visited to serenade them with a “beautifully rehearsed” selection of carols and Christmas songs.
The government recently announced the development of a new national plan for improving care for people with serious illness. Stephen Kinnock, the Minister for Care, announced that it is to be published in Spring 2026 and will align with the NHS’ long-term plan for improving care to shift care from hospitals to community settings.
Families across Dorset will soon benefit from better support services thanks to £2.3 million in funding from the Department for Education (DfE).
A packed and varied festive events programme for residents at St Benedicts Nursing Home in Glastonbury is being put into effect by Matthew Salter, the home’s recently recruited activities co-ordinator.
National law firm Clarke Willmott has launched a dedicated Ukraine Desk to support reconstruction efforts in the war-torn Ukraine.
Residents at a specialist dementia nursing home in Yeovil took a break from festive preparations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of celebrated author Jane Austen yesterday (16 December).
The difficulty of making a choice based on success-rate information which is already a year out of date when published can complicate the decision-making process for would-be parents looking to choose a fertility clinic to help them have a baby.
Residents at St Cecilia care home in Shepton Mallet have been getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas wreath-making session as part of the home’s seasonal activities programme.
