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Dorset Museum & Art Gallery launches fundraising appeal to restore early sculpture by Dame Elisabeth Frink
Feb 14

Feb 14 Dorset Museum & Art Gallery launches fundraising appeal to restore early sculpture by Dame Elisabeth Frink

Loop South West
Arts, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Heritage, Lifestyle

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has launched a fundraising appeal to conserve Horse and Rider (1950), a significant early sculpture by Dame Elisabeth Frink, one of the most influential British sculptors of the 20th century.

Feb 13
Feb 13 UWE law student Yasemin completes internship at Clarke Willmott

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

The UWE Futures programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support access and inclusion within the legal profession. 

Designer Outlet Swindon sparks curiosity with free family fun this February half term
Feb 12

Feb 12 Designer Outlet Swindon sparks curiosity with free family fun this February half term

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Culture

Designer Outlet Swindon is set to entertain curious kids and their grown-ups this February half term with a packed programme of free, drop-in activities, running from Friday 14th to Saturday 21st February as part of the Festival of Tomorrow. 

Shell-ebrity On Board: Rescued Sea Turtle Flown By Passenger Plane To Safety at SEA LIFE Weymouth
Feb 11

Feb 11 Shell-ebrity On Board: Rescued Sea Turtle Flown By Passenger Plane To Safety at SEA LIFE Weymouth

Loop South West
Environment, Attractions, Science & Nature

A rescued Loggerhead Turtle was today flown into the safe hands of experts at SEA LIFE after being recovered from a beach in Jersey.

Project partners break new ground at new health facility in Weston
Feb 11

Feb 11 Project partners break new ground at new health facility in Weston

Loop South West
Business, Development, Health, News, Property

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of Weston-super-Mare's new town centre health hub.

Winter in Dorset programme brings seasonal support to families
Feb 10

Feb 10 Winter in Dorset programme brings seasonal support to families

Loop South West
Care, Attractions, Culture, Education, Events, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority, Science & Nature

Thanks to the Winter in Dorset programme, hundreds of children and families enjoyed fun, enriching activities and healthy meals throughout the winter holidays.

Feb 10
Feb 10 Why your name isn't always yours to use

Loop South West
Celebrity, Culture, Legal, Lifestyle, Professional Services

Owning your name personally doesn’t guarantee the right to use it commercially, says commercial lawyer Millie Bradshaw at national law firm Clarke Willmott, in relation to Brooklyn Beckham’s recent social media posts. 

Performing arts business expands across South West with new opening
Feb 10

Feb 10 Performing arts business expands across South West with new opening

Loop South West
Arts, Business, Culture, Education, Lifestyle, News, Music

Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is continuing its expansion across the South West with the launch of a new academy in Long Ashton, Bristol, as local demand for performing arts training continues to grow in the region.

Exeter celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships
Feb 9

Feb 9 Exeter celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships

Loop South West
Education, Events, Lifestyle, News

The University of Exeter will celebrate a decade of delivering degree apprenticeships when it hosts a series of workshops, information sessions and podcasts during National Apprenticeship this week. 

Cornwall formally adopts UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to help protect children and young people
Feb 9

Feb 9 Cornwall formally adopts UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to help protect children and young people

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Politics

Cornwall Council has formally adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) to help create a better future for our children and young people. 

New podcast brings Dorset’s farmers and residents together for honest conversations about nature and local food
Feb 9

Feb 9 New podcast brings Dorset’s farmers and residents together for honest conversations about nature and local food

Loop South West
Business, Agriculture, Culture, Education, Farming, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Politics, Science & Nature

Dorset residents now have a new way to tune into life on the land, as a brand-new podcast launches exploring how our county’s farmers, communities and organisations are working together to restore nature and produce local food.

John takes the plung for St Peter's Hospice in cold water dip challenge
Feb 8

Feb 8 John takes the plung for St Peter's Hospice in cold water dip challenge

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

A local man is braving icy waters this weekend to give back to St Peter’s Hospice, following the care his family received during an incredibly difficult time.

Feb 7
Feb 7 Science and art to combine at Exeter micro festival to highlight the issues impacting our water systems

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

Ripple Effects takes place at Exeter’s Barnfield Theatre on Tuesday 10 February and is produced by artist and senior lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Exeter, Ellen Wiles, in partnership with the Northcott Theatre.

Feb 7
Feb 7 Funding packages a key tool for expanding law firms

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

Slater and Gordon is the latest UK law firm to secure a new funding package to boost its growth. 

Homeless charity in Bristol is real winner of company Christmas raffle
Feb 6

Feb 6 Homeless charity in Bristol is real winner of company Christmas raffle

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Lifestyle, News

A Bristol charity for people experiencing hunger and homelessness was once again the real winner of a fund-raising festive raffle for staff of a cremation company which has its national headquarters in the city.

Feb 5
Feb 5 "Soft Opt-in" for charity marketing comes into force today

Loop South West
Charity, Legal, News, Professional Services

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) marks a significant shift in how our local charities can communicate with their supporters. 

Memorial Woodlands: workshop to guide people through wills and funeral planning
Feb 5

Feb 5 Memorial Woodlands: workshop to guide people through wills and funeral planning

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

A workshop giving independent advice on wills and funeral planning is set to be held at Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, near Bristol, on Wednesday 25 March.

Feb 4
Feb 4 Cancer blood test detection research rolls out to 60 practices in Devon

Loop South West
Care, Health, Science & Nature, Technology, News

A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon.

Bristol hoteliers support next generation of hospitality talent
Feb 4

Feb 4 Bristol hoteliers support next generation of hospitality talent

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

Hoteliers have made a grand gesture to help nurture the next generation of hospitality sector talent by donating £1,000 worth of kitchen equipment to City of Bristol College.

Work to begin on grant-funded upgrades at St Peter's Hospice
Feb 4

Feb 4 Work to begin on grant-funded upgrades at St Peter's Hospice

Loop South West
Care, Charity, Lifestyle, News

St Peter’s Hospice is set to begin a refurbishment of the first-floor offices at its Brentry site in Bristol, thanks to a government grant supporting capital and infrastructure improvements in hospices across England.

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