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Power Town new family friendly Bristol festival
Jan 12

Jan 12 Power Town new family friendly Bristol festival

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Celebrity, Culture, Events, Food & Drink, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Music

Bristol’s festival season will start early in 2026 with the first ever Power Town Festival – an all-day event featuring headline music acts, grassroots local talent and a celebration of African and Caribbean cuisine and culture.

Experimenting with the braille code on World Braille Day
Jan 11

Jan 11 Experimenting with the braille code on World Braille Day

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

Residents at Yeovil dementia care home Chestnut Lodge started the New Year by experimenting with a new skill – learning about braille on World Braille Day (4 January). 

Look again at water neutrality to unblock development pipeline, urges Clarke Willmott
Jan 10

Jan 10 Look again at water neutrality to unblock development pipeline, urges Clarke Willmott

Loop South West
Business, News, Property, Science & Nature, Environment

Water shortages could threaten new housing developments across the UK in the coming years unless urgent action is taken, according to a leading lawyer. 

Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust Hosts Workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney
Jan 9

Jan 9 Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust Hosts Workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney

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

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.

Sedgemoor crematorium offers state-of-the-art funerals
Jan 8

Jan 8 Sedgemoor crematorium offers state-of-the-art funerals

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

Sedgemoor Crematorium now offers bereaved families the chance to personalise their loved one’s service to unprecedented levels. 

Dive into a Frosty Adventure for 2026
Jan 7

Jan 7 Dive into a Frosty Adventure for 2026

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

Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice is inviting thrill-seekers to undertake a chilly challenge at an epic new venue for the charity’s annual Cold Water Dip fundraiser.

Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic about new year
Jan 5

Jan 5 Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic about new year

Loop South West
Business, News, Lifestyle, Travel, Hospitality

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic that 2026 will be a better year for their businesses despite continuing financial challenges.

Training is key to restoring faith in scandal-hit funeral sector
Jan 2

Jan 2 Training is key to restoring faith in scandal-hit funeral sector

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment, Legal

Accredited training is now the most effective safeguard for bereaved families, as a series of high-profile scandals and the absence of statutory regulation continue to undermine confidence in England’s funeral sector.

 Dorset  Council issues final call for community grants
Dec 29

Dec 29 Dorset Council issues final call for community grants

Loop South West
Heritage, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Politics, Finance, Development, Culture, Attractions, Sport, Science & Nature, Property

Do you need some capital funding for a community project?  The latest round of Dorset Council’s Capital Leverage Fund (Round 6) is closing soon – so now is the time to apply.

Historic court battle reshapes. the future of farming partnerships
Dec 28

Dec 28 Historic court battle reshapes. the future of farming partnerships

Loop South West
Agriculture, Business, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Politics

Cobden v Cobden represents a turning point for the British countryside, says Clarke Willmott 

Local projects receive boost from council partnership
Dec 27

Dec 27 Local projects receive boost from council partnership

Loop South West
Food & Drink, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority, Politics, Science & Nature, Sport, Books, Culture

Dorset Council and Heidelberg Materials work together to make a difference across the county and in local communities.

Clarke Willmott advises on acquisition of Brooks Wealth Management
Dec 26

Dec 26 Clarke Willmott advises on acquisition of Brooks Wealth Management

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

Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott have advised Bristol-based financial planning firm Brooks Wealth Management on its acquisition by Integrity365 Ltd. 

Festive fun with community tree decorating
Dec 25

Dec 25 Festive fun with community tree decorating

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, Culture, News

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.

Christmas started a miracle for would-be parents from Portishead
Dec 25

Dec 25 Christmas started a miracle for would-be parents from Portishead

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

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. 

Santa lights up Bridgwater nursing home
Dec 24

Dec 24 Santa lights up Bridgwater nursing home

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News

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.

Government raises inheritance tax relief for farmers to £2.5 Million
Dec 23

Dec 23 Government raises inheritance tax relief for farmers to £2.5 Million

Loop South West
Agriculture, Business, Lifestyle, News, Finance, Professional Services, Property, Politics

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.

Plymouth care home residents celebrate with song and dance
Dec 23

Dec 23 Plymouth care home residents celebrate with song and dance

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

Residents at a care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are now fully into the swing of this year’s festive celebrations and making the most of every opportunity to sing and dance, according to the team who support them.

Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust Hosts Workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dec 23

Dec 23 Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust Hosts Workshop on Lasting Powers of Attorney

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

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 to become funeral ‘SuperVenue’
Dec 23

Dec 23 Langstone Vale Crematorium to become funeral ‘SuperVenue’

Loop South West
News, Culture, Lifestyle, Technology

Langstone Vale Crematorium will become the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales, enabling bereaved families to experience immeasurable personalisation to their loved ones’ services.

The one where Santa visited The Rectory...
Dec 22

Dec 22 The one where Santa visited The Rectory...

Loop South West
Care, News

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.

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