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Eden Project and University of Exeter renew their strategic partnership
Apr 19

Apr 19 Eden Project and University of Exeter renew their strategic partnership

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Culture, Education, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

The University of Exeter and the Eden Project have extended their long-standing partnership with a new strategic agreement focused on tackling the planetary emergency.

Making the most of the great outdoors
Apr 18

Apr 18 Making the most of the great outdoors

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

Residents at The Rectory care home in Taunton have been making the most of the spring sunshine, spending time socialising, gardening and relaxing in the home’s outdoor spaces.

Apr 17
Apr 17 Have your say on proposal to ban open fires on Falmouth’s beaches

Loop South West
Culture, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Environment, Local Authority, Politics

Residents are being invited to have their say on whether open fires should be banned on Falmouth’s beaches.

Less Than a Month to Go – Don’t Miss Seaside Scramble!
Apr 16

Apr 16 Less Than a Month to Go – Don’t Miss Seaside Scramble!

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Care, Charity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Sport

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will hold its new event, Seaside Scramble, at Baiter Park, Poole on Saturday 9 May

Apr 15
Apr 15 Cornwall joins the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

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Care, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, News, Local Authority

Cornwall has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities with the Centre for Ageing Better to enhance the lives of older residents.

Lost seal of Edward the Confessor found after being missing for 40 years
Apr 14

Apr 14 Lost seal of Edward the Confessor found after being missing for 40 years

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Celebrity, Culture, Education, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News

An 11th-century Anglo-Saxon seal belonging to Edward the Confessor has been rediscovered more than 40 years after being declared lost.

Apr 13
Apr 13 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 to take place at Aerospace Bristol

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Awards, Business, Culture, Events, Food & Drink, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Travel

VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on 3 June. 

New deputy for St Cecilia Care Home
Apr 12

Apr 12 New deputy for St Cecilia Care Home

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

Amy Hoskins has joined St Cecilia Care Home in Shepton Mallet as the home’s new deputy manager. Amy (35) has worked in the care sector for 15 years, including a period in a home’s finance office which has given her a sound understanding of the logistics of running a care home.

Back to the future for PR agency
Apr 10

Apr 10 Back to the future for PR agency

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Business, Celebrity, Culture, Fertility, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Property

One of the region’s longest-established public relations agencies has new headquarters in a “back to the future” move. 

Apr 9
Apr 9 ‘Rights to light’ ruling gives developers a clearer cost strategy

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

Developers will now have more control over the financial and strategic consequences of “rights to light” cases, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott. 

National Lottery backing to protect archives and improve access at Dorset History Centre
Apr 8

Apr 8 National Lottery backing to protect archives and improve access at Dorset History Centre

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Attractions, Arts, Culture, Charity, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News

Dorset History Centre has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ‘Past Lives, Future Proofed’ project.

St Peter's Hospice urges community support as '44 Days' campaign enters final stretch
Apr 7

Apr 7 St Peter's Hospice urges community support as '44 Days' campaign enters final stretch

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Charity, Events, Health, Care, Lifestyle, News

Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice is urging the local community to come together and support its powerful ‘44 Days’ fundraising campaign as it enters its final stretch.

Dorset residents set out bold new ideas to help county prepare for a changing climate
Apr 6

Apr 6 Dorset residents set out bold new ideas to help county prepare for a changing climate

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Culture, Environment, Events, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Science & Nature, Politics

A new report capturing the ideas and lived experience of local people on how Dorset can prepare for a changing climate has been published.  

"Try" the Rugby March for St Peter's Hospice
Apr 5

Apr 5 "Try" the Rugby March for St Peter's Hospice

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Care, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Charity, Sport

Registration is now open for St Peter’s Hospice’s annual Rugby March on Saturday 9 May, giving fundraisers the chance to tackle a 5km or 10km walk before taking their seats to watch the Bristol Bears take on Saracens at Ashton Gate stadium. 

Mums choose BCRM for second IVF baby
Apr 4

Apr 4 Mums choose BCRM for second IVF baby

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Care, Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Technology

A Bristol fertility clinic, BCRM, proved a magnet for same-sex couple Emma and Laura Poulliquen, even though their home is in Jersey. 

Langstone Vale Crematorium is the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales
Apr 3

Apr 3 Langstone Vale Crematorium is the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales

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Hospitality, Lifestyle, News

Langstone Vale Crematorium has re-opened its doors as the first funeral SuperVenue in Wales, enabling bereaved families to experience immeasurable personalisation to their loved ones’ services. 

How studying at Exeter inspired ‘The Fly Doctor’ and CBBC presenter Dr Daniel Olaiya
Apr 2

Apr 2 How studying at Exeter inspired ‘The Fly Doctor’ and CBBC presenter Dr Daniel Olaiya

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Arts, Celebrity, Culture, Education, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

From being a presenter on CBBC to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as an expedition doctor, Dr Daniel Olaiya has had a varied career since graduating in Medicine from the University of Exeter.

Apr 2
Apr 2 Global fertility experts urge businesses to act as birth rates decline

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Fertility, Health, Business, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Technology

Global fertility leaders have launched a new campaign highlighting the need for urgent action to support employees’ fertility well-being and future generations.

Bristol hoteliers enjoy promising start to 2026
Apr 1

Apr 1 Bristol hoteliers enjoy promising start to 2026

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Attractions, Business, Culture, Finance, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Travel

Bristol’s hoteliers hope 2026 continues in the way it has started as Easter approaches, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday season.

Final spaces remaining for St Peter's Hospice Tour De Bristol
Apr 1

Apr 1 Final spaces remaining for St Peter's Hospice Tour De Bristol

Loop South West
Charity, News, Sport, Lifestyle, Attractions, Events

St Peter’s Hospice is urging cyclists across the region to secure their place in the Tour de Bristol 2026, with the last few spaces remaining in the charity’s flagship fundraising event. A total of 1,400 spaces are available for the ride, with over 1,100 already snapped up by supporters keen to take part on Saturday 18 April 2026.

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