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Loop South West

Nov 5
Nov 5 University of Exeter launches cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

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Business, Education, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents has been launched by the University of Exeter.

From Tribute to Proposal: Bristol Son’s Epic Charity Cycle for Mum
Nov 4

Nov 4 From Tribute to Proposal: Bristol Son’s Epic Charity Cycle for Mum

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

Inspired by a woman who spent her summers in Carcassonne picking grapes and selling fruit at the local market, her son and a group of friends and family have completed a 1400-kilometre charity cycle ride from Oxfordshire to the south of France in her memory.

Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII
Nov 3

Nov 3 Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII

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Arts, Culture, Education, Events, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News

Monastic music will be heard again in a former Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII thanks to the discovery of a rare collection of medieval chants.

Nov 4
Nov 4 Cornwall‘s libraries encourage borrowers to return overdue books

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News, Lifestyle, Books, Attractions, Arts, Events, Local Authority

“No fines. No fuss. Just bring your books back” - that’s the message from Cornwall’s Library Service which is encouraging borrowers to return overdue books.

New Dorset Innovation Park company launched to accelerate defence and clean energy growth
Nov 1

Nov 1 New Dorset Innovation Park company launched to accelerate defence and clean energy growth

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Business, Environment, Local Authority, News, Manufacturing, Science & Nature, Technology

A new era begins at Dorset Innovation Park (Winfrith Newburgh, Wool) with the launch of Dorset Innovation Park Ltd – a dedicated company established to accelerate the site’s transformation into a leading hub for advanced engineering, defence technology and clean energy innovation.

Delivering greener roads for Dorset
Oct 31

Oct 31 Delivering greener roads for Dorset

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Lifestyle, News, Travel, Local Authority

Maintaining and fixing roads can create carbon emissions, especially when using hot asphalt, that black stuff used to resurface roads.

Oct 30
Oct 30 Dorset residents urged to burn better this winter

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News, Lifestyle

Dorset residents are reminded to take a few simple steps to reduce the impact of woodburning stoves and open fires on both their health and the environment as the weather turns colder. This call to action follows new research revealing that only 1 in 10 people are aware that domestic burning is a major source of pollution that can seriously harm people’s health.

Historic Royal Palaces launches brand-new Inspiring History Teaching Awards
Oct 29

Oct 29 Historic Royal Palaces launches brand-new Inspiring History Teaching Awards

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Awards, Celebrity, Culture, Education, Events, Lifestyle, News

The independent charity – which looks after Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and more – will celebrate UK teachers who make history exciting, inclusive and meaningful.

Oct 28
Oct 28 Clarke Willmott helps housing developer to win land,ark Supreme Court Appeal

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Business, News, Professional Services, Legal

Judgment in CG Fry case will unlock new housing developments currently held up by “nutrient neutrality” rules

Fizz's pets are so loved by residents
Oct 28

Oct 28 Fizz's pets are so loved by residents

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Business, Care, Lifestyle, News

A woman who works at a Plymouth dementia care home delivers not just care but added health benefits and good cheer to residents by taking three little furry companions into work with her for them to pet and love.

Oct 27
Oct 27 Hoteliers feel great after Walk for Wellbeing

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Bristol hoteliers have the feel-good factor after their Walk for Wellbeing raised thousands of pounds for the Hospitality Action charity.

Bristol is only UK city named one of the top 50 destinations in Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026
Oct 26

Oct 26 Bristol is only UK city named one of the top 50 destinations in Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026

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Attractions, Arts, Awards, Books, Culture, Events, Food & Drink, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News, Travel, Retail

Bristol is the only UK city to be named by Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations in the world to visit in 2026, thanks to its incredible street art.

Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book
Oct 25

Oct 25 Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book

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Books, Arts, Culture, Education, Heritage, History, Lifestyle, News

One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week.

StudioHIVE revises Plans for transformation of former Aardman Animations site in Bristol
Oct 24

Oct 24 StudioHIVE revises Plans for transformation of former Aardman Animations site in Bristol

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Business, Culture, Heritage, Lifestyle, News, Property

Property developer StudioHIVE has submitted a revised planning application to restore the historic Grade II listed “erecting sheds” and former Aardman Animations store into 86,000 sq ft of new office space in central Bristol. 

Oct 23
Oct 23 St Peter's Hospice launches new event with extreme 24 peaks challenge

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Care, Charity, Culture, Events, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature, Sport

Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched an all-new fundraising event aimed at adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers alike.

Physical retail isn't dead - it's evolving
Oct 22

Oct 22 Physical retail isn't dead - it's evolving

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Business, Lifestyle, Legal, News, Retail, Professional Services

The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK. 

“Clinic gave us answers we didn't know we needed”
Oct 21

Oct 21 “Clinic gave us answers we didn't know we needed”

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Business, News, Fertility, Lifestyle

A pair of first-time IVF parents from Bristol credit work colleagues who introduced them to a fertility clinic where they got “answers we didn’t know we needed” for the arrival of their baby son.

Summer sunshine sees Bristol Airport’s solar array generate  the equivalent in power to run hundreds of homes for a year
Oct 19

Oct 19 Summer sunshine sees Bristol Airport’s solar array generate the equivalent in power to run hundreds of homes for a year

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Business, Environment, News, Travel, Technology

The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year.

Top rankings for Clarke Willmott’s South West offices in 2026 Chambers & Partners Guide
Oct 18

Oct 18 Top rankings for Clarke Willmott’s South West offices in 2026 Chambers & Partners Guide

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News, Legal, Professional Services

The South West offices of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have once again been recognised in the annual Chambers and Partners Guide.

Try out a hybrid or electric car through new weekend car club
Oct 17

Oct 17 Try out a hybrid or electric car through new weekend car club

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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Local Authority, News, Technology, Travel

Cornwall Council is offering residents the chance to hire out its low emission pool cars at weekends.  

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