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Outstanding approach wins care award for Wiki
A 21-year-old care worker from Taunton has been awarded her home’s first ‘Recognition Award’ for being an outstanding member of the team at The Rectory.
Changes on the High Street - Employers get informed
Kathryn Walters, a senior associate in the employment team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at key employment law considerations for retailers in the current market.
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has announced one of its biggest recent UK promotions rounds, with 11 of its lawyers being made up to partner and five promoted to legal director on 1st May 2024.
Hold a cuppa or two for the Air Ambulance Crew
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched its latest fundraising initiative, ‘Brew for the Crew.’
Is Third-Party Funding a viable solution to help resolve the financial risks involved in Commercial Litigation disputes?
John Flint, in the commercial litigation team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, frequently encounters businesses and individuals embroiled in disputes that require resolution. Unfortunately, the costs of fighting (and the risks of losing) are too great, inevitably denying access to justice for many of his clients.
Woofstock - the dog-friendly music festival - celebrates tenth year
Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024.
Hardworking home with a view on show
A show home designed to appeal to the increasing number of people who want to run their own business without the hassle of the daily commute, is opening to prospective purchasers in Greenbank, Bristol.
Evelyn Partners host business transformation breakfast in Bristol
Business leaders can learn how to optimise their organisations for growth at an interactive event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group.
Hoteliers urge Government to be more hospitable
Hoteliers in Bristol are pleading with the Government to be more hospitable towards their businesses in the wake of growing financial pressures.
Owls prove a real hit tu-woo with care home residents
Getting up close and personal to three owls in at a nursing home in Glastonbury has sparked ‘priceless’ reactions from residents according to the home’s activities team.
Special offer provides food for thought for Bristol students
Hundreds of Bristol students have the chance to snap up a fantastic free meal at a new city centre Chinese restaurant.
Rex is top dog at Camelot House and Lodge
When John Cutting’s mother Violet moved into a dementia care home in Wellington he was regularly accompanied on his visits by his 10 year old Alsatian dog, Prince, and this proved to be the start of an ongoing involvement between John, his dogs and the care home.
How to prevent rising Will disputes
With an increase in people disputing Wills every year - over 10,000 and rising in England and Wales – lawyers are urging people to take professional advice early and avoid financial and familial stress later.
Online meetings during covid lead to a new career for Bonnie
A professional relationship which started online during Covid via NHS-run adult social care Teams calls, resulted in dementia specialist Bonnie Frear being offered an interesting new career opportunity she couldn’t resist.
Evelyn Partners adds new audit partner to Bristol office
Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, has announced the appointment of John Howarth as audit partner in its Bristol office.
Navigating the green horizon
With the retail sector undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, Jamie Swan from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP looks at what practical considerations there are for contracting in the green economy from a construction perspective.
Major award wins for Butterfly Lodge team
Staff at Butterfly Lodge Dementia Nursing Home in Plymouth are celebrating a quadruple haul of awards in the 2024 Celebrating Excellence in Care Awards, relaunched this year by Plymouth City Council for the first time since 2019.
Evelyn Partners hosts employment tax breakfast for Bristol businesses
The key employment tax changes facing employers in the year ahead will be explored at an interactive breakfast event in Bristol hosted by Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group.
Bristol lawyers at Osborne Clarke advise Kester Capital on the close of its latest fund at £200 million hard cap
Kester Capital, a leading UK lower mid-market private equity firm, has announced the final close of its latest fund, Kester Capital III ("the Fund").