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The Latest Breaking News from South West

Broadband firm Jurassic Fibre appoints former Shell and Virgin boss as chief executive

Paul Hellings will replace the Devon-based company's founder, Michael Maltby, who will remain on its board

Birmingham Post

Broadband supplier Truespeed connects 300th South West business

The Bath-based provider said it was helping to create a "level digital playing field” for firms in the region

Birmingham Post

Exclusive: 57 South West companies go bust as rising inflation hits business

The figure is down from the same period in 2021, but the region's retail and services sectors have seen a surge in insolvencies - and greater than across the rest of the UK

Birmingham Post

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Finance chief joins Celtic & Co from fellow Cornish fashion brand Seasalt

Martin Hayball previously held senior finance roles with Pennon Group and South West Water

Birmingham Post

South Western Railway strike to cause 'severe disruption', warns train operator

There will be a reduced timetable and people have been told to avoid travelling by rail if possible

Birmingham Post

Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce appoints new relationship manager

The South West business support organisation is going through a "rapid" expansion programme

Birmingham Post

Commercial property rents soar to record high in South West

The largest increases were seen in Bristol, followed by Gloucester, Swindon and Taunton

Birmingham Post

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Global design firm expands South West footprint with Exeter office

Stantec is set to create new jobs as it looks to establish a new regional hub in Exeter Science Park

Birmingham Post

Planning firm opens Bristol base in former Fry's chocolate factory

Nexus Planning said its newly formed Bristol team was already creating new opportunities in the "thriving" South West region

Birmingham Post

Brewery Shepherd Neame buys first South West bar in Bournemouth

The 300-year-old pub operator said its coastal venues had seen "particularly encouraging" sales during the past year

Birmingham Post

South West listed firms see profit warnings double amid rising costs

A report from EY-Parthenon found the majority of profit warnings in the region came from FTSE aerospace and defence firms

Birmingham Post

Plans for 260 Somerset homes approved for site in Bridgwater

Developer Countryside Properties said the decision was an "exciting step forward" as it looks to expand its South West footprint

Birmingham Post

The Watches of Switzerland Group has launched a Tudor boutique store in Cribbs Causeway

The boutique is the second with Swiss watch brand and the first ever in the South West

Bristol Post

US tech company sees 800% growth after moving European HQ to Bristol

Pax8 is planning to create up to 150 jobs in the city in the next four to five years, it said

Birmingham Post

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England’s cleanest blue flag beaches 2022

The South West of England had the most clean beaches

Birmingham Post

Government backs 'world leading' South West in green aerospace investment drive

The region - home to giants of the trade such as Airbus and GKN - has been recognised as a "global destination" for aviation

Birmingham Post

Former quarry in Somerset bought with plans to build 42 homes

Housebuilder Edenstone has acquired the site previously owned by concrete manufacturer Marshalls

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Housing Ombudsman receives more than 200 complaints from Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council was the most complained to local authority in the South West

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Birmingham Post

Engineering group RSE acquires majority stake in Bristol manufacturer

The deal means RSE now has 50 people based in the South West and southern Wales

Bristol Post

Bristol has highest levels of child poverty in the South West

It equates to ten children in a classroom of 30

Daily Mirror

UK heatwave: Locals miffed after being told to 'save water for tourists'

South West Water urged each of its two million customers in Devon and Cornwall to use five litres less per day amid soaring temperatures, rising number of visitors and people moving to the region

Birmingham Post

Cost of living crisis sees South West confidence hit two-year low

Risings costs and staff shortages have put pressure on firms in the region, according to a NatWest report

Birmingham Post

South West welcomes 'eleventh hour' £1.5million funding pledge before Westminster revolt

Great South West finally gets promise of funding package after years of asking - but what happens next to the Levelling Up agenda?

The Independent UK

Temperatures soar as long heatwave possible for parts of UK

The Met Office expects many UK counties in the South West, including Devon, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire, to have marked the first day of a heatwave.

Birmingham Post

Late payments rise in South West as overdue invoices pass 450,000

Restructuring trade body R3 said the ‘worrying’ figures suggested firms in the region were ‘really struggling’

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