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South West's 'financial strength' now greater than London, research finds

The West Country is outstripping the rest of the UK when it comes to the growth potential of its businesses, Quantuma said

Birmingham Post

No cases of monkeypox detected in the South West

But a confirmed case has now been detected in Wales

Bristol Post

Broadband supplier Truespeed expands network with £8m investment

The Bath-based provider said the rollout would benefit more South West firms and residents

Birmingham Post

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Contractors appointed to controversial A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme

The £1.7bn upgrade of the road between Amesbury and Berwick Down is still awaiting approval from the transport secretary

Birmingham Post

South West law firm Ashfords appoints new chair

Tim Heal has taken up the position with immediate effect

Birmingham Post

Acclaimed South West pastry chef opens Gloucestershire patisserie

Josh Ambridge’s The Choux Bun Appétit will be based at Five Valleys shopping centre in Stroud

Birmingham Post

Topland Group buys and lets Gloucestershire warehouse in £8.9m deal

The London-based investment firm said the move represented its growth ambitions in the South West’s industrial sector

Birmingham Post

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Dyson, The Range and Ovo owners among richest people in Britain in 2022

The Sunday Times Rich List is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property and assets such as art and racehorses

Birmingham Post

Ten richest people in south west revealed - including nine billionaires

There were a record number of new billionaires in the UK this year

Bristol Post

First South West green hydrogen plant announced in net zero drive

The £2.5m facility at the Bristol and Bath Science Park will form the basis of a regional hub for green growth with more than 30 cross-sector partners

Birmingham Post

House price growth in rural areas ‘has outperformed urban locations’

Property values in mainly rural areas have risen by 29% over the past five years, while those in predominantly urban areas have increased by 18%.

The Independent UK

NHS hiring for hundreds of South West jobs

Global jobsite Indeed is holding an event in Bristol in a bid to attract more people into healthcare roles

Birmingham Post

Working in Exeter and all about commute costs, rents and businesses based there

BusinessLive profiles Exeter as a place to work, the best cafes to plug in, commuter costs, house prices and job opportunities

Birmingham Post

Dog owners warned about deadly ticks as Lyme disease cases increase

The number of Lyme disease cases have increased - particularly in the South West - in recent years, sparking a warning to dog owners who exercise their pets in the countryside

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Channel 4 launches South West scheme to find new TV writers

The broadcaster has a hub in Bristol and is looking for unrepresented writers looking for their first writing credit

Birmingham Post

11,000 new South West companies founded in first three months of 2022

There is growing confidence in the economy's recovery following the end of Covid rules, restructuring trade body R3 said

Bristol Post

Heavy rainfall lashes South West amid thunderstorm warnings

Some areas have seen 20mm of rain while a yellow weather warning is in place with more rain expected

The Independent UK

Michael Gove ‘tells Lords they should sit outside London during refurbishment’

The Levelling Up Secretary reportedly suggested there are suitable locations in the North, Midlands, South West, Scotland or Wales.

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NHS waiting times revealed on National Nurses Day - worst in country revealed

NHS waiting times are now at a record high across the country, according to the latest data released by NHS England. Millions of people are still waiting for treatment

Evening Standard

Waiting list for urgent eating disorder care rises to new record levels

The longest waiting lists were in the south west, new data shows

Birmingham Post

LiveWest and Homes England agree deal to build thousands of homes across South West

At least 25% of the homes will be built using modern methods of construction, such as modular housing

The Independent UK

House price growth in rural areas ‘has outperformed urban locations’

Property values in mainly rural areas have risen by 29% over the past five years, while those in predominantly urban areas have increased by 18%.

Birmingham Post

University of Exeter appoints contractor to build £8.5m research hub

When complete the facility will be shared with local supplier South West Water

Birmingham Post

22 South West companies go bust as Ukraine war and rising prices hit business

Firms across the region are coming under "ever-increasing pressure", according to business advisory firm Interpath

Birmingham Post

Six South West cultural groups land share of £2.1m

The cash from Arts Council England will be used to improve buildings, buy equipment and invest in new tech

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