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West of England's new mayor pledges to put politics aside and 'make things happen'
Politics
Helen Godwin has taken over as leader of the West of England Combined Authority
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Lost Gardens of Heligan and Triodos Bank among King's Awards for Enterprise 2025 South West winners
South West
A total of 17 companies from across the region received awards this year
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Almost 200 homes approved across two developments
South West
Abbey Manor Developments had put forward two separate applications to deliver a combined total of 185 homes
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Somerset drone company secures 拢3m for unmanned aircraft
Aerospace
The high-tech vehicle can fly up to eight hours non-stop and is in its second year of flight tests
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South West calls for Government to unlock 拢1.5bn by investing in region's ports
South West
A new report says harnessing the full potential of the region's ports could unlock 'major' opportunities for the 海角视频
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Historic department store celebrates 250 years in business
Retail & High Street
Hatchers is owned by the Somerset-based Hill and Raisey families
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Britain's longest train journey to be scrapped after more than a century
Transport
The CrossCountry service from Aberdeen in Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall has been running since 1921
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Somerset Council building to be transformed into key worker housing
Housing
The local authority has sold off the property and will use the funds to deliver 'vital' services, it said
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Eyewear firm monitoring Donald Trump's tariffs 'closely' as revenues fall
Company Results
Inspecs manufacturers frames and lenses and only last year opened a factory in Vietnam which has been hit by the changes
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South West and London leading 海角视频 economic growth
Economy
The West Country was the top-performing region for growth in March alongside the 海角视频 capital
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Revised plans for Somerset's 拢4bn gigafactory near M5 unveiled
Construction
The gigafactory will provide electric vehicle batteries for Jaguar Land Rover
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West Country exporters urged to explore new markets after Trump's US tariffs announcement
Exports
Donald Trump has announced a 10% tax on many British goods being imported into the US
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Bridgwater Docks regeneration could begin later this year
Somerset
The docks were earmarked for a 拢5.2m regeneration as part of a town deal, but three years on from the public consultation event, there has been little progress
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B&Q parent firm's CEO sees pay slashed by almost 拢4m amid profit hit
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Thierry Garnier, chief executive of Kingfisher, saw his pay drop from nearly 拢6m in the prior year to almost 拢2.3m for the 12 months 31 January, 2025
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Thatchers Cider secures future of West Country supply with huge new orchard
Food and Drink
Workers at the cider company have been preparing the ground for around three years after the firm bought around 10 acres of farmland near its base in Somerset
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Freshford Mill development near Bath sold for nearly 拢1m
property news
The historic mill site has been developed in two phases over a number of years
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Children's Hospice South West founder and chief executive dies
South West
Eddie Farwell established the charity with his late wife in 1991 to provide support for babies and children with life-limiting conditions
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Bristol Airport's expansion plans to be opposed by council
Transport
The transport hub is seeking permission to expand to serve 15 million passengers a year
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West Country predicted to be among fastest-growing regional economies in 海角视频
Economy
Bristol in particular is projected to achieve growth above the country's national average
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B&Q owner sees profits plummet and warns over rising costs
Retail & High Street
It comes as retailers warn over the future of jobs in the industry amid mounting financial pressures
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Former Bath gasworks site to become 900 new homes
Housing
The 12.4 acre brownfield site is owned by Bath and North East Somerset Council and developer Berkeley Homes
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Historic department store Jolly's in Bath to reopen
Retail & High Street
The shop recently closed its doors after more than 200 years - but is now being brought back to life
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Portishead Railway gets back on track as 拢27m funding approved
Transport
Work on the line is now planned to begin in the summer - 61 years after it was closed
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Yeo Valley snaps up gourmet yoghurt maker The Collective
Deals
The dairy brand will become part of the Somerset-based company
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