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West of England signs 'landmark' technology deal with US
Deals
It is hoped the agreement – the first of its kind in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ – will lead to the creation of jobs across the region
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'There's more to do' - West of England Mayor reflects on first six months in office
Politics
Helen Godwin says she is 'proud to be doing things differently' in the region
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Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country
Transport
The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
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Somerset jewellery store to shut after nearly 30 years
Retail & High Street
Bryants in Clevedon is launching a 50% off sale as it prepares for its closure
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Bridgwater Carnival 2025: Every major development on the procession route
Somerset
This year's annual spectacle arrives in town on Saturday, with thousands expected to line the streets
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Somerset builders merchant celebrates 225 years in business
Retail
Bradfords Building Supplies was founded in Pibsbury on the Somerset Levels in 1770
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Nearly 200 new homes planned for growing Somerset town near M5
Housing
Gladman Developments has launched a consultation on its revised vision for the site
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Full list of Pizza Hut restaurants set to close as chain collapses
Insolvency and Administration
It will also shut 11 delivery sites around the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Nearly 300 new homes planned for edge of Bridgwater
Housing
The properties will be within walking distance of a new primary school
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Bath youth wellbeing charity announces new chief executive
Appointments
I Can & I Am was founded in 2015 by former teacher James Shone who was left partially sighted after a brain tumour
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Hinkley Point C appoints station director to oversee commissioning of plant
EDF
The nuclear engineering expert previously worked on Hinkley Point B and will be responsible for the Somerset project as it moves closer to operation
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Somerset Council spends £33m on consultants and agency staff
Somerset
It declared a financial emergency in November 2023 and has been relying on "exceptional financial support" from central government
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Somerset to invest £1.56m in AI in bid to 'do things better' and slash costs
Politics
The investment will be funded by capital already set aside for transformation work and will create 15 jobs
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'Everything is designed': Why the creative industries across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ are central to national economic growth
Creative & Digital
The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci says creative sector should not be seen as an 'afterthought'
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Mansion house-style flats planned for historic Bath press site
property news
The planning application for the western half of the former printing site would see six blocks of apartments built in a unique style
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Date of M4 closure changed due to 'unavoidable circumstances'
Transport
National Highways needs to close a section of the motorway so it can carry out works for the new A432 Badminton Road Bridge
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West Country creative companies secure £25m funding boost
Creative & Digital
Film, television and music companies will be among the businesses to benefit from the cash
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Bath music and plant shop facing closure over unpaid rent
Retail & High Street
The owners have asked the council for a repayment plan given 'dire' trading conditions over the summer
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West of England mayor invites business leaders to join new growth board
Economy
The board was first announced in the summer and will help deliver a new 10-year strategy aimed at boosting the region's economy
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Plans for nearly 80 homes near Mendip Hills approved on appeal
Housing
Gladman Developments has been given the green light to build 78 new homes on Wookey Hole Road in Wells
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Weston-super-Mare to receive millions of pounds under government scheme
Somerset
The most deprived areas of the town will receive funding, with locals forming boards to decide how to spend the money
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Plans to create 72,000 jobs in Bristol and Bath region unveiled
Economy
The West of England Growth Strategy outlines ambitions for economic growth, more investment and improved transport
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Marie Claire publisher Future on track to meet full-year profit guidance
Company Results
The Bath-based publishing group says it has made 'good strategic progress' over the financial year
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B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher upgrades guidance amid strong º£½ÇÊÓƵ demand
Retail
The retail giant is also planning to grow its marketplace platform after reporting significant growth over the year
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