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Bath Rugby: The Rec gets ultrafast 5G including in fan zone
Business of Sport
The new network will improve connectivity on match days when thousands of people descend on the site
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'Major moment' as second nuclear reactor arrives at Hinkley Point C
EDF
The reactor was shipped from a factory in France to Avonmouth Docks in Bristol and then transported by barge and road
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Mulberry reports strong festive sales as turnaround strategy shows early signs of success
Fashion
Somerset-based luxury handbag maker says global like-for-like sales rose 11% for the 13 weeks to December 27, with Europe leading growth
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10 senior leaders appointed to West of England business board
Appointments
The board was announced last summer and will aim to drive growth, create jobs and boost investment in the region
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M&S confirms opening date of flagship Bath store
Marks & Spencer
The branch will include food, fashion and home and beauty, and will have a 140-seater coffee shop with views across the city
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Somerset fabric manufacturer snapped up by Altrincham investor in major deal
Deals
The acquisition marks the successful exit of º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Ireland capital investor BGF
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Plans for 200 homes on green-belt land in North Somerset
Housing
Hill Residential has submitted proposals to build the properties in Failand
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From Bristol Airport to Rolls-Royce and Airbus: The South West aerospace sector is driving economic growth - report
Aerospace
Industry giants are creating highly skilled roles while Bristol and Cornwall Airport are also playing a major role
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Six South West companies to watch in 2026
South West
From technology, to mining to food, here's our pick of the businesses to look out for over the next 12 months
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8 major transport projects that could transform Somerset in 2026
Somerset
There will be numerous extra roadworks in the county over the coming 12 months
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Wessex Water to pay £11m following investigation by Ofwat
Your Money
The utilities provider is being told to pay out over failures to adequately operate and maintain its wastewater network
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Businessman issues stark warning over Yeovil town centre car parks plan
Somerset
He says the council's masterplan proposals for Court Ash and North Lane car parks threaten thriving independent traders
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Joe and The Juice coffee chain opening first store in Bath
Retail & High Street
It is the Danish brand's second branch in the West Country and follows the opening of Bristol Cabot Circus in the summer
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Law firm launches 'Ukraine desk' to support country's reconstruction efforts
Law
It will also advise Ukrainian businesses and individuals looking to operate in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, Clarke Willmott said
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West of England bus services secure £246m for improvements
Transport
Local authorities will have the power to decide how the money is spent
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'Tourist tax' is chance for West of England, mayor tells businesses
The Budget
Helen Godwin has written an open letter encouraging company owners to engage in the consultation on the proposed levy
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Rachel Reeves' Budget receives cool response from West of England business leaders
The Budget
It's been criticised as a 'missed opportunity' for companies across the region
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Tourist tax in Bristol and Bath region would boost economy and raise funds for transport, say leaders
The Budget
The West of England mayor and several council leaders have spoken out in favour of the proposed levy
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English mayors to gain tourist tax powers
Hotels
Mayors including Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram and Helen Godwin will be able to impose levies on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition
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Somerset Council to sell off 79-acre farm amid financial woes
Somerset
The council has been carrying out a review of its land, property and other assets as it attempts to balance its books
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Ultrafast broadband provider Truespeed announces new chief executive
Appointments
The challenger brand said Nelson Missier would take up the reins at the end of the year
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South West chamber Business West appoints new chief executive
Appointments
Douglas Ure will join the organisation in January next year
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Value of West Country's tourism industry hits record high
South West
Visitors to the region are boosting the local economy by billions of pounds a year
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West Country MPs call for tax cut for pubs and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget
Politics
The cross-party group has also urged the government to 'deliver on its commitment' to reform business rates
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