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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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Leonardo warns over future of Somerset helicopter factory unless £1bn contract secured
Aerospace
The site in Yeovil employs thousands of people and is the last facility of its kind in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator
Environment
The company will not be able to cover the cost of the enforcement action through its customers or increases to bills
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South West chamber Business West makes trio of board appointments
Appointments
The directors will represent members in Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire
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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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