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Glastonbury closer to £23.6m Town Deals boost as 12 projects backed by board
Somerset
Renovation of the entrance to Glastonbury Abbey and a new sports and leisure facility are among the plans
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US electric car giant Rivian mulls South West factory
Environment
The multibillion-pound California-based company is backed by major investors including Amazon and Ford
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Weston Gymnastics Centre lands funding for new equipment
Social Enterprise
Housebuilder Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has awarded the funds to the club
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West of England secures 'significant' funding to improve transport links
Transport
Metro Mayor Dan Norris said the multi-million pound investment could help deliver “real change” for the region’s transport network
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Bath awarded second UNESCO World Heritage status
Somerset
The decision was made by a committee in China which also recognised 10 other towns
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Somerset pet supplements firm forecasts £1m US sales after exports growth during pandemic
Exports
Hilton Herbs manufactures herbal remedies for horses and household pets
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Fire-ravaged Weston-super-Mare hotel site to be transformed after developer secures £4.6m
property news
The former site of the Lynton House Hotel has suffered four fires since 2008
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Engineering giant Bilfinger wins Hinkley Point C contract and will create 80 new jobs
Deals
The new roles will be based at the German firm’s sites in Bristol, Somerset and Humberside
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Somerset bathroom manufacturer secures million-pound contract to supply new hotel in Milton Keynes
Deals
Offsite Solutions is also supplying a major housing development in the Buckinghamshire town
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High-profile Bath building to undergo £4m transformation
property news
The property next to Bath Spa station is set to be completely refurbished
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Work begins on Dyson-funded cancer centre at Bath’s Royal United Hospital
Hospitals
The Wiltshire-based firm’s charitable arm has contributed the largest ever donation to the hospital
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Mulberry returns to profit as it turns 50 years old
Retail
The Somerset-based handbag retailer said it had delivered a "robust financial performance" in the last year
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Cafe-bar chain Loungers plunges to loss amid pandemic
Restaurants
But the group said it was "confident" of its future following a rebound in sales since reopening
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The latest appointments and promotions in the South West business community
People
A number of organisations across the region have made significant hires in the past few weeks
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Wards Solicitors appoints first female head in 100-year history
Law
Jenny Pierce has been promoted to managing partner
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Somerset firms invited to have their say on ‘key’ A303 upgrade plans
South West
Construction is set to start in September and the new road will open in 2024
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HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson urges South West firms to 'get involved' in project
High Speed 2
The route of the multi-billion-pound railway line will stretch from London to the North of England
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Unlocking of restrictions leads to surge in business as tourists head to West Country
Economy
Research from NatWest found an increase in visitors to the region has helped boost the economy
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Bath fin-tech firm Seccl expands paid internship scheme to attract diverse talent to industry
Technology
The company is owned by the business group that includes Octopus Energy
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Somerset firm wins contract with AA to provide household insurance claims tech
Technology
Synergy Cloud is part of Taunton-based Claims Consortium Group
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South West firms struggling to recruit as skills shortage holds back Covid recovery
Employment
British Chambers of Commerce South West members are calling for "real solutions"
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Somerset cheesemaker Lubborn to create jobs ahead of 'huge' Christmas peak
Employment
The company said it was looking for people to fill positions between now and October
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10 independent shops you should visit in the South West
Retail & High Street
To mark Independents' Day, which promotes Ƶ independent retailers, we take a look at some of the region's best indie stores
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Historic Somerset dairy farm to build high-tech milking parlour after securing £800k
Finance
Bickfield Farm said the new sustainable technology would allow 50% more cows to be milked during any given period
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