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Advertising agency launched in 2020 opens Bristol and Belfast offices
property news
Fueld Media was founded by Oliver Brightman and Russell Gregory in February last year
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List of Ƶ's least affordable places to live includes six South West cities
property news
In the last year, there has been a 10.3% surge in city house prices across the Ƶ
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Government urged to provide more support to businesses in wake of climate emergency
Environment
West of England chamber Business West says a lack of funding and knowledge is holding some firms back from making changes
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Holiday firm Alpharooms misses refund deadline leaving 'furious' customers out of pocket
Leisure & Touism
The package holiday operator is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority
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Hinkley Point to dump mud off Portishead after application for dredging operation approved
EDF
The nuclear power station is installing water cooling tunnels under the Bristol Channel
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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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