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Green belt development: Parish councils call for end to 'speculative and premature applications' and more brownfield building
North West
Petition for more green belt protection attracts almost 2,000 signatures
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Swindon to Oxford direct train service to be debated if Labour motion passes
Transport
Swindon councillors will vote on a Labour motion calling for a daily direct rail service between Swindon and Oxford, with the proposal likely to pass given Labour's large council majority
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's £1bn Golden Valley development moves step forward
Technology
The government-backed scheme is expected to create thousands of homes and jobs in Gloucestershire
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The big Tameside developments coming in 2026 with five town centres set for regeneration
North West
Major redevelopment planned across the borough
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Progress continues 'at pace' on Transpennine Route Upgrade, bosses say
Transport
Project aims to improve journeys between journeys between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York
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Bristol hoteliers 'cautiously optimistic' about 2026
Hotels
"We are trying to be positive, knowing there are still many challenges facing us"
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy facing 'zombie apocalypse' as thousands of businesses expected to fail
Economy
Resolution Foundation warns º£½ÇÊÓƵ faces 'triple whammy' of rising interest rates, energy prices and minimum wage increases
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Swindon and Wiltshire's economic partnership could be at an end as business hub shuts
Economy
The two local councils are pursuing different devolution deals
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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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º£½ÇÊÓƵ house prices look set to strengthen in 2026 after growth slows in December
property news
Changes to property taxes announced in the Budget are 'unlikely' to have a significant impact on the market, Nationwide said
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‘Give us stability to help us grow’: North West business leaders look ahead to 2026
North West
Call for 'predictable economic environment' to help firms invest
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Farmers facing 'uncertainty' in 2026 but inheritance tax change brings 'huge sense of relief', says NFU boss
Food and Drink
Tom Bradshaw said the agricultural sector had experienced one of its "toughest years on record"
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Eden Project Morecambe: Big hopes for 2026 as planning and consultation move forward
North West
£100m scheme has faced delays but is aiming for late 2028 opening
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Town centre and markets set for 2026 transformation
North West
Rawtenstall Market and Bacup market set for revamps
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Decision date for major housing scheme at former Merthyr Hoover factory site
property news
The Hoover factory is seen as a local landmark which operated from 1948 until 2009
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Why the Welsh Government is having to fund millions towards upgrading the non devolved Cardiff Train Station
Welsh Government
While a non devolved rail asset the Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region are funding around half the cost of the £140m project
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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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Capital & Centric boss: How town centre living could transform 'overlooked and under invested' areas
North West
Tim Heatley says here is a strong demand for suburban living in Greater Manchester boroughs
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Rail devolution plans for English regions but not Wales
Transport
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government is seeking bids from mayoral strategic authorities in England to take control of rail in their areas
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Rachel Reeves warned over 'spectre of recession'
Economy
Economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 as ONS data shows slowing growth in second half of 2025
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ONS confirms º£½ÇÊÓƵ economic slowdown in Q3 with 0.1% GDP growth
Economy
º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September while expansion was weaker than first thought in the second quarter, according to ONS figures
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Leaders say Central Docks is ‘here and now’ opportunity for Liverpool
Economic Development
£81m scheme backed by Peel Waters and Homes England
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Senedd backs new business rate transitional relief scheme
Wales
Senedd members unanimously backed the £116m relief scheme
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