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Appalling' West Lancashire transport links slammed as Skelmersdale misses out
Transport
West Lancashire council leader says towns and areas beyond major cities need investment too
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Former Reiss store in Liverpool city centre set for transformation into new pub by Pub Invest Group
North West
Pub Invest Group already manages more than two dozen sites
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Mixed picture for North East's visitor economy as tourism bosses point to opportunities and challenges
Economy
New data which tracks visits to the region’s attractions and accommodation providers shows overnight stays to the region are up, but wider numbers are down
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Bristol council secures £1.5m to upgrade old buildings in bid to slash emissions
Bristol
Works will include the replacement of heating systems and draught-proofing measures
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Tram-train plan to connect Bolton, Leigh and Atherton to Metrolink
Transport
Andy Burnham said plans are set to be published next month
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Homes, hotel and leisure facilities could be built on former Merseyside Police HQ as preferred bidder named
property news
The striking location in the city centre, which housed officers for more than 40 years, could now be sold later this year
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Siemens Energy boss calls for record offshore wind allocation to meet targets
Climate Agenda
Darren Davidson says at least six GW of capacity need to be awarded in the upcoming Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7
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New video shows progress at Hinkley Point C nuclear plant
EDF
The Bridgwater project has been hampered by delays since construction began in 2016
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Plans submitted for 133 homes on agricultural land at Wilmslow
North West
The application is from Bellway Homes
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Cornwall MP slams government after county misses out on transport funding
Transport
The Chancellor has announced a £15bn funding package for projects across England
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Transport funding will be 'turning point' for West of England, say council chiefs
Transport
The cash earmarked for the region will be used to make improvements and develop a new mass transit system
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Northumbrian Water to invest £15.7m in environmental improvements after Ofwat investigation
Environment
The North East water company was threatened with a £17m fine from Ofwat after the regulator found the company had allowed sewage to be released into rivers and the sea
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms struggle to find skilled workers as productivity fears loom
By City AM
New research from Barclays has highlighted the ongoing skills crisis facing º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms, with data showing how firms are struggling to find talent with the right skills
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Hargreaves Land unveils huge new North Lincolnshire employment park with almost 1m square feet of space
property news
Forge Park will be set in a 77 acre site close to Scunthorpe and has the potential to create numerous new jobs
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Bristol mass transit network gets major boost as Government commits £800m to South West transport
South West
Mass transit development between Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset has been given a huge funding boost
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FTSE 250 bank Paragon boosts profit as mortgage lending surges
Finance
The FTSE 250 bank's pre-tax profit surged 26.7 per cent to £149.4m, up from £146.4 in the first half of 2024.
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B&M reports revenue growth as discount chain's stores outperform in 'tough' º£½ÇÊÓƵ market
Retail & High Street
The discount retailer opened 70 gross new stores during the year - 45 in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, 14 in Heron Foods and 11 in France - with its pipeline "well-set" for next year
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Midlands gets £2.4bn transport boost with backing for tram line to new Birmingham City stadium
West Midlands
Tram would link city centre, Sports Quarter, NEC and HS2 interchange
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Government pledges billions to North West transport – with Stockport trams and new Everton and Anfield stadium links
North West
£15.6 billion transport package for mayoral authorities being announced today by Rachel Reeves
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Jolly's department store manager appointed chair of Bath business improvement district
Appointments
Jess Merritt-Johns is the operations lead and general manager of the historic department store on Milsom Street
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Long-running strikes end after workers accept 'fantastic' pay offer
Economic Development
Livv Housing, which manages more than 13,000 properties across Merseyside, had been locked in a dispute with union officials for seven months
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Major development plans unveiled for Salford's Greengate area by Salboy after Renault dealership acquisition
Economic Development
'This site represents an excellent opportunity to deliver another high-quality development'
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Government heritage chiefs issue warning over Bristol Temple Island building plans
Bristol
Historic England is concerned about the construction of tall buildings hampering the view of Temple Meads station
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Welsh Government has to plunder reserves to fill national insurance blackhole
Welsh Government
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said it will have to use £36m of reserves to meet increased NI employer contributions in the public sector
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