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Plymouth firms welcome freeport plan approval as £25m grant unlocked

Ministers have given the green light to Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, which backers hope could help city attract millions of pounds of investment and create thousands of jobs

Birmingham Post

Strep A cases confirmed at more North Bristol schools

The UKHSA reports that there have been 440 cases of Scarlet Fever and 65 cases of invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) in the South West

Bristol Post

Strep A: Scarlet fever in South West among lowest in country as iGAS cases at average

The rate of iGAS infections is almost exactly the national average

Bristol Post

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Packaging firm near Bristol acquired by larger South West group

Surepack in South Gloucestershire has been bought by Somerset-based Wessex Packaging

Birmingham Post

The Times crowns beautiful St Pauls hotel as best place to stay in South West

We took a look inside the colourful, contemporary hotel which has seen success in its first year

Bristol Post

Map reveals scarlet fever hotspots as Strep A outbreak spreads and 9 kids die

Wales has by far the worst scarlet fever case rate, with almost double that of any region in England as the South West has recorded only three cases so far

Daily Mirror

M5, M4 and A303 overnight closures in the South West tonight

See below for the details

Bristol Post

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100 jobs on offer in healthcare recruitment drive in the south west

Positions in nursing, home support and catering with both full and part-time positions are available in Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire

Bristol Post

Police thank cows who helped capture wanted man in South West England

National Police Air Service officers capture dramatic footage of fugitive being pursued by livestock

Wales Online

All of the major strikes in the run up to Christmas and the New Year

Workers up and down the country are taking industrial action

Wales Online

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Here are some of the strikes or ballots planned.

The Independent UK

The Bristol Cheesemonger braces for busy Christmas after 'tough' times with Gaol Ferry Bridge closure

Gaol Ferry Bridge has been closed since the end of August

Bristol Post

When are rail strikes and engineering works happening in the South West during December 2022 and January 2023?

We've rounded up all the rail strikes and engineering works that might affect your travel this December

Bristol Post

Just Eat Awards announces Staple Hill restaurant among best takeaways in the south west

You can vote for them to be crowned the best in the region or even the country

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Planning consultancy firm expands with Bristol architecture team

Marrons said it was looking to make further additions to its South West team as part of a growth strategy for the region

Birmingham Post

Boots opening Bristol Airport store in £4m departure lounge refurbishment

The South West transport hub will refresh its retail and catering offering over the winter

Bristol Post

Heart attack victims in Bristol are left waiting over an hour for an ambulance on average

The south west has some of the longest ambulance waiting times in the country

Bristol Post

Teenagers arrested with thousands of pounds worth of crack cocaine and heroin

It comes after a large-scale anti-drug operation across the South West

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Pennon profits slump as power costs double amid energy crisis

The Exeter-based parent firm of South West Water and Bristol Water has also announced a huge recruitment drive

Birmingham Post

South West showcases plan to become UK's 'green energy powerhouse'

The region believes its natural assets could help Britain reach its net-zero targets

Bristol Post

There's been 14 Bristol-born England players - but how does the city compare to other regions?

Jack Butland was the last player from the South West to represent the Three Lions

Birmingham Post

Free business support on offer to South West companies

Business West is running a Workforce for the Future programme to help firms address skills gaps

Birmingham Post

Bristol media company Wildfire collapses into administration

Wildfire Media was behind a number of publications including Independent Education Today and University Business

ABC News

Farmer says sheep 'left to suffer' after being shot by intruders on Bridgetown farm

A South West farmer voices his disgust after one of his sheep was shot, badly injured and left to suffer by intruders.

Birmingham Post

Latest appointments and jobs news from the South West

We take a look at some of the people in the region who have taken on new roles in recent weeks

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