Contractors appointed to controversial A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme The £1.7bn upgrade of the road between Amesbury and Berwick Down is still awaiting approval from the transport secretary Birmingham Post · May 26, 2022
South West law firm Ashfords appoints new chair Tim Heal has taken up the position with immediate effect Birmingham Post · May 25, 2022
Acclaimed South West pastry chef opens Gloucestershire patisserie Josh Ambridge’s The Choux Bun Appétit will be based at Five Valleys shopping centre in Stroud Birmingham Post · May 25, 2022
Topland Group buys and lets Gloucestershire warehouse in £8.9m deal The London-based investment firm said the move represented its growth ambitions in the South West’s industrial sector Birmingham Post · May 24, 2022
Dyson, The Range and Ovo owners among richest people in Britain in 2022 The Sunday Times Rich List is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property and assets such as art and racehorses Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022
Ten richest people in south west revealed - including nine billionaires There were a record number of new billionaires in the UK this year Bristol Post · May 20, 2022
First South West green hydrogen plant announced in net zero drive The £2.5m facility at the Bristol and Bath Science Park will form the basis of a regional hub for green growth with more than 30 cross-sector partners Birmingham Post · May 19, 2022
House price growth in rural areas ‘has outperformed urban locations’ Property values in mainly rural areas have risen by 29% over the past five years, while those in predominantly urban areas have increased by 18%. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
NHS hiring for hundreds of South West jobs Global jobsite Indeed is holding an event in Bristol in a bid to attract more people into healthcare roles Birmingham Post · May 18, 2022
Working in Exeter and all about commute costs, rents and businesses based there BusinessLive profiles Exeter as a place to work, the best cafes to plug in, commuter costs, house prices and job opportunities Birmingham Post · May 16, 2022
Dog owners warned about deadly ticks as Lyme disease cases increase The number of Lyme disease cases have increased - particularly in the South West - in recent years, sparking a warning to dog owners who exercise their pets in the countryside Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022
Channel 4 launches South West scheme to find new TV writers The broadcaster has a hub in Bristol and is looking for unrepresented writers looking for their first writing credit Birmingham Post · May 16, 2022
11,000 new South West companies founded in first three months of 2022 There is growing confidence in the economy's recovery following the end of Covid rules, restructuring trade body R3 said Birmingham Post · May 16, 2022
Heavy rainfall lashes South West amid thunderstorm warnings Some areas have seen 20mm of rain while a yellow weather warning is in place with more rain expected Bristol Post · May 15, 2022
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Michael Gove ‘tells Lords they should sit outside London during refurbishment’ The Levelling Up Secretary reportedly suggested there are suitable locations in the North, Midlands, South West, Scotland or Wales.
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022 NHS waiting times revealed on National Nurses Day - worst in country revealed NHS waiting times are now at a record high across the country, according to the latest data released by NHS England. Millions of people are still waiting for treatment
Evening Standard · May 12, 2022 Waiting list for urgent eating disorder care rises to new record levels The longest waiting lists were in the south west, new data shows
Birmingham Post · May 12, 2022 LiveWest and Homes England agree deal to build thousands of homes across South West At least 25% of the homes will be built using modern methods of construction, such as modular housing
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 House price growth in rural areas ‘has outperformed urban locations’ Property values in mainly rural areas have risen by 29% over the past five years, while those in predominantly urban areas have increased by 18%.
Birmingham Post · May 11, 2022 University of Exeter appoints contractor to build £8.5m research hub When complete the facility will be shared with local supplier South West Water
Birmingham Post · May 11, 2022 22 South West companies go bust as Ukraine war and rising prices hit business Firms across the region are coming under "ever-increasing pressure", according to business advisory firm Interpath
Birmingham Post · May 10, 2022 Six South West cultural groups land share of £2.1m The cash from Arts Council England will be used to improve buildings, buy equipment and invest in new tech
ABC News · May 10, 2022 COVID-19 staff shortages bite in South West WA holiday region as cases continue to peak Businesses and services in WA's southern tourist towns shut their doors as local cases surge by 43 per cent today and staff test positive to COVID-19.
Bristol Post · May 9, 2022 Meet the South West's 'kindest man' who has dedicated his life to helping others despite terminal illness He was given six months to live three years ago, and decided to help others in the time he has left
Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022 Exact date heatwave will end as Britain sizzles in 23C sunshine this week Today is likely to be the warmest day of the week before unsettled conditions take us into the weekend - the mercury is set to climb back up next Monday as 'fine and dry' weather are on the cards