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REVEALED: New Exeter Chiefs headline sponsor confirmed

The new headline sponsor will replace South West Communications Group (swcomms)

Birmingham Post

From driverless boats to offshore wind - the £128million plan for future of South West green technology

The Marine and Environmental Science Accelerator aims to create a research and tech business hub to showcase the skills and knowledge in the region

Birmingham Post

South West leads UK in exports to China, study finds

The region saw the biggest annual rise in trade with China in the last quarter of 2021 than any other part of the country

Birmingham Post

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Cost of living crisis is 'increasing regional inequalities'

Households in Yorkshire and Humber, the South West and Northern Ireland are the most concerned by soaring bills - with Londoners the least worried

Wales Online

Minimal delays on roads to Dover but getaway traffic in South West hit by queues

The AA said its first ‘amber traffic warning’ remains in place until 7pm on Friday and between 11am and 3pm on Saturday.

The Independent UK

South West business confidence lowest in UK, survey finds

Firms in the region battling inflation registered the lowest reading on the Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for a second consecutive month

Birmingham Post

Broadband firm Jurassic Fibre appoints former Shell and Virgin boss as chief executive

Paul Hellings will replace the Devon-based company's founder, Michael Maltby, who will remain on its board

Birmingham Post

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Broadband supplier Truespeed connects 300th South West business

The Bath-based provider said it was helping to create a "level digital playing field” for firms in the region

Birmingham Post

Exclusive: 57 South West companies go bust as rising inflation hits business

The figure is down from the same period in 2021, but the region's retail and services sectors have seen a surge in insolvencies - and greater than across the rest of the UK

Birmingham Post

Finance chief joins Celtic & Co from fellow Cornish fashion brand Seasalt

Martin Hayball previously held senior finance roles with Pennon Group and South West Water

Birmingham Post

South Western Railway strike to cause 'severe disruption', warns train operator

There will be a reduced timetable and people have been told to avoid travelling by rail if possible

Birmingham Post

Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce appoints new relationship manager

The South West business support organisation is going through a "rapid" expansion programme

Birmingham Post

Commercial property rents soar to record high in South West

The largest increases were seen in Bristol, followed by Gloucester, Swindon and Taunton

Birmingham Post

Global design firm expands South West footprint with Exeter office

Stantec is set to create new jobs as it looks to establish a new regional hub in Exeter Science Park

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Planning firm opens Bristol base in former Fry's chocolate factory

Nexus Planning said its newly formed Bristol team was already creating new opportunities in the "thriving" South West region

Birmingham Post

Brewery Shepherd Neame buys first South West bar in Bournemouth

The 300-year-old pub operator said its coastal venues had seen "particularly encouraging" sales during the past year

Birmingham Post

South West listed firms see profit warnings double amid rising costs

A report from EY-Parthenon found the majority of profit warnings in the region came from FTSE aerospace and defence firms

Birmingham Post

Plans for 260 Somerset homes approved for site in Bridgwater

Developer Countryside Properties said the decision was an "exciting step forward" as it looks to expand its South West footprint

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The Watches of Switzerland Group has launched a Tudor boutique store in Cribbs Causeway

The boutique is the second with Swiss watch brand and the first ever in the South West

Birmingham Post

US tech company sees 800% growth after moving European HQ to Bristol

Pax8 is planning to create up to 150 jobs in the city in the next four to five years, it said

The Independent UK

England’s cleanest blue flag beaches 2022

The South West of England had the most clean beaches

Birmingham Post

Government backs 'world leading' South West in green aerospace investment drive

The region - home to giants of the trade such as Airbus and GKN - has been recognised as a "global destination" for aviation

Birmingham Post

Former quarry in Somerset bought with plans to build 42 homes

Housebuilder Edenstone has acquired the site previously owned by concrete manufacturer Marshalls

Bristol Post

Housing Ombudsman receives more than 200 complaints from Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council was the most complained to local authority in the South West

Birmingham Post

Engineering group RSE acquires majority stake in Bristol manufacturer

The deal means RSE now has 50 people based in the South West and southern Wales

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