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Wildcats could make a return to woodlands in south-west England

Wildcats, historically referred to as ‘woodcats’ due to their strong presence in woodlands, are Britain’s only remaining native cat species and are ‘critically endangered’

The Independent UK

Women ‘more likely than men to say saving is harder now than last year’

People living in Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, West Midlands and the South West reported the highest levels of difficulty in a survey.

The Independent UK

Voices: Gillian Anderson’s new film is picture-postcard perfect… but it doesn’t show the real Cornwall

COMMENT: The South West is a place of beauty, but also poverty, says Thomas Horn. While ‘The Salt Path’ will no doubt inspire visitors, it won’t even begin to scrape the surface of the county’s real issues

The Independent UK

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Map reveals where thunderstorms could hit UK today as Met Office warning comes into effect

Thunderstorm warning comes into effect for London as hot spell continues

Evening Standard

Victims to attend parole hearings in national rollout of ‘vital’ scheme

The change follows a pilot scheme in the South West and Greater Manchester.

The Independent UK

ATM withdrawals fall by 6% in one year, figures show

Northern Ireland remains the most ‘cash heavy’ part of the UK while ATM use was lowest last year in the South West of England, network Link said.

Evening Standard

More weather warnings issued as 80mph gusts recorded in south-west England

A new weather front has arrived in the South West will move northwards across England and Wales during Sunday.

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South west round of the British National Road Series an exciting chance to showcase an 'under-represented' region, say local riders and organisers

British Cycling announced last week that National Road and Circuit series will visit the south west of England in 2025

Cycling Weekly

Flooding expected in Wales and the South West of England amid heavy rain

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain and strong winds from 9pm on Thursday to 8pm on Friday.

The Independent UK

Storm Antoni sees gusts of 78mph as fallen trees block 100 miles of railway

Severe road and rail disruption was reported in the south west, the Met Office said, and about half a month’s worth of rain fell on parts of the UK.

The Independent UK

Development Bank of Wales subsidiary to manage new £19m debt fund in the South West of England

Its subsidiary FW Capital has won the fund management contract for part of the British Business Bank's new £200m South West Investment Fund

Birmingham Post

Economic impact BAE Systems has on South West revealed in new report

The research has been conducted by Oxford Economics

Birmingham Post

Big Interview: British Business Bank launches South West Investment Fund

BusinessLive spoke with chief executive Louis Taylor about how this will work across the different counties of the South West

Birmingham Post

Wildanet secures £50m for full fibre gigabit broadband rollout in Cornwall and Devon

Liskeard Tech firm has received an additional amount of private equity funding from Gresham House

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New sea wall and railway station demonstrate ‘vital’ investment – minister

Transport Secretary Mark Harper will visit the South West on Monday to attend the opening of Marsh Barton station near Exeter.

Birmingham Post

Business confidence in the South West remains high according to latest Lloyds research

According to the latest business barometer business confidence fell one point in June to 29%

Birmingham Post

St Austell Brewery reports record sales and calls for government support

Bosses at the South West brewer and pub company said ministers needed to ‘work harder’ to encourage investment and help growing firms

Birmingham Post

Hinkley Point C supply chain scheme secures £180m for South West firms

The group behind the programme said it had helped to create thousands of jobs in the region

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Bristol Post

Three epic ways to treat your dad this Father's Day if you still need a perfect gift

Does your dad have a head for heights or a passion for off-roading? Look no further!

Birmingham Post

South West one of two regions to see increase in equity deals according to British Business Bank

The bank's annual Small Business Equity Tracker shows 155 equity deals completed in the region last year

Bristol Post

Met Office confirms UK heatwave amid scorching temperatures

The South West has not quite made it to a heatwave yet

Birmingham Post

Lloyds Bank South West invests in headquarters and team

The banking group has appointed a new area director for its SME business in the South West and moved to a new headquarters in Bristol

Bristol Post

Bristol weather: When storms will hit city as thunder and heavy rain forecast

The Met Office has issued a warning covering a large section of the South West from 12noon

Bristol Post

What it is like to live next to Ashton Gate Stadium

It's the biggest venue in the south west

Bristol Post

Storm Oscar to put an end to UK's summer heat says Met Office

A wave of low pressure brought by Storm Oscar could bring thundery showers to the South West

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