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Manchester-Sheffield tunnel plans: How Norway-style transport vision could slash travel times between Yorkshire and the North West
Yorkshire & Humber
Project backers say it would boost local economies and improve Peak District environment
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Work on first phase of £1bn Golden Valley tech and cyber development gets under way
Gloucestershire
The huge scheme is being built on land next to UK intelligence agency GCHQ
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Burnham's 'Number 10 North' risks leaving South West behind, warns Ed Davey
Politics
The Lib Dem leader says it could potentially deepen rural deprivation
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'World-class place to live, visit and work': How Trafford masterplan goes much further than new Manchester United stadium
North West
Council leader Tom Ross on the Wharfside Regeneration Masterplan
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Economic stagnation has put a quarter of Welsh population trapped in health gap
Wales
The Welsh Government admitted that geography heavily dictates life expectancy in modern Wales,
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Manchester United confirms new stadium location and plans for 'world-class' arena
Economic Development
New 100,000-seater home will be some 350 metres away from Old Trafford
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Huge £10m energy centre arrives at Bristol Airport under police escort
Energy
It was built off site and then transported down the M5 in modules
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Mergers of Welsh universities will be considered by independent review confirms minister Cefin Campbell
Welsh Government
The Deputy minister for skills and tertiary education on a skills audit and reducing the number of young NEETs.
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New film shows what Bristol Arena could look like
Bristol
The long-awaited 'Aviva Arena' is set to open in 2028
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Durham construction firm Esh Group toasts record results as turnover tops £311m
Company Results
'2025’s performance is clear evidence that our strategically designed business model has given the group solid foundations for sustainable long-term growth'
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Urban Splash boss: Plan for Manchester floating walkways making good progress
North West
£100m CyanLines routes planned for city's waterways
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Senedd members reject motion calling for new funding model for Welsh Goverment
Welsh Government
The Welsh Goverment was seeking support for motion calling on the UK Goverment to provide fairer funding mechanism
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Work on Devon tungsten mine project set to 'ramp up' ahead of 2027 opening
South West
Tungsten West is looking to restart production at Hemerdon near Plymouth
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Demolition of Paignton town centre buildings to go ahead
Construction
The buildings in Station Square have been fenced off since May
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Chair to advisory panel that will shape new economic development agency for Wales
Welsh Government
Jonathan Lewis has extensive private sector expertise and working with development agencies globally
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New £18.8m wireless tech support fund for North Wales businesses
Deals
The fund is the latest initiative from Ambition North Wales
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Old tumble dryer factory site near Bristol to be sold for £10m and turned into 190 homes
property news
The Hotpoint UK site closed in 2024 with the loss of 142 jobs
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Major changes to Bristol Temple Island deal needed amid rising costs
Bristol
Plans for affordable housing at the site are being halved in a blow to the city council
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'Robust demand' boosts trading at Northumberland housebuilder Cussins
Company Results
'The business has delivered a resilient performance during a period of evolving market conditions'
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Electing Devon mayor could 'unlock billions of pounds' for county
South West
The council's leader is hopeful Andy Burnham will devolve more power to the county if he becomes PM
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Plans for new Devizes Tesco superstore in 'parkland setting' with lakes and trees unveiled
Retail
The proposals include a huge shop alongside a drive-through Starbucks and a DIY store
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Blueprint for Manchester's future will be debated this week
North West
City centre will be extended as many more new homes planned
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Business improvement districts in Swansea and Cardiff win ballots for five more years
Economic Development
The BIDs secured overwhelming mandates for a further five years in their respective ballots
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Welsh Goverment needs to talk more to entrepreneurs and not just business organisations
Welsh Government
For too long, Welsh economic policy has been dominated by the politics of representation rather than the discipline of delivery
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