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Up to 100 jobs in danger at Weymouth-based engineering business


Around 100 jobs could be lost as a Weymouth-based engineering business has gone under administration, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

Universal Engineering, which also has a site in Llantrisant, is a subsidiary of the Bland Group and specialises in equipment for the sub-sea, oil and gas sectors, defence and aerospace industries.

Plans approved for first stage of Sherford community development


The first phase of a project to build a new community in Sherford, which will eventually include 5,500 houses and 890,000 sq ft of schools, shops, community spaces and leisure facilities, has finally received planning permission, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

Dairy products manufacturer opens new eco-friendly factory, creates local jobs


A manufacturer of organic butters and spreads, has opened its new eco-friendly factory in Chacewater, creating multiple new jobs in the process, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

Carley’s of Cornwall has invested £1m in the renovation and extension of the former pumping station at Wheal Daniel to house its food processing factory. It has also created six additional jobs.

New student 791-bedroom village to be built in Cheltenham


A new proposal regarding the development of a 791-bedroom student village at the University of Gloucestershire’s Pittville campus in Cheltenham will be approved shortly, paving the way for the construction work to start in the near future, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

Football club reveals stadium grounds redevelopment plans


A football club has revealed plans to redevelop their stadium grounds, which will include a student housing scheme on adjoining land, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.
 
Exeter City FC said the plans to redevelop their St James Park ground, were at the "very earliest stages of formulation" and would "significantly" increase t

South West recruitment company to go on hiring spree


A Bristol-headquartered recruitment firm has gone on a hiring spree after acquiring offices in Cardiff, Coventry and Stafford, a recent news report in the local media has been able to find.

Hunter Selection, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2015, aims to expand closer to its headquarters in the near future.

Construction work starts on multimillion-pound student accommodation


Construction work has started on a new £8m development scheme at Exeter Cricket Club which will provide accommodation for 159 students, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal.

A new two-storey pavilion, complete with changing rooms, kitchen, bar and office space, will be built along with the student accommodation.