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East Midlands Railway says strikes mean no services on May 31 and June 3, and limited services on June 1 and 2
Transport
'Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary'
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Big Interview: East Midlands Airport boss Steve Griffiths relishing opportunities for growth – but says freeport will play just a tiny part
freeports
On the freeport he said airport 'could have a very minimal role to play in it from an import and export point of view'
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East Midlands Chamber says it’s time to call-out Government over chronic underinvestment in local infrastructure
Chamber of Commerce
Lack of investment having a negative impact on regional economic growth, productivity, sustainability and social mobility
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Canadian aerospace company signs lease for testing facility at Spaceport Cornwall
Aerospace
The facility will be used to test Space Engine Systems’ Hello series of Mach 5 spaceplanes
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Boost for Devon locals and holidaymakers as large EV charging hub opens
Transport
The flagship 1.6 acre site on the A38 will serve high volumes of seasonal traffic
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Boots to open first store at Bristol Airport following £4m refurbishment of departure lounge
Retail & Consumer
Located in the airside departure lounge, the new retail store will offer holiday essentials
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Fewer delays and more reliable trains part of £72m promise
North West
The package comes after TransPennine Express (TPE) lost its contract due to 'continuous cancellations'
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Turntide Technologies named as preferred supplier for Hitachi intercity battery train trial
Transport
The partnership could trigger a bigger deal for mass production of battery management systems for Hitachi
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New Aggregate Industries surface at Donington Park helps smash lap records
Construction
Some 6,500 tonnes of asphalt were removed and replaced over a 22 day period
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Virgin Orbit shuts down months after failed space launch from Cornwall
Aerospace
Richard Branson’s US firm, which attempted to shoot a rocket into orbit from the UK’s only licensed spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said it would sell its assets to four winning bidders
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West of England Metro Mayor secures £3.6m for walking and cycling in the region
Transport
Metro Mayor Dan Norris wants to encourage more people across the West of England to walk and cycle
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Full £23.2m funding secured for Bridgwater Town Deal projects
Economy
The government has approved the final three businesses cases for Somerset Council's bid to the Towns Fund pot
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Logistics firm Wincanton sees profits hit amid ‘inflationary pressures’
Company Results
The Wiltshire-based supply chain manager said its underlying financial results indicated ‘profitable growth and strategic progress’ despite ‘challenging’ wider economic conditions
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Head of Spaceport Cornwall, Melissa Quinn to step down from role
Aerospace
Melissa Quinn has been part of the Spaceport project since it started in 2014, and became its head in 2021
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Great British Railways project to improve UK train services could be watered down
Transport
Sources suggest a significantly watered-down version of GBR could be established, without overall control of the railways
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Velocys' £32m fundraiser takes off as US investment pours in for green jet fuel plant development
Industrial
£12m Stateside investment supported by £6m share issue as progress towards South Bank build is made
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Rolls-Royce completes first successful tests of world’s biggest jet engine, the UltraFan
Aerospace
The UltraFan should be available to power new jet aircraft in the 2030s
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Appeal against Bristol Airport expansion dismissed by courts
Transport
The transport hub said the court's decision was 'excellent news' for the region's economy
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Big interview: Lloyds Bank welcomes £8bn vision for transport for the South West and Wales
Transport
Amanda Dorel, regional director SME and mid corporate South West at Lloyds Bank said this is a 'real positive' for businesses in the region
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easyJet to create new base at Birmingham Airport
West Midlands
Budget airline will house three A320 aircraft at the Solihull airport and is expecting to create 100 new jobs
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Work on £16m Welsh Porsche showroom and garage underway
Construction
South West construction firm Beard is building the facility in Newport for car dealership Dick Lovett
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East Midlands Railway warns of reduced services on the Midland Mainline from late May to mid-June
Engineering
EMR said engineering work is needed to upgrade drainage and replace sleepers at the Clay Cross and Milford tunnels
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Road report says Welsh Government not doing enough to develop EV infrastructure
Wales
FSB Wales has launched a report looking at the future of road building in Wales following the Welsh Government's controversial Roads Review
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South West secures share of £30m government fund to improve roads
Transport
Several projects UK-wide have received funding from the Department for Transport, as part of a three-year programme developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT)
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