Imperial Brands increases dividend after profit rise
Bristol's Imperial Brands raises shareholder dividend following profit growth and £1.45bn share buyback launch. Discover how the tobacco giant plans future expansion.
Bristol's Imperial Brands raises shareholder dividend following profit growth and £1.45bn share buyback launch. Discover how the tobacco giant plans future expansion.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
A £21m development of 88 gas-free affordable homes is now complete at West Vale, Oldham. The project tackles the borough's housing crisis with sustainable design. Discover the new community.
Deeside-based Reacta Healthcare, backed by £2.8m from the Development Bank of Wales, is expanding its global reach with new pharmaceutical-grade food allergy diagnostics. Discover how this Welsh firm is transforming patient care worldwide.
Asda's Patchway store in Bristol undergoes a magical Wicked-themed makeover with exclusive merchandise and products, running until December 10. Discover the magic!
New data reveals Wales faces an entrepreneurial crisis with start-ups declining 25% - nearly double the UK average. Discover the economic impact and urgent solutions needed.
Aston Villa's Tommi O'Reilly is flourishing on loan at Crewe Alexandra, starting every league game and scoring three goals. The midfielder discusses his development path and aims for Unai Emery's first team. Follow his journey.
Discover how Bristol Castle became the unlikely birthplace of Magna Carta's revival in 1216, saving the historic document that shaped modern democracy. Explore this pivotal moment in British history.
A period property in Reading, left barely standing after fire and storm damage, has sold for an eye-watering £600,000. Discover the potential of this prime plot.
The final phase of the £10m regeneration of Sunderland's former Dewhirst factory is underway, with Greggs and Starbucks drive-thrus coming. Discover how this brownfield site is becoming a new city gateway.
Bristol City Council denies FOI request on Bottle Yard Studios' profitability, citing excessive officer time. Discover why financial transparency remains elusive for this key cultural asset.
A Bristol defence tech firm and London manufacturer are creating 100 jobs across South West England. This joint venture boosts sovereign UK manufacturing of advanced sensing systems for national security.
The Persimmon Foundation has donated £50,000 to Bristol City Robins Foundation to provide mentoring and wellbeing support for 150 young people not in education or employment.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Birmingham City Council is auctioning the 1.6-acre site of the former Oscott Manor School with a £750,000+ guide price. Discover the development potential of this cleared Kingstanding land.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.
A historic Manchester complex has been given a new lease of life as a £30m student accommodation project. The 321-bed development sensitively blends 125-year-old buildings with modern facilities. Discover how the past meets the present.
Walsall Council's draft local plan proposes building over 2,300 homes on green belt land. Have your say before the consultation closes on 19 December 2025.
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro joined partners in Manchester to launch the 6-year Nobu Tower project, featuring a hotel, restaurant and luxury residences. Discover this landmark investment.
A wave of new planning applications has been validated in Rochdale, including proposals for new homes, shopfronts, and infrastructure projects. Discover the latest developments pending consideration.
Plans for 510 new homes in South Bristol progress as Allison Homes submits detailed application. The Centric Parc scheme includes affordable housing and green spaces. Discover the vision for this sustainable neighbourhood.
Discover how a massive £1bn investment is transforming Wigan, Leigh, and surrounding towns through 11 major regeneration projects set for completion by 2028.
The influential Develop North partnership announces key leadership appointments to drive forward ambitious regeneration projects across North Yorkshire, signalling strong commitment to the region's economic future.
Major regeneration project approved for Phoenix 10 site in Darlaston, bringing hundreds of homes, green spaces and community facilities to Walsall's industrial heartland.
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the city's tallest building - a 76-storey skyscraper that will transform the skyline and create thousands of jobs in a major regeneration project.
Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.