We take a look at what’s been happening in the region this week
Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi celebrating during a match at Vitality Stadium which has been given the green light for expansion(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
In a week where Brooklyn Beckham roasted his family on Instagram, President Donald Trump backtracked on his Greenland tariff threat and the average Briton ran out of cash ahead of payday (according to Uswitch), there’s still been plenty of big business news here in the West – as we’ve been reporting here at Business Live South West.
We have taken a look at some of the West Country’s top news pieces from the week.
From major appointments (apparently January is a big time for new jobs) to hefty deals, this is our pick of the top stories…
Monday
An ex-Dyson boss who was involved in the global roll-out of the tech giant’s hand dryer and bladeless fan became the new chief executive of a Wiltshire cleantech start-up.
Great Western Railway also confirmed its long-term commitment to Plymouth through a substantial financial investment .
Tuesday
Tristan Ralph is Clifton Suspension Bridge’s new Bridge Master(Image: www.joncraig.co.uk – @JonCraig_P)
A new ‘bridge master’ was chosen to oversee the operation, maintenance and preservation of famous Bristol landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge.
That same day it was announced the former chief executive of Rolls-Royce would join the board of Bristol-based tobacco giant Imperial Brands .
Wednesday
UWE Bristol took over from the Met Office as the South West hub for a UK scheme helping drive the development of climate action plans in education settings in England.
Thursday
Canons House in Bristol(Image: kinrise)
The Bath-based publisher of The Week and Marie Claire snapped up a digital fashion and lifestyle brand for £40m. Future Plc acquired SheerLuxe and its sister company Blush Talent MGMT .
AFC Bournemouth received planning permission for the initial phase of a £90m redevelopment project, which will expand the capacity of the Vitality Stadium to more than 20,000.
The owners of a Grade-II listed waterfront estate on Bristol’s Harbourside also secured £74m to transform the site .
Friday
Swallett Energy Park(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)
Today we reported the chief executive of Babcock would depart from the defence firm after overseeing a sixfold rise in the company’s share price throughout his five-year leadership.
And finally, it was confirmed a solar park spanning the equivalent of 160 football pitches is set to be built near Chippenham, following the approval of a government inspector
