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Gathered here are news stories from all our publications, covering many of the biggest regeneration projects across the UK.

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2000 new jobs set for Salford

Published: 2010-05-24 09:17:47

From: Salford (Central Salford)

More than 2,000 new jobs could be created after a Ł25m plan to transform a former toothpaste factory was given the green light. (Sourced from Manchester Evening News.)

Town hall bosses approved plans for a massive complex at the former Colgate factory in Ordsall, which will include offices, shops, a gym and restaurants. read more

Derby show sees fund launch and signs of an upturn

Published: 2010-05-21 08:12:10

From: Derby (Perspective)

Over 500 property and business investment professionals were given an insight into the city’s prospects at the Derby Property and Business Investment Show, at Pride Park, on Tuesday 11th May.

The event included a seminar at which Derby City Council chief executive Adam Wilkinson introduced a Ł10 million regeneration fund for developers to access "with no specific criteria - come and tell us how we can help move projects forward". read more

Lights, camera, action

Published: 2010-05-20 17:00:04

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

You might expect the world's first UNESCO City of Film to be LA, London, Mumbai or Cannes. But you'd be wrong.

Step forward Bradford, home to a fabulous film heritage, world-class festivals, stunning locations and film's national museum at its heart. read more

On track for better connectivity

Published: 2010-05-20 10:38:29

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

From 23 May Bradford will benefit from new direct trains to London, thanks to services from Grand Central.

Three return trains each day will link the city to the capital, providing a welcome boost for the region’s businesses. read more

After Ł2bn investment, where does the city go from here?

Published: 2010-05-20 09:29:40

From: Derby (Perspective)

This is the question some of Derby's top regeneration professionals were discussing at a recent roundtable.

Sourced from The Derby Telegraph, the discussion looks at where the city has come and what its future holds. read more

Work starts on Salford City Reds' Ł26m stadium

Published: 2010-05-20 09:19:37

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Work on building Salford's Ł26 million community stadium has officially started on site today. (Sourced from Crain's Manchester News.)

The club said the stadium development was the largest single investment in sport in the city of Salford for decades. read more

Bradford pushes ahead with Ł2.5 billion of regeneration

Published: 2010-05-19 15:16:34

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

It is testament to the resolve of Bradford's development community that the city is bucking the recessionary trend.

Many regeneration projects across the country have stalled but, while schemes in the city have been affected, the bulk of the programme is progressing rapidly.

Bradford’s landmark regeneration project, the City Park, is well under way and will be completed by summer 2011. The six-acre park will contain the largest city centre water feature in the UK, creates a major events space and is already attracting direct investment and developer interest. read more

John Lewis at home in Croydon

Published: 2010-05-19 09:45:12

From: London - Croydon (City3)

High street favourite John Lewis has selected Croydon as the next location for the continued expansion of its 'at home' store range.

The shop is due to open this summer, while further stores in Swindon and Tunbridge Wells are expected in the autumn. read more

Coventry City Council urged to work with businesses

Published: 2010-05-19 09:29:54

From: Coventry (Central City)

A leading business figure in Coventry has urged the new-look city council to drive through regeneration in the city centre. (Sourced from Coventry Telegraph.)

Labour regained the majority of seats on the city council on the same day that three Labour MPs were re-elected – turning the city ‘red’ as the rest of Warwickshire swung to the Tories. read more

Quality of life attracts innovation

Published: 2010-05-18 11:28:11

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

The Airedale Valley continues to attract innovative and creative companies thanks to the impressive quality of life it offers, according to Bob Gomersall, chairman of the Advanced Digital Institute.

He said: “It’s a pleasant region and quality of life is quite important. These businesses don’t need to be in the centre of town, so tend to be located in picturesque places outside of Bradford.” read more