With the majority of the Meridian region placed under Tier 2 restrictions, some community bars and pubs worry they will not be able to make ends meet.

Covid Tiers: Businesses in the South react

The entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic and many musicians have had to find new jobs - but some have learnt to diversify.

Meet the musicians remaining headline acts - working from their living rooms

Despite the fine, Chris Kettle is refusing to close as he strongly believes he is providing an essential service for people's mental well-being.

Dorset shop owner fined for opening says he won't close

Nick Herriott spent seven years travelling the world, working for a bespoke holiday company, but lost his job when the travel industry was hit hard.

Man made redundant turns fortunes around by becoming greengrocer

The zoo near Winchester is closed but still faces daily costs of caring for its animals. 

Marwell Wildlife facing 'toughest challenge in 50 year history'

Thousands of bars, pubs and restaurants across the South are preparing to close ahead of Thursday's national lockdown. 

Businesses in the South and South East brace for second lockdown

A coach driver who has been made redundant after working for the Isle of Wight tours company has described the experience as the "end of his life".

Coach driver shares redundancy woes after devastation to industry

Staff at KFC and Bodrum Kebab in Cowley Road were caught serving customers after 10pm. Oxford City Council issued the fines after complaints from the public.

KFC among two fast food restaurants in Oxford fined for breaking 10pm curfew

The Red Lion, in Badlesmere near Faversham, has been offering the scheme as Covid restrictions put pressure on the hospitality sector.

Kent pub hires out tables to 'stay at home' workers to boost business

The first day of early closures, on Thursday night, saw many businesses struggle with reduced customer numbers.

Businesses fear for future as 10pm curfew comes into force

A company in Hampshire has introduced traffic light wristbands to help those who are feeling apprehensive about returning to work post-lockdown.

Traffic light wristbands to help combat return to work anxiety

New restrictions on social gatherings in England, announced by the Prime Minister, has left businesses across the South East worried for their future. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal from Monday after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Businesses 'can't survive' new restrictions after rise in coronavirus cases

Colleagues who may have been exposed to the staff affected at the Knight Road depot in Rochester have been notified and are self-isolating.

Three Royal Mail staff test positive for coronavirus at Medway sorting office

Many small businesses in the south have had to change how they operate. For many, just surviving 2020 is seen as a success.

The businesses forced to adapt during Covid in order to survive

The south coast has a new tourist attraction - a trip out to sea to view some of the many cruise liners which have been anchored off shore for months.

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