The first lavender harvest of the year is now underway on the Lizard Peninsula.

Join in on the first lavender harvest of the year

The uplifting footage is the mood boost everyone needs right now. 

The adorable moment Cornish skipper is reunited with his daughter

Community nurse Amanda Mitchell from Holsworth, was led on a wheelchair through corridors surrounded by staff clapping her on her way out.

Emotional homecoming for nurse after 93-day stay battling Covid-19

To celebrate the 50 years since the start of Glastonbury Festival, we look back at some of its defining moments. 

Glastonbury: the festival that changed live music forever

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The ss Great Britain has been slowly restored back to her former glory in Bristol’s docks. This is her story.

The ss Great Britain: the ship that changed sea travel forever

ITV's The Confession, tells the story of how Det Supt Steve Fulcher, played by Martin Freeman, breached protocols to catch a killer.

A Confession: Dramatising the murders of Becky Godden and Sian O'Callaghan

After receiving multiple complaints from guests we've investigated the conditions of the Brean Sands' most famous holiday camp, Pontins.

Complaints of 'disgusting' conditions at Pontins Brean Sands

Weight loss apps and devices such as Fitbits can be dangerous for those with eating disorders, experts have warned.

Fitness app Fitbit sparks weight loss fears in those with eating disorders

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The PM has pledged to improve the nation's infrastructure and schools, build more hospitals and create new jobs.

What has the PM promised to 'build build build" in the West Country?

For Kylie's latest coronavirus podcast she spoke to Dr Richard Piper from Alcohol Change UK about people's drinking habits.

Are you drinking more alcohol during lockdown? Kylie speaks to the experts

Bake Off star Briony May Williams talks life in lockdown, including being tested for covid 19, free cereal and dealing with pointy cakes!

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ITV reporter Robert Murphy reflects on his time following the ss Great Britain's history.

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The plinth where the statue of Edward Colston stood for 125 years.

Avon and Somerset police are renewing their appeal to identify people as part of the investigation into the criminal damage caused to the statue of Edward Colston.

Renewed appeal for Colston statue damage inquiry 

Final preparations are underway to reopen Bristol Zoo after more than three months of closure and growing financial uncertainty.

Preparations underway to reopen zoo amid growing financial uncertainty

An anonymous jeweller is auctioning off an 18ct white gold rainbow gemmed ring to raise money to support frontline NHS staff during the pandemic.

An anonymous jeweller is auctioning off ring to raise money for NHS staff

Campaigning has intensified over the past few weeks from industry leaders for more support from government.

A report predicts around 43,000 jobs could be lost in the arts industry across the south west as a result of the coronavirus. 

South West could lose 43,000 jobs in arts industry

The Lighthouse told customers in a Facebook post they have had to temporarily close to test all their staff members. A local Indian takeaway restaurant is also closed after one of its delivery drivers visited the pub.

Somerset pub closed as customer tests positive for Covid-19

Ridgways Shoes has survived wars, but could not weather the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

The 200-year-old family firm closing because of coronavirus

Jackie Restrick has won many fans online for her warm West Country explanation to stay "a pig apart".

Meet the barmaid explaining social distancing to farmers

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The Lighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea only reopened on Saturday but has had to close again after a customer tested positive for Covid-19. A local Indian takeaway restaurant has also been forced to close after one of its drivers visited the pub at the weekend.

It was a welcome sight for people waking up in the city this morning.

First hot air balloons of 2020 fly over Bristol

Organisers say ‘Home and Dry’ shines a light on the fishing heroes in the UK keeping seafood on plates throughout the COVID-19 crisis and urges them to get back to port safely.

The campaign trying to prevent deaths in the fishing industry

Devizes is the largest town in Wiltshire without a railway connection but that could all be about to change.

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Somerset pub closed as customer tests positive for Covid-19

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