The Grange at Oborne is struggling so much with the shortage of workers that it has had to reduce its opening hours to survive.

Staff shortages see Dorset hotel forced to close for two days a week

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The problem has been put down to fewer EU workers and the effects of the pandemic. 

Somerset rubbish collections delayed due to lorry driver shortage 

People who've been granted residency say it is worrying they have no physical proof of their approved status

EU citizens fear problems at borders with digital proof of residency

Campaigners in the South West have compared the consequences of missing the deadline with the 2018 Windrush scandal. 

EU citizens warned to apply for Settled Status or lose right to stay in UK

The introduction of new checks and paperwork since the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 has caused huge disruption to exports of fresh fish and seafood to the EU. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/PA Images

Ministers have been warned barriers facing small seafood and meat exporters could render them 'unviable' - but what does it mean for the West Country?

Warning fishing industry could collapse if more support isn't given 

The owners of Cornwall's largest daffodil farm say they are enjoying a bumper year of sales as Mother's Day approaches.

Cornwall daffodil farmers enjoying lockdown sales boom ahead of Mother's Day

Yesterday (9 December) the first Cornish patients were given the jab.

The West Country Debate December: Vaccines, tiers and Brexit

Fishers and industry experts say they fear for the sector's future as Covid restrictions mean restaurants shutting and seafood prices continuing to fall.

Fishermen fear for their future as Covid throws industry into turmoil

The boss of one of the UK's most successful organic farms says the combination of Covid and the possibility of a no deal Brexit will be "absolutely crippling"

Covid and Brexit will be 'absolutely crippling' for farming says Riverford boss

In Westminster today a number of South West MPs took part in a debate lead by South East Cornwall Conservative Sheryll Murray.

MPs put pressure on Government to protect West Country fishing industry

It's a new year with a new government, and the first West Country Debate of 2020 following a general election-induced hiatus.

Bailing out Flybe, the future of the high street and leadership contests

What happened in the West Country overnight? Here is everything you need to know.

The key moments as West Country wakes up to Conservative majority

The St Ives constituency was the last to declare in the UK due to the bad weather delaying transfer of ballots from the Isles of Scilly.

St Ives final seat to declare after 'bad weather' disrupts ballot box transfer

Our reporters were on the ground at ballot counts across the West Country for the first December election in more than 100 years.

General Election 2019: How the night unfolded at counts across the West Country

ITV News West Country Political Correspondent David Wood reacts to the exit poll, which has predicted a Conservative majority.

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