The Beehive in Helston and the Cellar Bistro in St Ives have announced they are closing because of the restrictions.

Helston pub closes after coronavirus curfew

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Up to nine high streets across the region will receive a share of close to £12.8 million pounds of funding. 

New multi-million pound programme to help South West's high street recovery

A group of independent shops says the closure of Alexandra Parade is causing them big problems with deliveries and customers.

Weston-super-Mare traders say social distancing measures aren't fair on them

The next wave of businesses have been allowed to reopen following lifting of restrictions in England.

Beauty treatments and bowling back on in the West Country

The 25 B&B was also ranked top of the list in 2019, making it the first B&B to earn the title of world #1 in consecutive years.

Torquay B&B named best in the world for second year

The Foreign Commonwealth Office has now changed its guidance to include the Canary and Balearic Islands in its advice to avoid all but essential travel to Spain. It comes after the CEO of Bristol Airport criticised the initial decision.

Bristol airport boss critical of blanket Spanish quarantine

A popular children's soft play centre in Plymouth closes down after being unable to open for four months.

Plymouth soft play centre closes down due to Covid-19 crisis

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

Under government rules, all close-contact businesses like spas and nail bars will stay closed until further notice.

'It's do or die': South Glos beauty businesses say they are on the brink

Theatre Royal Plymouth statue 'Messenger' covered in mock police tape as part of the scene change campaign. Pic credit Steve Haywood.

A statue outside Plymouth's Theatre Royal was today covered in 'mock police tape' as part of an art installation raising awareness of the closure of arts spaces.

Theatre Royal Plymouth statue covered in 'mock police tape'

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

The team behind Rick Stein's restaurant in Porthleven has confirmed it will not reopen again.


Rick Stein's Porthleven restaurant will not reopen again

Great Western Canal attraction in Tiverton has been hit by lockdown, social distancing, and the loss of the day-trippers on coaches.

Last horse-drawn barge in the South West closed for remainder of 2020

How supporting our neighbours can help lift the spirits of the whole community 

Community kindness - the tonic for our lockdown mental health

Plans to redevelop Plymouth's Civic Centre as housing are expected to be approved. It forms part of a city-wide regeneration scheme.

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