One trade union says its disgusted that their members were made aware of their redundancy in an automated email.

82 jobs lost at Wellington bed making factory

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

Town on track for new train station

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

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

Bosses from the theatre said the £1.57 funding announcement is a "significant relief".

Exeter theatre praises 'world-class' £1.5bn coronavirus rescue package

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'

Nightclubs and music venues are calling on more financial support amid fears many won't be able to reopen until next year.

Why clubbing and gigs are in danger of becoming hazy memories

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?

A Taunton business-owner says he’s close to losing his home because he has no income and no government support.

Business-owner close to losing home due to' lack of government support'

There is hope the former British Ceramic tile factory near Newton Abbot could play a key part in Devon's economic recovery from coronavirus.

Former tile factory hailed as hope for coronavirus economic recovery 

Staff at risk of redundancy from Plymouth's Theatre Royal are to stage a protest this weekend in the city centre.

Plymouth Theatre Royal staff call for action after redundancy threat

Council left counting cost of coronavirus pandemic after losing £91,000 per day in parking and heritage income.

Bath and North East Somerset Council facing £42m deficit this financial year

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

The report reveals Torbay could be significantly impacted because of its elderly population and reliance on tourism.

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