The University of Exeter Chapel Choir may not be able to meet because of Covid-19 but has used video conferencing to record its own version of Take That's Shine to honour those students graduating this summer.

Choir gives students a proper send-off on their graduation

Lockdown has been particularly difficult for the families of children with special educational needs. One mum from Gloucestershire whose child has autism has had no access to respite care and says it has brought her close to breaking point.

Parents of children with special educational needs 'close to breaking point'

The parents of a student who suffered with severe social anxiety and took her own life are seeking legal action against Bristol University, claiming their daughter's mental health was neglected while she was there. 

Parents of student who took her own life to sue university 

The summer holiday has started and it has been a different end to school for most as end of schools celebrations, residential trips and proms have all been cancelled. 

End of term: How have students coped during the pandemic

Rotten classroom at Devon school, credit ITV West Country

Primary schoolchildren in Lapford have written to the PM, Boris Johnson, pleading for a new classroom. The current one is rotten and was condemned last year but appeals for the money to replace it have been repeatedly turned down.

Schoolchildren beg Prime Minister for new classroom

Young people in the West Country say they are worried about finding a job because of the coronavirus pandemic 

Future employment concerns for 'coronavirus generation'

110720-BLM protest in Bristol on 07/06/20-ITV News West Country

It's just over a month since the Black Lives Matter demonstration in Bristol gained worldwide attention. With another one planned, ITV News has been finding out what effect the demonstration has had for black communities in the city.

Black Lives Matter: examining the impact of an historic day in Bristol

Steve Kneller, Principal of Hanham Woods Academy, doing a dance for his pupils on what would have been prom night

The principal of Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol has sent a special message to his students who would have been enjoying their prom, if it wasn't for Covid-19.

Headteacher dances for pupils on what would have been their prom night

Silverhill School says it has to shut because of financial challenges made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.

220 children must find a new secondary school come September

A mural of the playwright and anti-slavery campaigner Hannah More has been unveiled at the school named after her in Bristol.

Mural marks the 275th birthday of Bristol playwright and anti-slavery campaigner

Five recipients will receive one thousand pounds in the first two years of their studies to help with living costs.

UWE launches Paul Stephenson bursary to support BAME background students

One Bristol mum says her nine-year-old son is showing signs of depression due to isolation and more needs to be done to tackle wellbeing.

Mental health charity warns that lockdown could have longterm impact on children

Jack Leslie was the only professional black player in England when he played for the club between 1921 and 1934.

Plymouth square set to be renamed after pioneering black Argyle player

Two women who organised a Black Lives Matter event in Exeter say they have received a torrent of abuse and even death threats.


Organisers of Exeter Black Lives Matter vigil receive abuse and death threats

As schools across the region continue to welcome back students, today it was the turn of sixth formers to return to the classroom.

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