Temporary barriers introduced in Bath Road in Cheltenham to allow for social distancing are causing problems for both traders and disabled people. 

Social distancing barriers 'cause chaos' for traders and disabled people

Bosses at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital has apologised to the family of a 91-year-old woman who died after an operation went wrong.

Plymouth hospital trust apologises over woman's death after surgery went wrong

The university says cases are not linked to a recent outdoor cinema event held on campus.

University of Exeter students test positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus cases have been reported on the Isles of Scilly for the first time since the outbreak of the virus. 

First Covid-19 cases reported on the Isles of Scilly

Students arriving at the University of Bristol are being warned to keep to strict Covid rules or risk being thrown off their courses. 

Students told 'keep to the Covid rules' or risk getting thrown out

As Government scientists warn of the potential of 50,000 new Covid cases a day - how is the West Country looking?

David Wood blog: How is the West Country faring in Covid-19?

The man said he has concerns about Covid-19 safety measures after receiving treatment for eight days at the hospital.

Southmead Hospital patient furious at 'diabolical' conditions

NHS Blood and Transplant urgently needs men in the South West who’ve had coronavirus or the symptoms volunteer to donate blood plasma.

Men urged to donate blood plasma due to West Country donor shortage

Public Health England and Cornwall Council confirmed that there are a 'small number' of positive Covid-19 cases at Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd. food factory in Pool.

Coronavirus outbreak at food factory in Cornwall

Harmonie-Rose Allen from Bath lost her arms and legs to meningitis when she was a baby. She has recorded a video to warn people about the symptoms.

The signs and symptoms of meningitis with Harmonie-Rose

The mother of teenager Miranda Meldrum, who is recovering from 'Locked-in syndrome'. says reading her classmates' letters started her on the road to recovery.

How letters from schoolfriends helped 'locked-in' teenager recover

HMS Raleigh in Torpoint confirmed that there has been a 'small number' of positive coronavirus cases at its base. 

Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at Royal Navy base

As demand has surged, people across the South West share their frustrations after being unable to book a coronavirus test.

People in West Country told to only book coronavirus test if showing symptoms

A six-year-old girl from Bishops Cleeve who faced life in a wheelchair has been able to walk her sister to school, thanks to a pioneering operation

Six-year-old girl achieves dream of walking sister to school after op

A father from Cornwall who was told he could have just months to live after his skin cancer spread is urging people to visit a doctor.

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