A Plymouth fisherman was rescued thanks to a vital piece of equipment which sent a distress signal to the Coastguard.

Fisherman stuck at sea after falling overboard 'lucky to be alive'

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 

More than 10% of fatalities in the fishing industry over the last decade have happened in the last six months 

Safety campaign to get fishing crews 'Home and Dry' 

The three lofts surround the cove in Cadgwith.

The community has raised enough money to save the historic buildings from being redeveloped into second homes or holiday lets.

Historic Cornish fishing buildings saved as £300k raised

The family of Alan Minard, who was working in Dartmouth before the pandemic hit, are raising money to fund a search for him and the other missing fishermen.

Family of missing fisherman desperate to bring him home 

Members of the community want to raise enough money to save the historic buildings from the threat of development into second homes or holiday lets.

Community fundraiser to save Cornish fishing buildings succeeds £100,000

The fishing lofts are used for storing tools, bait and nets as well a winch for hauling boats up the beach.

Three fishing lofts in Cadgwith have come up for sale at the same time, prompting the community to try & buy them and keep them as communal fishing facilities.

Community fundraiser launched to save Cadgwith Cove fishing lofts

The council are set to convene in February to discuss how to support the fishing industry as exports of fresh produce are left to rot in delays caused by Brexit

Investigation launched to look at impact of Brexit on fishing industry

More than 10% of the West Country's adult population have had at least one dose of a Covid vaccine.

The West Country Debate January: Covid, fishing, and world leaders in Cornwall

Rural affairs minister George Eustice said delays on goods are “teething problems” and will be resolved soon.

Fishing frustration as stock goes to waste during Brexit ‘teething problems’

221220 Electrician Chris Bird posing with salmon credit Cornwall Live

The amateur angler decided to check out the flooded Trago Mill's car park where he works after hearing the River Fowey had broken its bank.

Man catches huge salmon with bare hands in flooded car park

Police have recovered the body of one of two missing fishermen after their boat capsized in the English Channel.

Body of missing fisherman found after boat sinks

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

17 ports in the South West have signed up to a recycling scheme to stop nets being sent to landfill or, even worse, just dumped. They could end up as new fishing gear or even be turned into kayaks.

Cornish fishing net recycling project fights plastic pollution

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.

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