There's a particular shortage of carpenters, plumbers and brick layers in the South West.

Farmers are opposing the changes, which will come into effect in April 2026.

Florence Stokes says she wants to complete on her new house before she faces paying higher fees.

Not all jewellers are sold on man-made diamonds, which can be grown in a matter of days.

A selection of headlines from local newspapers across the west this week.

The Health and Safety Executive investigates after a man dies at the scene next to the B4066.

Police said a man made sexual comments to the girl and touched her inappropriately.

Cheltenham, Nailsworth, Painswick, Kingsholm and Quedgeley all feature in our weekly gallery.