Spotlight

Spotlight is the BBC's regional news show dedicated to the South West of England, which includes areas like Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, southern and western Somerset, western Dorset, and the Channel Islands. A special edition of the program is also available for Channel Islands viewers. It first aired on April 20, 1961. The primary broadcast takes place on weekdays from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with shorter updates shown at different times. Viewers across the UK and Europe can catch the show on Sky channels 967/968 through the BBC's regional TV satellite service. Its main rivals include ITV West Country's evening news program, ITV News West Country, which covers Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, southern and western Somerset, and western Dorset, as well as ITV Channel Television's evening show, ITV News Channel TV, for the Channel Islands.

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Calls for £95m maternity safety funding to remain ringfenced

13 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Joanne Writtle

Image caption, Charlotte Cheshire, a mother whose son was left severely disabled, has written to the health secretary over concerns about ringfencing money for maternity careHealth correspondent, BBC MidlandsThere are growing calls for millions of pounds of maternity care funding, announced after the Shropshire baby deaths scandal, to remain ringfenced.
Oxford: Major River Thames flood defence approved by government

13 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Curtis Lancaster

Image caption, Oxford has faced a series of floods over the last two decadesMajor flood defences designed to protect more than 160,000 residents at risk of flooding have been approved by the government. The Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme will be built along the River Thames in Oxford, with the aim of providing reassurance to local homes and businesses. The Environment Secretary Steve Reed approved the purchase of land by the Environment Agency (EA) despite some objections from landowners.
Yorkshire Water says hosepipe ban possible 'unless rain comes'

22 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | David Spereall |Paul Hudson

Image source, BBC Look NorthImage caption, Dave Kaye, from Yorkshire Water, said the problem was a "national issue"David Spereall & Paul HudsonHouseholds in Yorkshire could be facing a hosepipe ban if the sustained dry weather in the region continues, Yorkshire Water has said. The company's director of water, Dave Kaye, said a ban was a possibility without any rainfall over the coming weeks . This spring is currently the driest on record since 1852, according to the Met Office.
EPUT chief tells Lampard Inquiry that deaths are 'heartbreaking'

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Nikki Fox

Image source, EPUTImage caption, Health chief Paul Scott apologised to families involved in the Lampard InquiryBBC health correspondent, EssexThe chief executive of a trust at the centre of England's first public inquiry into mental health said the testimonies of bereaved relatives had been "brave, powerful and heartbreaking". The Lampard Inquiry is looking into the deaths of 2,000 people in mental health units in Essex between 2000 and 2023.
Mental health patient suffers burns at Ipswich petrol station

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Matt Precey |Nikki Fox

Image source, Google Street ViewImage caption, The incident happened at a petrol station opposite Ipswich HospitalBBC health correspondent, East of EnglandA mental health trust is investigating how a patient suffered serious burns while on escorted leave from one of its units. The emergency services were called to the branch of Applegreen petrol station on Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, on Tuesday. The condition of the man is currently unknown.
Call for Jersey pensions reform to help ageing population

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Kate Jennings

Image caption, Kevin Keen wants to see the introduction of statutory workplace pensionsA business consultant has urged the Jersey government to introduce statutory workplace pensions to help improve quality of life for an ageing population. Kevin Keen said the government should introduce measures ensuring staff were automatically enrolled in work pensions unless they opted out. It comes ahead of a conference looking at how the island can address the challenges of people living longer.
'Serious failings' in Swindon council homes say inspectors

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Paul Barltrop |Sophie Parker

Image caption, Council leader Jim Robbins said they wanted to work with the regulatorA judgement on a council's social housing has said there are "serious failings" in standards and "significant improvement" is needed. Swindon Borough Council - which owns and manages more than 10,000 social and affordable rent homes - self-referred to the social housing regulator.
Hundreds of South Kesteven council homes to be upgraded

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | James Turner

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Councillors said the scheme would reduce bills for residents and improve the environmentLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA council has agreed to spend almost £8m on energy efficiency improvements to its housing stock. South Kesteven District Council's cabinet formally approved a contract to upgrade an estimated 273 council-owned properties at a meeting on Tuesday. Measures include fitting solar panels and low-carbon heating measures.
Patient safety concerns found at Scottish maternity unit

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Andrew Picken |Lisa Summers

Image source, Getty ImagesStaffing shortages and delays in assessing expectant mums are among a series of patient safety concerns found with maternity services at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital. The concerns were identified during the first of a new programme of unannounced inspections of maternity units by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). The safety watchdog, which also praised frontline staff for their compassionate care, made 20 requirements for improvement at Ninewells.
Welsh Conservatives: scrapping Senedd for the birds - Millar

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Gareth Lewis

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Darren Millar has rejected the idea of abolishing the SeneddPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsConservative supporters opposed to devolution have been told scrapping the Senedd is "for the birds" by the party's leader in Cardiff Bay. Welsh Tories gather in Llangollen, Denbighshire, this weekend with Darren Millar trying to navigate choppy waters and avoid big political hazards in his path.