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.

Local

English

Television Program

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#81

United Kingdom

News and Media

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Flimby boys collect 600 signatures to improve playground

19 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonny Manning |Ollie Rawlinson

Image caption, Friends Ethan, 12, and Kaelan, 13, want new equipment installed at their local playgroundBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBC News, North East and CumbriaTwo boys who describe their local playground as "broken, boring and full of graffiti" are campaigning to have it improved. Twelve-year-old Ethan, and Kaelan, 13, have been knocking on doors and asking people to sign a petition calling for Flimby Playground in Cumbria to be upgraded.
Vertu Trophy fixtures: Holders Peterborough United drawn v Aston Villa U21s

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris Peddy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Peterborough United have won the Vertu Trophy in both of the last two years and have three titles altogetherVertu Trophy holders Peterborough United have been drawn with Aston Villa U21s, Leyton Orient and Crawley Town in the group stage as they look to claim the cup for the third year in a row and become the first ever four-time winners.
'Listen before investing in Sheffield trailblazer neighbourhoods'

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Lucy Ashton

Image source, Louise HaighImage caption, Sheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh has welcomed the fundingBBC South Yorkshire political reporterWhat's it like to live in a "trailblazer neighbourhood"? The Sheffield suburbs of Batemoor and Jordanthorpe are among 25 postcodes around the country which will benefit from £20m of government investment over the next 10 years. Yet when the BBC visited both areas, residents said they wanted to be listened to before the money is spent.
Hamas official says Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | David Gritten |Rushdi Abualouf

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Funerals were held at Gaza City for Palestinians reportedly killed in a Israeli air strikesA senior Hamas official has told the BBC that mediators have intensified their efforts to broker a new ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, but that negotiations with Israel remain stalled.
Why Keir Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Iain Watson |Henry Zeffman |Harry Farley

Opposition to the welfare cuts is genuine and heartfelt among many of the Labour sceptics. But there is an underlying environment that might make conditions ripe for rebellion. Study the names of those calling for a rethink. They include people with front bench experience in opposition who hoped or expected to become ministers – and were overlooked.
Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain: 'Oes ffordd well o wario arian i hybu'r iaith?'

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Cemlyn Davies

Disgrifiad o’r llun, Dywed Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg, Mark Drakeford taw ond 10 o blant sy'n cael addysg ar hyn o bryd yn Ysgol Gymraeg LlundainGobebydd Gwleidyddol BBC CymruMae angen i Lywodraeth Cymru ystyried beth yw'r ffordd "mwyaf effeithiol" o wario arian ar hyrwyddo'r Gymraeg yn Llundain, yn ôl Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg. Roedd Mark Drakeford yn ymateb i gwestiynau gan y gwrthbleidiau am gefnogaeth ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru i Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain.
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' scout leader and hike organiser

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, James RussellImage caption, Terry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiserTributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations". Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton. He had been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in scouting, and was invited to Windsor Castle in recognition of his 50 years' service.
England vs India: Ben Stokes' side rip up rulebook with supreme run chases

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Stephan Shemilt

Image source, Getty ImagesHands up if you owe Ben Stokes an apology? Who thought he'd taken leave of his cricketing senses when he opted to field in the first Test against India? As chasing leather under burning sunshine on Friday gave way to chasing victory under moody clouds on Tuesday, there were plenty of us forced to admit Stokes was right. Again. This was another Headingley classic.
Jofra Archer: County game key before Test return - Michael Vaughan

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Ffion Wynne

Media caption, 'Bazball with brains' - England chase down 371 to win first Test against IndiaJofra Archer should not play in England's second Test against India at Edgbaston, says former captain Michael Vaughan. England selector Luke Wright said earlier this month that if Archer comes through the four-day game for Sussex he could be available for the second Test, which starts on 2 July.
Telford hospital back to business as usual after flood

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image caption, A number of wards were affected by the water leakA hospital has said it is returning to "business as usual" after a flood which caused disruption to a number of wards on Tuesday. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust said a burst water pipe at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford was to blame. It said work would continue over the coming days to complete the clean-up and replace damaged ceiling tiles.